Chicago Chi-Town

Last week I had the opportunity to go to Chicago for work. This is was the second time I've been there for work but the first time I got to go downtown. All I can say is that downtown Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities I've been in. I had a great time and ate lots of great food.

I get quite lucky on work trips with upgrades...the flight out there was spent in first class...

a lovely surprise

 Silhouette goes to a convention called CHA-Craft & Hobby Association where all the scrapbook and craft companies get together to show retailers their new products. 

I made Mr. Fox on the shelf there, he sat there proudly the whole show next to the new fabric blade ;)

Got to go to one of my favorite restaurants-Portillo's/Barnelli's. 

I just found out there are a couple in California...I'll have to go next time I'm there!

Another favorite- Gibson's Steakhouse...mmmm...I love that place

And downtown Chicago, 

we got stuck down at the pier in a rain storm but it just added to the adventure. 

My iPhone pictures do not do it justice, clearly, but it was beautiful.