Life

Yesterday the entire city of Chicago drank all day long. Chicago takes St. Patrick’s Day pretty seriously. The Chicago River is dyed green. There are multiple parades. And bars are …

I am so thrilled with The Urbaness’s feature about The Kittchen! A couple of weekends ago Lizzie and Stacie came over to photograph a menu centered around one ingredient: Pears. …

Today Nicole A. Willis from Next Date Chicago is guest blogging! Nicole’s blog is all about Chicago date ideas, and she offers a service planning custom dates for couples. Tonight …

I stole this idea from my friends Andrea and Mike. When they started dating they celebrated every month anniversary. (And I think they still do). They don’t go crazy and …

First a note on Barcelona Chairs, they are extremely uncomfortable chairs/couches.  I would not recommend purchasing one.  My husband owned two when he was a bachelor, and during the first year …

There are so many options for Thanksgiving leftovers above and beyond sandwiches and repeats of Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some of my favorite recipes made with Thanksgiving leftovers. Some of …

My friends and I recently discovered the Showplace Icon movie theater in Chicago. The theater offers VIP movie tickets at a slightly higher price. The benefit of these VIP tickets …

I have said it before and I am saying it again. I have the greatest friends in the world. And I am not talking about a couple people, we are a …

The NFL uniforms and pink skyline probably reminded you that October is breast cancer awareness month. There are many ways to donate to breast cancer research that are more fun …

The other day Charles and I were out and about and we walked by Taco Joint in Lincoln Park. Charles did a double take, unable to believe that there was …

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reba changed my life. It may sound like an exaggeration to say that a restaurant changed my life, but in this case it is true. The first time I …