Spring Travel Look

I’m on the plane home now after visiting my sweet girl in London for a few days. Every time I travel, I feel like I get a little bit smarter in how and what I pack. I thought it might…

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Happy Monday! Just sitting in the airport waiting to board my flight home from London! I had the best few days with my daughter. I’m coming home with a full heart! I’m also realizing there is lots on the horizon…

A Pretty Spring Table

Happy May 1! While I’m a little sad at how fast the days go, I’m always excited to get to May knowing that winter is behind us and the sun is shining more. This time of year has me thinking…

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

Spring Break in Sarasota

Waiting for our table at Owen’s Fish Camp We had the best time in Florida over spring break! It was a different kind of vacation for us this year. The college and high school breaks for our kids didn’t match…

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…

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…