Hello fellow readers! As it seems, the summer season is upon most of us but for cities like Chicago, it hasn't quite gotten there yet. (wamp wamp) However, despite the lack of summer-like weather, we should always be prepared for the sunny days that are ahead and what better way to start than ...
Celebrating Valentine's Day isn't just about giving chocolates to your significant other. Celebrate your partner in crime or even yourself, because why the heck not. Celebrate that you are strong enough to resist the annual scramble to find a Valentine's Day date just to be socially accepted. Let's ...
Ok, yes I know summer is long past - although Mother Nature has been teasing us in Chicago with this unseasonably warm weather - and that means it's time for deep fall hues. Yet, in the city of big shoulders, where neutrals, black and gray are our go to colors for fall, I think adding a pop of brigh...
It is that time of year readers! The time of year where you wait til the last minute or plan long and hard and still freak out about what to get your dad for Father's Day. Ok - so first off - Father's Day shouldn't just be about material things, but it's always nice to show that number one guy in yo...
How many stories have you heard that start with a pregnant cat? Yeah, I didn't think so. Curious? I was too. First, let's throw in a...
Mother's Day is next Sunday! (can you believe it?!) If you are anything like me you haven't gotten her gift yet... But I got an idea...
Style, grace and everything chic. That's what Soft Surroundings is made of. A boutique inspired one stop shop for all the ladies looking...
The watch is such a classic accessory. It's the ultimate combination of function meets fashion. A timepiece at once pulls you together a...
Two of the most pressing issues in the fashion industry are its effects on workers and the environment. Most companies will outsource their ...
