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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“Being well-dressed gives a feeling of inward tranquility which psychoanalysis is powerless to bestow.” ― Sebastian Horsley
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Back in November during our family visit to Florida, my sister and I had the opportunity to sneak away for some major sister-bonding at the most magical place in the Florida heartland: Disneyworld’s Magic Kingdom! Is there a better place…
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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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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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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
