Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, friends! What a week! Even though it was a busy one, the fact that we saw the sun shining through most of it made it very manageable. I love that we’re in the homestretch to summer. My college…

J.Crew Spring Finds

J.Crew’s spring collection is giving all of the European vibes this season which I LOVE. Here are some of my favorites, most of which happen to be on sale. Just enter the code SHOPSALE at checkout. Top row: Stripe dress…

Dinner for a Friend

Yesterday, I brought dinner for a neighbor and I thought I would share this menu with you in case you ever need to do the same. This lineup works all year round and is just a good one to have…

My name is Ann Marie Scheidler and I'm thrilled you've decided to check out my blog. I'm a pearl-loving yogi with a thing for travel, a weakness for beautiful bags, and a passion for storytelling. In this space, I'll be sharing stories about my family, go-to recipes, my wellness journey, fashion and beauty favorites, and my love for Chicago’s North Shore. I find new inspiration wherever I go. Thanks so much for coming along for the ride!

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Things I'm Loving Lately

Overnight French Toast Casserole

This recipe is great if you need a yummy breakfast for overnight guests or are like me and needed to bring a brunch item to a family breakfast this morning. This casserole can easily be assembled a day or two…

Caterina Bertini Bags

There have been lots of questions about my spring/summer handbags lately, so I thought I would do a quick roundup of one of my favorite brands–Caterina Bertini. This is a 100-year-old fashion brand based in Italy and I’m absolutely in…

Friday Favorites

My sister and I in Palm Beach last week. Hi friends! Happy Friday! It is so nice to finally see the sun shining today. It was rough transitioning back into post-spring break life with all of the gray skies this…

When One Door Closes…

So, I did a thing. Earlier this year, I was presented with a job opportunity in a communications department at a prestigious Chicago hospital. It was a full-time role—mostly hybrid—doing the kind of writing I’ve been doing for the last…

In the Trenches

It felt so good to look right by my heavy winter coats this morning and grab a trench coat for today’s 60-degree weather! As spring gets a little bit closer, here are some of my favorites this season! Short trench…

My Go-To Travel Look

I wore this outfit coming and going to London and it was the most comfy airplane look I’ve ever worn. Here are the pieces. Crewneck // Earrings // Necklace // Blouse // Trench coat // Wide-leg pants // Suitcase //…