Summer officially comes to an end this weekend (#wompwomp) and I’m still a bit confused – did we even have a real summer in Chicago? Although there was quite a lack of sunshine & carefree days, August flew by and I’m looking forward to escaping the city for the weekend & relaxing a bit with a little trip to the north shore.

Some highlights from August:

A new rug! Progress on the living room in my loft

Lollapalooza thanks to Fruttare

A big smile from the cutest pup in the world

Two of my favorite people

Soaking up the sun poolside

Coffee + red lipstick, story of my life

My four-legged running buddy

Getting in the spirit of fall with dark nails & toes

Saturday spent at the Art Institute

Donuts. Lots and lots of donuts.

A week in New York City for work

Catching up with old friends over drinks

Fuck Yeah! An invite to a fun Tumblr event at work

“Back to School Shopping” is still a thing for adults, right?

The view from my office never gets old

I’m a very lucky girl with a handsome guy & Callie girl

Wrigley Rooftops for an evening Cubs game

Long walks through the city

More progress – September will be the month I get this place finished

Did you have a good month? What was your favorite part of August?