Today I took my younger kids on a road trip to western Michigan. My friend Annette recently opened a another clothing and housewares shop, mainly stocked with items from Sweden. Her Chicago-area shops are my favorite and are where I buy most of my clothes (except when I travel to … [Read more...]
Interview with Author Samantha Verant
I got to know Samantha Verant a few years ago after my editor gave me a review copy of her memoir, Seven Letters from Paris (Sourcebooks, 2014). I read the book in one setting and was completely hooked. We connected online and learned we had a lot in common: we both grew up in … [Read more...]
The Notebook
Sometimes the sweetest stories can come about in the most random ways. My friend Bari runs a lovely bookbinding studio and paperie in Chicago. I've known Bari for over a decade, going back to my years working in communications at the University of Chicago.So this week when … [Read more...]
Brunch in Milwaukee
My family and I spent last weekend in Wisconsin and on our drive home, we stopped in Milwaukee for brunch. I've always enjoyed Milwaukee and the old-school feel of the city. It's known for its German restaurants and Mader's is one of their most renowned.The last time we … [Read more...]
Article in Chicago Tribune
A friend recently sent me this lovely Chicago notecard and a copy of an interview I did last month! … [Read more...]
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