So many things tempting me from NYC right now, like Saved the musical opens today at Playwrights Horizons. Will it be as excellent as the movie? Dessert Truck We have at least two ice cream trucks come through the neighborhood each day (at 4:30, no less – thanks, ice cream man). Why not one for […]
Finally. Summer (and good weather) is here. I’ve been waiting so long for this California-like sunshine and temperatures to make its way to Chicago. It doesn’t stay long, (cue the humidity) but while it’s here, it’s heavenly. We were outside for most of the weekend soaking it in. Saturday, I helped out at a neighborhood […]
It’s underway. No going back on the kitchen renovation. The photo above is from Wednesday afternoon, right after the Habitat for Humanity crew finished taking everything out. (I shopvacced the mess first.) Week One. Looking full of promise. On with the Five: I love grapes Old Beller Reaching pink tulips untitled Enjoy the weekend! Our […]
Good morning. Where has this week gone? It’s Thursday already, which means an afternoon magazine run. I’ve been anticipating the new issue of Domino ever since Habitually Chic previewed the cover. (In the same post, she talks about the fun John Derian furniture party she attended. I’m just a little envious!) Update: Chicago is Domino’s […]
Here we go! Today is demolition of the current kitchen, running concurrent with delivery of new cabinets. I think both parties are arriving at 9:30 am. (It figures, right?) The new cabinets are going into the garage for a bit while we clear out the space, and relocate the refrigerator, microwave and most important, coffee […]
