I took a little walk this weekend after the past weeks’ ‘monsoons’ had subsided, and really enjoyed the explosion of color in my neighborhood. “Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.”  ~ Jim Carrey “Flowers seem intended for the […]
Category Archives: Travel and Excursions
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Summer is a bit late in starting, but I was able to get my critter cam out last week. (Yeah it’s the same camera for everything else, just different models in front of it during summer). Here are some favorite snapshots from Emily Oaks Nature Preserve, a minuscule preserve in Skokie that lets me get […]
Last week I timed my inventory drop off at Aurora Rose Boutique to coincide with Chevy Cruise Night. I’m partial to Chevrolet, since an early car of mine was a Cavalier. The cars line up from 6 pm to 9 pm along Main and Canal Streets. I’d only caught a glimpse of downtown Lemont earlier […]
I’m still getting my bearings from the Custer’s Last Stand whirlwind. It is still my very favorite Evanston Summer Fair, and here’s why: Stilt-walkers greet you and are great at providing directions. Clowns provide a chuckle when the rainclouds threaten. photo courtesy Jennifer Jarland Plate spinners juggle fire. Musicians abound, providing a variety of ethnic […]
We’re setting up our booth tonight! I’m giddy with excitement and also a little trepidation, but regardless of weather, turnout, and any other scary scenarios, I know Custer’s Last Stand will be a great experience. I’ve already told you about Custer Street Fair Entertainment, but let me introduce you to my favorite Main Street businesses. […]
The hammer is down and I’ve made all the wire pieces I can make for Custer’s Last Stand. Here’s a sneak peek at the pieces that will be present on Saturday and Sunday. My friend and tent lender Jason McPhillips is bringing his paintings, including cowboys and Indians, like General Custer and Crazy Horse. The […]
On Thursday I went to Glen Ellyn for the NEW Wine Women and Wellness happy hour at the Swap Shop Resale Boutique. I set out to find a light and whimsical summer dress, and found just what I needed at a fabulous price. I noticed the “Love from Amsterdam†rack, but honed in on the […]
Last Thursday the Network of Entrepreneurial Women held its first Wine Women and Wellness event. Our destination of choice was the Swap Shop Resale Boutique in Glen Ellyn. The Swap Shop is a woman-owned consignment store focused on brand name fashion pieces that they wish to make available to women at more affordable prices. We […]
In early April a few Positively NEW ladies met in Glen Ellyn to scope out its downtown area for an upcoming event. We were not disappointed. Glen Ellyn has a lovely downtown area, easily accessible by train. We enjoyed sampling foods at Shannon’s Irish Pub, which we all plan to return to. You can’t be […]
On Wednesday the Network of Entrepreneurial Women held its first Meet and Munch event. photo courtesy Networkhoncho.com We met at Avalon Spa, located at the Deer Park Town Center. Chief inspirational officer Bonnie Conte greeted us and provided an overview of the Spa. Avalon Spa has been named one of the Top 200 Salons in […]
