A look back at our loft

While we actively search for our new home in Saint Louis, living back under the roofs of our gracious parents, I find myself reminiscing about the last place of our own that we left behind in Chicago.

Even when we lived there, I'm not sure that I ever posted photos of our entire loft, rather than just snippets here and there. So here is a little belated tour of our former Chicago home.

The Exterior:



Our Entry:


Living Area:





Kitchen:



Eat-in/Dining Area:



Master Bedroom:



Master Bath:


Claire's Nursery:



Claire's/Guest Bath:


Hallway 1/2 Bath:


Deck:



Shared Rooftop Deck:


With a view of the city that will always have a special place in our hearts:

Kitschicagoan has Relocated

It's official, kitschicagoan no longer resides in Chicago.



After almost a decade, I am once again a St. Louisan.

It was hard to say goodbye to our wonderful life and beautiful loft, but we are excited for our new adventure in St. Louis, MO. Here we are in close proximity to Claire's grandparents (very close proximity, as in under the same roof, until we find our perfect home!) and are excited to reconnect with our Missouri roots.

I hope to get reacquainted with blogging very soon and can't wait to document the process of making a whole house our very own. New name suggestions for the blog are welcome!

37/37

Today Claire is 37 weeks old, and I was 37 weeks along when we welcomed her into the world. 

I can hardly believe that our little bear has been with us on the outside now as long as I carried her on the inside. She is so grown up now and such a little blessing :-)

Someone Loves Apples & Sweet Potators...

Fall Photo Shoot

This weekend we took advantage of the gorgeous Chicago weather and had a play day in Oz Park.

Since our big girl is now six months old, I thought I'd document the milestone with a mini photo shoot. Claire was a trooper and stayed out in the fresh air for over 3 hours, doing nothing more than relaxing and posing for mommy of course.

Big News! She can sit up on her own now, too :-)


We also met up with our friends, so I snapped a few cute ones of them as well:

Claire was officially tuckered out:

The Vintage Bazaar: This Sunday

A head's up to all my Chicago friends, that the Vintage Bazaar is popping up tomorrow just around the corner from my lovely abode.

You'll find me, and lots of vintage-loving others, in Logan Square at the historic Congress Theater (2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.) tomorrow, Sunday 9/18 sometime between the hours of 11-6.

Happy thrifting!

Happy 5 Months, Claire!

Happy 5 Months, Claire! Daddy did a little math today and came to the summation that you have been in our lives for 154 days, and every one of them has been a blessing.

Just recently you have mastered rolling over and are waking up in middle of the night with surprise from your newest feat. We don't mind though, because it's fun to see you over on your belly and you usually go right back to sleep when we flip you over or give you a binky.

You are also a drooling queen, so we suspect some major teething is going on in that tiny mouth.

We plan to let you try your first taste of solid food this weekend, likely just a little rice cereal to see how you do, and then we'll move on to the good stuff. Speaking of food, I guess we need to order a high chair pronto! Can't wait to see how you do with a spoon big girl!

And since we're on the topic of being a big girl, although you look pretty chunky, you're still a bit of a peanut, wearing a size behind your age group in most clothing. Your 0-3 month footed sleepers, however, are just now starting to get snug in the feet and short in the arms so 3-6 month sleepers here we come.

Mommy & Daddy can't wait to see what the next month brings!