bad loo loo etsy shop launch

It’s been one of my personal goals for about two years now to open an Etsy shop.  I am always making things and creating things that people tell me I should sell.  It seemed like such a daunting task and for the better part of two years, something that was easier to check off my list always took precedence.  Finally, I whittled down said list to the point where it was getting a little ridiculous to not do it.  And then Indie Wed came and went and I had lots of product and beautiful pictures to boot.

So Bad Loo Loo was born.

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indie wed bridal show at ravenswood event center

What the hell is this Indie Wed thing you keep talking about?  From the horse’s mouth: “Indie Wed is THE alternative to the traditional bridal expo.  For those in the midst of wedding planning, Indie Wed offers a one stop shop for all the best wedding artisans and professionals from the Midwest and beyond. Not only is our focus on promoting and supporting small, independent (indie) businesses, but also couples with an independent spirit.”

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marie claire feature: DIY handmade house party ideas

hello lovelies.  are you out there?  well if you are please go pick up a copy of Marie Claire Magazine and check out the article I wrote for them!  It’s in the “Entertaining” section and called “Shake Up Your Next House Party.”  My editor (that will never get old) wanted some fun twists on winter parties you can throw at home: Superbowl, Oscars, Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day.  I just might celebrate this accomplishment by throwing one of these little shindigs.  You should too!  C’est bon!

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award winning wedding planning in chicago

We won thanks to the love from our 2012 clients! Yay! Thank you for telling the world that we do award worthy wedding planning in Chicago!

“WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards recipients represent the top five percent of wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.”

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Happy New Year indeed!

downtown chicago wedding at the blackstone hotel

Beth + Eric’s wedding at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago was the quintessential Chicago wedding.  It was through Beth + Eric that I met these lovebirds and was lucky enough to work at the Blackstone twice this year!  Beth and Eric are both super busy lawyers and were planning their wedding from Washington DC.  They both envisioned something clean, elegant, classy with maybe just a little hint of preppy.  The architecture at the Blackstone is no joke and was the perfect backdrop to their white, navy and pop of pink party. Eric’s sister designed the wedding stationery, Beth’s mom scoured the town for flip-flops, ribbons and containers for months and Eric’s mom baked more cookies that I have ever seen in my entire life for their hospitality suite. It was a constant show of support for this couple and a constant parade of so many handy talents!chicago wedding planner READ MORE