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Summer To Do's

Let me just tell you that Minnesota summer's do not last long.  This past week we had weather that gave me a glimpse into fall.  Instead of being upset about the cooler weather, I embraced it, and went back-to-school shopping.  Luckily, I have a husband that understands even though I graduated from school years ago, BTS shopping is a smart addition to my annual wardrobe (my words, not his). I refuse to think about the end of summer though, and remain blissfully unaware that we are coming to an end of another beautiful summer.  I am going to make the most of the few short months we have left, by compiling my final summer "to do's" to make sure I complete them all before I wear my new school clothes. 



1.  Love the layout of these prints.  Hoping to do something similar in our living room. 
2.  I know this is far fetched, but I'm dying to see the rain room at the MOMA. Maybe I'll have a impromptu jetset weekend in NYC.
3.  Jon will be out of town next month and I'm totally doing a Whiskey and Donuts girls night
4.  Hoping to check out this new decor boutique in Minneapolis. Love their style!
5.  Jon and I got a gift card to the new hotspot, Borough/Parlour. Can't wait to try the Trojan Horse cocktail. 

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