Cities like Chicago are filled with stylish creatives. Yet there is something about Ellie Nottoli of elliestyled that puts an added unique spin on the spaces and events she creates for her clients. I have known Ellie for years and have always admired her chic and bold style coupled with her creative energy. It seemed only fitting then, that her stylish… View Post
Let’s talk fall trends. Specifically, let’s talk about one I am really excited about and one that we can ALL wear. Leopard prints had a moment last fall season. And thank goodness, it is back again this fall. In fact, exotic animal prints as a whole are taking center stage as one of this season’s hottest trends. It was about… View Post
I should do it more often. And now that we have created an outdoor space perfect for entertaining, I am making a promise to myself that I will. That is a promise to more often have an easy going (stress free hostessing!) evening with drinks, foods and friends. This past weekend, I threw together an at home happy hour… View Post
Chicago has really been cooperating with the weather! The last day of summer ended on a high note (with humidity and a high of 77 degrees) while the first day of fall brought on cooler temps, crisp air but still plenty of sunshine! The weather has been nothing short of magical! These are the days where it is easy… View Post
That time between summer and fall. The transitioning of seasons. The days we still often find ourselves basking in the warm sun while the morning and evenings turn cool. The air becomes more dry and the sky more blue. It truly is some of the best weather of the year! As glorious as these days can be, I used to… View Post