Time to FLEA!
It’s that time of year again… flea market season! Here is a guide to some of the area’s finest in flea: Kane County Flea Market June 2nd & 3rd June 30th & July 1st Aug 4th & 5th Sept 1st & 2nd Located at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Randall Road Between Rt 64 and Rt 38 St. Charles, IL 60174 Randolph Street Market May 26th & 27th June 23th & 24th July 28th & 29th August 25th & 26th September... Read More
Kingston Mines
Last Saturday night was Joe’s work party, and afterwards a bunch of us went to Kingston Mines in Lincoln Park. It was my first time and it was awesome! We enjoyed some killer blues music from Eric “Guitar Davis, and Carl Weathersby. We also had some delicious wings from Docs Rib Joint, a soul food barbecue inside Kingston Mines. Eric “Guitar Davis Kingston Mines known as “Chicago Blues Center”, was first established on... Read More
City Adventures: Visit to the Chicago Art Institute
Today I trekked down to the Art Institute of Chicago to take advantage of Free Winter Weekdays for Illinois residents! I came with a mission. When I have been in the past, I always have the habit of taking photos. While photos are great in some instances, I have come to the realization that it almost takes away from the experience of being there and absorbing it all. So I left the camera at home and brought my sketchbook. And truthfully, it was awesome!... Read More
Pattern and Color in Chinatown
Last week my mom came down to visit me and one of our new traditions is to visit Chicago’s Chinatown. We pick up a lucky elephant, tea and maybe a bite to eat. Being steps of the red line, it does feel like being in another country. Here are some fun colors and patterns I found while in Chinatown. Photos by Orange Marigold Read More
City Adventures: Hoard Antiques
I was in the Ravenswood neighborhood and I saw this charming antique store, Hoard Antiques, near the Damen Brown Line stop. The store is thoughtfully curated and the items are set up in small installation like groups throughout the store. I was so inspired by all of the colors and patterns! Look at that SINGER logo…. how rad is that? Check it out! Hoard Antiques: www.hoardchicago.com 4710 N. Damen Chicago, IL Mondays 3 pm – 8 pm Wednesday... Read More
City Adventures: North Shore Flea
Twice this summer I headed up to Highwood, for the North Shore Flea Market. The North Shore Flea is a fun Wednesday night flea market starting June 15th and running through September 14th each and every Wednesday in conjunction with the Highwood Farmer’s Market. The hours are each week, 4pm to 9pm rain or shine! 20 vendors of all types of vintage goods. It is such a fun summer evening event… live music, flea market treasures, and farmer’s... Read More
