Calling all Spooky Inspirations

This year I will have a great time entertaining on Halloween. Im gathering inspiration from my inner Martha and finding some new favorites for my go to files. Just look at the spooky soiree at Carolyne Roehms gorgeous site. She is such a great resource! Im starting early to let my ideas brew.

Mexico revisited

So after hearing about Tulum for over a year now from my sweetest girlfriends and other acquaintances. Its finally on the map for missallfun! Someone Special and I are seeing a december get away. After doing my research, I have decided on Zamas. My two bestest buddies have trialed and gave rave reviews. I also have heard about Casa Magna which is an eco chic resort with great options like a Cleansing retreat (sans margaritas!?!) and at their latest addition Amansala which features a Bikini Boot camp and a After the Baby retreat. I just love these two options but think Ill be have a cocktail or two while I'm on VACATION. Is that considered cheating? Just look at these great photos.

I HEART THIS WALLPAPER

A work contact of mine has this wonderful wallpapering in her daughters room and I just love it. This would be great in a small bathroom or a grand closet. For the young at heart! and of course fun like me...

Farmers Market still in bloom

on tuesdays I head over to the Farmers market in front of the MCA. I usually nosh on whatever looks yummy and smile at all the gorgeous flowers.

a Night at Carnival

Oh what a fun night it was at Jerry Kleiner's Carnival, the girls and I had such a great time sipping on all the 10cane rum concoctions they had to offer. Aside from the best guacamole and a Sucia martini(rum, olive juice with passion fruit mix) delish,we were so entertained sitting in the lounge. The entertainment consisted of a wonderful band from Mexico, and super fun Brazilian dancers who really spiced up the show. Who new Wednesday would be such a hit? 10cane at it again!

Chevron

Oscar de la Renta Chevron tray is a must. I love the silver corners. so fun and functional! at Saks

off to Wisconsin!

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Im kicking it off with family time in Milwaukee followed by a short stint in Madison.
While in Wisco I hope to accomplish the following:
Sleep
Eat a Plaza Burger
Eat any type of saucey dish at Chautara
2 scoops of Orange chocolate chip custard from the union
soak up sun at the terrace
a stroll through The Taste of Madison(Fried Cheese Curds!Deelish!)
Frosty glass of Spotted Cow on TAP!
A night cap at Cafe Montemarte, King Klub or Pauls club
a slice at Ians pizza(only if it turns into that kind of night:))
A proper brunch in Madison

AND THERES NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN MADISON. HOORAY

more mirrors

at z gallerie and restoration hardware

NEW FAV Blog

Now This is Glamorous is missallfuns top inspiration blog. I just love her! Please check her out.

kitschy???

Bird Lemon Press. Ok so I dont need this or really even want it really, but its a bit funny and only the perfect little miss tea would have this.

Organize your cards

Muji Business card folders are amazing. These translucent folders hold up to 60 cards and the larger option holds 200. I keep all my cards in a vase and boy this really would make Martha proud. Wouldn't it be great to organize and actually be able to categorize, fun, health a beauty, work contacts, travel and leisure? The options are limitless. Stylish AND a price you cant beat. 5 BUCKS! At one of our favorite stores too! Shop MOMA

New Accomodations April 2008

Check out this new gorgeous space in ITALIA. Masseria Alchimia is the new venture of the gem of a place Trulli Country House. I cant wait to see some photos of this place and hopefully one day see it with my own eyes. These are some photos of Trulli. Masseria is sure to be of the same unique style and laid back air.

Today throws a Martha Stewart Wedding

So I obviously just love Martha and have complete faith that the Today wedding will be in true Martha Fashion. Fast forward to today: in my inbox I found out that through a co-worker I have some distant acquaintances that deserve this wedding. AND, they are right here in the windy city. please vote for Alisa and Jason today! http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/19915231

Happy Weekend!

Off to Ravinia to see Gipsy Kings.

NEW RALPH LAUREN HOME DEBUT

Mark you calendar for this Saturday 10am. The Ralph Lauren Flagship store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago will debut its new fall Interiors collection. I cant wait to see what they've dreamt up for fall. They have been at the new collection installation for well over a week! Such creatives. Maybe Ill see you at RL for a bit of lunch or just a bottle of wine:)

Shes So So Vain

my oldest now newest obsession. Mirrors
so pretty at brocade home

FOODIES UNITE

In my inbox today: HI, Missallfun, The chef who normally
runs it(ghetto gourmet), Efrain, broke away (I think) and is unveiling
his own underground restaurant in a month. Wanted to
pass on the website to you so you can sign up if you
are interested. HELLO, of course we are! check it out, www.chefrain.com/20below/

Just signed up for House Swap!

missallfuns itch to travel is sneaking up on her. I just signed up for a housing swap! Now all I have to do is take a serious look at the listings. whoa... stay tuned for the developments.

Racy read?

Girls of Riyadh. Looks like this book can keep missallfuns attention while learning about the culture. Forbidden details about the private lives of four young women from Saudi Arabia's upper classes. Filled with Scandal, racy text messages, forbidden love, oh my! Stay tuned for my cliff notes!

Accentuate that wrist

Alex and Ani have some really cool expandable bangles that are sure to compliment any ensemble and jazz up your jeans and T look. Style is in the details!

Look of the week

Kicks with COLOR COLOR COLOR and every one loves pretty pink bows!

FIFI Lapin finally framed and on display at Missallfuns space

After much deciding about how to approach my sweet FIFIS I went the fun route, obviously. Our friends at Jayson Home and Garden Frame outlet really outdid themselves. I couldnt be happier about the way the turned out. FIFI in Gucci sports a lavender matt with a precious gold-gilded textured frame and my FIFI in CHANEL sports a charcoal matt with a zebra wood frame. Missallfun approved!

Fun borders at Sprout home

Our friends at Sprout have these adorable wallpaper borders. I especially like the bugs in a bathroom and the monkeys in a study. On Sale! $12.99 a roll. Hurry Quick!

Ladies Brunch sponsored by 10 Cane

last week I met some lovely ladies in the city for an informal brunch. To my surprise I met a whole set of complete strangers that are doing some wonderful things in the city. check these cool chics out:
www.shequechicago.com
www.hairalacarte.com
www.barefootwine.com
www.10canerum.com
www.saks.com
www.lisabonline.com

help! I need this cabinet!

missallfun on the hunt for this chrome cabinet! any leads much appreciated, hitting up Domimo as we speak

Start your engines

New man find! Get all your car fix needs at our friends site www.autorecap.com Look forward to this new site providing the freshest reports in the auto world. Add it to your daily search routine.
Missallfun approved!

lunch Today

My leftover quinoa and roasted squash was a hit at todays lunch. I jazzed it up with some strawberries to make it new.

NEW Favorite PIECE

Just recently decided on my Mizuki piece. I just love my initial M!

Happy Weekend!

A little something sweet I made for one of my sets. I hope Martha approves

Dance Again! Justice finally out in the US. The fresh French duo is hitting the electronic scene hard and killing them with dance music that you can put on repeat and dance your ass off! got mine on itunes!

Miss Zeta gets the royal treatment according to the Daily Mail
via luxist. Miss Zeta-Jones's undergoes a treatment that costs £200 and involves washing her hair with a truffle-based shampoo. Her hair is then smeared with beluga caviar flown in fresh from Iran. The fatty acids in the fish eggs are said to give her hair its famed shine. It all makes sense!

Currently scrubbing Phytomers seaweed soap all over my body! its amazing little seaweed pieces are wonderfully exfoliating my skin, no ingrown hairs for missallfun! And, with just a slight scent of ocean keeps me happy. Delish! The best part is that its lasting for ever! It isnt shrinking!

just receeved my preen magazine in the mail. very fresh from some awesome girls in Cali.

New Whole foods hits the loop

Its coming. The largest whole foods in the Chicago area is scheduled to open in the south loop on August 8th at Roosevelt and canal. This location will feature in house coffee bean roasting, an all organic baby section, complete with dressing rooms and wine tasting. Also going on in that hood, Home Depot sits a block to the west, while a Roosevelt Collection condo-and-retail center is planned next to the Target store at Roosevelt and Clark. The Roosevelt Collection, just west of the Target store, will house specialty retailers, six or seven restaurants, a high-end coffee shop and, reportedly, retailers such as Victoria's Secret and Banana Republic. Whoa thats nuts!!!

Happy Holidays!

Image via my daily visit to www.absolutelybeautifulthings.com