While walking, I overheard a guy behind me say, “That wasn’t a parade…that was a drive by!” The blinked and you missed it parade zipped along from the United Center to the rally in Grant Park. The unbelievable sea of red draping downtown Chicago was an incredible sight to see! My favorite part of the […]

May I introduce to you, Jeff Ward: Tattoo Extraordinaire. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jeff since back in the day and his great successes have yet to put a dent into his bigger than life personality. I don’t think you’re supposed to be in there, Mr. Ward Born in Chicago and raised in the […]

Chi-City The Chi City of Broad Shoulders City by the Lake …or however you like refer to it, the Blackhawks brought it home in a BIG way! That was the absolute most amazing game of hockey I have ever witnessed and the people of Chicago, clearly, could not agree more! Last night, the streets were […]

Summer Solstice is much sexier than First Day of Summer! Tomato – TomAto Did you know that today is the longest day of the year? Had a great time on the eve of kicking off Summer last night by taking a boat ride to celebrate a friend’s birthday! Perfect evening for a boat cruise. Chicago’s […]

“Pluck the day, putting as little trust as possible in tomorrow” -Horace I have been carpe-ing all day! This lovely little postcard find was plucked from a favorite shop of mine, in Old Town, called GREER. A little closer look inside coming soon.

This trailer gets me super pumped up and even more excited for NYFW; which will be here before we know it.  Best part!  Worst part – it’s not playing anywhere near me!  Bummer.  Although not having received the best of reviews, I still need to see it to properly file it away in my fashion […]

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads here and passed! Wishing you a day filled with lots of laughs, bbq, golfing, boating, motorcycling and memories! A special Happy Father’s Day to a guy’s guy, a man’s man and most importantly, the best dad; with a heart of gold, a girl can ask for. I love […]

If you have not yet visited, go! Whether seeking a gifting item, decorative piece, travel must-have, book titles, paperie, gourmet goodies, candles, and then some, they offer a creative collection. FORNASETTI is so funky cool and original. If you’re not familiar…take a peek. Frida Kahlo flashes in my head. Minus the unibrow, of course. Love […]

The rumors have officially been confirmed; as of just over twenty-four hours ago, TOM FORD laid their decal down on Oak Street! Took a late night shot and had to go back today to give you a street shot. Chicago will be the fourth US location following: New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Pretty […]

Happy National Bourbon Day! My glass of choice was Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey. Tasting Notes: Aged 8 years 80 Proof Golden amber in color Spiced, tea, hint of peppermint aroma Spicy, peppery, honey, light-bodied, gentle bite taste I’d say that fairly sums it up, Cheers! Tasting notes via: www.smallbatch.com