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"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family (or horses!). Every minute should be enjoyed and savored...." ~ Earl Nightingale

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

As a woman who owns multiple businesses, is an amateur equestrian, a wife, daughter, wedding planner, a friend, an entrepreneur, and a third-generation restaurateur I can tell you on this International Day of Women, that the place I find myself in often is ->...
Merry & bright, and all things good vibes ✨✨

Merry & bright, and all things good vibes ✨✨

As an event and wedding planner/producer, restaurant owner, and overall human I feel that it is a duty and vitally important to never lose my sense of wonder. Imagination brings creativity and fun to every celebration I am fortunate enough to bring to life, and it...
It’s fall y’all! Happy Equinox!

It’s fall y’all! Happy Equinox!

For most of the year, the Earth’s axis is tilted either toward or away from the sun. That means the sun’s warmth and light fall unequally on the northern and southern halves of the planet. During the equinox, the Earth’s axis and its orbit line up so...
A day for taking stock.

A day for taking stock.

Today was a ”take stock” kind of day. Have you ever had one of those? Like when life goes all the directions except the one it’s supposed to and there is a resounding chorus of WTF in your head? This has been my week. A few things I know in my almost 45 years on a day...
Michelle talks Gene & Georgetti on WGN Radio

Michelle talks Gene & Georgetti on WGN Radio

Having the opportunity to chat about the restaurant is always a fun time. Thank you to WGN Ragio 720 and Lisa Dent for having Michelle on the show for this edition of Foodie Friday, listen in to hear the conversation about Gene & Georgetti. Click here to listen to...
That one person at the pizza party

That one person at the pizza party

✨Worth noting -> A wise and very inspiring friend reminded me today that at every pizza party, there is always someone who doesn’t like pizza. Think about it. 😳 So today’s moment of wisdom is such a good one. As a planner, restaurant owner, and just as a human...
NewCity’s Big 2023 Restaurateurs List includes Michelle

NewCity’s Big 2023 Restaurateurs List includes Michelle

Newcity has released their Big 2023 Restaurateurs List and I’m so appreciative to be included! Newcity Resto is a Chicago-focused website featuring amazing food culture; thank you for the inclusion, Newcity! Michelle Durpetti Managing Partner, Gene &...
Introduction Friday with Michelle Durpetti

Introduction Friday with Michelle Durpetti

My face when I know it’s Friday and I survived another week! 😂 And also whenever I see gorgeous floral, obviously. Especially when it’s from my talented friend Kesh Events 🥰 Ok so I have not done an Introduction Friday in a minute, so here we go – allow me to...

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