Dandelion Seed

These photos are from the same location as the Country Cabin Bumpkin photos, but the front of the barn. These are the ones we were shooting when we got kind of run off the property. Luckily we still have a few to choose from! 




 
Last night was the birthday cookout for Susannah! We grilled, ate corn on the cobb, sat on the deck with great conversation, walked down to the Bonner Road Inn for a few drinks, walked back and grilled out again at 2am, and was so incredibly deep into business conversation until well past 3am. I really love talking business with Mike. We have this sort of relationship that just is like fast paced badminton. We just serve it right back. I didn't think it could possibly get any better... then Susannah joined in! Holy cow. I don't think I've ever felt so inspired in my life! We even started an idea notebook last night full of scribbles and doodles. I promise you'll be hearing more about that when the time is right! 






For now I need to get dresses! Woo! We're spending the day in the city, going to see Les Savy Fav, and poke around various neighborhoods of Chicago. So far this trip has been a blast! If you see us today, don't hesitate to come say hi! Even after meeting two readers so far on this trip, I can't guarantee I won't stumble over my words and be awkward, but I can at least try! xo

? dress via Ross
H&M cardigan
Thrifted belt
H&M bike shorts
Blowfish Shoes (15% off with code BFKAELAH15)

PS; Does anyone know where to get polyester/nylon bike shorts with black lace trim like the ones I'm wearing?! I've ripped them and H&M only has cotton ones this year. American Apparels aren't lace trim (and I hate that company so I don't shop there), and WalMarts are just plain, too.  

35 comments:

  1. love these photos... boo to getting "shooed away" haha!

    Have fun in Chicago! Love it there. That's where I got proposed to in Feb 2010 :)

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  2. Kohl's has bike short length leggings with lace trim! :D

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  3. Kohl's has bike short length leggings with lace trim! :D

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  4. I love the bright yellow of that dress, screams sunshine!!

    As for the shorts, I'm don't know if they're nylony but I know Discovery carries something similar and they might be dirt cheap. It's a local store so you might find it near by (Schaumburg has one, not sure how far you are) ;)

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  5. That yellow dress is too cute and I love the setting even though you got run off the property! haha

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  6. Eep, I'm loving canary yellow this summer so I'm in love with your beautiful dress! You sound like youre having a blast. Can't wait to hear these ideas!

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  7. I absolutely adore that yellow dress! My favourite colour is yellow and unfortunately I had to get rid of all my yellow items :( I'm very jealous of this dress :)

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  8. lovely bright yellow dress! It looks beautiful on you as always! I'm always scouting locations as a photographer and that's the number one thing I get nervous about, getting run off the property!

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  9. I love the colour of that dress.

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  10. Kohl's has them in nude and black!
    xo

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  11. I've heard good things about this etsy shop and wanted to get a pair: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALLIHALLA?ref=seller_info


    I learned about it from http://ameliabutter.tumblr.com/

    Good luck finding some! I've not worn dresses in eons but this makes me wonder if I could convert!

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  12. I love the bright pop of yellow! You look amazing! That's annoying you were shooed away though!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  13. You look beautiful in your yellow dress. Such a lovely summer color. Too bad you got asked to leave the property, it looks like a great place to take photos. Remember you can always sew on some lace trim to any plain jane leggings if you can't find exactly what you are looking for!

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  14. I think mod cloth have them, not sure if they are in black though. I think I may need to buy some too as I just got a dress that is a little on the short side ...

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  15. yup second Jessica's comment! kohl's has bike shorts with lace trim in black, white and gray. i have the black ones myself and i have worn them a few times and think they're great! hope you're having a great mini-vacay in chicago!

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  16. I love your yellow dress! it's super cute!

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  17. Haha so bizarre that you got shooed off, but these pics are lovely. And how awesome that you and Mike have such an awesome reciprocal relationship :)

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  18. Sheoowwwza Hot lady!

    I'm glad you're having so much fun in Chicago! I absolutely loved that city when I visited. I think my favorite neighborhood was Logan Square. I thinnnk that was the name. A lot of brownstone walk up homes, so cute.

    www.looselips-sinkships.com

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  19. Allihalla! <--- my very first thought when you asked about bike shorts

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALLIHALLA

    Allihalla's bike shorts are usually made of spandex (not sure if spandex is actually polyster or nylon or what) but her stuff totally rocks. She has a variety of lace to choose from and she also does special orders if there's something really specific you're wanting to do. I know the price is higher than Kohl's or Wal-Mart or whatever, but her stuff is all handmade and it holds up a lot better than any of the chain store stuff; can't recommend it more highly.

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  20. gah! The ONE weekend I'm not home... guess I'll have to wait til the next time you guys completely surprise susannah ;)

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  21. Heyy Kaelah! i'm doing a mini blog Happiness Project where blogs are sharing one little thing that makes them happy. I thought i'd push the boat out and ask my most favourite daily reads so i'd be really pleased to hear what makes you happy if you'd like to take part?! :)

    www.katesirrelevant.com

    P.S - such a gorgeous dress, i wish i could pull off yellow!

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  22. Ooh, I love how bright your dress is! So pretty!

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  23. what darling photos. i absolutely love that color yellow on your dress!

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  24. Love the look of the shorts underneath! Not sure where else you can try, maybe topshop or asos.com? I would've thought American Apparel too, its a shame they dont have them!

    Aesthetic Lounge

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  25. YELLOW!!! I get so excited when you wear yellow, cause it's my favourite colour <3 Lookin' beauty as always!

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  26. nice photos :))
    welcome to my blog :>

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  27. I just bought 2 pairs at F21.
    p.s. as soon as I saw the title to this post I thought of the Loquat song Swingset Chain which I immediately had to listen to after I finished reading this post <3

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  28. i bought a pair at TJ Maxx just a few weeks ago. ps - love that yellow dress!!

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  29. @Kellie Lynn: LOVE you for saying that because it's my favorite line from my favorite song by my favorite band! Good eye!

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  30. aw your friendship with susannah is so beautiful!

    this dress is absolutely amazing too x

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  31. oohhh ur so a barbie on this post =)) am a new follower here, hope you could visit my blog too

    http://sittieinthecity.blogspot.com

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  32. I'm not from america so i don't know how reputable this place is but these bike shorts seem cute:

    http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?itemNumber=77361

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB