• 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’…

  • Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula || Holiday 2014 Edition

    Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula || Holiday 2014 Edition

    When it comes to celebrating the holidays in Chicago, it doesn’t get more refined yet festive than enjoying a spot of afternoon tea at the Peninsula with a posh friend or two. The famous hotel serves their afternoon tea in…

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    Classic Shortbread Cookies

    Classic Shortbread Cookies

    Today I’m sharing a recipe that is very close to my heart and perfect to make this festive time of year: classic shortbread cookies from the famous Rose Bakery in Paris. I have to be honest: I’ve tried a lot…

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    Holiday Style on Windy City Live

    Holiday Style on Windy City Live

    Yesterday I had the fantastic privilege of being a part of another of Jackie Bender’s video fashion segments (previous projects here and here), this time on ABC’s Windy City Live. For the holiday season Jackie shares some great tips on how…

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    A Puggy Holiday

    A Puggy Holiday

    “Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand” — Dr. Seuss

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    Florida Adventures || Columbia Restaurant Part Two

    Florida Adventures || Columbia Restaurant Part Two

    Last week I told you about my family’s enormous obsession with Florida’s oldest continuously operating restaurant and the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States, the Columbia. But one post can’t possibly do justice to this spectacular little restaurant so here is…

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