don't walk, run to nordstrom! HURRY!!!

happy holidays!

before i tell you why you should run over to nordstrom's i want to share some random photos i took this afternoon.

check out the festive brownstone below, i think this family did a beautiful job decorating the exterior of this place!

i really like what they did with the ribbon & bows and i really like those topiaries!!!

speaking of holiday decorations, is it just me or have you ever noticed how some people are clueless when it comes to hanging bows on wreaths? you know, either the bow is TOO SMALL or TOO BIG for the wreath?!?! well, it drives me nuts!
for example, check out the wreaths below. i think the bows are the ideal size for this size wreath. then again, they probably hired a professional. ha! ha!

here's another beautiful display! i really like the garland hanging over the entrance and strung over the fence...very nice!
oh, while driving down state street i couldn't help take a photo of p.j. clarkes. this is actually where friends of ours had our couples shower. it was held in a room upstairs, good times! come to think about it, not sure how we managed to get all of our presents home that night? after all, we certainly didn't have a car at that point? ha! ha!

here's one of the brown line passing over the chicago river heading into the loop! does this photo represent chicago or what?!?!!? ha! ha!

although, i will admit i do NOT miss riding the "EL" every morning! something about being packed into a train like a sardine is so unappealing to me! yet i did it for many years, ha! ha!

for those crazy enough to SHOP michigan avenue the saturday before christmas...more power to ya! check out the crowds below, ha! ha!

so i stopped over at nordstrom's JUST because i was craving a black and white mocha....NOTHING ELSE!

okay, who am i kidding, LOL!

anyway, the following PRADA display caught my eye....

of course, two seconds later a SA came over and told me about the GIFT w/$100 PURCHASE! instantly, i was SOLD!!!!!

seriously, i would pay $100 alone for the PRADA cosmetic bag below. plus, it was in NAVY BLUE --- BONUS, my favorite color!! you know that's a steal in itself, lol!!

so i bought another bottle of 2.7oz. bottle of perfume for $104 [before tax]. i wore this scent from PRADA a few years back, so i am happy to add it back to my collection!

best of all, the gift with purchase deal included not only the cosmetic case but also all the items below and this awesome PRADA storage box!i think i recall the SA saying the gift with purchase was worth $165 alone!!! SO excited, check out all of these fabulous PRADA items.....HELLO!!
so basically, i bought all of the stuff below for just under $108.00!
...pretty cool, huh!

so if you are fan of PRADA i HIGHLY recommend you hightail it over to nordstrom's before this gift w/purchase is GONE!

oh, and i also spotted a bijou quilted hobo from tory burch that i really liked! i think i might have to put it on my short list, ha! ha!

have a great night!

~ PLD