A few years back we started a tradition of decorating mini trees for the boy’s bedrooms. I never had a tree in my bedroom growing up but I think my mom was exhausted after draping our real tree with hand tied ribbons, real candy canes and hundreds of decadent ornaments.…
One of my favorite winter activities is walking around Lincoln Park Zoo during their Zoo Lights celebration. The lights are the attraction but the hot mulled wine, the hot cocoa, the ice sculptures and of course the animals make this a great Chicago family tradition.…
Do you think I can get away with this being the Christmas tree? Sometimes the thought of decorating a real tree is exhausting!…
Some of you may know, I do have a weakness for doughnuts so I decided to make some homemade baked doughnuts instead of running to the nearest bakery.…
Don’t have a wine bag on hand? No worries, find a holiday cloth napkin or a festive square scarf around your house to dress up your hostess gift by tying it with a ribbon around the neck of the bottle!…
Each holiday season I try to think of a creative present for the boys’ teachers; a gift of gratitude that is unique, appropriate and a bit organic that won’t break the bank.…
Last night we kicked off the holiday season at a friends house who, as usual, went over the top. The food was beyond delicious; the company and conversation was top notch and my girlfriends house was glowing!…
Pulled out my vintage Gucci leather trousers and my favorite fur shrug to get in the holiday party mood. It worked, cheers!…
Some of you may remember the glamorous Henri Bendel which used to be a fixture on Michigan Avenue? Now, they are a small luxe shop in Water Tower but no less glamorous. …
Guess who I found on my side of the bed? Between the beagles and the boy there is not much room for me!…
Two of my favorite holiday treats from Trader Joe’s: Candy Cane Green Tea & Dark Chocolate Stars. The perfect ending for a crisp winter night!…
Chili is one of our favorite meals this time of year. I usually make a meat chili but in an effort to eat more veggies I experimented with a new recipe. …
