With Easter weekend on the horizon and small glimpses of warmer weather, spring is in the air! After a long winter in Chicago, I'm ready for some sunshine and 70 degree weather. One of the best things about this season is the easy/breezy fashion. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some of my favorite finds, starting with the cutest spring dresses. Happy shopping!
It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the month of April; time seems to just be flying by! Last month turned out to be incredibly busy, both with travel and work, which is, honestly, just how I like it. I'm someone who thrives on being busy and having my calendar full. I did, however, take some down time when I could to ensure my thyroid behaved itself. ;) As luck would have it, my company gave us a day off for mental health at the end of the month, which is exactly what I needed. I had a massage, did some crafting, and spent time purely relaxing. For a glimpse into both my down time and busy time, read below.
I had the best February! This past month, I turned 30, which meant all the birthday celebrations. Chicago also received a bunch of snow, which you know makes me super happy. I spent quality time with my friends, saw my sister and brother-in-law, played outside, tried new foods, and celebrated a brand new decade. Continue reading to catch up on Lavender Elizabeth's first month back and how I spent my February.
Happy March, all! One of my favorites on Lavender Elizabeth is my Month in Photos series and today, I'm bringing in back! For those of you that are new around here, at the end of each month, I share what my days looked like from behind my camera, as well as my favorite moments from the prior month. Since I relaunched the blog in February, I never had a chance to share all about my first month of 2022. I started the year recovering from a terrible case of COVID, but ended it skiing in Colorado. Read below for the first Month in Photos installment of the year!
I may be the only person in Chicago who is excited that it's snowing this week. To me, snow is magical. It's probably why I loved being in Colorado so much last month! I like to remind my friends that winter isn't officially over until March 20, so why not embrace the last few weeks of the season!? One way to enjoy it - winter nail colors. Over the past couple months, I've started getting my nails done again and I love it. There's something about having my nails done that makes me feel infinitely more beautiful. Next week I'll get my final winter color of the season, so I thought I'd share my inspiration with you (including what I already got this year). Enjoy!
I am so excited about today's post! Two years ago, I had the honor of planing my sister's bachelorette party. We did it over the long weekend in January, which meant is was a cozy winter getaway. We picked Gatlinburg, Tennessee, as the location, where we stayed at the cutest cabin, surrounded by the Smoky Mountains. To fit the cabin-vibe, I chose a Flannel Fling theme, which ended up being so cute! For all the details, including decor, food, and activities, read below.
Last month, I went on one of the best trips of my life. I finally had the opportunity to visit Colorado and it did not disappoint. It truly is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Throughout the week, I kept telling my friends that it felt like I was in another world. As someone who absolutely loves winter, Colorado in January was paradise.