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This blog is about good design in whatever form it takes. It can be objects, food, fashion, interiors, art, architecture, transportation, teck, gardens, photography, store design, you name it... It just has to be designed well
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What a City!
The Capture My Chicago contest is still going on and I need your help. If you like my work please go to the site and register than vote. There are many great artist displaying they art work and they deserve a look and a vote. You can vote as often ...
Capture My Chicago
I have entered some of my photography in a contest about Chicago, where I grew up and raised my family. I am currently living here and having the time of my life!Over the next few weeks I will be posting some of the photos and hoping that if you li...
The New Wing at The Art Institute
The crowds gather every Thursday and Friday night for free at the Art Institute of ChicagoAnd there are huge crowds... The new wing for contemporary art is fabulousand it looks over the wonderful Millennium Park, which has free concerts all summer.Th...
Jazz Showcase In Chicago
Donald HarrisonSince I have been in Chicago my husband and I along with some good friends have been spending time at the Jazz Showcase here. I can't tell you how great the music makes me feel.When I walk down the streets here I put on my earplugs a...
Viagra Triangle
This area in Chicago is affectionately known as Viagra Triangle. That is because old neighborhood men sit and watch the young girls go by. But I have to tell you there are alot of sweet old couples, families, and neighbors who just go there to sit ...
Romantic Evening in Chicago
Chicago Does Windows
I saw a blog about store windows and I thought I would post a fewof the lovely windows I am seeing in Chicago.I have noticed that not only does Chicago have some of the best stores in the country ... they also have some incredibly wonderfulwindows.Du...
Sunday Morning Walk Thru Chicago
We decided to walk from Streeterville to Lincoln Parkthis past Sunday. We started by walking along the Lake , and looking back at the beautiful Chicago Skyline.Then we cut in towards the Old Town. Oh I love these old homes with the basement apartme...
Random shots taken on safari
One of my favorite things to do is to teach people how to take beautiful photos... photos that are not only worthy of our memories but worthy of a frame and a place of honor in homes.Here are just some random photos of places we have done this....
Chicago Architectural Tour.... with Camera in Hand
Apartment WindowsElegant Home WindowsLincoln Park WindowsRestaurant WindowsBucktown WindowsStore WindowsStore Windows at NightAirplane WindowsDe Paul Neighborhood WindowsTake-Out Windows - from my new favorite restaurant Minnies on HalstedSuburban W...
Chicago... a great place to learn Creative Photography
Chicago has numerous boat tours ... great for learning the art of photographyChicago is one of those towns where great shopping meets great architectureAnd when the suburbanites decide it is time to move back into the citythe housing opportunities a...
Learn Creative Photography while seeing Chicago
Chicago River TourBucktown Neighbor in Chicago this SpringFashion is always part of Chicago... learn how to photograph your favorite frocksBucktown home gardenAs many of you know I just got back from a quick trip to Chicago and I will be conducting p...
Little Photos of Little Things
Went back to my old town... Highland Park IllinoisThe photos of are little things that make it special...A branch leaning on an old door.A walk on the beach in South Deere Park with my daughter and cousinSigns of spring at the local garden shopThe ga...
Let's take a trip to Chicago, My Home Town
Bucktown in SpringLake Shore Drive... a different point of viewView from the RiverThe new fountain that shoots over the river... More great shots to come...
The Camera Can Do It ..... you just need someone to show you how
Last week I was in Laguna Beach at the beautiful Montage Hotel teaching a group of women how to use there digital camera. I taught them how to compose beautiful scenery shots.How to bring the feeling of the warmth of the sun and the beach. How to cap...
FASHION IS ART especially when designed by Abigal Glaum-Lathbury
When I saw the fabulous creations of abigail glaum-lathburyI new she had to be on this blog. This company is owned by a eco minded woman using largely sustainable and organic fabrics, as well as hand printed textiles using strictly non-toxic water ...
