Friday Faves, Vol. 5

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you’ve had a good week. This is the first week since Christmas that it’s felt like life is officially speeding back up. We have a big spring ahead—two graduations and everything that goes with them—so I’ve been doing my best to get organized before the chaos really sets in. Trying being the key word.

In the middle of my color-coded calendars and to-do lists, I also have one eye on spring break. We’re doing a “senior spring break” with Jimmy. Lord help us all. I know it will be such a fun memory, but I trust you understand when I admit I’m feeling just the slightest bit of apprehension. Keeping me sane is the prospect of packing some fun things. So in this week’s Friday Favorites, you’ll find a couple of things I spotted for that trip.

White blouse: Madewell makes my favorite white blouses every year and here is the one for 2026!

Charm necklace: My family gave this Hart Studio charm necklace to me for Mother’s Day a few years ago and I LOVE it! If you’re local, Hart Studio will be at Lake Forest’s Lillie Alexander all day this Saturday if you’d like to put a necklace together.

Pink + red sweater: Just so darn cute! ❤️

Alex Mill tote in a new color: I bought this bag in a deep red for fall and it was a winner. I love this color for spring/summer!

The Irish Goodbye: My friend Beth Ann Fennelly’s new book—The Irish Goodbye—arrived this week. We went all the way from kindergarten at St. Mary’s School through senior year at Notre Dame. She’s an extraordinary writer who specializes in these “micro memoirs.” Her book is fantastic.

Raffia loafers: These loafers popped into my Instagram feed and I immediately took a screenshot. These are cute, right? I only hear good things about Larroude shoes.

Pink stone necklace: I don’t know what is about the color pink these days, but I love it all. This necklace is a stunner!

Heart earrings: Just so sweet for this week.

Gingham jammies: These might be the most perfect pajamas I have ever seen.

Vanilla shower treats: These bath products make my whole upstairs smell so good. I can’t wait to also try some of their other fragrances. I especially love that this brand was started by a young female entrepreneur.

My favorite candle: If you just want to give your house a little spring infusion, this candle will do the trick. So fresh and clean!

xo,

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Photo of me by Robin Subar

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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