Nice Weekend.

Minneapolis trips are the best. So many loved ones and so many interesting spaces to catch up on life in. Conversations over hot drinks & pastries went down at Parka with my dear friends Dena, Maren, (sister-in-law) Nicole, & our baby girls (not counting the two unborn littles in tow). Always a treat:)

Parka is also attached to Forage Modern Workshop, a boutique specializing in new & vintage furniture and home decor. A little piece of Heaven for any Mid-Century loving, coffee enthusiast.

I would've taken more pictures, but I was too busy chasing Ruby and trying not to fall down over footstools (which almost happened).

Ruby & Uncle Scott. I'd have to say, she's pretty smitten with him:)

Another reason for our trip was to stock up on Ikea goods. Since moving from an apartment to a house, we now have a bigger space to fill. Wayde is in the process of building our dining room table (really!), so we picked up some acrylic chairs to do with it. And a few other things...

Looking forward to posting some house updates (eventually)!! xx

Andy & Summer's Wedding Weekend Pt. 2

Presenting Part 2 of Andy & Summer's EPIC wedding weekend! Would you believe each bridesmaid was in charge of finding her own dress (in any color I might add) and this is what we all came up with?! Honestly, I don't think we could have planned it any better.

So many details fell in place like this over the weekend and I was so happy for the couple that everything went off without a hitch. The theme of the wedding was inspired by Boardwalk Empire, which I knew would be interesting, but it turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined...

 The wedding was held at the Riedel Mansion in north Minneapolis. They couldn't have picked a more lovely or suitable place for their 1920's soiree.

The getaway car! My brother and I couldn't resist posing for a few pics in front of it...

Best wishes to the new couple and welcome to the family, Summer!! We love you two so much & were so honored to be a part of your memorable day...xx

Andy & Summer's Wedding Weekend Pt. 1

We celebrated the marriage of Wayde's brother Andy to his longtime girlfriend Summer this past weekend! And with most family weddings, we were booked with a weekend full of nuptial festivities. So much so that I am breaking this into TWO posts:)

After an extra long car ride from Des Moines to Minneapolis (1 hr + lost to road construction...grrrr, but that's a summer road trip for you), we joined the bride & groom-to-be for their respective bachelor & bachelorette parties.

The boys met up at a shooting range while the girls partied at Prohibition. The bar is located on the 27th floor of the Foshay Building in downtown Minneapolis. If you're into incredible views & overpriced drinks, this place is for you. We celebrated my other sister-in-law Nicole's bachelorette party there a couple years ago and both time were equally enjoyable.

The rehearsal dinner which was held Saturday at The Black Forest Inn, which is Summer's place of employment. The restaurant is known for their authentic German cuisine and an infamous Richard Avedon photograph that a patron once shot bullets into. 

Also, this mural in the back parking lot kind of reminds me of Narnia.

Ruby with her Great Grandma Leanna. This gal has more spunk than most people a quarter of her age. Earlier this year, we lost Great Grandpa Wayde (her husband of 50+ years) to cancer. They traveled the world together and in his memory, Leanna has booked a trip to ANTARCTICA in December to spread some of Grandpa's ashes. That way they will have visited all seven continents "together". Seriously, such an inspiration!!

I can't wait to share Part 2 of Andy & Summer's wedding weekend! The ceremony was inspired by Boardwalk Empire and was one of the most beautiful I've attended...Stay tuned!! xx

MPLS WKND

The little lady & I made a trip to Minneapolis this past weekend for some birthday fun times with dear friends.

Also, to meet Miss June Sunshine!! (daughter of Maren & Darin)

Dena's bathroom. I love this painting.

Visited the Midtown Global Market for Sunday lunch. Manny's Torta's. A band of long-haired older gentlemen playing a Talking Heads cover. Quite the spectacle!

Midtown signage.

Travelling alone with a 10 month old is no easy job, but I had a great time with my baby girl. Sometimes you just got to pull over and walk around an antique mall for a little break (which it TOTALLY OK with this Mama).