My Nephew

I was back home this past weekend & got to see my favorite nephew. After not seeing him for five weeks, it was some much-needed "Aunt Carrie & Isaac" time!

I know I'm biased, but isn't he the cutest?!?

From Pinterest To Real Life {Part 2}

It's been a while since I've done a post about making something based on Pinterest finds. You can find part 1 here.

Yarn-Wrapped Bottles

These yarn-wrapped bottles are so simple to do, and they drastically change the way bottles look as decor.

Here's the original link I pinned:

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photo courtesy of Wedding Chicks

And here's my version

Fall Votives

Again, these were so simple to create, yet added a touch of fall to my apartment.

Original pin:

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photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

And my leaf-wrapped votives

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View From My Window

I usually take a train when I go home to visit family. It's usually a dull ride that can seem never-ending. But every once in a while, I look out the window & see some picture-worthy views {like these}

On my most recent trip, I captured the very beginning of autumn.

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Back to Reality

I knew sooner or later, I would have to come back to Chicago & leave this little one.

And truth be told, tears were shed as I got on the train to leave. But I know I'll be heading back in October, so I have that to look forward to.

Being gone for 17 days can feel like being gone for 17 months. And my "to do" list proves it! It's extremely long with things like going through two weeks worth of mail, restocking my cupboards & refrigerator with food, finding a 2nd job, changing out my summer clothes for fall/winter clothes, and laundry. But none of that is fun to talk about, so I'll show you my latest creation.

A friend of mine was looking for cute recipe cards & couldn't find any she liked, so she did the next best thing...asked me to make them!

I think they turned out pretty cute :)

I'm hoping to come have some new holiday cards & decor in my shop soon. Stay tuned!

I'm an Auntie!

The sweetest, most beautiful little boy was born on Saturday, September 8th.

And I'm totally in love!

 Welcome to the world, Isaac!

Autumn Subway Art

How it's September already, I have no idea! But turning over the calendar to the fall months has me in the mood for autumn. So I created a Autumn Printable.

You can purchase it for yourself in my Etsy shop!

Soaking in the Last Bits of Summer

{movies in the park}





{beach time}

{corn on the cob}

{fresh veggies}

{millennium park concert}

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