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Category Archives: Local Spots
What the HoQ
Red, red twine update: I unexpectedly received a text from my sis Morgan yesterday, asking me if I wanted to attend the Smart Talk session tonight. Knowing that I didn’t really have anything going on, I replied “I’m in!” Little … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Restaurants
Tagged Civic Center of Des Moines, eden, FourSquare, HoQ, Luna Bistro, Smart Talk
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Upstairs and downstairs
Something’s fishy update: I plan on using the upcoming weekend to check out a few local spots and see if I can’t secure the Big Night dinner favors. I’m leaning towards the idea of sea salt – scrub for the … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Restaurants, Wedding
Tagged Downton Abbey, Flowers, GIRLS, Golden Globes, Luna Bistro, wedding flowers
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Threshold
Decking the halls update: My little jaunt to Accents + Interiors to check out their holiday goodies was a success according to my husband because I was able to leave the store without buying anything. But, boy, was I tempted! … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Holidays, Local Spots
Tagged Accents + Interiors, Aunt Shirley, Christmas, Co-worker gifts, Grandma Dreiling, Target
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Decking the halls
Your vote counts update: Did you get out and vote today? I sure hope so. Marcus and I sent in our votes early this year, so we didn’t have to worry about the lines at the polls. Now we just … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Local Spots, Workout
Tagged 5k, Accents + Interiors, Christmas, running, workout
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Prost
Fall-ified update: This week I’m going to grab a few gourds and pumpkins and go to town. But to really kick-off fall, I decided to treat myself to this little gem from Lands’ End. It’s their Friends and Family sale right … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fashion, Local Spots
Tagged fall, Fall outfit, friends and family, Lands' End, monogram, Oktoberfest, puffy vest, pumpkin
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Pumpkin spice
Morgie’s meal update: Luna Bistro, why are you so darn good?! Can I move into the building so I could devour your food morning, day and night? Another delish meal hit the table tonight (no surprise here) and I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Local Spots, Parties
Tagged coats, Fall outfit, Luna Bistro, polyvore, pumpkin, Pumpkin spice, Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball, Terrace Hill
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Morgie’s meal
Takin’ it to the (Sidney) Street update: I think I’ve got it all covered. I can’t wait to see how it all comes together. I had recently come across this article in the Des Moines Register and thought to myself … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Blogs, Local Spots, Recipes
Tagged breakfast, Iowa Girl Eats, Luna Bistro, Sidney Street
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Leave it to Beaver-dale
John + Hill update: That was truly the most unique wedding I’ve ever been to. I knew it was going to be good – and I was right. Relive the night with me via some epic photos: I have been going … Continue reading
Lake looks
Delightful desserts update: My, my, my, such heavenly yet sinful desserts. My first visit to the hottest new dessert lounge, Creme Cupcake, did not disappoint. Between the three of us we each got to taste a little bit of everything. Tomorrow … Continue reading
Delightful desserts
Denim jackpot update: It seems like everyone is raving about their chambray shirts lately. Even one of my fave blogs, Kendi Everyday, was all about her denim top this week. My quest for dressed up denim turned out to be … Continue reading