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Public Lives: Kristin Cavallari | Secret Recipes: Almond Butter Sugar Cookies

Known for her gorgeous looks, stunning style, & growing up in front of the camera, Kristin Cavallari spills that her life is way different than we’re used to seeing on Laguna Beach & The Hills reruns now-a-days. The mom, author, entrepreneur, designer (Emerald Duv & Kristin Cavallari – Chinese Laundry) & wife to Chicago Bears quarterback, Jay Culter, tells us her days are […]

Where To Eat: Siena Tavern

When I first told my roommate the next Where To Eat stop was Siena Tavern, she quickly commented back, “Oh that’s your kind of place, truffle everything!”. And boy was she right, truffle pizza, pasta, soup, cheese, & more–definitely my kind of place. Don’t worry if truffle isn’t your thing (say whaaat!) Siena Tavern’s menu […]

Where To Eat: Erie Cafe

When you think of steakhouses you think of just that, steak & lots of it. Maybe some fish or chicken on the menu as well but it’s not often you find a steakhouse with incredible steak & tons of other options. That is unless you’ve been to Erie Cafe. Locally owned & operated since the ’90s […]

Where To Eat: Carnivale Chicago

One of my favorite things about Chicago is that there’s no shortage of incredible food. Most every street bears at least 2-3 restaurants & since us Chicagoans are such foodies, only the best ones survive. Earlier, in 2015, Carnivale celebrated 10 years of incredible cuisine, so you know this place is good. If that wasn’t enough, I scoured out their dessert […]

Bake 425

There’s absolutely no time of year I’ll pass on a pizza. From when it’s too cold to even think about going outside to a party by the pool, pizza always seems fitting. Not to mention, I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t like the stuff. Bake 425, a new Chicago company, is changing the way we […]

Public Lives: Rosie Clayton | Secret Recipes: Crispy Goat Cheese Cakes

After bonding over our love of every. single. type. of. cheese. (hey new BFF!), Rosie Clayton & I discussed all things Instagram, travel, & ok well a bit more about cheese. Known for her colorful Instagram feedfilled with images of Rosie in stunning outfits in front of painted walls, Rosie is also in the midst of […]

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 […]

Public Lives: Glossed & Found | Secret Recipes: Tomato Topper Salad

Shop This Post: t-shirt | plates | bowl | vase   Glossed & Found is unlike any other blog, website, or magazine you may read. Virtually it is an online magazine featuring monthly issues filled with fashion, music, & all the latest happenings. We sat down with Graham, co-founder & creative/editorial director of the site, to […]