Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky

By laura / July 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky

Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky This is Rocky’s story: His sign reads, “Hi, I’m Rocky.  Me and my friend lost everything in a fire.  Anything helps us get on our paws & feet again.  God bless & thank you.” Rocky’s landlords weren’t appropriately fixing the problems in his home.  This resulted in a fire.…

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John Besh Crème Brûlée Recipe

By laura / July 2, 2018 / Comments Off on John Besh Crème Brûlée Recipe

I LOVE John Besh’s crème brûlée recipe! AND there’s only 5 ingredients, all of which are unhealthy and delicious.  Look at the bright side, you can pronounce all of them. The 5 ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 quart heavy cream 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 10 egg yolks  Preheat oven to 350º.  Use…

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Urban Fuel Conversation

By laura / May 21, 2018 /

It was an unexpected Urban Fuel conversation that made my day. I walk into Urban Fuel Coffee House on this rainy, spring day.  It’s cold and damp outside, but cozy and inviting inside.  I’m greeted with smiles and offered a glass of water.  “Regular or cucumber infused?” they ask. Infused please.  I order my usual…

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Kohler Waters Spa Day

By laura / May 7, 2018 / Comments Off on Kohler Waters Spa Day

A day spent at the Kohler Water Spa is a day well spent. I schedule a day at the Kohler Waters Spa several times each year.  This particular spa day just happened to be two weeks before my due date.  There isn’t a better reason to get a maternity massage.  The only reason, I guess.  This…

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Pull Up A Seat

By laura / May 4, 2018 /
Patmos Greece Toilet Landscape

Pull up a seat, we have a lot to talk about. I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching over the last two years. When looking back, I see I’ve made progress. I still have a long way to go, but there’s no turning back. I’ve come too far. Studio L Photography was founded in…

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Sara and Andy's Blue Harbor Resort Wedding

By laura / September 15, 2016 /

Sara and Andy were married on July 16th, with a ceremony at St. Francis of Assisi in Manitowoc, WI, and a reception at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI.

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James Christopher's Greek Orthodox Baptism Celebration

By laura / August 3, 2016 / Comments Off on James Christopher's Greek Orthodox Baptism Celebration

On July 2nd, I was absolutely honored to be part of James Christopher’s Greek Orthodox baptism at the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. The service was followed by a reception at the Bull at Pinehurst Farms.

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Sarah and Zach's Victorian Village Resort Wedding

By laura / July 20, 2016 / Comments Off on Sarah and Zach's Victorian Village Resort Wedding

Sarah and Zach were married on June 11th, with a ceremony at the Wade House and a reception at the Victorian Village Resort.

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Zach and Stephanie's Wedding at Pine Hills Country Club

By laura / July 13, 2016 / Comments Off on Zach and Stephanie's Wedding at Pine Hills Country Club

Zach and Stephanie were married on June 4th, with a ceremony at the Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church followed by a reception at the Pine Hills Country Club.

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Tim and Amy's Fond du Lac Wedding at Whispering Springs

By laura / June 29, 2016 / Comments Off on Tim and Amy's Fond du Lac Wedding at Whispering Springs

Tim and Amy were married on May 29th, with a ceremony and reception at the Whispering Springs Golf Club. It was the perfect Fond du Lac Wedding.

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