Summer has begun and I wish I could go on vacation. Instead I am sneaking lake time away from the computer when I can. I uninstalled the DOT Show and am pleased my circles held up well. I even got to take home 2 of Carol Hamilton’s dots. Along the way I got to watch […]
On Friday, June 10, the 1800 block of South Halsted Street will be the place to be for Art Aficionados. I discovered during out DOT Show opening that the Chicago Arts District hosts art walks along Halsted, giving out maps at 1821 S. Halsted Street. (Corner of 18th and Halsted). The Chicago Arts District hosts […]
This weekend I am returning to the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow for the third time. This fair is full of amazing and unique gifts for the last-minute holiday shopper. You should check out all the goodies that will be on display in 4 large rooms on Saturday and Sunday from 12 am to 5 pm. There […]
At last week’s pop-up opening we had a lovely tour of the Blue Buddha Boutique facility and got to meet some fabulous entrepreneurial ladies. Rebeca Mojica started making chain maille jewelry 12 years ago when she saw a cool belt that she wanted to recreate. She purchased 1000 jump rings that turned out to be […]
Thursday was a gorgeous day to spend at Navy Pier. The overcast skies had made way for sunshine and the Chicago skyline was picture perfect. I was a bit torn about having to spend the afternoon inside setting up for the big event, but happy so many people were celebrating a tentative Spring on the […]
This is the final week to see Textual Encounters. We had a lovely opening night on March 6, and I hope the gallery got lots of foot traffic this month. Encaustic collages with wire by Maike’s Marvels Textual Encounters focuses on incorporating text into encaustic work. Elyse Martin and VA de Pintor The FUSEDChicago group […]
I had the privilege of taking two architecture boat tours in the past 2 months which has been a pleasure. I love Chicago’s architecture and always enjoy learning more about the buildings. It had been a few years since my last boat tour, so it was neat to see the buildings completed that I had […]
Last week we had zero degree weather—not counting the windchill factor. I tend to forget the ‘realfeel’ notification and regret that a lot this time of year. Best to be overdressed than underdressed. On Tuesday I heeded the notion and set out for my little downtown venture. First I saw Backyard Monsters at the Peggy Notebaert […]
Tomorrow the fabulous ladies of WIN are gathering for Spa & Cupcakes. I’m busy on a deadline, so I am still reveling in last Tuesday’s fabulous event. I splurged on a professional styling and then traveled in style. 😉 Here’s the Magnificent Mile. Water Tower Place is home to a Lego store.  I did my […]
I have many spring pictures to share but haven’t sorted them yet. Someone demanded lap time, which I combined with research. A lunch meeting warranted an excursion to the city. Which included browsing art supply stores (and chocolate sources!) Life is full and fabulous. 🙂
