Last week I guest posted for Ana of Better in Sepia. When I heard the theme, there was no way I could refuse! She asked me to style an outfit inspired by Chicago! I was so happy to do so. Read here to learn how my city inspired this look.

Thursday night I had a very disheartening experience. Mark has been away on business in the middle east (back today, yay!), and one of my most dreaded duties while he’s gone is walking Atlas right before bed. Our hood can be iffy sometimes, especially at night. That night the cutest, sweetest lost dog followed Atlas and I home! I called the number on his tag, and the owners seemed disinterested in the fact that I had their dog. Then, they never ever bothered to come get him. He was not even a year old….skin and bones, totally underweight, not housebroken and un-neutered.

He and Atlas weren’t getting along (Outside = best buds! Inside = Atlas didn’t like him on his turf), so after a few hours, I put him in the yard for the night. When I woke up the next morning, he had dug his way out! I hope he finds a good home with people who will properly take care of and love him*.

Since Mark has been away, I’ve gotten a lot of work done around the house, including rearranging our closet! Expect a post on that later this week! The rest of my time was spent working, and cuddling with the other special guy in my life:

*I don’t want to go on a diatribe about pets, but PLEASE! Consider the full responsibility before getting a pet! Owning a pet is expensive, time consuming, inconvenient at times, and much like children – they need care and attention all.the.time, not just when you feel like it. Of course, there are positives as well – but know what you’re taking on before you make the decision to adopt. If you have any questions about pet ownership, email me! :)