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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…
    May 27, 2013
  • 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…
    May 20, 2013
  • 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…
    March 18, 2013
  • 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…
    November 15, 2012
  • 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…
    May 31, 2012
  • Toronto

    The weather was beautiful, the city was welcoming, and my tour guide was friendly. I liked the Distillery District a…
    May 29, 2012
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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 couple of rooms to prepare…

    May 27, 201365 commentsLocal, My Life
  • 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 the walk, all built between…

    May 20, 201333 commentsLocal, My Life
  • 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 Lloyd Wright home and studio,…

    March 18, 201364 commentsLocal, My Life
  • 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 commentsFood, Local
  • 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 commentsLocal, My Life, Photography
  • Toronto

    The weather was beautiful, the city was welcoming, and my tour guide was friendly. I liked the Distillery District a lot. The whole place seemed…

    May 29, 201236 commentsMe, My Life, Travel
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