Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up: A Fall Selfie Paradise

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Having experiences used to mean going out and doing things – watching a show, going to a dance, eating a meal, creating some art. Now, the concept of an “experience” has changed to mean…selfies. And lots of them. The backgrounds may change, but the activity is always the same; someone’s poor Instagram husband finding the…

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Pineapple – Blown Glass Figurine

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This summer, I was obsessed with the Netflix show “Blown Away,” which is three seasons of glass blowing experts creating the most elaborate glass sculptures I’ve ever seen, competing for cash, the title of champion, and a coveted guest artist residency at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. To celebrate my autumn birthday,…

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Pineapple – Giant Plushies

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Can you believe this charming pineapple plushie is two feet wide? Huge! You know what they say, the bigger the plushie, the more love it has to give.

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My Halloween Decor with 7 Spooky Greeting Cards

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Happy Halloween! I recently embraced the idea that #1, greeting cards make excellent home decor because they are affordable, diverse and easy to store, and #2, I’m allowed to buy greeting cards for myself, why not! Autumn has always been my favorite season, but since moving to Chicagoland, I’ve come to realize that Halloween is…

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Pineapple – White Jack-o-Lantern

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My love of pineapples and Halloween came together in beautiful harmony this year when I found three dainty pineapple jack-o-lanterns at Home Goods. They even light up! Click here to see the rest of my Halloween decorations this year.

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Braving the Portland Peculiarium Horror Museum

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Three hours to kill until our reservation. What to do, what to do? I know! We’ll show you around The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum, Portland’s exclusive weird science and oddities sideshow, established in 1972. Steps away from the Northwest District’s bustling downtown strip of popular eateries and tourist shops, the props and art in this…

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Fall Fun: Apple Picking at Jonamac Orchard

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Autumn is my all-time favorite season with the cool weather, warm drinks, cozy clothing and harvest-themed activities. When my mom came to Chicagoland for my birthday this year, we celebrated with a trip to Jonamac Apple Orchard for an afternoon of apple picking. I wore these pearls and bright floral shirt she gave me for…

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Fall Flavors: Indulging in Apple Orchard Treats

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Fall activities like apple picking and pumpkin patches are fun in themselves, but you better believe we visited Jonamac Apple Orchard for the amazing treats! First, we ventured into the Cider House for a flight of apple wines and ciders, custom pressed and fermented in the orchard with the freshest apples. We tried these apple…

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Pineapple – Yellow Halloween Costume Gals

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What’s better than one yellow Halloween costume? FOUR yellow Halloween costumes! My lovely work friends understood the assignment this year and hopped on the yellow train with me as a chicken, banana and flower child hippie. This year, I incorporated my favorite bright yellow jacket from Zara into my outfit.

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