I like to start the new year with a look back at my favorite memories from the previous year. After careful thought and consideration, these are the best things that I ate in 2018. The Best Things I Ate in 2018 1. Sandwiches at Chez Alain Miam Miam at Les Marche des Enfants Rouges in […]
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Holiday Gifts for Her
This guide of holiday gifts for her is filled with some of my favorite things. This easy to digest list of 23 gift ideas has everything from affordable stocking stuffers to splurge worthy presents for the women in your life. 1. Henri Bendel Lenox 2-in-1 Convertible Backpack: This backpack converts into a shoulder bag, and […]
Holiday Gifts for Men
I teamed up with my husband, Charles, to create this guide of holiday gifts for men. It includes his favorite things – many of which have stood the test of time. These are gifts that are thoughtful, practical, and stylish. 1. Canada Goose Jacket: A Canada Goose jacket is very warm, yet light. It’s worth […]
The Rundown v. 48
I can’t believe that it is already snowing in Chicago! Today giant snowflakes were falling from the skies. I am resisting the urge to take my Canada Goose out of the closet – that is for when the temperatures dip below zero. In the past couple of months I have been focused on traveling and […]
7 Years of The Kittchen
How did we get here? It’s been seven years? This blog was a gift given to me on my 28th birthday. So yes, that means I am turning 35 today. The time has flown by. It has been over three years since I left my dull corporate job to pursue blogging full-time. I am so thankful […]
My Sister’s Wedding
My sister, Kelly, got married on the 22nd and I took on the role of bachelorette party planner, floral designer, toast giver, dress bustle-r, gopher, and videographer. I captured so many photos of the event, and I received so many sweet messages on Instagram that I thought I would pull everything together into a blog […]
The Rundown v. 47
It seems unfair that summer is nearly over! Last time I wrote one of these posts I was leaving for France and England! My sister Kelly and I went to Paris and Provence for 10 days. Paris was hot, crowded, and generally difficult, but we had the best time in the South of France. We […]
Driving Again with car2go
I have partnered with car2go to share this story of my experience driving for the first time in 10 years and conquering my fear of driving. Yes, I was a travel blogger who didn’t drive. We don’t own a car. This isn’t unusual for city dwellers, and in our case we don’t have anywhere we need […]
The Rundown v. 46
Ahhh summer is finally here! It got a slow start in Chicago. June was filled with rain and 60 degree days – but I made the most of it. Here is what I have been up to lately! My friend Lauren and I went to a dinner at Two West Delaware hosted by Top Chef […]
The Rundown v. 45
Wow. It’s been a while… I slacked off an haven’t written a life update post since November. But! I am bringing them back. I was traveling so much at the end of last year, I felt like my travel posts were sufficient life updates. Today I am highlighting some of the best things I have […]