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Tea Time at The Langham Chicago

Chicago has so much to offer. From incredible restaurants to awesome events, fabulous spa treatments & charitable companies that are beyond cool, & so much more. Yet if there is one spot that is always on the top of my to do list it’s The Langham. Much more than just a hotel, The Langham has a multitude to offer. Restaurants run […]

Where To Eat: DMK Burger Bar

You’re about knee deep in shortbread cookies & can’t even look at another plate of pie. Yet ’tis the season for indulging & we’ve got just the place for you to do so. We checked out DMK Burger Bar in Lakeview earlier this week & boy is it good. From their truffle fries (probably sold you already […]

Holiday Attire

There are so many reasons I love this outfit for the holidays. 1. it’s surprisingly not that cold out yet so wearing a dress without tights isn’t half bad. 2. the empire waist is essential for feeling & looking good after a huge holiday meal! 3. the color & style of the dress are perfect for […]

DIY Peppermint Soap

In need of a last minute holiday gift? Have a secret Santa gift exchange that you don’t want to spend too much on? Feel like giving something more personal this year? If you answered yes to any of those, I’ve got the perfect DIY for you today! Don’t be intimidated by the sound of making […]

Public Lives: Eat Travel Rock | Secret Recipes: Cannoli French Toast

Thanks to Kelly of Eat Travel Rock, your breakfast game is about to get a huge step up. While some of our other breakfast recipes may be a bit more time consuming, this one only takes about 25 minutes to make meaning you have no excuse not to make it. Perfect for the holidays, Kelly took two […]

Milk & Cookies Pedicure at Trump Spa Chicago

This holiday season, Santa isn’t the only one snagging delicious cookies. The Trump Spa located inside the Trump Hotel at 401 N. Wabash is offering a limited time pedicure option of milk & cookies. That’s right, as if getting a pedicure wasn’t relaxing enough now you can enjoy fresh baked chocolate chip cookies & a tall glass […]

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Looking for an easy recipe that is perfect for a holiday party? Look no further. This delicious & extremely simple recipe for cheesecake stuffed strawberries will have everyone thinking you’re Martha Stewart. You only need four ingredients & about 10 minutes to create this recipe. I’ve been making these for years & they’re always a hit. Plus they sort […]

Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Cheesecake & cookies are two classic desserts. Both heavily served around the holidays, this recipe combines both desserts into one delicious treat. Using just four ingredients, the most difficult part about this recipe is waiting for the dough to firm in the fridge. Simple mix all your ingredients together, set dough aside, bake for 10 […]

Holiday Snow Globe Cake

Do you ever see those recipes on Pinterest or in a magazine that look incredible but impossible to make? While this may look like one of them it’s surprisingly one of the easiest recipes we’ve ever made! No special piping techniques, no overnight waiting, no ingredients that you wouldn’t have lying around anyways. All you need is this […]