The Importance Of Family
In my life, I move in a lot of directions on a daily basis, and something that I find so important is always having an idea of where my center is. Knowing what grounds me, what makes me feel whole and good and confident is so crucial to having the courage to make...
Jimmy Choo, I Love Thee
Is there anything better than new shoes? I mean, maybe a great cheeseburger or a gorgeous horse come in as a tie. But I am hard pressed to find a more wonderful feeling than that feeling of fancy new shoes in a fancy new box making their way to my closet and feet!...
Handy Care Packages
This winter in Chicago has been bitter cold at times and incredibly harsh more than usual and those without warm homes have really been on my mind. For me personally, the suffering or discomfort of a fellow living being is something I cannot tolerate, so I try to do...
Allow me to introduce myself….
So I should probably introduce myself, officially. My name is Michelle Durpetti. I am a Chicago resident, a third generation restauranteur, a wedding planner and an equestrian among other things. I am married for about a year, and I recently turned 40. I My life is...
Horses were the first love in my life ♥️
The sum of life’s parts, how seemingly separate pieces come together to create the mosaic that is life. At 9 years old, I fell in love. He was kind of short and stocky, loved eating carrots and spending time with him was the most fun and exhilarating feeling I had...
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day however contrite and cheesy you may be, I do love you so! Taking a moment to recognize all who bring love in to my life is a day I will gladly get behind! I am a really blessed person because I have a few grand loves in my life. Actually more than a...
Turning 40
So, 40 years old has officially happened.. And you know what? I welcomed it, even if it kind of freaked me out a bit. Mainly because yesterday I was 22 with all if it in front of me, and boom. Here we are. With a sliver of life behind me, and ten lifetimes worth of...
Celebrating one year of marriage, already!
365 days in the books as a married woman, and 365 days since this epic weekend that celebrated that wedding surrounded by the most fantastic people on the planet, with some of the most talented creatives ever. And also, this photo is one of my favorites. CREATIVE...
How I decided on my wedding decor
Some of the most fun I have ever had bringing an event to life was with my own wedding. From the incredible greens and candles galore to those gorgeous magnolia trees and then all of the dreamy floral. Rounds and squares, a king’s table to die for, linens that felt...
