JEAN BANCHET AWARDS; A "CANDID" NIGHT AT THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM; WOODY'S WINTER WARM-UP; EBONY POWER 100 GALA; BETH CELEBRATES 20; LESLIE GIVE US MUSEUM ACCESS; CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION NABS BRENDA; GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN; MEALS ON WHEELS CELEBRITY CHEF BALL; CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPIRIT OF ST. NICK BALL; CHICAGO UNITED'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY; REPLAY POPS UP FOR GOT FANS; BEACH CHICAGO; EVENING IN BLOOM FOR CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW; PATRICK J. RYAN'S BOXING FOR CHARITY; BEAR TIE BALL 2019; VIVICA STARS AT GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE GALA; A VERY SPECIAL GERBER SPOKESBABY; CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE'S "SWEETS FOR SIGHT"; STYLE RIVALS FASHION SHOW COMPETITION; HOUSEWARES CARES CHARITY GALA; A CHAT WITH AEWHEELHOUSE; VIDEOS AND SO MUCH MORE!
Over 400 culinary enthusiasts gathered at Venue Six10 for the 2019 Jean Banchet Awards on January 17. Presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence are the only Chicago-based awards ceremony that
recognize culinary originality and talent throughout the region. Guests were greeted with a champagne reception followed by the award ceremony hosted by Michael Muser, former partner and general manager at Grace.
A selection of award winners included Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year, Best New Restaurant, Best Service, and a new category this year, Best Counter Service. During the ceremony, legendary chef and restaurateur Michael Foley was awarded the Banchet Culinary Achievement Award. (Following the Banchet Awards, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host the Grand Chef’s Experience at
the Field Museum on February 1, where all nominated restaurants will be honored and event attendees will be treated to tastings from top chefs in Chicago’s culinary scene. Full Winners List: Restaurant of the Year-- George Trois/ Chef of the Year--Jason Hammel (Lula Café, Marisol)/ Rising Chef of the Year--Alisha Elenz (mfk. restaurant)/ Best Chef-de-Cuisine--Ryan Pfeiffer (Blackbird)/ Pastry Chef of the Year--Nicole Guini
(Blackbird, Avec)/ Rising Pastry Chef of the Year--Elaine Townsend (Fat Rice)/ Best Neighborhood Restaurant--Pizzeria Bebu/ Best Heritage Restaurant--A Place by DAMAO/ Best New Restaurant--S.K.Y./ Best Sommelier--Jill Gubesch (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Leña Brava)/ Best Mixologist--Stephanie Andrews (Billy Sunday)/ Best
Restaurant Design--Pacific Standard Time/ Best Service--Temporis/ Best Counter Service--Calumet Fisheries/ Best Bar--Moody Tongue. ----The Jean Banchet Panel consists of Chicago's
foremost food and beverage journalists, photographers and elite gastronomes. The panel gathers throughout the year to discuss, compare, and contrast experiences at a variety of culinary establishments. They are required to dine and drink at as many different places as possible throughout the year -- from hot dogs to fine dining and everything in between. No members of the Jean Banchet Panel are affiliated with any of Chicagoland's restaurants or bars. (Photos by Katie Coyle)
What an honor to be spotlighted at the American Writers Museum and what a thrill to be interviewed by the one-woman-dynamo Laura Schwartz for the January 24 "Getting Candid with Candace" benefit! Laura is an author, public speaker, ex-President Clinton staffer, TV contributor and more--in short, a powerhouse
for sure! Thank you for making me look good Miss Laura! The Museum is such a wonder too, a cultural jewel located on the 2nd floor of the 180 N. Michigan building. Fairly new, it's the first museum solely devoted to celebrating
American writers and their works. It's a must-see! Even though it was freezing outside, it was warm and cozy inside with an SRO crowd. My Playboy Bunny costume (the one appraised on the Antiques Roadshow)
was displayed and it tickled me to see so many people posing beside it. All those many years ago when I was jumping in and out of it, who could've known it would be such an iconic symbol of the much
loved Playboy brand? I was so pleased and happy to see so many familiar faces in the crowd too like Tracey Tarantino, Mary Pat Burns, Jean Antoniou, Judi Kalata (who I was a
Bunny with at the Chicago Playboy Club), Michael Caputo, Mark Olley, Helen Melchior, Pierre Lockett, Laurie Dimakos, Renata Block, Jolanta Reuge, Stacy Kolios and Alicia Skruba (my 900 Shops friends), David Murga, David Lawlor (the man who makes this blog possible), Rhonda Sanderson with
Mallory (Marc Jacobs), Sanjay Sharma, John P. Walcher, Sandy Golub, Nicki Fioretti, Betsy Shepherd, Mike Foran, Marie Mancuso and Marcos Cruz, Tina Koegel, Wendy Krimins, Amy Carr, Rick Kogan and his Kate Murray, Laura's darling family (mom Judy, dad Dennis, sister
Andrea Stryker and brother-in-law Dr. Steve Stryker), Patricia Mocco, Betty Blair, Rita Ryan, Jennifer Kelly, Elizabeth Shepherd, Kim Shepherd, Cheryl Hall, Heather Grove, Jan Kostner, Samantha Lera, Naomi Hoover, Liesl McDonald, Anna Zaltz, Carinne Nicosia, David Gaudet and Ronnie Brooks, Bill Natale, Cyndi Rosenberg, Molly Starnes and so
many more. Before the convo began, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before being seated. Then, Eli's Cheesecake party dippers were served branded in white icing with "Candid Candace" and a Playboy Bunny logo on top. They were so cute and, as we all know, it's not a real party unless Eli's is there! (Love and thanks to
Maureen and Marc Schulman, not only for this special treat but for coming out in the cold to support me.) The convo opened with a short video created by Josh Bowen of Kurtis Productions (see it
here) It was a "This is Your Life" kind of video that covered everything from an early clip of me as a Bunny to my recent BBC documentary with Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes. Laura had copious notes and we talked about
EVERYTHING! Since she is soon-to-be-married (to the beautiful Susan Santiago), there was even some marriage advice thrown in for good measure. The crowd asked great questions too and the hour flew by. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. It was a night I'll never forget. Right
now, the Museum is hosting an exciting exhibit titled "Bob Dylan: Electric" which will be running through April 30. The exhibit spotlights his writing – song, poetry, and prose – between his 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance and 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. Items on display include Dylan’s personal
copy of The Catcher in the Rye and an original 1965 Newport Folk Festival program autographed by Dylan. Also included are original pages from the film script of the 1967 Bob Dylan documentary
Don’t Look Back and Dylan’s collection of prose and poetry Tarantula. The exhibit’s keystone piece is the electric guitar Bob Dylan played at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The performance, referred to as “The Newport Incident," is his first ever live performance with a full, electric band and marked a dramatic shift in his writing and popularity. The guitar, a 1964 brown
sunburst Fender Stratocaster, was discovered in 2012 by the family of an airline pilot who flew Bob Dylan from Newport Folk Festival and sold for nearly $1 million a year later. It was the highest price ever paid for a guitar at auction. (The guitar is on loan
from the collection of James S. Irsay). So, as you can see, there is magic in every nook and cranny at this museum so I hope you will visit! (Discover more about it and sign up here!) It's a perfect spot for private events too! Special thanks to Museum board
member Olivia Luk Bedi who is also an attorney with Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg. She was responsible for giving me this exciting opportunity! She recently appeared as the cover story feature for the magazine Super Lawyers! Congrats and thank you so much Olivia! Can't wait to come back and soak it all in! See more photos by MILA SAMOKHINA here: Photo Gallery
Sarah and Kerry Wood hit another home run at their 8th annual Woody's Winter Warm-Up! Everywhere you looked, there was a famous baseball or media star or a cool celebrity like John Cusack and Bonnie Hunt. Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch was packed with over 400 fans who turned out to support this much loved event that benefits the Wood Family Foundation, a non-profit that provides programs and services for CPS students (grades 4-8) in under-served communities. The night began with a VIP reception where players could chill after they arrived from the Cubs Convention and before the madness and fun began. The evening
included exciting silent and live auctions, live music by the Suburban Cowboys, fabulous food buffets and lotsa celebrity bartending. Throughout the night, stars competed for tips behind the bar with all
the proceeds (tips) benefiting the charity. I spied Cubs players Ian Happ, Albert Almora, Kyle Schwarber, David Bote, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay. Former Cubs in attendance included Randy Hundley, Jim Bullinger, Bobby Dernier, Todd Hanley, Bill Madlock, Mike Remlinger, Randy Wells,
Kyle Farnsworth, Augie Ojeda and Ryan Dempster. More star power was provided by local media personalities Stylz & Roman, Ryan Baker, Dionne Miller, Ryan Chiaverini, Kelly
Crull, Lisa Fielding, Brendan Greeley, Melissa McGurren, Danny Parkins, Joe Soto, Sarah Spain and Pat Tomasulo. Besides Cusack and Hunt, other actors on hand included Thomas Ian Nicholas, Mickey O'Sullivan, Rusty Schwimmer and Robyn
Coffin. This night was definitely a head-spinner with all the excitement! Partygoers went wild when Survivor founder Jim Peterik took the stage to sing his classic hit "Eye of the Tiger" (made famous as the Rocky III theme) with Windy City Live's Ryan Chiaverini. And
the fun didn't end there as the lead singer for the Plain White T's Tom Higgenson jumped onstage to sing his band's Grammy nominated song "Hey, Delilah" accompanied by Kyle Schwarber! I was thrilled to attend another successful fundraiser, that brought in over $170,000, for the foundation's youth programs and services, including its Pitch In program that provides mentorship for students at Richard Yates Elementary School and the Lawndale Community Academy. See more fun coverage here in the Chicago Tribune! (Photos by Kenny Kim, Juan Martinez) You can help Pitch In by clicking here!
Some of Hollywood's biggest names from the film and television worlds joined more than 600 guests to celebrate community champions and industry titans from across the country at the annual EBONY Power 100 Gala at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. Presented by Nationwide, the annual EBONY Power 100 List recognizes the most influential and inspiring individuals from a broad spectrum of industry genres, across eight categories: Community Crusaders, Disruptors, Entertainment & Arts, Entrepreneurs, Innovators, MVPs, Power Players and the coveted Women Up category. Hosted by actor/comedian Chris Tucker, the star-studded spectacle was attended
by the who's who in sports, entertainment, business, philanthropy, politics and social activism. Notable celebrities and high-profile personalities who attended included David Oyelowo (Selma), Kat Graham (Vampire Diaries), Ne-Yo (singer), Chris Tucker (actor/comedian), Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us), Melanie Liburd (This Is Us), Bianca Lawson and Kofi Siriboe (Queen Sugar)
Dyllón Burnside, Hailie Sahar, Indya Moore and Steven Canals (Pose), Debra Lee (former CEO of BET), Ethiopia Habtemariam (Motown president), J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Sugar Ray Leonard (legendary boxer), Cedric Yarborough (actor), Ernie Hudson (actor), Cari Champion (ESPN), Mayor Andrew Gillum (Tallahassee, Florida), Mayor London Breed (San Francisco) and Mayor Stephen Benjamin (Columbia, South Carolina), Saweetie (singer), Hayley Law (actress), Marque Richardson (Dear White People), Israel Houghton (singer) and Adrienne Houghton (TV
personality) Mehgan James (actress), Don Benjamin (model/musician), Amin Joseph (actor), Eva Marcille (actress/model), Deborah Ayorinde (actress), Courtney Kemp (co-creator, Power) and Symone Sanders (CNN), among others. Celebrity couples in attendance included Yolanda Adams (gospel singer), who attended on the arm of honoree Titus O’Neil (WWE star), and Cynthia Bailey (actress/model) joined beau Mike Hill (Fox Sports). "This year's gala was the most memorable to-date," said EBONY Media Operations CEO Michael Gibson. "We honored the most eclectic group of outstanding individuals and prolific leaders who
represent excellence in their respective fields." Following the introduction of actor/host Tucker, remarks were given by EBONY Media Operations Chairman Emeritus Linda Johnson Rice with Angela Bretz introducing a heartfelt video about the legacy of EBONY Power 100. The EBONY Chairman's Award was presented to former BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee. Recording artist Ne-Yo performed.
(The complete 2018 EBONY Power 100 List can be viewed by clicking here! ) The gala was hosted by EBONY Foundation and benefited the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.
Beth Silverman and her PR firm, The Silverman Group, celebrated their 20th anniversary in grand style at City Winery on January 10. The room was packed with friends, clients, media cohorts and more, all to celebrate this much loved lady and her fabulous firm. From humble beginnings to being a powerhouse now,
Beth has helped some of the city's most notable clients expand and enrich their public profiles. Beth delivered a short speech, thanking her many well wishers, before guests resumed
mixing and mingling. Seen on the scene were DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly, Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune theater
critic), Gillian Darlow (Polk Bros. Foundation), Joan Colmar with fiance Mitchell Sabshon, Helen Melchior, Dr. Lauren Streicher and hubby Jason Brett, Janet Carl Smith and Mel Smith, Phil Lumpkin and Bill Tedford, Ken Norgan, Janet Davies (ABC7), Hedy Weiss (WTTW TV), Judie Green (Auditorium Theatre), Ken Norgan, Carrie Lannon, Nick Harkin, Michael Foster, Lisa Middleton (Lyric
Opera), Jamey Lundblad (DCASE) and Bill Melamed (Chicago Humanities Festival), Margaret O’Connor and Michael O'Meara, Laura Schwartz, Dawn Stanislaw (Visceral Dance), John Walcher (Toomey Auctions), David Zivan (Modern Luxury), Frank Sennett (Crain’s Chicago Business) and Denise Schneider (Goodman Theatre). It was a feel good night celebrating Silverman Group's 20 successful years! Kudos to all! (Photos by Robin Subar)
Gerber's newest Spokesbaby is Lucas Warren, a 1-year-old from Dalton, Georgia who is the first child with Down syndrome to be named a Gerber baby since the contest's start in 2010. "He's very outgoing and never meets a stranger," Lucas's mom, Cortney said. "He loves to play, loves to laugh and loves to make other people laugh." Cortney Warren said she entered the contest on a whim after a relative pointed out an ad seeking submissions. After posting a photo of Lucas on Instagram using the contest's hashtag, Cortney and her husband Jason received the news that their son had been chosen from more than 140,000 entries to be the 2018 Gerber Spokesbaby. Just love this! Can't wait to see more images of darling baby Lucas!
Huge congrats to Chicago native Leslie Mueller who is the host and executive producer of Museum Access, a new television show on PBS that was recently picked up by Amazon Prime! Leslie grew up in Deerfield, graduated from Deerfield High School and began her training at the Art Institute of Chicago at the age of 13. Season 1, which is 10 half-hour episodes, was filmed and aired in 2018. Several of the museums Leslie visited are in Chicago. Season 2 (also 10 episodes) is completed and has started airing in
various markets throughout the country. She loves what she does, is super passionate about museums and sharing them with the world and it shows! The series, produced and hosted by Mueller and Museum Access Media, takes
viewers behind-the-scenes at some of the country’s top museums. Each 30-minute episode offers exciting stories, in-depth conversations with experts and fascinating footage in areas that museum guests don’t have the opportunity to see. I love, love, love this concept and can't wait to check it out!
Bob Wislow, Chicago Public Library Foundation chairman, shared the exciting news that the much loved Brenda Langstraat will be the new President! "Brenda is a highly experienced Chicago CEO and fundraiser whose personal and professional values align perfectly with our Foundation’s and the Library’s commitment to 'the freedom to read, to learn, to discover,'" said Wislow. Brenda's 20-year career serving Chicago based organizations has been driven by the belief that creating empowered communities of learners will transform lives and support the advancement of our city’s neighborhoods. She joins the Foundation after seven years of serving as CEO of Working in the Schools (WITS), the largest literacy organization that collaborates with Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Congrats with love Brenda!
I was so very sad to learn of the passing of Chicago's own Randy Crumpton. "He was one of Chicago's premier socialite-connectors, particularly for the African American community," said friend James Ramos. I would always see Randy at worthy charity events around town--he was always a great supporter and always had a smile on his face. Friend Ken Bennett, father of Chance the Rapper, called him a "house head." He was also a great friend of Frankie Knuckles, the late deejay dubbed the godfather of house music. Frankie Knuckles Foundation founder Frederick Dunson was a dear, dear friend and I had a lot of fun with them both at the last benefit. Film Festival founder Michael Kutza recalled him as a "reliable, calm presence." An attorney, Randy grew up in Roseland and attended law school at the University of Iowa. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. RIP dear Randy.
More sad news to report, the Voice of Fashion, Susan Glick, has left us way too soon. She was an intricate part of the fabric of Chicago's fashion community. The Apparel Industry Board remembers her as "the common thread and glue that holds us together." She was a tough professional who knew the business like no other. RIP Susan.
Meals on Wheels Chicago celebrated the 30th anniversary of their signature fundraiser, the Celebrity Chef Ball at Morgan Manufacturing on November 9. WTTW Check Please! host and restaurateur Alpana Singh served as honorary chair
and MC for the event that featured chefs Cory Morris (Boleo), Devon Quinn (Eden), Paul Virant (Vie/Vistro), Jimmy Bannos (Heaven on Seven), and many more. The Ball
included two parties: VIP Chef’s Table and the Chef’s Tasting Party. The VIP Chef’s Table began at 6 p.m. with a pre-event cocktail reception, followed by an intimate dining experience. Seated in small clusters, each group was served by three chefs and a mixologist and enjoyed a six-course dinner, an array of pastry specialties and a live auction. The VIP Chef’s Table ticket holders enjoyed entry to the Chef’s Tasting Party where there was a dine-around of over 40 chef and cocktail stations, a raffle, silent auction and dancing. Proceeds from the event supported Meals on Wheels Chicago's mission to promote independence for Chicago seniors and individuals with disabilities through meal delivery. (Photos by Ken Carl and @tableanddish)
Catholic Charities hosted its 29th Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball to benefit the children served by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago on December 7. Held at the Hilton Chicago, more than 1,300 guests attended this black tie event featuring entertainment by the Ken Arlen Orchestra. Donations
of new, unwrapped children’s toys and gifts were accepted at the entrance for distribution through Catholic Charities. The gala was hosted by Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, and Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland, President of Catholic Charities, along with
chair couple Mr. and Mrs. Scott Swanson and vice chair couple Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Castellini. “Each year, more than 115,000 children are supported by Catholic Charities programs. We would not be able to provide quality after-school care, counseling services, housing for families and so much more without the support that is shown at the annual Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball,” said Monsignor Boland. “This past year we were able to expand our counseling services to increase support to children impacted by the trauma of
violence, which can have devastating lasting effects.” Proceeds from the event benefited the children served by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and its child development centers, after-school programs, counseling services, and teen parenting centers. The Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball celebrates the life of Saint Nicholas, a fourth century bishop, and the generosity and care towards children that was illustrated during his lifetime, becoming a model for Santa Clause. Each year on December 6th, his feast is commemorated all over the world.
Chicago United’ celebrated its 50th Anniversary Gala at the Hilton Chicago to celebrate the organization’s decades long legacy of achieving parity in economic opportunity by advancing multiracial leadership, corporate governance, executive level management and business diversity. At the gala,
winners of the first-ever Bridge Compass Award were announced. This award honors organizations that have committed to industry change through active and effective programs to advance multiracial leadership. Chicago United CEO and President Gloria Castillo presented the award to representatives of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the Financial Services Pipeline (FSP) Initiative and Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC).
Just because the holidays are over, doesn't mean pop-up bars are kaput too! Replay Lincoln Park is now capitalizing on Game of Thrones’ final TV season which releases in April, according to Eater Chicago. Management will decorate its arcade bar in homage to the HBO fantasy drama and they’ll sell GoT beer from Brewery Ommegang. The Game of Thrones pop-up starts on February 1 at Replay, 2833 N. Sheffield
Avenue. A news release claims visitors will be able to explore the seven kingdoms from the TV show based on a series of books by George R.R. Martin. Replay will commemorate Game of Thrones’ fans favorite episodes including The Red Wedding. Management is even promising some sort of jousting competition. The space should be Instagram friendly so customers could take photos next to the show’s famous Iron Throne and other props. A release warns of “White Walkers” and mentions dragons. There’s also trivia nights and specialty drinks including “Dothaquiri.” Admission is free, but unlike past pop-ups, customers have another option if they want to pay $20. The VIP package lets them cut lines for photos, “express” entry, a pint of mead of beer in a souvenir goblet, and a commemorative pin or print. OMG! I just can't wait! Thanks for the tip Eater Chicago!
Who isn't ready for spring?! Well, here's a remedy! The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is right around the corner starting with Evening in Bloom, the opening
night celebration, on Tuesday, March 19. The event will benefit Bernie's Book Bank, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Get Growing Foundation. I'm thrilled to return as emcee of Hort Couture, the out-of-this-world floral fashion show showcasing the best of the best in fashion and floral design! Get tickets, more info here!
Go ringside and wear your Friday night best for a great cause! The Patrick J. Ryan Main Event & Casino Night returns on February 1 to Drury Lane in Oak Brook. Hosted by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the event will support the LOSS Program for Children and Youth (kids who have lost a loved one to suicide). For tickets, more info, click here!
I love the theme for this year's Bear Tie Ball benefiting Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation! "Candyland," co-chaired by Kristine Farra and Michael Palumbo, will be held on Sat., March 2 at the UIC Forum. For tix/info, click here!
Stunning actress Vivica A. Fox will host this year's GiGi's Playhouse - Chicago Gala, "i have a Voice," on Sat., Feb. 2 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel! The event supports Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers which provide FREE life-changing programming for children and adults with Down syndrome. For tickets/more info, click here!
The Chicago Lighthouse Junior Board will host "Sweets for Sight" on Thursday, February 7 at Carnivale. The event will benefit Lighthouse programs for children who are blind or visually impaired. For tickets, more info, click here!
Long, long ago in a photo shoot far, far away STYLE.RIVALS gave talented stylists from across the Chicagoland area an opportunity to show up and show out their fiercest skills on a battle stage like no other! Join in and witness the 3rd Annual STYLE.RIVALS Fashion Show Competition on Friday, April 5 at Trigger Chicago (2810 W. Addison). Watch as some of the mid-west's best fashion stylists battle it out to be crowned the 3rd Annual STYLE.RIVALS Fashion Champion. A runway competition will decide the winners! A portion of the tickets sales will benefit Smarty Pants are Leaders, a nonprofit that empowers youth by building self-confidence. (I'm thrilled to return as a judge!) For tickets, more info, click here!
The Housewares Charity Foundation will host its annual Housewares Cares Charity Gala on Monday, March 4, in Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom. The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for designated charities and help unite and promote the philanthropic image of the housewares industry. In a collaborative effort among industry manufacturers, retailers and allied industry partners, the Foundation hosts this annual charitable dinner that coincides with the International Home + Housewares Show with a goal to raise funds for charities, unite its industry and honor its leaders. For tickets, more info, click here!
We had the BEST time at Beach Chicago, a free interactive public art installation on display now through February 3 in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier! Presented in partnership with EXPO CHICAGO and
created by Snarkitecture, the installation transforms the Pier's 18,000-square-foot space into an indoor beach, complete with lounge chairs, lifeguard chairs, umbrellas, inflatables and signage that mimic the sensation of a day at the Beach. Don't miss it and no sun-screen required!
Love and thanks to AE Wheelhouse, a podcast spotlighting "ambitious entrepreneurs"! I had a great time discussing a variety of topics and chatting with Lora LaPratt, a super cool personal stylist, and Wheelhouse hosts Mo Dadkhah and John Lally. Lora was a delight and had so many great styling tips! Check her out at Shopping Girl XOXO! (The segment can be seen here.)
I hoped you liked the new, improved Life+Travel section that debuted Sunday in the Chicago Tribune! This new section replaces the smaller formatted Life+Style section! Look for your favorites, like Candid Candace (wink, wink), Heidi Steven's Balancing Act, Answer Angel Ellen, Rick Steves and so much more! Check it out every Sunday (and see it here!) and let me know what you think!
That's it for this week! Hope you're staying warm! If you have pets, please check out these cold weather tips from the American Humane Society and keep your furry friends safe!
Love, as always,
Candace
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P.S. And, of course, something to leave you with a smile!
