Chicago | Travel Guide
*Recommendations based on personal experience, all others from research/reviews Where to stay: The Thompson Chicago* Where to relax: The Spa at Dana Allyu Spa* Chuan Spa Chicago The Waldor […]
Category Archives: Modern Lady of Leisure
Starting Your Home-based Yoga Practice
Finding the right yoga class and/or instructor can be difficult. But even more challenging is when you begin your transition to a home-based practice. You’ll know it’s time to start […]
DIY Fruit & Flower Foot Spa
This is a pretty busy time at work for me and I’m lugging around a few extra pounds. That said, my feet are in constant need of TLC. So if […]
7 Ways to Make the Most of an International Turnaround
A week ago I traveled from Texas to Canada for the weekend – crazy right? Actually, it wasn’t so bad. Proper planning can make a quick trip to a new […]
Starbucks Secret Menu
So we all hear about the secret Starbucks menu that allows coffee enthusiasts to order their favorite Mocha-chococcino-double espresso-soy-foam concoction. But recently when I wasn’t feeling well, my sorority sister […]
sat-HER-days: Ways to Make the Most of Your Weekend
If you follow me on social media, you’ve seen me use the word “satHERday” at least a few times. The first time I thought of this word was almost exactly 1 […]
Wine & Dine: Steakhouse 101
As a foodie, nothing excites me more than exploring a new restaurant. Even on my birthday, no number of flowers or cards could trump the sizzling sound of a juicy […]
Bali, Indonesia | Travel Guide
In late October, my fiance and I embarked on a 10,000 mile journey across the world to Bali, Indonesia. Our flight path was Houston to Moscow, Russia, to Singapore, to […]
Mid-week Pampering (A Review)
After a long and tiring trip to Bali, Indonesia, it has taken me (my hair, skin, and nails more specifically) some time to recuperate. And with my 10-year high school […]
DIY Bar Cart
Our new apartment came fully loaded with a tiny kitchen and limited cabinet space (sarcasm) so I had to get creative. I got this pink cart from Hobby Lobby for […]