Our “Urban” Chique Yard Sale

My friend Donald & I hosted a yard sale in his building’s beautiful lush back yard this weekend. He blasted the neighborhood with flyers and he ran a bunch of ads on Craigs List, so we were there bright and early with all our treasures.…

Our “Chique” Week in Pictures

On top of a crazy, busy week, Parker wasn’t the only one sick as both my laptop and the desktop were infected with some nasty virus.…

“Chique” Tip: Worth the Wait

As predicted, I was not able to resist the urge to make a trip to the aforementioned Doughnut Vault this past Saturday.…

“Chique” Street Art

This weekend Parker had a two day Water Polo Tournament in Pilsen, so we spent a lot of time walking around the neighborhood in between games.…

“Chique” Dream Gala

Pondering how life imitates art as we are headed out to the 49th Annual Ancona School “Dream Gala” tonight. This year’s theme for the “Every Child a Star” event is inspired by Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”.…

A “Chique” Week in Pictures

How is your week going? I am already exhausted and it’s only Thursday!  Here is a glimpse of what we have been up to lately:

The colorful Bolivares we printed for Parker’s Venezuelan school project
The magnificent shadows of our sprouting seedlings
Is “Mental Math” considered leisurely reading material for a 3rd grader?…

“Chique” Doughnut Shop

Doughnuts. All I have been craving recently are doughnuts. Not nasty, stale, store bought ones, but hot, fresh, old fashion, melt-in-your mouth doughnuts.…

“Chique” Walk, “Chique” City

I had some extra time in between meetings yesterday, so instead of jumping in a taxi, which would have been my usual routine; I decided to walk through the loop.…

“Chique” Family Tip: Studio Sundays

Yesterday, we visited, yet another fabulous event hosted by the Chicago Architectural Foundation.  On the third Sunday of every month they host a free family workshop!  …

“Chique” Family Tip: ReDiscover Art

Growing up I felt a strong connection to art but I never emerged as a budding artist. My sister on the other hand is an artist in the truest sense of the word.…

“Chique” Escape: Our Visit to Osaka Garden

Yesterday was another glorious day in city so while running errands we decided to take a well-deserved break to soak up the sun.…

“Chique” Tip: Dress for Success

We are sad to say goodbye to summer 2011 as it will go down in history as one of our best ever but we are all ready for fall.…