• 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’…

  • Winter Wardrobe

    Winter Wardrobe

    Here in Chicago winter can be harsh on the closet. The sidewalks and roads are covered in salt not to mention slush and ice, giving shoes and clothes (especially coats) a serious beating. Practically everything is covered in a layer…

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    Shake Shack Chicago

    Shake Shack Chicago

    In November, the corner of Ohio & Rush was suddenly abuzz… NYC’s legendary Shake Shack finally made it to the Windy City! Dubbed a modern-day “roadside” burger stand, this luxe fast-food joint has taken NYC, most of the World, and…

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    Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

    Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

    It’s the time of year when Hubby and I only crave soup. When the wind is blustering outside and the damp snow is falling, nothing warms the soul like a steaming bowl of soup. It’s practically liquid summer. Especially when…

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    Chicago’s Cloud Gate

    Chicago’s Cloud Gate

    Chicago is a city full of surprises.Often people visit without knowing what to expect and yet slowly and surely find themselves falling for the charms of the Windy City. As a native Chicagoan, I’m not surprised — our city is…

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    Venus & Galileo by Kalla

    Venus & Galileo by Kalla

    Back in December I had the grand fortune to win a gorgeous bouquet from Kalla, an artisan floral delivery service currently exclusive to South Florida and Chicago (but expanding to more cities!). With all the flowers I feature on this…

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