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The photography is amazing!
Showing posts with label secrets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label secrets. Show all posts
Dancing for a Cure!
Chicago's own Arthur Murray Dance Studio is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer. For the fifth year in a row the studio is presenting Dancing with Chicago's Celebrities, a fundraising gala to benefit Komen Chicago! Similar to ABC’s, Dancing with the Stars, this dazzling event boasts six of Chicago’s hottest celebrities who show off their newly-learned talent of ballroom dancing in a celebrity dance-off by performing a choreographed routine with an Arthur Murray professional. Following the celebrity dance-off, alumni from past year’s events take the floor for a group routine, followed by the Arthur Murray professionals owning the room for a knockout finale show.
This very unique fundraising event is the only one of its kind in Chicago and brings together local celebrity dancers for a magical evening of ballroom dancing, wonderful food and general dancing for all guests. And again in 2010, Top Chef Winner & Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless will compete in the Alumni Show, just following the Celebrity Dance-off with the following Chicago celebrities scheduled to appear: Bears Hall-of-Famer Gale Sayers, Radio Host Mancow, Dina Bair of WGN, and many others.
The competition will be judged by Nick Kosovich, the U.S. national champion most recently seen as Vivica A. Fox’s partner on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and a panel of celebrity judges, including Rick Bayless.
When: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago Crystal Ballroom - 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Tickets: $175 per person / proceeds to fund raise for www.KomenChicago.org
The Beautiful Competitors of 2010 are:
... and some event Alumni to be seen are:
- Mancow – “The Mancow Show”
- Valerie Warner – WGN
- Mai Martinez – CBS
- Erin O’Connor – Miss Illinois
- Matt Rodewald – NBC
- D.C. Crenshaw – Food Critic and Host of Game Time Dine
... with Celebrities...
- Rick Bayless
- Dana Kozlov
- Dina Bair
- Mike Adamle
- Ginger Zee
- Amy Jacobson
- Roz Varon
- Lisa Aproti
- Katie Lorenz
- Gale Sayers
- Nick Kosovich - Dancing with the Stars
- Snow Urbin - So you think you can Dance?
i like to eat; what's for dinner? Sunda!
Tonight I'll be dining here. It's not my first time, and it won't be my last...
A funny story goes along with tonight's reservation. First and foremost, a friend of mine is in town from LA. The Design Girl and I are attending dinner at Sunda because she asked me to make reservations at the best restaurant with the most fun vibe. Of course I thought 'Sunda.' I love it there!
Alas, it's very difficult to get a reservation to the best restaurant in the city with the most fun vibe. Unless you're friends with Billy Dec. Truth be told, all I did was tweet at @billydec and ask for a reservation and he made it happen - even on the busiest of busy Saturday nights!
Word on the street is, if you follow @billydec and ever request a reservation, he'll make it happen. It's great having a fab restaurateur in Chicago that understands social media and how to work-it!
Thanks, Billy!
Alas, it's very difficult to get a reservation to the best restaurant in the city with the most fun vibe. Unless you're friends with Billy Dec. Truth be told, all I did was tweet at @billydec and ask for a reservation and he made it happen - even on the busiest of busy Saturday nights!
Word on the street is, if you follow @billydec and ever request a reservation, he'll make it happen. It's great having a fab restaurateur in Chicago that understands social media and how to work-it!
Thanks, Billy!
inspired
I think we all have that one place that is truly inspiring. We yearn to visit this special place when we're feeling happy, down, in need of inspiration or just need our comfy place. My special place travels. It can be anywhere where water flows, where I can float on a raft or a boat, and just stare off into space while I listen to the world around me.
Since it's winter in Chicago and there's no floatable water nearby... I yearn for photography that is inspiring. This photo makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. What about you?
Since it's winter in Chicago and there's no floatable water nearby... I yearn for photography that is inspiring. This photo makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. What about you?
guess where I'm going tomorrow
I'm one lucky girl. Tomorrow morning I'll be attending the media/press day at the brand new Chicago West Elm!
I'll be seeing & touching this...
...and this...
...and this...
...and this...
...and certainly this!
I'm thrilled to be invited and hopeful we'll be offered a special discount for the day!
North Avenue's West Elm Chicago opens Wednesday, February 3rd
For now, shop here
I'll be seeing & touching this...
...and this...
...and this...
...and this...
...and certainly this!
I'm thrilled to be invited and hopeful we'll be offered a special discount for the day!
North Avenue's West Elm Chicago opens Wednesday, February 3rd
For now, shop here
Bodum go boom boom
Bodum makes some amazing glassware, an even more incredible french press and a multitude of other fabulous items. In fact, this company is my all time favorite source for coffee mugs! That is, until this week when I noticed hairline cracks in two of my four Bistro Double Wall Glass Mugs. I noticed the glass was breaking around the top of the mug and was nervous that it might cut my lip, so I threw them away. Of course, this made me very disappointed. I have more to share... I'm somewhat disappointed for another reason as well! I was fairly hopeful that Bodum would help provide a solution to this challenge. I tweeted at Bodum and got no response. That's terrible customer service!
Perhaps Bodum needs to hire Love, L inc to provide them with social media consulting... right after they send me two replacement glasses.
Here's hoping...
Urban Business {and not so urban, sometimes}
As you are aware, I'm quite the fanatic fan of CRAVE Chicago... well, I also wanted to be sure that you are all aware of the many many other CRAVE cities across the nation, in Canada and Amsterdam. See all of the CRAVE guide covers below and click on any cities you find interesting!
By the way, if you know any women business owners in Boston, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Toronto or Washington DC, you can nominate your fave biz to be featured in that city's guide - they are all going to-print in several weeks!
By the way, if you know any women business owners in Boston, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Toronto or Washington DC, you can nominate your fave biz to be featured in that city's guide - they are all going to-print in several weeks!
60% off already reduced prices on some of my favorite fashion designers!
Whoa. Did you know about this?
Click on the link above for direct access to an unbelievable sale!
style deals around chicago
Many thanks to Chicago Magazine for making our lives easy and sharing the best & current style deals around Chicago! See link below for direct access to the Chicago Magazine article...
Saturn in your life
There is buzz around the interwebs lately about the Saturn Return. I am not very into astrology in terms of visiting an astrologist, etc. except when I read something that makes sense. Everything I am reading about this Saturn Return resonates with me in loud ALL CAPS style wording.
Apparently, the Saturn Return typically happens between the ages of 27-30 and again later in life. I am going to focus on this first Return since that applies to me and my life. I did not know what this Saturn Return was until a recent visit to the Ruby Room wherein I met Philip who discussed my numerology with me. I booked the appointment with 'fun' in mind, and left mind-boggled. I told him nothing but my birthday, and he knew a whole lotta details about me! But, I regress...
The Saturn Return is all about the person feeling the need for change. Typically, during this stage in life, people will reassess their career, their family, their relationships and may even make drastic changes. While endings are quite possible, beginnings are quite more prevalent. If you know me, you understand why this is interesting to me particularly.
After seven years working for an extremely successful commercial real estate firm, I quit last April with new ideas of what direction my life would go. I went drastic in my change of direction; we're talking drastic! Not everyone will be as intense as me or make as crazy of changes in their lives, but everyone will do something. In fact, I found a great explanation of the four types of 20 something's ideas of movement during this time....
The following is derived from a google-search suggested website:
Apparently, the Saturn Return typically happens between the ages of 27-30 and again later in life. I am going to focus on this first Return since that applies to me and my life. I did not know what this Saturn Return was until a recent visit to the Ruby Room wherein I met Philip who discussed my numerology with me. I booked the appointment with 'fun' in mind, and left mind-boggled. I told him nothing but my birthday, and he knew a whole lotta details about me! But, I regress...
The Saturn Return is all about the person feeling the need for change. Typically, during this stage in life, people will reassess their career, their family, their relationships and may even make drastic changes. While endings are quite possible, beginnings are quite more prevalent. If you know me, you understand why this is interesting to me particularly.
After seven years working for an extremely successful commercial real estate firm, I quit last April with new ideas of what direction my life would go. I went drastic in my change of direction; we're talking drastic! Not everyone will be as intense as me or make as crazy of changes in their lives, but everyone will do something. In fact, I found a great explanation of the four types of 20 something's ideas of movement during this time....
The following is derived from a google-search suggested website:
There tend to be four generalized paths of possibility here.
(1) Individuals who have chosen in their twenties a life structure which is really very suited to their character, may simply solidify their gains. They may receive an important promotion, take on additional responsibilities, gain increased power, but generally are just expanding on the path already selected. (This is a relatively small group among the total.)
(2) Individuals who have not really settled into a life structure, who have been experimenting, or wandering, seeking and searching in their twenties, will feel the pressure of time. A group of them will make their first real commitment at this point. They will settle into a career (as opposed to "just a job"). They will get married. They will select a life structure which gives them a sense of stability, but fits what they've learned about themselves through the years of "trying on" different things in their twenties. They will set their sights on accomplishments, and be ready to really dig in, building a foundation for the future.
(3) Individuals who have also searched in their twenties, but not developed skills, self-confidence, or necessary expertise, may continue to flounder. They will also feel a sense of pressure, of time passing them by, of wanting to do something that will last--that will make a "real" difference. Without adequate preparation or commitment, however, they tend to end up feeling blocked and frustrated. Nothing really works for them. Nothing comes together. Their efforts seem futile. To escape this trap, they must go back, build up their skills, competence and willingness to be ractical about responsibilities. They have to take more time to catch up with their peers.
(4) Individuals who have chosen in their twenties a life structure which is not very suited to their character, or who have simply changed a great deal, will make breaks. The old ways will feel confining, limiting, restrictive. Old patterns of behavior seem formalized and lifeless. In such cases, the people involved may end relationships, quit or be fired from jobs, move, or otherwise alter the basic structure of their lives. Sometimes they break out before they know what they are going toward. They simply know that they cannot continue to work with the current design. After (or while) making their breaks, these people will actively seek a firm commitment. They will look for a life tasks which will provide them with a sense of achievement, mastery and competence. They will seek out responsibilities that will help them to feel they are making a real contribution and gaining expertise.
Well, I guess I'm #4!
I think it's quite fitting that we are experiencing this change in our lives, this notion of moving-forward and changing, during a time when the entire country is evolving and learning how to live differently.
Quite interesting! Now back to thinking about style....
I think it's quite fitting that we are experiencing this change in our lives, this notion of moving-forward and changing, during a time when the entire country is evolving and learning how to live differently.
Quite interesting! Now back to thinking about style....
Get on up!
Sex Machine/10.02.09 from Dance NOW Chicago on Vimeo.
Just had to share. Will I see you at their next meet-up?
May-be!
How to Feel like a Million Bucks
...all you have to do is make an appointment! Many of us utilize the relaxation of massage to find our center and re-energize, thus feeling like a million bucks. We make ourselves an appointment on perhaps a monthly basis, all the while also attending our chiropractor and therapy sessions...
Well, I have a secret... Nourhy.
Nourhy is a woman that owns a business in Bucktown. Nourhy is fabulous. Nourhy is a Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Nourhy is a miracle worker. [Nourhy is also a featured CRAVE Chicago entrepreness!] You must meet Nourhy.
If you are feeling fatigued, muscles sore and overall not yourself, I highly recommend you make an appointment to visit with Nourhy at her NOW Studio for holistic healing via specialized techniques in a cozy environment.
NOW Studio is welcoming, friendly and a refuge from the outside world at the very first step you take into the apartment-like quarters. From the first sip of delicious tea, and throughout the time you spend at the NOW Studio with Nourhy, your tensions seem to melt-away...
Ahhhh...
Offering Aromatherapy/Raindrop, Bach Remedies Consult, Craniosacral, Intuitive Insights, Massage, Energy Therapy, Reflexology and more, the only difficulty in making your appointment is in choosing which technique to benefit from. Last Friday I chose massage, a service which is described as such:
You can book your appointment on her NOW Studio website.
Well, I have a secret... Nourhy.
Nourhy is a woman that owns a business in Bucktown. Nourhy is fabulous. Nourhy is a Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Nourhy is a miracle worker. [Nourhy is also a featured CRAVE Chicago entrepreness!] You must meet Nourhy.
If you are feeling fatigued, muscles sore and overall not yourself, I highly recommend you make an appointment to visit with Nourhy at her NOW Studio for holistic healing via specialized techniques in a cozy environment.
NOW Studio is welcoming, friendly and a refuge from the outside world at the very first step you take into the apartment-like quarters. From the first sip of delicious tea, and throughout the time you spend at the NOW Studio with Nourhy, your tensions seem to melt-away...
Ahhhh...
Offering Aromatherapy/Raindrop, Bach Remedies Consult, Craniosacral, Intuitive Insights, Massage, Energy Therapy, Reflexology and more, the only difficulty in making your appointment is in choosing which technique to benefit from. Last Friday I chose massage, a service which is described as such:
With more then 9 years experience, healing aches and pains, my style is somewhat improvisational, utilizing, Deep Relaxation techniques, combining deep tissue with Acupressure, Swedish and Reflexology to suit each individual, so each session is customized for that person. This is not a typical massage session. Helps you feel refreshed, alert and relaxed. Good for head/neck tensions or whatever ails you in general, especially the winter blues. Let your body experience healing on a mindful level.As I'm sure you can imagine, I was more than pleased with my massage... the release of pent-up toxins and re-centering my energies was phenomenal. My massage with Nourhy was probably the best I've ever had; and I've been around the block! The highlight was when she applied pressure to one of my toes, a reflexology technique, and I felt extreme tingling in my head. Bizarre, but fabulous feeling! Holistic healing has always had my attention, and I appreciate the connection it draws between your body, well-being and soul. The body is a complex thing, a thing that require more than just massage... treat yourself and your body to the marvelousness of Nourhy.
- 60 Minutes - $100
- 90 Minutes - $140
Housecalls are strictly by advance notice and surcharges will apply for travel & parking fees. 1 hr housecall $125 & up
You can book your appointment on her NOW Studio website.
Loved twice in one week!
I just learned I will be honored as one of Chicago's Women of Achievement at a cocktail reception on October 14th at the offices of Holland & Knight! With that, I've also been nominated as Vice President of the Chicago Network! I am just beside myself!
Celebrating Chicago's most amazing entreprenesses!
The CRAVE Chicago guide has officially gone to-print and I couldn't be more excited about it's arrival date: approximately mid-November. The book features and celebrates 150 women entrepreneurs in Chicagoland within just under 300 pages. The photography is amazing and the book is a joy to flip-thru... here's a little secret for ya: CRAVE Chicago is the first guide to offer a discount card in the back of the book which will get you 10-50% off at many of our favorite stores!Keep an eye on the CRAVE Chicago Facebook Fan Page and the CRAVE Chicago Twitter account to be sure you're in the 'know' about which entreprenesses are featured, when the book is going to arrive in stores, date of our book launch party or other events...
First warning, and a fall...
It was inevitable. Every bicycle rider knows the day will come when they take their first spill. My day was yesterday. Without going into too many gorey details, I have quite a few scrapes that sting and parts of my body that ache... but, I am ok. Thank goodness the higher power was watching me and allowed this spill to be a warning and nothing more. In fact, as I was flying through the air the only thing I thought was "Oh my gawd, I'm not wearing a helmet!"
Hence this post. I am not getting on my bicycle again until I get a helmet! That, and, my bike is in the shop for a bit as she is all discombobulated (much like her passenger). Poor baby. She's in the right-hand column of my blog, and I wrote about here here if you'd like to check her out... pre-crash.
The bright-side of all of this is: now we get to go shopping! Which helmet should I get?
Fox Transition via REI
Nutcase Blackdana via REI
Bern Berkley via REI
Candy Swirl via Nutcase Helmets
British Green via Nutcase Helmets
Hence this post. I am not getting on my bicycle again until I get a helmet! That, and, my bike is in the shop for a bit as she is all discombobulated (much like her passenger). Poor baby. She's in the right-hand column of my blog, and I wrote about here here if you'd like to check her out... pre-crash.
The bright-side of all of this is: now we get to go shopping! Which helmet should I get?
Fox Transition via REI
Nutcase Blackdana via REI
Bern Berkley via REI
Candy Swirl via Nutcase Helmets
British Green via Nutcase Helmets
Free Lipstick! Fab!
Get full-finish lipstick in do tell, a luscious pink blossom shade, with any $35 order. Enter DOTELL09 at checkout. Offer valid 9.8.09 to 9.15.09.
Add product to shopping bag before checkout.
Add product to shopping bag before checkout.Just get down and get to it!
This made me smile in a BIG way today... very cool.
Thanks to MadeByGirl: MJ - mob dance for bringing it to my attention!
Thanks to MadeByGirl: MJ - mob dance for bringing it to my attention!
Dress Dilemma
A good friend of mine, and maybe someday a family member *wink*, is on a mission to find a fabulous dress for a formal event. She sent the following message:
I am going to a formal event (cocktail dresses to formal gowns are the norm). I would like something that I could also wear to a wedding, any suggestions? I am clueless, other than I know low cut in the ...front does NOT work. I am not sure what is my favorite. I am a little tired of black, but will do it if it is "fun". I have a nice butt, and nice shoulders, no boobs, and hate flowery patterns unless it is a great fabric (like silk). floor length or above the knee works....I have been thinking about a catsuit (do they still call them that?) but think I might be too short. Wow!!! I am so confused....help!!!!
This is my favorite kind of request! Let's get to work! The following are suggestions for my dear friend, and I hope she loves them!
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Sassy and vintage in Doucette Duvall via http://www.shoptheviolethour.com/product.asp?lt=d&deptid=6798&pfid=TVH00433">The Violet Hour
Parisian and polished in Foley + Corinna via The Violet Hour
Young and hip in Yaya Aflalo via The Violet Hour
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