We discovered this fantastic craft on Parker’s first day of school when the kids were making marbled paper...


“Chique” Tip: Stay Inside
The snow is falling fast and the wind is blowing furiously out there, but will it be as...

“Chique” Tip: The Year of the Dragon
As some of you already know from my previous post, The Ancona School has a wonderful tradition in...

“Chique” Tip: From Heart to Hand
Chinese New Year is fast approaching & in celebration the students in PJ’s Kindergarten class are learning about...

“Chique” Family Tip: Studio Sundays
Yesterday, we visited, yet another fabulous event hosted by the Chicago Architectural Foundation. On the third Sunday of...

“Chique” Tip: Stay Present
Boys and I had a blast today@ the MCA’s Family Day. As usual we explored their entire collection...

“Chique” Family Tip: ReDiscover Art
Growing up I felt a strong connection to art but I never emerged as a budding artist. My...

“Chique” Family Tip: The Gift of Giving
Are kids inherently selfish? Are we born kind & generous or do we have to learn it? How...

The “UnChique” Family
We may not be very urban or very “chique” in this pic but we were having fun on...

Namaste
Love this spontaneous shot of me in front of artwork my sister painted. They casually just lean against...

“Chique” Tip: Dressing up Your Holiday Table
My late grandmother on my mom’s side, Baba, as we called her, was a product of the depression...

Christmas stroll on the beach
We have a tradition, no matter how cold or blustery, we take the dogs for a run on...