Last week I was fortunate to attend the 9th annual Grand Cochon – the ultimate pork-person’s event – here in Chicago. It’s a culinary competition where 14 Chefs cook 14 heritage pigs in a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all showdown. If there ever was a time and a place to pig-out, it’s here!
As we start adding layers to our wardrobe, the search for a fashionable fall jacket is on! I’m going to be rounding up a few of my favorite autumn coats…
In less than a month I’m going to be running my first half marathon and couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been investing in quite a bit more athletic apparel as…
These fleeting fall months are always my favorite. The air is brisk and there are always so many fun seasonal events around town. They happen to be short-lived here in…
Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day, and honestly what motivates me to get out of bed in the morning. I like cooking up a big breakfast…
This summer I’ve found myself living in athletic apparel and perpetuating that blurred line of casual, athleisure wear. Between bopping around Chicago for shoots or fitness classes at Equinox &…
We’ve got one more week until the biggest sale of the year is over – Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale! It really is one of the best sales for retail as Nordstrom…
The Windy City, The City of Broad Shoulders, The Second City, Chi-town … one of my most requested city guides is finally here – Chicago! I’ve been living here for…
On the highest point on the island of St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is the Mountaintop Bar, known for its world-famous banana daiquiri. I’m not usually one for…
Just on the heels of New York Fashion Week: Men’s, I returned back to New York City to attend The Woolmark Company’s annual Woolmark Prize competition. This competition hosts fashion…
This past week was my first New York Fashion Week: Men’s to attend. It was a whirlwind of a week full of meetings, presentations, and afterparties.. but it was also…
If you’re anywhere around my age, we’re probably in the same boat in regards to friends getting married ~ they’re all doing it! With all the fun festivities and celebrations…
There’s a reason some trends are cyclical and just don’t seem to go out of style. We just can’t seem to shake a classic look. If a trend or garment…
Simple, modern, and timeless. That’s how I’d describe the pieces from Los Angeles-based menswear brand, Arcady. They’re one of my new favorites hailing from the west coast as they’ve proven…
I wanted to pull together some recent spring and summer looks I’ve been sporting on Instagram lately. I realized some of these outfits hadn’t made their way onto the blog…
Even though it was a cooler and foggy summer day here in Chicago, the beach felt very ‘California winter’ today. While most people steered clear of the beach, I thought…
At the beginning of the month, I had the opportunity to work with one of my favorite notebook companies, Moleskine. To celebrate the summer travel season, Moleskine and The Beekman…
I recently sat down with Living Spaces to speak about my evolving career, traveling solo, and life recently on their blog #BehindtheDesign. Here’s a little preview of the interview! Q&A…
For my work-life, no two days are the same. I love structure and routine, but creating my own schedule and living on-the-go. I love the motto of having “No Same…
