Hidden Kitchen is a true DesignDestination
We did a rather odd thing in a way in Paris last week. Â We attended a private dinner party hosted by two young...
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Canal Saint Martin in Paris a delightful surprise
A couple of years ago some friends of ours visited Paris, enjoying  a long weekend with some friends of theirs who...
Rue Cler–Where foodies and locals gather
The 7th Arrondissement is a place that everyone visits when they go to Paris. It’s the home of the Eiffel...
Sainte Chapelle is stunning location for a concert
Last night we attended a concert in the amazing chapel built in the mid-13th century–Sainte Chapelle....
Sights and Scenes in Paris
Our first day in Paris is raining, gray and cold. A dense felt fabric pulled low on the horizon. It’s not the...
Shanghai World Expo changes the city
The world media is buzzing about the World’s Fair in Shanghai right now. The humungous event is expected to be the...
Taking the Chicago Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Who would have thought a cow kicking over a lantern would have major long-term effects for a huge...
Agua Building in Chicago Fascinating
A week or so ago I did a post about the current Matisse exhibit at the Chicago Institute of Art and a bit about a...
Reflections on the Chicago River
I slipped into Chicago for a briefly yesterday. Stayed  less than 24 hours actually. But the sun was shining and I...