I say it loud and I say it proud — Chicago is one HELL-UV-AH CITY! It’s home. A home full of delicious restaurants, world-class museums, great tourist attractions, and plenty of free places to enjoy in the warmer months. It’s…
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“Somehow I kept my head above water. I relied on the discipline, character, and strength that I had started to develop as that little girl in her first swimming pool.“ — Esther Williams
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Of all the holiday traditions I look forward to in December, stopping for a festive spot of afternoon tea is my absolute favorite. I love afternoon tea on principle. The first thing I booked when we took our trip to London…
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Since starting this blog I’ve met many incredible kindred spirits but none who share my love for all things Christmas quite like Anna of Noir Friday. Last Christmas we bonded over our mutual love for all things twinkly, sparkly, and festive over…
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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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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
