Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you that celebrate this day! Even if you don’t buy into the ‘Hallmark’ holiday you have to admit that most people are in a better mood on Valentine’s Day!  I have to say I loved celebrating this day with my students back when I was teaching and I continue to look forward to celebrating…

Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with a friend (thanks, S!) eating, getting our nails done and of course, shopping!  The one store we always seem to pop into is Crate and Barrel.  Neither one of us ever needs anything but it’s just one of those stores that I could spend hours just wandering around and looking at all of the…

This post today is for you locals in Evanston.  Domicile Furniture on Green Bay Rd is going out of business (for the second time!) and this time it’s for real!  I popped in late last week and was pleasantly surprised by a few items still left and they were priced right.  Definitely check out their furnishings if you’re local. And…