Over the years I’ve found that most people fall into two distinct categories: those who CARE about food and those who don’t. Naturally, I try not to judge people based on which side of the spectrum they fall on… but…
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Of all the holiday traditions I look forward to in December, stopping for a festive spot of afternoon tea is my absolute favorite. I love afternoon tea on principle. The first thing I booked when we took our trip to London…
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Chicago has always been my home. It IS home. And while I’ve certainly thought about moving… especially moving somewhere without sub-freezing winters… the thought of living anywhere else just feels so wrong. Chicago is one of those cities I always tell…
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Truthfully, I really am the sort of person who gets excited about new restaurant openings — there’s always something new and cool to try in Chicago and I really LOVE that! But I’m not usually the person who HAS to…
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The very first time Hubby and I travelled to London together in August 2011, we were lucky enough to come across the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen. Perched on the water’s edge of the Serpentine Lake, snuggled in the heart of…
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Sed Bona, a snippet of the Latin phrase “Pauca Sed Bona“, means “quality over quantity”. It means that having more isn’t always best. It means empowering yourself to do fewer but better, more beautiful, and more fruitful things
