We’re Having A Baby!

Over the Easter weekend I finally got to let out a small secret that I’ve been keeping for 20 whole weeks – Ted and I are expecting a baby boy this August! We are overjoyed and can’t believe our luck. Despite everything that is currently going on in the world right now, we have a […]

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Introducing Blackberry & Honeysuckle

These last few weeks have been hard for all of us – many of us have been adjusting our lives and living a “new normal” to help stop the spread of the corona virus. In these times I think its so important to do what we can to support small business, so what better time […]

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Berry Cream Cheese Danish

Mixed Berry Danish | My Petite Joys

It’s no secret that I love baking with pre-made frozen pastry puffs. You can make the most delicious things with it and its so easy. All you have to do is remember to defrost the pastry puff ahead of time. A few weekends ago I was craving something sweet and rich, and had the energy […]

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Introducing Floured By Block

Floured By Block | My Petite Joys

I’ve been excited to share this post for quite some time because it features the amazing work of one of my closest friends, Kayla Block. She’s been one of my besties since high school and is also the founder of the growing Floured By Block, a home baking business that creates incredible cookies, cakes, and […]

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Brilliance: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Brilliance: The Orchid Show

On Friday the Chicago Botanic Garden opened its Brilliance: The Orchid Show and I was lucky enough to have tickets and attend with a few of my friends. If you are looking for a Valentine or Galentine’s date idea or need to take a break from winter and enjoy some gorgeous flowers that remind you […]

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12 Hours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh | My Petite Joys

Exactly one year ago today, Ted and I were visiting Edinburgh, Scotland ! I was in the UK for a work trip and we made a mini vacation out of the experience by arriving a few days early and then staying for the weekend. While trip planning Ted and I were desperate to visit Scotland […]

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