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Spring Style in the Loop

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 18 May 2015 13:19:45 +0000

Typically you’ll find me behind the lens, rather than in front of it, but every once in awhile it’s fun to mix up the handmade posts with a lifestyle one here and there. I LOVE making things, but now that the weather is warming up, I just want to get outside and explore Minneapolis. We moved to the North Loop in October last year, just as Winter was also moving in, so I’m excited to explore the Neighborhood in all its warm-weather glory. On Saturday we moseyed over to the Farmer’s Market, so I’m sharing my spring style weekend wear with you guys. I hope you had a fantastic weekend–they always go too fast, don’t they? First and foremost, I’m really digging espadrilles for spring and summer. Often I don’t like ankle ties because they can cut into your ankles, but the ties on these babies (find them here!) are a twill cotton and they’re actually quite comfortable, so they’re great for strolling around the farmer’s market. If your mission is to stock up on fresh, local produce for the week, then a big bag to corral it all is essential. Otherwise, the vendors give you plastic bags for each […]

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Instagram Lately: October

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:15:55 +0000

Can you believe November is here already?! Between moving, settling in, and breaking in our new home with family and friends, October came and went faster than a blink of an eye. It’s all good fun though. We’re pumped to be settled and exploring our new ‘hood! Here’s what our month looked like through the Instagram lens: Throwback to last year’s Brew on the Roof Party | Moving day | New home “shelfie” | Exploring how daylight plays in our space | Housewarming mum from a good friend | The mighty Mississippi River | Blazing fall colors | Glasslike water | North Loop historic architectural beauties | My seaglass necklaces featured on Bon Bon Break! | Our sun-drenched living room | An autumnal living room vignette | Dogwood Coffee break at Shinola Are we Instagram amigos yet? Well we should be! @francoisetmoiblog

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Apartment Scheming

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:59:24 +0000

Happy Monday! Ken and I are counting down the days until we move into our new place in the North Loop, and of course my mind is running wild placing furniture, brainstorming ideas on how to maximize the square footage (we’re downsizing slightly), and styling our new digs in a way that makes it feel like home. I’ve compiled a few ideas that have caught my eye: some are high end (dream on), others are surprisingly affordable, but all are swoon-worthy! a. Paper Message Center | b. Small Space Hallway Console | c. Metal Barstools | d. Wall-to-wall Bookshelves | e. Sheepskin | f. Mulberry Wall Art | g. Bedside Sconce | h. Mid-century Desk

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Urban Digs

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:15:05 +0000

Happy Friday to you! As I mentioned earlier this month, Ken and I have begun the exciting, but laborious process of house hunting, and while we have begun looking, we’re nowhere near closing on a home. So when we received the notice that our apartment lease was coming up for renewal, instead of signing another lease, as we’ve done the last 4 years, we decided it might be fun to move a bit closer to the action and spend a year relishing our great metropolis in the Minneapolis North Loop. And all the while continuing the house hunt. We both agreed the process of buying a home takes time, and we didn’t want to rush into anything. It was a decision made over old-fashioneds at Borough on our two year anniversary after realizing how much time we already spend in this area for both work and play. On the weekends we always find ourselves hopping on Cedar Lake Trail with our bikes en route to check out the farmer’s market, a new restaurant or brewery, or reenact our very first date at Acme Comedy Club. There’s such an energy and creative mix in the North Loop that I can’t wait to be apart of! We officially signed a lease […]

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