Every fall, I look forward to Open House Chicago. It has been one of my favorite Chicago events. As an architecture fan, I am more than willing to spend my weekend queuing up just to get a glimpse inside restricted buildings. Open House Chicago is a free public event that offers behind-the-scenes access to more…
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Work, Play, Art
Sometimes, you have a full-time job that gets in your way of playing. Sometimes, when you’re lucky enough, you get to do both. The reason I’ve been slacking on my blogging lately…fine, one of the many reasons I’ve been slacking was that this time of the year is super busy for my real job. But…
How to do a Girls’ Night in Chicago
This post is sponsored by Party Bus Chicago. Enjoying a girls’ night out in Chicago has the potential to be epic! One of the best things about being in this area is the overall diversity…it means that nobody has to sacrifice their interests to appease the group because there’s a scene for everybody. Whether you…
City Guide: 24 Hours in Chicago
If you only have a day to spare on your visit to Chicago, it can be stressful to figure out what to do and where to go. I have had friends consult me about this. I’ve also taken several people on a personal guided tour of my city. Of course, each itinerary usually differs as…
Brunch Queen
Summer weather in Chicagoland made an appearance last weekend and it was fabulous. The cool 80 degree weather brought many locals and tourists out of their abodes and onto flip flop wearing mode. I didn’t indulge myself in a full summer outfit yet but I was tempted to. I love this time of year when…
Just Like the Movies
I’ve been lucky enough to have experienced numerous ‘movie moments’ in my life – mostly during my travels but nonetheless, I’ve had some pretty inexplicable moments that felt like they came out straight from a movie. But since I moved to Chicago, every single day I spent walking around downtown has been just like that….