Do you think I can get away with this being the Christmas tree? Sometimes the thought of decorating...


“Chique” Tip: Dress up your Hostess Gift
Don’t have a wine bag on hand? No worries, find a holiday cloth napkin or a festive square...

“Chique” Recipe: It’s all about Nuts
Each holiday season I try to think of a creative present for the boys’ teachers; a gift of...

“Chique” Tip: Take Time to Spread Holiday Cheer
Last night we kicked off the holiday season at a friends house who, as usual, went over the...

Loving all the sequins & holiday glitz @ Henri Bendel.
Some of you may remember the glamorous Henri Bendel which used to be a fixture on Michigan Avenue? ...

“Chique” Tip: Simple Sweet Treat
A few years back, I was struggling with what to bring to school for PJ’s birthday because the...

“Chique Tip: Creative Bouquet
One of the traditions in the Montessori classroom is to make the space a peaceful place. In PJ’s ...

“Chique” Tip: Add a Pop of Color
Coveting this vintage dresser painted an unexpected lime green @ Bonjour Bakery in Hyde Park.…

“Chique” Tip: Tidy up Your Cords
Everyone seems to think I take after my mother and there are probably over 100 reasons why, but...

“UnChique” Tip: The Weed that Almost Got me Arrested!
And this weed, is definitely not worth a night in jail. It is not medicinal, nor endangered, and...