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Outdoor Ice Skating in Chicago

Posted in Chicago, Holiday, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on December 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Woah baby it’s cold outside in Chicago. But it’s also a great time to go ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. It’s fun to go with friends and a perfect date idea if you go with your boyfriend. She Fancies getting all bundled up to brave the cold!

Kicking off Chicago’s winter season, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park is now open and will remain open through Sunday, March 13, 2011. The rink is free and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets.

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Tweetup at The Sofitel #sofiteltweetup

Posted in Chicago, Social Media, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The holidays and the chilly Chicago winter are almost upon us. Let’s tweetup and have a wonderful time at #SofitelTweetup on November 18th from 6-8pm. She Fancies tweetups to finally put faces to names.

Register Now: http://sofiteltweetup.eventbrite.com/ If you register for the tweetup you get an entry ticket that includes your first drink and hors d’oeuvres.

Tweet: #SofitelTweetup at @SofitelChicago

Thanks to the Sofitel Chicago for hosting social Chicagoans at Le Bar, Chicago magazine’s “100 Best Chicago Bars.”

Remember to “like” Sofitel Chicago on Facebook. Tweeps that “like” Sofitel Chicago and tweet photos of Le Bar along with hashtag will be entered in a raffle for an overnight stay and breakfast for two at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower.

This will be a great way to meet the wonderful tweeps you’ve been talking to and start off the holidays on a happy tweet.

There’s no surprise that this great tweetup is being co-hosted by Mr. Tweetup – the lovely Sami Ari.

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Oxley Gin in Chicago

Posted in Chicago, New, Wine & Spirits, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

When you think of gin, what brand comes to mind? When you think of a super premium gin, what brand comes to mind. You should be answering Oxley Gin to the above questions! She Fancies learning about different spirits and experiencing the liquid neat, on the rocks and mixed.

Last Thursday night, Oxley Gin invited me to an exclusive tasting at Sable Kitchen and Bar in Chicago. I was joined by media, local influencers and tastemakers from around the city at this super premium event.

I was delighted to attend since I’m not that familiar with gin and definitely wanted to learn more about the spirit. Afterall, a LOT of my friends drink gin or are looking to fill their liquor cabinet with something shiny and new.

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Blackhawks Parade

Posted in Chicago, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on June 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In case you didn’t know, the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup this week. It’s great to have a reason to celebrate in Chicago – especially when it comes to Sports – and today the parade was downtown. There were 2 MILLION fans celebrating. She Fancies occasions when people get together and celebrate!

(It was a terrible day to commute and get to work this morning, but all was forgotten.)

Check out the incredible photos I took along Michigan Avenue…

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Last week

Posted in Art, Chicago, Social Media, Sweets, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on June 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In case you didn’t notice, I was away from my computer much of last week which resulted in zero blog posts and minimal tweets. I was in West Hollywood for an event for my client earlier in the week and then returned to Chicago just in time for the Sweets and Snacks Expo – followed by a long weekend off. She Fancies warm weather, traveling, and long weekends off!

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Lollapalooza 2010

Posted in Chicago, Social Media, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , on May 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Just a few more months until the famed Chicago musical festival, Lollapalooza, is dominating the Chicago area. This year they are expanding their landscape space and tacking on an additional 35 acres for another stage to accommodate various bands. That means more than 95,000 music lovers will be heading to Grant Park. She Fancies music festivals and going with friends!

Hopefully I’ll be receiving my golden tickets soon since I was one of the lucky ones to snag the three-day $60 passes earlier on.

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Tulips on Michigan Avenue

Posted in Beauty, Chicago, Wine & Spirits, tagged , , , , , , , , on May 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Today’s Thirsty Thursday is perfect for the Chicagoan that has been able to stroll down Michigan Ave. and view the nearly 200,000 tulips planted along the mag mile. She Fancies flowers and the scene on Michigan Avenue is astounding. Many of the tulips are in their prime the first week of May (including the elegant “Tulipa Maggie Daley”) and now is the perfect time to enjoy this magnificent splash of color on the Avenue. “Tulipa Maggie Daley,” which took 12 years to create, is a cross between a pink and lily flowering tulip.

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Eco Friendly Design

Posted in Accessories, Antique, Art, Chicago, designer, Furniture, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on April 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Keeping up with the Earth Day theme, check out what Crain’s Chicago featured in their “10 things to do this weekend” section by Margaret Littman. She Fancies design and getting inspired by show rooms at the Merchandise Mart. BE INSPIRED. Looking for some ideas to spruce up your house for spring? Check out DREAMHOME, a showcase of eco-friendly and other ideas from local interior designers.

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