• 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’…

  • Fresh Burrata Frittata

    Fresh Burrata Frittata

    Frittatas have always been one of my favorite ways to start the day but in spring they become my go-to meal for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. Frittatas are delicious, easy to make and are a great way to clean out…

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    Behind the Runway with LK Bennett Part 1

    Behind the Runway with LK Bennett Part 1

    There’s nothing more liberating here in Chicago than a warm, sunny spring after two months of Chiberia! The weather these last two weeks has been phenomenal and it’s put a literal “spring” in my step! It’s also inspired me to…

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    April Showers

    April Showers

    “Sweet April showers Do spring May flowers.” –  Thomas Tusser, A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry, 1557

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    5 Reasons I’m Happier NOT Dyeing My Hair

    5 Reasons I’m Happier NOT Dyeing My Hair

    First off, I want to begin by disclaiming that dyeing your hair is a HUGELY personal matter — I’m not trying to preach on any soap box about why it’s better not to. It’s up to each and every person…

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    David Burke’s Primehouse

    David Burke’s Primehouse

    There’s an art to doing lunch in Chicago. We have many award-winning options to fit any budget, any taste, any crowd. But finding the sort of spot that feels luxuriously delicious while still remaining accessible can be a challenge. Luckily…

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