Summer 2022 | LondonHouse Chicago is known for their jaw-dropping views. Their rooftop space LH Rooftop overlooks the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue. Iconic and historic architecture lines the river and The Mag Mile. This summer they launched a new experience called Luminescence. This illuminated installation is a treat for the senses. The botanically-themed build…
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Capturing Pride Month Features for Chicago Hotels
Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community celebrates in a number of different ways. Two of my clients, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago and LondonHouse Chicago, make a special point to celebrate PRIDE month to show their support for this community. They do this through unique food and beverage offerings, hotel packages, special…
Photoshoot: Summer Food & Drinks at IO Godfrey
Summer in Chicago is a special time. The city waterways come alive with boats, kayaks, and architectural river cruises. It’s also the start of rooftop season! My client I|O Godfrey is a unique venue that offers a rooftop experience all year round — with their fabulous sliding glass rooftop — but summer is an especially…
Photoshoot: Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria If you’ve been following me for any length of time you probably know that I’m vegan. I made the transition, cold turkey, five years ago this June. But this isn’t a post about why I went vegan or why I stay vegan. This is a story about my very first vegan restaurant…
Photoshoot: St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Tea at LondonHouse Chicago
Chicago goes BIG for St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish taverns fill to brim, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city, and the Chicago River sparkles brilliant shades of emerald green. The history of St. Patrick’s day in Chicago goes back more than 175 years. Now a longstanding tradition, Chicago’s Irish parade was…
Fall Tea at LondonHouse Chicago
As the summer turns to fall and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s natural to gravitate towards warm comfort foods. It was a real joy to learn that LondonHouse Chicago was bringing back their Afternoon Tea service for fall. Like most things during these unpredictable times, the Afternoon Tea service had been put on hold…
Website and logo design for lake house vacation rental
One of my current clients and longtime friend, Samantha Bauman, came to me looking for help building a website for her lake house vacation home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Her and her husband Mike had some specific goals. They were looking for a user-friendly website to share with friends and family in an effort to…
Food and drink photoshoot for press and social media
An important part of any restaurant opening is building a website, establishing social media profiles, and press outreach. Each of these pieces is made exponentially easier if you have professional, high-quality photographs. Photos help tell the story. They bring to life the tangible parts of the brand. They complement the copywriting and really help drive engagement.…
Digital marketing campaign for Get Growing! Expo
Get Growing Foundation is a nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois. Their mission is to provide year-round educational programming and community outreach, including garden installations, to inspire interest in horticulture and the environment, especially among youth in underserved communities. They operate an amazingly creative mobile plant shop called Plant Truck Chicago. They use this truck to bring…
Website design for Lucca Osteria & Bar in Oak Brook
Lucca Osteria & Bar is an Italian restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois that opened in May 2021. This website design project was particularly special because the chef and visionary behind this restaurant is my father-in-law, Claudio Ulivieri. The design and development work is centered around usability – delivering a great digital experience for everyone who…