This Weekend in CLE- entertaining, yoga, and general relaxation!

This was actually a fairly low-key weekend as far as most of our weekends go...

Saturday, I visited the West Side Market for the first time in a very long while. That parking lot is a complete mess! Back in the day when I was a WSM regular, I used to go first thing in the morning. That was, however, before my days of Fresh Fork and Saturday morning workouts. Anyway, my noon trip this past weekend involved me circling the parking lot for 20 minutes trying to find a spot! Lesson to be learned here: go early!! The whole reason for the Market trip was that N and I hosted a cookout Saturday evening; the menu was a bunch of different kebabs + signature champagne and burbon cocktails.

I really like my signature cocktail, which was an adaptation of a recipe I saw on pinterest- half a quart of orange sherbet + 3 bottles of bubbles!

Jo, Charity, Carla, Danielle, Jess. The boys were inside watching the Browns kickoff. 

Sunday, Allison and I went to a 2 hour yoga workshop, where I almost got into a handstand, which was pretty much the extent of me leaving my house (don't worry, I did get outside and enjoy the weather, it just happened to be at home).

The puppies were super cute this weekend-- I posted this on Instagram over the weekend- they make me laugh so much. Clair is wearing my snood (scarf/hood) that I got at Made in the 216 last month, and Otto is falling asleep sitting up!  

Given that I spent most of the weekend in super casual shorts + blouse/ workout clothes, my style highlight was this outfit channeling Audrey Hepburn.  

Dress from Target, Ray Ban aviators, necklace from Banyan Tree

Well, I am off to Denver for the day, so hope you have a happy Monday!! 

XO!

Listening Now: Half Moon Run

This week, I bring you a band from one of my favorite cities: Montreal. Half Moon Run are an indie rock band who released their debut album Dark Eyes on July 23, 2013; It is SO worth the purchase. The band is currently on tour in North America and Europe, so if you can, you should definitely check them out!










Enjoy!!

Cleshopaholic Travels to Put In Bay

This past weekend, N and I went to Put-In-Bay for a volleyball tourney-- well, he played. I sunbathed. And I got some SERIOUS tan lines.  There were 10 of us at the Island Club, and as is the custom in Put-In-Bay, we partied like we were 21. I'm paying for it today.

The ride over

Early in the night....

Some (well, one) of us, didn't fare so well...

The 9 am start was ROUGH!

A little slice of tranquility... 

Look who I found!! 

Saturday night bar hopping! 

Dueling pianos! 

And just like that, the weekend was over, and it was time to go home! 

I hadn't been to Put-In-Bay since 2004, and I was pleasantly surprised this time around! Its more than a little frat-party-like, but fun nonetheless!!

Listening Now: August 2013 playlist

I'm a day late on this, but here is my August playlist!

1. Lying to the Mirror- Gabrielle Aplin
2. Diamonds and Waste- Kate McGill
3. Lost & Not Found- Chase & Status
4. Let Her Go- Passenger
5. I am Yours- Churchill
6. Eat Dirt- Susan Justics
7. Feel the Love- Rudimental
8. Burn- Ellie Goulding
9. Cool Like Me- Fryars
10. D-D-Dance- The Royal Concept
11. She Keeps Me Warm- Mary Lambert
12. Durban Skies- Bastille
13. Do I Wanna Know?- Arctic Monkeys
14. Sweet Talk (remix)- Jessie Ware
15. Elevate- St. Lucia

This weekend I'm going to Put in Bay for the first time since 2004! I'm excited and scared.

Seeing The World Through Polarized Lenses

This year, N got me a pair polarized wayfarers for my birthday. I used to be the kind of person who always misplaced my cheapie sunglasses, until I realized it might have been a chicken-and-the-egg situation. Maybe I was losing them because they were under $20!

In any case, I've had these new sunnies about a month, and I absolutely LLUUURRVVEEE them! Not only are they an absolutely classic style that will NEVER go out of fashion, they really cut down on glare. Its odd, but instead of just making everything darker, they almost seem to pick up the ambient light and then gently tint everything. SO worth the premium for polarized!!!

Natural daylight vs. polarized

Now if only we had more days of abundant sunshine so I could REALLY get some good use out of them!! 

Listening Now: Rudimental

In the early hours of this morning, I downloaded a brand spanking new album, Home by Rudimental. If you're not familiar with Rudimental, they're an electronic quartet. Their sound is somewhat similar to David Guetta in that they collaborate with a number of well-known and not-so-well-know artists, and their music is very dance-worthy. For the record, they're excellent additions to your workout playlist.

I listened to the album all day, and I absolutely LUUUURVVEE it! Here are a few samples:







Take a listen and let me know what you think!!!

A Sneak Peek at Made in the 216 Summer 2013

Since I'm a lover of shopping and Cleveland, it should go without saying that I absolutely LLUUUUUUURRVVEE Made in the 216.

I love seeing all the amazing, unique artistic talent that our city has to offer, that frankly sometimes remains well hidden under the radar. This year is no exception.

The lovely Jennie Doran has done an absolutely wonderful job curating this year's selection, and I am SO incredibly honored and excited to bring you a sneak peek!!

Just a small part of a wall of LOVE

Artisan sauces and jams and general yummy goodness

A little something for cat lovers too... 

The curves of a vintage camera clad in cool concrete

Fun prints from grey cardigan make perfect engagement presents...

A little something for the hostess with the mostest....

Perhaps a little something for yourself....

With loads of bands + shopping, this year's Made in the 216 promises to be an absolute blast! I hope to see you there!!!