Driehaus Museum, United Center, Architecture Foundation River Boat Tour, Argo Tea, De Cero, Sable Kitchen, and Firecakes Donuts | Chicago, IL

We began day three by having breakfast at Argo Tea. I had a blueberry muffin and a black tea. The tea was so so, but the muffin was great!

Then we visited the Driehaus Museum...it was amazing! Our tour guide, Audrey, was fantastic and it was well worth the extra $5 for the guided tour. Also, the museum offers discounts for students and teachers ($10 off), and visitors are allowed to take pictures inside the museum. 

Etsy: Southern RoseMary Free Domestic Shipping Sale!! | U.S.A.

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!! (at least everyone who celebrates it in the U.S.A. :) ) In case you do not already know, I have a shop on Etsy called Southern RoseMary. I help people express their style with hand embroidered pillows that pair the centuries old back stitching technique with charming and elegant modern designs. 

In addition to pillow covers, I also create embroidery hoop art and Christmas ornaments. Each item is stitched by hand (no embroidery machines allowed!) and handmade in Norman, Oklahoma. 

In honor of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, etc. Southern RoseMary, my Etsy shop, is having a SALE!

Chicago Art Institute, The Bean, Buckingham Fountain, Steppenwolf Theatre, Wildberry Cafe, Goddess and the Baker, and The Purple Pig | Chicago, IL

We began day 2 by eating breakfast at Wildberry Cafe. I was extremely tempted to try their berry bliss pancakes (one of their specialties) but I was in a savory mood that morning so I had the classic eggs benedict and M had the Mexicana skillet with a cinnamon roll pancake. The food was fantastic!

eggs benedict

Arriving, Michigan Ave, & Eatly | Chicago, IL

My friend M and I both turned 30 this year so we decided to go on a trip together (I mean a birthday with a "0" in it is a good excuse right? lol). We chose to visit Chicago and it was so fun! 

10 London Cost Saving Tips | London, England

London is an amazing city to visit! However, it is also one of the most expensive cities to visit. Be that as it may, there are several ways you can cut costs without missing out on any of the activities London has to offer. 

Traveling back to the USA | London, England & Oklahoma

On day 14 we traveled back to Oklahoma. Our flight left London Heathrow airport at 7:30 am so we started our day extremely early. 

Liberty's & Regent Park | London, England

On day 13 we had tea and explored Liberty London and visited Regent's Park.

For our last full day in London, we decided to plan only one fun thing so we could relax and pack our suitcases. Our fun activity was having tea at Liberty London (a big department store). A co-worker recommended visiting Liberty's and boy was she right. Liberty's is so cool!! 

Liberty London department store

Borough Market, London Walks' Kensington Tour, & Kensington Gardens | London, England

On day 12 we visited Borough Market, London Walks Kensington Tour, and Kensington Gardens.

We started our day by exploring Borough Market, after my friend loaded up on coffee at the Monmouth Coffee Company next to the market. It was neat to see the food stalls and that each one had a particular specialty with beautifully presented food. It was a visual and mouthwatering treat for the senses!

Borough Market