Look who I was able to sit down and chat with?! Well, actually, I sat and she stood. I didn’t really get a choice. She stands and you sit. If you are not yet familiar, please allow me to introduce: Ms Betty Halbreich; of Betty Halbreich Solutions in Bergdorf Goodman. We talked and laughed a […]

USA USA USA!!! I hope you found the nearest body of water and jumped into it! Louisiana style cookout before heading down for a beachside bonfire and fireworks show!

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.