by drjulie | Jan 11, 2021 | Chicago Scene, desserts, Food, Home Decor, tablescapes
Before I left for California in late December, I decided to have a tea for one of my daughters and for my lovely daughter-in-law whose birthday was that week. Usually I take them out out to tea, but with Covid, the Lake Forest hotel, the Deer Path Inn, decided to...
by drjulie | Dec 21, 2019 | Chicago Scene, Holidays
Last night my oldest daughter and son-in-law took me to the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape Show. Because I have a December birthday I love experiences as gifts. And if they can center on holiday themes, all the better. The Chicago Botanic Garden is actually located...
by drjulie | Oct 23, 2019 | Chicago Scene, Fashion
This past weekend my oldest son married his lovely bride. The morning before the event we met at the beautiful outdoor venue of the Ivy Room (12 E. Ohio Street) for a brief rehearsal. This is a delightful place for a wedding for several reasons. First of all it’s a...
by drjulie | Aug 31, 2019 | Chicago Scene, Fashion
Today I could stand it no longer. I’ve been down with a virus for the past eight days and I just had to do one fun fall thing. Before my second nap of the day😷! So I headed to a garden store back in my old neighborhood. I went to Pasquesi’s Garden Center (975 W. North...
by drjulie | Aug 28, 2019 | Chicago Scene, Entertaining
Have you ever been to the Village Treasure House in Northbrook ? This little jem is a unique, charitable consignment warehouse and showroom. It’s located at 1460 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, Il. It’s open Tuesday—Saturday from 10 AM — 5 PM. There are many neat aspects...
by drjulie | Aug 23, 2019 | Chicago Scene, Family, Fashion
Last weekend I went to the Botanic Gardens for a walk with my hubby, my daughter and her young family. We walked around and saw lots of beautiful flowers and other families doing the same thing. I wore a light voile floral top from Cabi, a new draw string pair of...
