Happy Friday, friends! I hope that you're all doing well. It's officially feeling like fall here in Chicago, so I figured that it was a good time to check in. I also was hosted by Chicago Electric Boat Company this weekend, so I wanted to share that experience with all of you! Please enjoy the latest edition of Friday Five. …
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Garden Party Chi 2019: Manet & Modern Beauty at The Art Institute of Chicago
This weekend was one for the books! I had the pleasure of attending the Art Institute of Chicago’s annual Garden Party with their Evening Associates Board. It honestly was one of the best events I’ve ever been to …
Cool Spots for Cocktails in Chicago
There's nothing quite like sitting in a well-decorated bar or lounge and sipping on a fun cocktail with friends to kick off the weekend - or to take a much-needed, mid-week break! I love visiting new restaurants and bars as they pop up all over Chicago, so it's not uncommon for friends to ask me for recommendations when they're looking for a new place to try! It's always fun helping them pick a new spot to check out and having a variety of suggestions. Below, I've rounded up some of my favorite …
Loews Chicago Hotel Staycation – Wander Your Way
This weekend I headed downtown for a staycation hosted by Loews Chicago Hotel for their Wander Your Way campaign! Jim came along for this experience and we had a blast checking out all that Loews Chicago had to offer! Wander Your Way highlights various attractions and experiences both within and surrounding Loews Hotels. Travelers get to explore these while making the choice to either embrace or escape the chill of winter. For our stay, we escaped the chill within the warmth of the Loews …
Feeling 22 – Bowtiful Bday Brunch
Yesterday I turned 22! (And yes, I blasted Taylor Swift.) So, this past weekend was filled with plenty of celebrating! Sunday was an especially special day because I was able to go on a champagne brunch cruise at Navy Pier with Odyssey Cruises Chicago on the Odyssey II with some of my nearest and dearest friends. …
Green River 2017
Happy St. Patrick's Day! The North Side of Chicago usually celebrates St. Paddy's Day the Saturday after the holiday by dyeing the Chicago River bright green and holding a parade. However, this year we celebrated the weekend before! For those of you who have never experienced Chicago on St. Patrick's Day weekend, I thought I'd share some pictures from when my friends and I celebrated last weekend. …
Navy Pier Crystal Gardens
Anyone who has visited Chicago has heard of Navy Pier, but not many people are familiar with their "Crystal Gardens." This stunning greenhouse style garden features a fifty foot arched glass ceiling & numerous palm trees. It's like a tropical escape in the middle of the city! What I Wore Lands' End Sweater (similar) - L.L. Bean Vest (No longer available, similar option here.) - J.Crew Jeans - Kendra Scott Earrings - Dainty Necklace - Monogram Necklace (similar) - …
3 Arts Club Cafe
I visited Restoration Hardware's 3 Arts Club Cafe in the Gold Coast recently with one of my blogger buddies, Ashlee, and I think it's quite possible that I've found a new favorite Chicago brunch spot. The service was great, the food was incredible and the location was absolutely GORGEOUS! …
Looking Up in Chicago
When I was a little girl, I absolutely loved going downtown with my family. We'd hit up the American Girl store (my favorite place on earth when I was younger), grab lunch and walk around. I have vivid memories of staring up through the sunroof of our car as we drove down Michigan Avenue. I'd crane my neck to look up at the tops of all of the tall buildings and marvel at the different designs. Flash forward to today. I'd definitely say that it's rare to see someone standing in the middle of the …
Robert Joffrey’s Final Nutcracker
Happy Friday, lovelies! Last night, I went to the Auditorium Theatre with my friend, Alex, and got to experience the Joffrey Ballet performing The Nutcracker! I've gone to see The Nutcracker on multiple occasions in past years, but there was something especially special about this time around... What I Wore This season, The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating 60 years as a company and this is the final season that they'll be performing the …