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  • Eleanor at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park

    OK. Maybe Eleanor wasn't that into the Modern Wing of the Art Institute, but I made it up to her…
    September 17, 2010
  • The Modern Wing of the Art Institute

    I checked another one off of my 30 Before Thirty list yesterday: Visit The Modern Wing of The Art Institute…
    September 15, 2010
  • Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago 2010

    The Renegade Craft Fair took place this weekend in Chicago. Many of my favorite artists and crafters were there again,…
    September 13, 2010
  • Shedd Aquarium

    Brandon and I took Eleanor to the Shedd Aquarium today. Number 28 on my 30 Before Thirty list: done. And…
    May 3, 2010
  • Renegade Holiday Craft Fair, Chicago 2009

    Many of the same crafters from the DIY Trunk Show were there (and here's my recap of that show), but…
    December 9, 2009
  • The One of a Kind Show 2009

    The One of a Kind Show is happening now through Sunday at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The show is…
    December 4, 2009
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  • Eleanor at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park

    OK. Maybe Eleanor wasn’t that into the Modern Wing of the Art Institute, but I made it up to her by letting her splash around…

    September 17, 201035 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • The Modern Wing of the Art Institute

    I checked another one off of my 30 Before Thirty list yesterday: Visit The Modern Wing of The Art Institute of Chicago. Inspired by the…

    September 15, 201039 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago 2010

    The Renegade Craft Fair took place this weekend in Chicago. Many of my favorite artists and crafters were there again, but this year I decided…

    September 13, 201024 commentsCovetable
  • Shedd Aquarium

    Brandon and I took Eleanor to the Shedd Aquarium today. Number 28 on my 30 Before Thirty list: done. And we had a lovely day!

    May 3, 201034 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • Renegade Holiday Craft Fair, Chicago 2009

    Many of the same crafters from the DIY Trunk Show were there (and here’s my recap of that show), but the Renegade Holiday Fair was…

    December 9, 200921 commentsCovetable
  • The One of a Kind Show 2009

    The One of a Kind Show is happening now through Sunday at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The show is absolutely huge, but these were…

    December 4, 200915 commentsCovetable
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