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  • Finding the Perfect Coffee Table – My Favorites So Far

    Finding the Perfect Coffee Table – My Favorites So Far

    We’ve been chatting a lot this year about how we are trying to comb through our homes and get rid of items that are not “us”. Ya know, the items we bought because they were on sale, or maybe because we wanted to check them off our to-do list, or maybe those items we realizedKeep…

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  • What does Bridget Wear to Work?

    What does Bridget Wear to Work?

    As you guys know, both Casey and I have jobs outside of the DIY Playbook. I am a high school special education teacher and really love what I do. My class schedule looks slightly different fromย two years ago when I wrote this day in the life post but overall my days are still just asย hecticKeep…

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  • The DIY Playbook Style Series – Athleisure

    The DIY Playbook Style Series – Athleisure

    Today’sย Wardrobe Staple – Athleisure Just to make sure we’re all starting today’s post on the same page, let’s first start by defining what the heck “Athleisure” is. For most of you this is probably old news, but for the few who are scratching their heads thinking that “these ladies have lost their minds… again”, weKeep…

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  • The DIY Playbook Style Series – Winter Coats

    The DIY Playbook Style Series – Winter Coats

    Coming back from Mexico this past weekend quickly reminded us how COLD Chicago winters can be. Escaping that cold for the week was amazing (full recap Tuesday!) but being greeted by 10 degree temps when we returned… not as amazing. We’re definitely not complaining because we feel extremely grateful for the chance to getaway andKeep…

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  • Our Favorite Holiday Sweaters & PJs

    Our Favorite Holiday Sweaters & PJs

    During the month of December our wardrobe can usually be described 2 ways. Either FESTIVE or COMFORTABLE.ย  Today we’re showcasing some of our favorite purchases that fit one or both of those categories! We’ve got ugly sweaters for Christmas parties, slippers that you’ll wear all winter long, and even cute pjs for Christmas morning andKeep…

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  • Favorite Gift Ideas for Him from our Hubbies

    Favorite Gift Ideas for Him from our Hubbies

    If you’re anything like us, buying the perfect gift for those husbands of ours is never easy! It’s not that they’re picky (not at all actually), but we always want to make sure we choose something that they’ll get a lot of use out of over the entire year. Heck if we’ve learned anything aboutKeep…

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  • A Men’s Sport Coat Two Ways

    A Men’s Sport Coat Two Ways

    We’ve had so much fun dipping our toes in the waters of “fashion” every Wednesday here on the blog, but this week we’re changing things up a bit! Instead of us awkwardly posing on the streets of Chicago, we had our husbands do all of the “modeling.” Today’s Wardrobe Staple:ย Men’s Sport Coat, 2 ways ChancesKeep…

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  • Our Favorite Holiday Dresses & Skirts

    Our Favorite Holiday Dresses & Skirts

    Although Christmas is still 18 days away (but hey, who’s counting?!), we have a few holiday parties to go to before it gets here. And if you’re anything like us, we like to have one or two go-to holiday looks ready for these holiday parties so we aren’t stressing over what to wear and canKeep…

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  • The DIY Playbook Style Series – Outdoor Boots

    The DIY Playbook Style Series – Outdoor Boots

    Boots are a must when you live in Chicago. Here are some of our favorite for the rain and snow…

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  • Holiday Steals & Deals

    Holiday Steals & Deals

    Happy Black Friday everyone! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday surrounded by your loved ones. We both ate & drank to our hearts’ content and we’re excited for another day off today! #4dayweekend Neither of us have ever been ones to wake up super early to hit the stores for deals, but insteadKeep…

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  • The DIY Playbook Style Series – Statement Necklaces

    The DIY Playbook Style Series – Statement Necklaces

    It’s no secret around here that statement necklaces are one of our favorite accessories. Bridget chose her affordable statement necklace as one of her favorite things last Christmas (probably because she wears it ALL. THE. TIME as evidenced from this post) and this year our love for this ONE accessory has only grown! ย  Today’sKeep…

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  • Our Favorites from the 2016 Blogger Gift Guide

    Our Favorites from the 2016 Blogger Gift Guide

    A round-up of our blogger favorites from the 2016 Gift Guide. From candles, to planners, to coffee mugs.. there’s something for everyone on your list…

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