I’ve told you a lot about my family’s trip to London over the last few months. Everything from our delicious al fresco pizzas by the Serpentine, to the ‘Press for Champagne’ button at every table at Bob Bob Ricard, to…
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One of my favorite places to visit in London has always been Kensington Palace. Well, more specifically its surrounding gardens. Back on my first visit to London in 2010, I remember walking through the gardens, falling in love with the…
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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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When I think about the most magical times of year here in Chicago, my heart can’t help but think of the Christmas season. Maybe it’s because I’m a native… I grew up with Chicago’s Christmas traditions, munching on fresh German…
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I feel so damn LUCKY to live in a place that has such an amazing fall. Autumn in Chicago is truly a magical experience — the RIOT of color, the bustle of the harvest… oh, I live for it each and…
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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
