Who has time to travel around the world? There are so many wonderful excursions that are right in our own backyards (almost). With the abundance of live entertainment and art festivals (among many others) Galena, Lake Geneva and Ravinia are a few of our favorites. Whether you rent a boat, soak up some sun, or simply pack a picnic, “staycations” can be an enjoyable and economical way to relish the beautiful weather.

Dinner under the lights
We love it when the mood changes from late afternoon beauty to early evening romance. Candles and string lights outlining the dining tables that can be seen in the

