Behr Room for Color Contest

Apartment Therapy is hosting the Behr Room for Color Contest in efforts to find the most beautiful, colorful rooms on the planet. Enter the photo below of Joi's "Color Me Happy" room. I love the use of color in the blue lamps, citron chair and bright pillows. In short, it makes me happy and I could hang out in here all day.

Run-in with the Gaztro-Wagon

Last Saturday, Ashley and I ventured out in the rain to the Ravenswood Art Walk. We were not super impressed with the walk and were beginning to complain that it was cold. That is until we ran into the Gaztro-Wagon and split a Butternut Squash sandwich {naan bread stuffed with butternut squash, mascarpone, sage, hazelnuts and poached onions}. It was the perfect afternoon treat for two girls who are obsessed with all things Fall! Thank you Chicago for lifting your ban on food trucks; hopefully many more will be driving around the city soon!

Follow them on Twitter@wherezthewagon or text GaztroWagon to 41411.

For those of you who work downtown, the Gaztro-Wagon will be at the Merchandise Mart for lunch tomorrow and at The Sears Tower {still refusing to call it the Willis Tower} on Friday. They offer everything from Warm Lobster Clubs to Duck Confit - Bon Appetite!

Lovely Green Flowers

Right now, the most important thing that we need to do for the wedding is to book a venue. It is frustrating and really hard to make a decision. I'm ready for the fun stuff to come ... like the flowers! Leaning towards green and loving these ...

Green Hydrangea

Green Cymbidium Orchids

Aren't they pretty? I need to buy some for my home as well!

Some Living Room Inspiration

Recently I ran across this living room on Things That Sparkle and the color scheme reminded me of my WIP living room. I love the look and am excited to continue to furnish our apartment. While this room is much more put together than our place, I like the direction I'm headed and hope it has the same wow factor as this place eventually!

I picked up this Jill Rosenwald rug on CSN this summer; it is also a gray and white geometric pattern

My sofa and pitcher reflect the punches of blue seen in the chairs. Both rooms also have a glass coffee table.

Our new West Elm's Parsons Desk in polished tumeric is very simliar in color to the curtains and fabulous wallpaper {I wish I wasn't in a rental so that I could have some great wallpaper as well}.

And the fur pillows remind me of the Faux Fur Throws from Pottery Barn that I've been lusting over

These colors are cheerful without being over-the-top. Looking forward to layering on some more details and filling up the walls. So happy I have this picture as inspiration moving forward.

Gorgeous Kate Spade Mona Studio Coat

After looking at a couple reception venues yesterday, Regan and I wandered into Kate Spade on Oak Street. And there was the Mona Studio Coat - love at first sight. She's green and striped and can surprisingly be somewhat of a turn neutral. Perfect for a Fall day at the Pumpkin Patch or a chic downtown dinner.

Loving The Purple Pig

On Wednesday, my co-workers {and friends} Lindsay and Nancy treated me to celebratory drinks & apps at The Purple Pig. We had a great time and the food and wine was delicious. Thank you ladies!

Restaurant: The Purple Pig
Location: 500 N. Michigan Avenue

• Description
• Charcuterie, cheese & classic Mediterranean fare
• Small plates
• Extensive wine list
• Family-style seating
• Outdoor Seating: Yes - a small outdoor bar just off of Michigan Avenue
• Perfect For: Happy hour wine and appetizers with your friends/co-workers

• Must-Try {favorites from our meal ... but there is a ton I haven't tried that sound delicious}
• Braised Baby Artichokes with Fingerling Potatoes, Asiago, Salami Toscana
• Smear ~ Whipped Feta with Cucumbers
• A Roasted Butternut Squash dish that I can't seem to find on the menu

Hungry yet??

Phoebe is no guard dog ... but this Chinese Foo Dog is!

When attempting to help my friend Ashley scour the internet for the perfect horn bowl, I came across this bright green Chinese Foo Dog on Sprout's website. Foo Dogs are believed to have protective powers and are often used to guard Chinese palaces, tombs and government offices. We need to do some accessorizing in our apartment and this green color is not too shabby!

So while this Chinese Foo Dog may end up guarding my apartment from the drunken people leaving the bar across the street, my Phoeb dog will still be hiding under the couch ....

Love you Phoebs!