Happy happy Monday friends! Monday’s are always tough, but the Monday after Thanksgiving is officially the worst. Give me coffee ladies, LOTS and LOTS of coffee because after a few days of sleeping in I am already missing my comfy bed.

So to ease back on into the week, I’m sharing a few of my favorite moments from the past month {give or take} of some more candid, less Instagram-y moments that make life super sweet. Here’s a few of my favorite moments from the last month or so.

I ended the month of October teaming up with the ladies of T&J Designs to model and shoot their sequin soiree fall look book {you can see it right here!} It was so fun to spend the morning drinking champagne, playing dress up with so many other beautiful bloggers, and seeing the incredible T&J ladies in action! If you’re not familiar with their beautiful {and affordable!} pieces, definitely check them out {and see a few of my favorite picks here, here and here!}

 As a lover of the Chicago restaurant scene, I always love trying new places when they come to town. I finally had a chance to try out Pomp & Circumstance a few weeks ago when my mom was in town, and it was absolutely delicious. From the diverse entrees {I had the lobster roll!} and  this giant pineapple drink that I’m still dreaming about, I’m planning on swinging by this Old Town gem to warm me up this winter. One of the biggest highlights of November was teaming up with Chicago’s CS Modern Luxury Magazine to pick out a few of my favorite holiday goodies from local Chicago stores. One new store I discovered that afternoon was Classic Remix, a gorgeous and affordable home decor store in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. I scooped up a few scented candles and obviously didn’t leave without taking a few snaps, like the pretty one below!Another highlight of the month was getting the opportunity to check out La Ritzy, a cruelty free and vegan beauty box. While I’m usually not a huge fan of subscription services {I tried Birchbox and gave up on teeny samples after a mere 3 months!}, I decided that I’d try out La Ritzy’s offering since they served up full samples of all natural goodness. Take a little peek below at what I snagged last month just to see all that comes with the $25/ month subscription! If you’re looking for a fun, eco-friendly gift for the beauty lover in your life, I’d definitely give this service a try – it’s the perfect, thoughtful gift for the holidays! Any highlights of last month you’re gushing over? Please share! I always love to hear what you’re up to! xx