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Take Away High Tea!
Before I left for California in late December, I decided to have a tea for one of my daughters and…
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The Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lightscape Show
Last night my oldest daughter and son-in-law took me to the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape Show. Because I have a…
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Rehearsal at the Ivy Room
This past weekend my oldest son married his lovely bride. The morning before the event we met at the beautiful…
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Purple Pansies and Paisley Equal Fall
Today I could stand it no longer. I’ve been down with a virus for the past eight days and I…
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The Village Treasure House
Have you ever been to the Village Treasure House in Northbrook ? This little jem is a unique, charitable consignment…
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Flowery Top for the Botanic Gardens
Last weekend I went to the Botanic Gardens for a walk with my hubby, my daughter and her young family….
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Lunch at That Little French Guy
Yesterday I met a good friend for lunch at That Little French Guy in Highland Park (1791 St. John’s Avenue)…
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Fun and Delicious Lunch at a Greek Restaurant
Recently I met a friend for lunch at Avli, a Greek restaurant in Winnetka, Illinois (566 Chestnut Street). It’s actually…
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Denim with Denim
There was a time in the not too recent past when it was a definite “no no” to wear denim…
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Little Road Trip to Lake Bluff
How much fun can a girl have in one day? Yesterday my neighbor Heather and I set out to go…