Cup of Jules

Hello! It has been a hot second! Sorry for the radio silence between finals and preparing for Christmas I have been a tad busy and honestly a bit unmotivated to write or post anything. I hope you all had an amazing Holiday Season. I know I did! I did plenty of festive activities including decorating, watching too many Christmas movies and specials to count, going to Christmas parties, and even taking a magical ride on the Polar Express. I love this time of year not only because of these activities but also being able to do these activities with family and friends. Every year we go to our family friends house on Christmas Day and it is always the highlight of the day. Being surrounded by loved ones and everyone being full of Christmas cheer and good will is honestly what really makes this time of year so magical. My family seemed very happy with the gifts they received (hopefully my parents get plenty of use out of the coffee pod carousel I got them) and I was also thrilled with ...

It may seem early for some of you, but I have already began my Christmas shopping. I like to get it done early because while I am in Chicago I have access to the most stores plus it means I won't have to worry about it during my Christmas break and can instead focus on time with family and friends (as well as the dozens of Christmas movies I HAVE to watch every year.) Here is a list of  some of my personal favorite places to buy presents for everyone on my list. Francesca's : Are you really surprised that my favorite store made it on this list! Not only does it have adorable clothes and accessories, for your loved ones and yourself ;) but it also has an accessory and home section with cute holiday themed items that make perfect stocking stuffers or small gifts! P.O.S.H .: This is my new fav that I discovered randomly while strolling in the city. It is perfect for hard to shop for parents or anyone that loves vintage items. There is only one store located in Chicago but ...

I recently celebrated my 21st birthday and all I can say is, it was a total success. To celebrate my birthday I had an amazing brunch with a group of friends, went to the opening of the pool for the summer season (perks of having my birthday fall on Memorial Day), and had a lovely dinner with my family (dress shown below).  I have never been a huge drinker so turning 21 for me wasn't just about being legally able to drink, it was more about realizing that I am becoming a real adult (because lets be honest turning 18 does not feel like becoming an adult) Turning 21 also made me examine the current situation of my life. I am very happy where I currently am. I have great friends, I have adopted a new healthier lifestyle, I'm doing well in school, and I am jumpstarting on my career. Accomplishing all of these things has made me proud but I have also realized that I can always improve on all of these things. This past weekend made me realized how truly blessed I am, but it also made...