Monday, January 30, 2012

Chicago

after spending a few days in Chicago

I am already falling in love with this beautiful city


we are very lucky with the weather

walking The Magnificent Mile along Michigan Avenue

lots of sunshine and a little wind ~ watch out for blowing skirts


my friend is very happy with her new hand warmers I made for her


and we enjoy sightseeing together a lot

the view from the John Hancock Tower ~ the large black one on the left ~ is amazing


and so is the beach at Lake Michigan

I have never seen snow and ice on a beach before

a beautiful experience


the windows of Hermes, always a beautiful experience too


and in the downtown apartment from our Dutch friends

we enjoy a good chat and tea from Dutch mugs 

she is showing the newest hand warmers I made ~ and gave away today to another lovely friend...

more about that soon!

~

wishing you a wonderful new week



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14 comments:

  1. Annette - MyRoseValleyJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Hello Mrs Voyage! Traveling the world being a Dora the Explorer (kids program if you don't know what that is... as you don't have kiddies...). How lovely. Cool with snow on the beach. Weird... I purchased a book about knitting on Amazon yesterday. I am gonna do it. Really! I am gonna do it!!! Another exciting learning experience is to be unfolded. :D I am soooo excited! But right now a brisk walk to start off my day. ♥♥♥

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  2. Annette - MyRoseValleyJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Oooooohhhh, I am first on this comment list! I feel so special! :D Ha ha ha ha! Sip sip my tea tea, jogging shoes on on, get out in the cold cold... ♥♥♥ Annette

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  3. Jenni C'sJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Chicago looks huge an amazing...your bit of freezing..looks inviting as we are having extremely hot weather in the Cape...

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  4. PierelantijntjesJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Wat geweldig Maaike, om daar te zijn. De foto's zijn schitterend, en ik ben helemaal weg van je handwarmers!
    jij ook een hele fijne week,
    groetjes van Ester

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  5. jolandaJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Heerlijk zeg, jij komt nog eens ergens en prachtige plaatjes altijd weer.
    Zien wij er ook gelijk wat van :-)
    Thanks for sharing.

    Liefs, Jolanda

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  6. my4lilgirlsJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Great photos, you always capture the images so well :D
    Karen x

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  7. The PinkhouseladiesJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    ow wat leuk :)! Wat een mooie foto's, leuk om even mee te genieten! Leuk ook de DE-mokken!

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  8. JillJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    What a lovely time you seem to be having with your friends, it looks an amazing place, love the wrist warmers.
    have a great week
    love jillx

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  9. Tracey FisherJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    More great pics Maaike. Glad you are having a good time. The Hermes window ... swoon.

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  10. ana {bluebirdkisses}January 30, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    it looks like you're having such a great time! I had no idea that Chicago had a beach. I definitely want to visit one day...maybe around the same time I decide to do the Chicago marathon

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  11. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks for the photos- you hit my old stomping ground. :)

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  12. EdwigeJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Hey Maaike ... always delicious to come here ;D !
    thanks for the journey, Chicago trought your eyes is magical ...
    loves ...
    Edwige

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  13. Natalia GlazachevaJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Hello, Maaike! I`m your new follower! So glad to find your blog! Cute :o) Love your pictures
    Warmest wishes from Russia
    Natasha

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  14. flowers on my tableJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Your photographs of Chicago are fab! I am not surprised your friend loved her hand warmers, they are gorgeous, and I love the way you photographed them. I have heard a lot of good reports about Chicago. Love Linda x

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~ sweet thank you for your lovely words ~

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