Smile...

The faster life moves the more important it is to take the time to appreciate those little things that make you smile, so as not to let life slip on by... Things have been moving at lightening pace for us recently.  With constantly changing, crazy-packed schedules we've been doing our best to take the time to appreciate each other and life's little splendors.  Here's just {five} things making us smile these days...

{ Dressed up date nights. }

{ Subtle signs of summer. }

{ The sweetest surprise from my sister-in-law. }

{ Relaxing moments spent snuggled up at home. }

{ This dog, which may be the coolest dog ever... Check out more great pictures of 

Maddie The Coonhound {here} and {here}!! }

Style stud...

{Five} great shots of one of our favorite stylish studs, Nick Wooster...

{ images via Pinterest }

Stripes, stripes, and more stripes...

It wouldn't be spring without a bevy of nautical-inspired stripes hitting the shopping scene.  This classically simple print is synonymous with spring/summer.... and our warm weather go-to.  With today being the 1st of May, spring is officially in full swing and summer is just around the corner.  As the sun and warmth slowly being to stay, we find our eyes increasingly drawn to bold, nautical stripes.  Here's just {five} summery stripes we're currently coveting...

A.P.C. Striped Cotton Sweater, $215 {available here}

J. Crew Stripe Slub T-Shirt, $45 {available here}

J. Crew Striped Anchor T-Shirt, $48 {available here}

Brooks Brothers Stripe Mackintosh Tote, $495 {available here}

Zara Striped Sneakers, $50 {available here}

Backyard Bill...

I recently stumbled upon Backyard Bill, a street style blog that's quickly become my favorite source of eye catching photography and hip personal style.  If you haven't explored the pages of this stylish site, be sure to pop on over {here} to check it out.  In the meantime, here's just {five} Backyard Bill faves sparking my fancy...

{ images via Backyard Bill }

And it was called yellow...

{ images via Pinterest }

Model Call Update!

As you may know from my {first} Model Call post, I'm currently undergoing advanced  hairstylist training at Art + Science Salons in Chicago.  As I work my way through training over the next year, I'll be seeking male and female models for various haircuts and stylings.  I've updated my "Model Call" page {linked in the right column} with details on models I'm currently seeking.  Details also provided below.  Please pass on to any and all who may be interested!!  Many, many thanks!!

Male & Female Models Needed for FREE Services

Every Monday at 

Art + Science Salon in Wicker Park:

1554 N Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, IL 60622

Men's Services

*Haircuts

Women's Services

*Blow-Dry & Style 

(currently seeking models w/ bob length hair)

Please contact Meredith O'Brien

for additional information and appointment times:

{ info@fiveofourfavoritethings.com }

Little bit of this, little bit of that...

Happy Friday, friends!!  Just a quick post with {five} little things that have been making us smile over the past couple weeks...

{ Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Game ~ 

don't let the sunny blue skies fool you, it was freeeeezing!! } 

{ simple His & Hers gold bands for understated occasions ~ 

purchased via {this} great Etsy shop }

{ our absolutely adorable nephew sporting the handsome mustache passy we sent him }

{ pretty new body art for my iPhone }

{ started my new gig at Art + Science Salon ~ if you're interested in receiving free services while I'm undergoing advanced training, check out the {Model Call} link in the right-hand column for more details!! }