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      • Chapter 1 – Sweet Little Hoitie
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Tag: Walnut Room

Chicago’s Walnut Room – 2012

On November 3, 2012November 3, 2012 By Lois RoelofsIn chicago3 Comments

Macy's Walnut Room is sparkling ready for your annual family gathering around the tree.  They've even rolled out the red carpet for you... and created a store-wide festive atmosphere. There was no line today at the Walnut Room. Wait a few days and you'll be waiting a few hours in line. My first year downtown, …

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Macy’s Flower Show – Chicago, 2011

On April 9, 2011April 9, 2011 By Lois RoelofsIn chicago2 Comments

The flower show at Macy's Chicago is over tomorrow, and, as I was going out for the afternoon, I told my husband I was not going to have time to take pictures this year. So, while I was gone, he surprised me and ran over to take some for me. How sweet is that! Soon …

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Recapping Chicago Visit in Pictures

On July 19, 2010July 19, 2010 By Lois RoelofsIn chicagoLeave a comment

On July 13, I promised you a follow-up on my sister's visit. Here's a few pictures. All places are within walking distance of Millennium Park at Randolph and Michigan. So if you follow this a bit, you'll notice, except for a mile western jaunt to Union Station, everything takes place between 1200 S Michigan and …

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