Exploring North Center
Not only was is sunny, warm and breezy on Friday in Chicago, but our office closed at noon. Between the house renovations, an emergency visit to the vet at 4 a.m. on Tuesday (our Cubby is ok now!), I...
View ArticleShop Green Depot for Sustainable Building
I haven’t flipped through Lonny since the first issue, because, um, I don’t like reading magazines online. I LOVE the style in Lonny Mag, but the format…not so much. But I got a tweet that their site...
View ArticleDo It Your Own D*mn Self
If you’re in Chicago and free right this second, get up, put your shoes on and make a mad dash to the Do It Your Own D*mn Self Show (it ends at 4). Here’s a preview of some of the goods you’ll see. I...
View ArticleMy Favorite Chicago Boutique: Art Effects
I have the day off, and there are men in my house finishing up our bathroom. Of course, that was just the incentive I need to go run some errands. I had some little touches to buy for Mother’s Day,...
View ArticleCharmed by Chicago’s 57th Street Art Fair
Last Saturday, I got a text. A text I nearly ignored. Because I was playing The Sims. I LOVE THE SIMS. There, I said it. I’m outed. If you know anyone addicted to The Sims, you know what devotion I...
View ArticleCrushing on The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
This past weekend, the husband actually sent info about an art festival to me. This is HUGE. I mean, I drag him to these things all the time. When he sent it to me, it was guaranteed we’d go. Have I...
View ArticleThree Can’t-Miss Chicago Festivals
We’re about to hit August, and my favorite art festivals are coming up. It occurred to me that perhaps you’d like to hear about them BEFORE they happened rather than in a review. You can see a complete...
View ArticleIn Chicago for Renegade Craft Fair? Part 1
I’ve received a few requests from crafters traveling to Chicago for Renegade this weekend for a bit of a guide. In true Brigitte fashion, I earmarked it as something to do – and then completely forgot...
View ArticleIn Chicago for Renegade Craft Fair? Part 2
Silkscreen by northtrain I’m so happy that my Wicker Park guide was well-received. I got the nicest tweet about it from ElNoChicago (how great is that handle?). I’d like to share it with you because it...
View ArticleDesign Your Own Etched Glass with Reuse First
At Renegade, I did a very good job of keeping my wallet in my bag. I did buy jewelry, but given that I’ve worn either the earrings and rings nearly every day and sometimes together, I’m thinking that’s...
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