May 1 Maxwell Street Market 800 S Desplaines St., 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Maxwell Street Market kickoff! This free market is a mix of live music, yard sale, fod, and… workouts? It’s a little mix of everything for everyone. more details May 4 Music Box Garden Grand Opening Party Music Box Theatre, 5:00 pm […] Read More
ICP: Ellipsis Review
ellipsis review I’m still doing a lot of work from home, so a good work cafe is essential for getting out of the house. Ellipsis Coffeehouse strikes a good balance of inviting and productive work space. They have a great alternative rock playlist and really great service. If you’re new to the blog or Indie Coffee Passport, hop […] Read More
10-minute Lunch Bowl: Healthy Stir Fry
stirfry Does cold weather drive you to sugar? It always makes me crave tea, & of course, a dessert to go with it. Everyone in the apartment has been slacking a bit with brownies & cupcakes constantly coming out of the oven, so we decided to do the Under Armour ‘Rule Your Nutrition Challenge‘ this month! Shifting focus […] Read More
The Sunday Spot 4.24.16
This is my last week as a freelancer! It’s an incredibly transit time right now and these little Sunday moment help me slow down. Or at least kick back with lots of drinking and shopping… I’ve been working on a cocktail recipe, and Food52’s French press infusion has me looking at even more kitchen gear. Chicago […] Read More
Minimalist Nail Art: The Wave
This year I’ve been obsessed with vector wave patterns- they’re the perfect in between of playful, clean, & minimal. Eventually I want to play around with crazy Memphis Movement patterns on a large canvas, but for now I can wave hello to the trend with this mani design. The main secret behind this design is […] Read More
