• Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Langham

    Can you believe it? Tomorrow is already Christmas! I can't believe how quickly 2019 is coming …

  • A Culinary Barge Cruise Through Burgundy France

    Most visitors to France make it to Paris and Versailles but little else. C'est trè…

  • Doors of Italy

    I say this ALL the time but I am SO lucky to travel the way …

  • The Most Instagrammable Airbnb In Mexico

    Okay, okay... "Most Instagrammable Airbnb in Mexico" might be a TAD misleading considering... a) I've …

  • Chicago Eats || Casati’s Pizza Vino

    It’s no secret that I LOVE good Italian food. Frankly, who doesn’…

  • Breton Stripes & Bows

    Breton Stripes & Bows

    “Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary.” — Warren Bennis

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    Saturday Mornings at the Farmer’s Market

    Saturday Mornings at the Farmer’s Market

    “The biggest thing you can do is understand that every time you’re going to the grocery store, you’re voting with your dollars. Support your farmers’ market. Support local food. Really learn to cook.” — Alice Waters

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    What’s In My Bag || Summer 2015 Edition

    What’s In My Bag || Summer 2015 Edition

    Each quarter I like to take a step back and share what I’m actually “toting” around with me that season. My needs and essentials change substantially throughout the year (except for my five daily essentials, of course) and I’m always switching…

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    Persimmon & Cobalt

    Persimmon & Cobalt

    “Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.” — Frank Lloyd Wright

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    Lunch at Bohemian House

    Lunch at Bohemian House

    I often say Europe has my heart. It’s not that I don’t love living in Chicago — it’s home and always will be. It’s where I was born. It’s where I’ve lived most of my life. But, being the history-buff I…

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