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Chicago April Events

Chicago April Events


April 2     River North Donut Fest
Old Crow Smokehouse River North, Sat 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Donut Tastings From Chicago’s Favorite Donut Shops & Bakeries, & 3 Drink Tickets Valid For Beer, Mimosas, Irish Coffee or Adult Hot Chocolate. Lots of freebies included with ticket. Use promo code: Chi20 for $15 off $50 ticket price.
more details + ticket info

April 13-17     Hit Chicago International Movies & Music Festival
various times & places
Over 100 movies & concerts showing around Chicago!
more details + ticket info

April 16   Record Store Day
various time & places
Best day to buy vinyl. Some stores will have live music.
more details

April 16-17   Chicago Artisan Chocolate Festival
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Hall, 11:00 am
A chocolate lover’s dream with cash to spare. $55 to sample goods from 40 different artisan chocolate vendors.
more details + ticket info

April 17   Vintage Garage Chicago 2016 Season Opener
Vintage Garage Chicago, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Season opener for Chicago’s only vintage monthly flea market! Supposed to be the biggest one yet.
more details

April 17   Fischman Liquors Anniversary Party
Fischman Liquors & Tavern, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Celebrating 20 years of serving local craft brews on tap. New kegs (rare & reserve beers) opening that night!
more details

April 23   Coffee & Conversation
Blue 1647, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Coffee & Conversation is a community of entrepreneurs and innovators who get together on Saturday morning to work, talk, and socialize. Come connect over a cup of coffee and join a community of motivated people determined to hustle for their passions.
more details

April 29   Madewell Mini Book Tour
Madewell on Rush St., 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Book launch for Annie Novak, cofounder of Brooklyn’s Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, with special workshops, seasonal treats and, of course, shopping. They’re offering 20% off $125 or more during the event.
more details

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Look twice; it’s no split image, it’s my one of my Look twice; it’s no split image, it’s my one of my favorite parts from the  #haileyhome condo. There Michael had his desk shoved in the corner of our small bedroom. As much as I wanted a light and airy feel, the desk always felt unintentionally “floaty”. With just paint and shelves, his desk went from an afterthought to a defined workspace with it’s own voice that felt distinct yet still a part of the room.

In our current house, I’m looking back at this project since next on my list will be Michael’s office! Michael inspired me with his 5 year anniversary gift to me (a nice furniture piece- he definitely knows me ☺️) so my gift to him will be wood shelves for his new office, plus a little space makeover. 

Excited to take on a small project while the kitchen reno is underway. It’ll feel nice to feel project progress somewhere and get hands on for the first time since Cade arrived ☺️
I set up a baby studio for Cade’s “month by month” I set up a baby studio for Cade’s “month by month” shots and there’s no way I’m taking it down for the rest of the year 😅 

It’s worth the space it takes up though. Capturing his growth and personality feels like the greatest privilege. I can’t believe there were only 3 weeks between his newborn and 1 month photos 🥲
Room is ready. Just waiting on baby boy to make hi Room is ready. Just waiting on baby boy to make his appearance. 

I’ll take any and all inducing tips 😅
#ad #cricutmade #cricutbright360 I’ve been auditi #ad #cricutmade #cricutbright360 
I’ve been auditioning different rooms around the new house for my studio space. Some have great storage, some have better natural light, but NONE have over headlight lighting. I didn’t think much of it until I tried crafting after work and realized, dang, I really can’t see anything 😅. I tried to make it work with different table lamps, photography lighting, even grow lights (spoiler: do not attempt unless you like being blinded). It wasn’t great. I figured I’d eventually get a proper crafting light, but wasn’t thrilled with the limited, and frankly ugly, options. 

I bet you picked up on this from the photo, but I finally found THE solution. @cricut just released their Cricut Bright 360 task lamps and it’s everything I could have ever dreamed of! I’ve been putting this lamp through its paces for a few weeks with nesting DIYs and will have a full review on the blog soon!

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