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Saint Kate Arts Hotel Brings Art and Music to Milwaukee’s Hospitality Scene

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When you travel a lot, hotels can start to look the same. Not the case with the Marcus Hotels and Resorts re-concepting of the former Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Saint Kate Arts Hotel opened in June and will become your new favorite place to stay every time you visit the city.

Saint Kate Arts Hotel Brings Art and Music to Milwaukee's Hospitality Scene

Saint Kate Arts Hotel

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, across the street from the Performing Arts Center – a big hint of all you will experience at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel – is Milwaukee’s first foray into a hotel that highlights art, music, performance and theater.… Read more

Spy Themed SafeHouse Restaurant Opens in Chicago

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If you ever wanted to be in a spy movie or just simply love anything 007, then you are going to love the newly launched SafeHouse Chicago. Originating in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1966, this fascinating space is anything but a typical dining experience. Milwaukee’s location has even gained Landmark status.

As a Wisconsin girl, the SafeHouse was always the place to bring friends who came in to town. To this day, I still have their original Spy’s Demise cocktail glass. Oh, the memories…

There is much that goes on inside the restaurant that you need to experience firsthand. Mystery is a very good thing.… Read more

Healthy Salad Dressings Do Exist!

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On really busy days, I love to make a quick, healthy salad for lunch that is filled with flavor and textures. I am also someone who creates meals based on what I find in my refrigerator and cabinets. A little crunch (nuts, veggies), fruity sweetness (apples, grapes, berries), savory onion (shallot, red, Vidalia) and salty Parmesan cheese satisfies my taste buds. The final touch to that salad is always the dressing. But, finding one that is low in fat, healthy, natural and full of flavor is hard to come by. Lately though, I have been experimenting with balsamic vinegars. So, when Mange Fresh Fruit Vinegars offered to send me a sample of their fruit vinegars, I was intrigued. … Read more

Are you a realtor or interior designer?

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As you guide your clients to finding and designing their homes, let Julie from Inspiring Kitchen focus on your clients’ kitchen needs. From inside the cabinets to on top of the counters, Julie will offer guidance on how to refresh or build your clients kitchenware to what is needed to enhance their cooking experiences in their new kitchens. This may include everything from cookware to electrics to cutlery to kitchen tools to bakeware to dinnerware to barware and beyond.

It is a customized plan exclusively created for your clients. If you are looking for a way to provide a memorable value add service for your clients, let Julie transform your clients’ new kitchens to the heart of their homes.… Read more

International Housewares Show

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This is a very exciting time of year for those of us in the housewares industry as March brings the global presence of housewares companies showing their wares at McCormick Place. We are able to see the latest, most creative or technologically advanced products for our kitchens. I make lists of who I must see while walking the show. Anything you would like me to check out for you?… Read more

Bridal Registry Season

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It’s bridal registry season! February is a wonderful month to register at your favorite stores. Crate and Barrel stores across the country have dedicated registry events at their stores this month. Check out their website for more information. If Williams-Sonoma is your preferred store, they offer Sunday morning private registry appointments. Give them a call to schedule your registry set up. Remember you can do online registries as well. There is something said though to see, touch and learn about the products that can’t be experienced online. Just remember to have fun!… Read more