Category Archives: Parties

Me likey lakey

The good stuff update: I didn’t know what to expect at our little viewing/tasting tonight, but I gave ‘the good stuff’ a try and didn’t hate it. Tomorrow we pack up the car again to head to Menomonie, Wisconsin for a … Continue reading

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The good stuff

I live for the weekend update: Do you ever feel like you could use a weekend after your weekend? That’s how I’m feeling right about now. Ours was so busy that I don’t really recall sitting down. And to keep the … Continue reading

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Barbe-cute

June bug update: What a memorable evening! I can honestly say this is something Marcus and I will be talking about for years to come. For an anniversary gift, I went out on a search for something unique and fit … Continue reading

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Tea time

Daddy’s girl update: As soon as the 5 o’clock whistle blew I was out the door and on my way home with the windows down. After I snagged my husband at home we headed down to the East Village to enjoy … Continue reading

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Snooze button

Seeing green update: There’s nothing like a trip out-of-town to remind you of all the things you love so much about home. Don’t get me wrong, Chicago is a wonderful city. I loved the time of my life that I … Continue reading

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A little lace

The unknown week ahead update: It was such a random week (i.e. not a single dinner at home) that I think it is best reviewed via photos from my phone. Tomorrow my dear friend Molly’s little sis, Libby, is having her … Continue reading

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Laying low

The Big Night Part Deux update: Here is the visual recap of the greatest gastronomic evening to date. After an event of this magnitude you can find both myself and Marcus lying low for a few days. Which is exactly … Continue reading

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The Big Night Part Deux

Flower power update: The table is set and the flowers couldn’t be more perfect. Did I mention that I love to do this? My friend Molly (THANK YOU) helped me tonight to get everything ready for The Big Night Part … Continue reading

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Flower power

VP Xi, what outfit will it be update: What an amazing evening. We got to watch Vice President Xi Jinping’s plane arrive on the tarmac and then lined the red carpet to shake his hand as he exited. I hope someone … Continue reading

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Just a little unwell

Name and place update: I am back from the dead. Well, at least almost back from the dead. And by “dead” I am speaking the dreaded Norovirus that has taken my body (and Marcus’ too) hostage for the past couple … Continue reading

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