The CHICago Life Blog
  • ABOUT
    • MENTIONS
  • TOPICS
    • STYLE
    • PEOPLE
      • CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS
      • WOMEN WE LOVE
      • CHICAGOANS
    • HOME
      • D E C O R
      • H O M E T O U R S
      • E N T E R T A I N I N G
      • F O O D
    • BEAUTY
  • INSTAGRAM
  • TWITTER
  • PINTEREST
  • FACEBOOK

A Sweet Exchange with Dylan Lauren

By thechicagolifeblog On January 18, 2016 · Add Comment
When I went to sit down with Dylan Lauren at her eponymous Dylan’s Candy Bar on Michigan Avenue I suspected there might be some sweet treats involved, what I didn’t expect was Dylan to open up her tote bag, a blue Longchamp, upon my arrival and offer Rice Krispie treats.  The gesture speaks to not [...]
[Continue Reading...]

The Last Five Pounds

By thechicagolifeblog On January 11, 2016 · 1 Comment
Toward the end of my pregnancy last year my mind started to wander to the ever-cliche topic of “losing the baby weight”.  I had gained between 30-35 pounds while pregnant and was eager to take off the weight, mostly because I was eager to feel like myself again.  I worried I’d be insecure and awkward [...]
[Continue Reading...]

2015′s Top Blog Posts in Review

By thechicagolifeblog On December 29, 2015 · Add Comment
What a year!  Before the clock strikes midnight in a couple days, and 2016 is upon us- I’ve rounded up some of the top posts from 2015, in no particular order.  Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy New Year. The year started with a tour of what I affectionately call “the green room”.  [...]
[Continue Reading...]

2015 Gift Guide

By thechicagolifeblog On December 15, 2015 · Add Comment
Tory Burch Fitbit Metal Hinged Bracelet $195 | Ray-Ban Original Aviator in Gold $160 | DVF Fringe Leather Gloves $228 | Coach Swagger in Exotic Embossed Leather $450 | Beaded and Crystal Fabric Backed Necklace $75 | Suede and Satin Ankle-Strap Pumps $245 |  Betty Glass Teapot $20 | Reversible Blanket Scarf $105 | Ravenous Feather Sandal $100 [...]
[Continue Reading...]

From the Weekend: Christmas Tree Shopping

By thechicagolifeblog On December 7, 2015 · Add Comment
The highlight of last weekend was definitely taking Connor to pick out his first Christmas tree.  We had been procrastinating for about a week or so, but it ended up paying off as it was over 50 degrees and sunny on Saturday.  Everybody at the nursery was loading trees in t-shirts and sunglasses.  Connor was [...]
[Continue Reading...]
  • ← Previous Entries
  • Next Entries →
  • FACEBOOK
  • INSTAGRAM
  • PINTEREST
  • TWITTER
  • BLOGLOVIN