Stayin' Organized

For some reason, I have a small obsession with school supplies. Every year I look forward to buying new notebooks and pens for back to school time. Now that I've graduated and no longer partake in that  ritual,  I've been dying to buy a new planner/calendar. I think there's just something better about writing down your lists of things to do. Today I found the perfect one by Millimeter/Milligram. Every page of it has a unique little graphic on the bottom. It's so cute, I'm sure it will keep me organized and inspired!

5 Green Boxes

 

5 Green Boxes is one of my favorite stores in Denver. It's actually two stores, both on Pearl street. The small store sells clothing, jewelry, and gifts. The big store sells furniture and home decorations. I got the gray dresser, picture frames and pink vases from the home store and they are my favorite things in my room. I wish I could go back to Denver for a shopping spree at this store!

Renegade Handmade

This afternoon, we went to Wicker Park to check out the Renegade Handmade Craft Fair. I was in craft heaven! There were so many cute things, I wanted them all. I ended up just getting a post card and bracelet that were too adorable to pass up. The post card (top left of my photos) was for long distance couples, and you could stamp hearts on the locations you both lived in. I thought that was such a sweet idea. I also coincidentally ran into a booth for 20K Films, who are producing documentary films in Chicago. I got really excited when I found out about it, and talked to them about getting involved on a shoot or two while I'm in the neighborhood. 

Spice Up Your Life

 

One of my favorite places to visit in Evanston is The Spice House. This unique store reminds me of being in a middle eastern spice market. There are jars of spices from around the world lining the walls and the smell inside is overpowering. Great gift idea- they sell collections of spices based on Chicago ethnic neighborhoods. I'd love to try the Greektown "Billygoat" Seasoning or the Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Pizzazz. 

 Visit the Spice House, image from worldgallery