Favorite Four

This morning we are headed up to NYC for the weekend to spend time with my sister and her beau who are in town for a wedding. So excited to see them! Hope you enjoy your long weekend. xoxo

My favorite four this week (clockwise fro top left) 1- I was invited to go to the Madonna concert on Tuesday night...it was extremely entertaining and we had box seats so the unlimited free food and drinks didn't hurt.

2-Excited that is it finally getting cool enough that we can have bon fires in our courtyard again...one of my favorite things! 3-W were invited to our friends house for Sunday brunch and it was a delicious Southern dinner of shrimp and grits..yum! 4-September means fashion magazines, fashion week etc. love it all!

Excelsior, MN

I promise this is my last Minnesota post for a while. But here are a few pics from the day we spent in the cute Lake town of Excelsior, MN. It is just outside the Twin Cities on the gorgeous Lake Minnetonka. There are plenty of cute shops, restaurants and a trolley and boat tour to keep you busy for a day trip. I didn't take too many pictures but here are a few for you to get an idea. xoxo

Lake Attire

When we are up at the lake I end up spending most of the time in a swimsuit and cover up. You never know when you might need to jump in the lake or have an urge to water ski. Thanks to my good friend Janie for taking these photos.

Cover-up: Free People

Up at the Lake

This was our 25th year heading up to the lake in northern Minnesota. We have been going to the same resort and same August week the entire time. Such fun memories we have there. Here are a few photos from our vacation. xoxo

Lots of time paddle boarding.

Many hours spent reading in the shade.

A little fishing.

Our favorite spot 'in town'.

Lawn games.

Home-made ice cream sandwiches.

And never a shortage of water sports.

Minneapolis' Mill District

Last weekend we were able to spend a weekend with good friends in Minneapolis before flying back to Philly. We spent a lot of time on the beautiful Mississippi river in the Mill District at Gold Medal Park, the Guthrie Theater and Stone Arch Bridge. If you are in the Twin Cities I urge you to check out this beautiful place. xoxo

The Guthrie Theater.

View from the 9th Floor of the Guthrie.

The Mill District view from the Stone Arch Bridge.

The Guthrie from Gold Medal Park.

Gold Medal Park.

Favorite Four

Hope it has been a good week for you...I'm looking forward to a low key weekend at home after being gone last week.

My favorite four this week are from the last two weeks since I didn't post last Friday. (clockwise from top left) 1-I always love a plane ride...especially when I am headed to vacation! 2-Nothing beats spending a week at the lake. This was our 25th year going to the same resort with my family...so many good memories. 3-I spent the weekend with my college roommates and their husbands in Minneapolis. It was so good to see them and catch up. This is the beautiful Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. 4-Yesterday Ben and I had the day off so we went out to Valley Forge National Park for some exercise and a picnic in the beautiful park.

Have a great weekend! xoxo

Baby!?!

After 10 years together and almost 8 years of marriage Ben and I are having a baby! It seems so surreal but we couldn't be happier. Baby Brandenburg will make it's debut around February 23rd. This is how we announced it...

Preparing for our February arrival. 

Flowy Floral

Shirt: TJ Maxx, Jeans:Old Navy, Shoes:Urban Outfitters, Earrings:Forever 21, Bracelet:Charming Charlie

Minnesota Home

While I was in Minnesota I spent some time at my parent's house. It is where I grew up so it is always good to be there. I look forward to seeing all the fun changes my mom has done. Something is always re-arranged, re-covered or painted. She has a great knack with home decor with a Scandinavian flare. Here are a few pictures of their home. xoxo

Front Door

Living Room

Entryway

I'm Back...

Hey Readers! Hope it was a great week/weekend. I flew in late last night from an amazingly relaxing trip to the lake in Minnesota. Of course my photo program is acting up today so I will try and get things working by tomorrow for a more normal post. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things on the blog and life in Philly.

Have a good Monday...xoxo!