The Sunday Thymes
Chicago Summer Patio Life
Ok, so I fully plan on telling you more about Chicago this coming week! I realize we have lived here for almost two full months and I have yet to actually write about it. You know? The move, the adjustment, life, our neighborhood, what we’ve been doing, if we like the city, and obviously, the most important thing, where and what we are eating.
Also, it’s officially August, which is…startling.
In the words of my new, I-might-have-binged-watched-five-seasons-in-four-weeks favorite television show, winter is coming. You probably hate me for saying that (I kind of hate myself too) and I realize we are nowhere close to winter just yet, but winter anxiety is starting to slowly creep into my thoughts. If you’re from Chicago or live somewhere equally as cold, please tell me where I should buy a winter coat and boots.
I’m receiving conflicting advice, and I want to make sure that I’m prepared. Otherwise, I might never leave my apartment. On an unrelated note, I had a revelation this past week in regards to blogging-related efficiency, and I sort of feel like shouting about it from the rooftops. Plans to share are in the works.
Here are my favorite finds from this past week!
- These funnel cakes are spectacular and the fruit addition almost makes them healthy, right? On a related note, watch this. My favorite comedian ever.
- I’ve been wanting these oven-fried green tomatoes all week long.
- Ok, so I’m not fully behind the chia pudding trend (the texture is just…eh), but I’m willing to try one more time.
- Why have I never made frozen sangria before?
- An amazingly informative post on all things spiralizers. [I don’t have one yet, do you?]
- This sweet potato moroccan salad. The colors are out of this world.
- One of my favorite popsicles growing up were these frozen banana ones (almost pure banana!) from our local grocery store. These ones look almost identical!
- How genius is a snacking cake?!
What I was cooking one year ago…
- A really simple, light, refreshing shaved summer squash salad with goat cheese and mint!
5 Comments on “The Sunday Thymes”
I’ve lived in Chicago my whole life and the winters are always brutal. I LOVE my Northface (https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/womens-jackets-vests-insulated-goose-down/womens-arctic-down-parka?variationId=EY8). Last winter there were week long stretches of sub zero temperatures, and this coat keeps me so warm! I would also highly recommend investing in lots of leg layers. I can fit tights and two pairs of leggings under an oversized pair of jeans that I bought just for the winter! Welcome to the best city in the world 🙂
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! That one looks really long and warm, which is exactly what I thought I would need (also, your last sentence cracked me up, haha!). I need to find boots that you can stuff jeans/leggings/etc. into! 🙂
I grew up in the Milwaukee area and now live in Minnesota, so I grew up around the cold at pretty much all times. Learn to love the layered look if you don’t already, and look for boots and coats at REI. Peacoats won’t cut it most of the time in Chicago due to the wind and the lake effect snow. Find the cute coat that accommodates sweaters underneath. I found my last winter coat at Macy’s as well. I suggest one that hangs lower so your legs stay warm too, especially if you take public transit anywhere. You can make it, it’s an adjustment, but you can do it.
Haha! Yeah, I definitely am NOT getting a peacoat. I want something preferably with down that goes down to my mid-calf level. Very helpful! Thanks Sarah! I feel like I’m preparing myself for battle or something 🙂
I currently live in Michigan, which I’m guessing is somewhat comparable to Chicago. I’m originally from California, and when I moved to Philly, I just bought a winter coat (a pretty standard peacoat) at Macy’s. I’ve been just fine using the same one in Michigan for several years now, and I think it’s more about layering than about having any particular type of coat anyway. When it comes to boots, though, I highly recommend LLBean. They may not be the most fashionable, but they’re sturdy and will keep your toes well-insulated!