What to Expect at Chicago’s Dinner in the Dark

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Have you ever heard of a restaurant where guests eat dinner in complete darkness? What better way to elevate a flavor experience than by focusing solely on taste and smell rather than sight? I first encountered the idea in the movie “About Time” with Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, where the characters meet on a…

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Pineapple – My Future Tattoo??

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Just kidding, I’ll probably never get a real tattoo, but it’s fun to dream. This tattoo artist, Mambo Tattooer from Italy, is crazy talented. He created this art style he calls “destrutturato” meaning deconstructed, where the colorful background is separated from the wide black outline, ranging from cartoonish to hyper realistic. You can see more…

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Holiday Lights at Morton Arboretum’s Illumination

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Every winter, the Morton Arboretum in Lisle hosts a holiday lights walking experience at night, featuring thousands of lights set to classical and holiday music. This 1,700 acre outdoor tree museum just down the road from us is world-renown for the mission of collecting, planting and studying trees to preserve endangered species and spread awareness…

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Pineapple – Cozy Soy Candle

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I wish you could smell this candle, it’s simply heaven with a zesty pineapple splash to keep me warm and energized during this chilly Chicagoland winter.

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Best Drinks and Decor at Santa Baby Bar Chicago

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Gaudy. Over the top. More ornaments than you’ve ever seen in one place. Welcome to Santa Baby Bar. Located on Clark Street in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, this seasonal hotspot is just steps away from iconic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Step into a North Pole wonderland of lights, parachuting Santas, and…

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Pineapple – Christmas Ornament Tree

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This year, I threw out convention and had a very pink Christmas. My lovely collection of large and small pineapple ornaments didn’t make the cut for our main Christmas tree, but I couldn’t leave them in storage! This little white tree, tucked into a corner of our kitchen, was the perfect compromise. Click here to…

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A Very Pink Christmas!

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Merry Pink Christmas! Growing up, I hated pink. No one could make me wear it or decorate with it, and I certainly didn’t appreciate that being “girly” was equated with the color. I was girly in lots of other ways! Setting aside my past opinions, I now see pink with new eyes. A delicate baby…

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An Offbeat Thanksgiving Dinner at Medieval Times

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Since moving away from our families in California, we’ve cherished the generosity and love from our new friendships here in Chicagoland. These wonderful people have become like family to us, inviting us to holiday meals with their relatives and sharing their traditions so we never feel alone. This Thanksgiving, we had the option to join…

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Pineapple – Haunted Enamel Pin Collection

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Happy Halloween! I’m celebrating with this spooky jack-o-lantern pin in my pineapple pin collection. I love my pineapple enamel pins. They’re a collection within a collection! Most of these came from Etsy, with a few from Amazon. Do you notice all the little details? Some have faces, some have words. Some are cats, some are…

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How to Throw a Killer Halloween Party

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One spooky October night, Brandon and I hosted the most elaborate Halloween costume party that’s ever been thrown. Well, at least the most elaborate one we’ve ever been to! It all started with a group of friends (and one Pomeranian) willing to dress up, play games, eat potluck-style, and compete for the ultimate grand prize…a…

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Pineapple – Marble Cutting Board

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One way I know pineapples will always be in style in some capacity is the popularity of luau parties. Not everyone can go on a Hawaiian vacation, but anyone can have a little luau in their backyard, decorated with colorful pineapple plates and tchotchkes like these. My favorite is this marble and wood pineapple cutting…

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