HOLIDAY 2016

Why You Should Host a New Year’s Brunch

Setting the stage for a New Year is a detailed process that takes dedication and hard work. Creating New Year’s Resolutions (and sticking to them) is quite difficult in my opinion, and while it’s always exciting to think of what’s to come…

DIY Menorah Tutorial

Happy (almost) Hannukah! I’m so excited for chocolate gelt, latkes, and lighting candles. To me, lighting the Hannukah menorah reminds me of the responsibility I have to bring more light into the world–I hope it inspires you as well! I…

Cyber Monday Sales!

  Happy Holidays, everyone! Cyber Monday is upon us once again, and I’ve rounded up my favorite sales. Keep checking back, as I’ll be updating this post frequently with new sale announcements! Happy shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – For Your Parents

Continuing the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide series with the perfect gifts for the most important people in your life — your folks! Is there anyone more deserving of amazing holiday gifts than your parents? I literally owe my parents my life,…

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – For The Guys

Continuing the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide with a men’s guide! This gift guide was created with my guy in mind, but I have a feeling that his potential wish list isn’t much different than other men this year. Comments and…

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – For The Ladies

It’s beginning to feel a lot like the holidays. Lights are going up on Michigan Avenue, I’m emailing my parents about the Thanksgiving menu, and I’m making my list (and checking it twice). Something I struggle with yearly is what to…

What To Buy For A Chicago Winter

This week in Chicago was a not-so-gentle reminder that winter is upon us once again. I’ve had a few friends move here in the past year, and, like myself when I first moved here from Arizona, they have no idea…