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  • 237 S Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL

    The Crazy House

    Our moving timeline just got condensed. I figured we'd take a few weeks to stage our home and paint a…
  • Frank E. Long House, Oak Park, IL

    House Touring in Oak Park, IL

    I went on the Wright Plus Housewalk here, in Oak Park, over the weekend. There were nine private residences on…
  • Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio in Oak Park, IL

    Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio in Oak Park

    Brandon's aunt and uncle were in town this weekend. His sister mentioned that they were going to tour the Frank…
  • Shopping at the Cheese Market

    Shopping at the Marion Street Cheese Market Brought to you by San Pellegrino. Enter now for a chance to be…
  • The View from the Chicago River

    This post is sponsored by Chase - a strong supporter of the Global Cities Initiative, a program that helps foster…
  • A Walk in My Neighborhood

    We needed flowers for Eleanor's photoshoot, so she and I took a walk to the local florist. If there's an…
  • Food, Local

    Shopping at the Cheese Market

    Shopping at the Marion Street Cheese Market Brought to you by San Pellegrino. Enter now for a chance to be one of five winners of…

    November 15, 201237 comments
  • Local, My Life, Photography

    The View from the Chicago River

    This post is sponsored by Chase – a strong supporter of the Global Cities Initiative, a program that helps foster local economic development. Learn more…

    May 31, 201248 comments
  • Local, My Life

    A Walk in My Neighborhood

    We needed flowers for Eleanor’s photoshoot, so she and I took a walk to the local florist. If there’s an upside to Chicago’s six months…

    May 3, 201210 comments
  • Local, My Life

    Downtown Oak Park

    I love this town of mine. There are so many distinct areas, and a few weeks ago I walked around downtown Oak Park with the…

    August 29, 201146 comments
  • Local, Outside

    Garden Walks, 2009

    Last weekend was filled with flowers. The Oak Park Garden Walk took place last Saturday, and I went by myself (very quickly) to six of…

    July 3, 200917 comments
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