Jan 15, 2021 | Hospitality, Press
Thank you Wall Street Journal for the chance to share my thoughts on this particular subject. Originally published in The Wall Street Journal, January 15, 2021 More Restaurants Resist Indoor-Dining Bans as Restrictions Remain States have stepped up enforcement of the... 
Dec 31, 2020 | Event Styling and Planning, Personal, Styling and Planning
Greetings amici miei!! Welcome to the very last day of this year. And what a year right? But we’ve discussed that before so let’s talk about celebrating in style, instead! When I lived in Florence, I learned that wearing red underwear on NYE can bring both love **and... 
Nov 30, 2020 | Hospitality
Hello and holiday greetings, amici miei! There are some fabulous ways to shop our Gene & Georgetti family business this holiday, and I wanted to take a quick moment to share some exciting info and helpful links with you! First, let me remind you that all of my... 
Nov 23, 2020 | Hospitality, Styling and Planning
With everything going on in the world, so many of us are finding new ways to make the holidays festive, special and meaningful, even though we may not be able to be with all of our loved ones. Here is the good news: festive holiday tabletop decor ideas have not... 
Nov 19, 2020 | Hospitality, Personal
Gift Guide season is upon us! Along with the most wonderful time of the year! And who can believe that the holidays are actually coming?It is amazing how fast, yet how slow this year went. I have pulled together a list of vendors and companies that I love to give a... 
Nov 16, 2020 | Equestrian Life, Personal
I woke up this morning feeling a little bit uncertain. It is a wintry 36 degrees here in the Chi as I am typing this. Flurries are possible today as the city enters in to new advised restrictions due to a COVID-19 surge with state wide restrictions looming on the... 
Nov 16, 2020 | Equestrian Life, Fashion and Beauty
Each year when Fall arrives I get so excited because I know fall photos with my horses and one of my dear friends, Wendie Aull can happen! I love taking photos with the horses in the fall because of the colors and also because it gives me more options for attire... 
Nov 16, 2020 | Hospitality
Good Morning, it’s that time again for some real talk friends. Finding the right words to describe how I feel this week is challenging. Which says a lot coming from someone who’s stock + trade is rooted in words and communicating them. Five years ago, we opened our... 
Nov 16, 2020 | Hospitality
Thank you,Chicago Tribune for the chance to contribute a few thoughts to this October feature. …” Michelle Durpetti, part of the third generation of family that owns Gene & Georgetti, said the restaurant faced a $120,000 tax bill and was forced to close... 
Nov 16, 2020 | Health and Wellness
Friends, this is a podcast you do not want to miss. Really proud to say that I began my career at Jasculca Terman as an intern. And although I did not know it at the time, I had much to learn, to say the least. I learned all of that, and more. How to write. How to...
