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Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
CITY: Addison
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park
World's first exclusive snowboard area, USASA regional event location, state of the art snowmaking system.
CITY: Algonquin
Buffalo Park Campground
62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.
CITY: Algonquin
Brunswick Zone
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
CITY: Algonquin
Golf Club of Illinois
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
CITY: Algonquin
Fox River Trail
Located in Algonquin only 30 short miles west of downtown Chicago is where you will find the Fox River Trail. This medium level trail hugs the Fox River between Aurora and Algonquin. The trail travels along the routes of historic railroad lines and crosses six bridges along the way while it changes surfaces between concrete, asphalt and crushed stone on its way through charming towns such as Carpentersville, Elgin and West Dundee.
CITY: Algonquin
Lake Arlington
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Bicycle Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
CITY: Aurora
Fox River Games Paintball
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
CITY: Aurora
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and views of Aurora and Chicago's skyline.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park
Located on over 325 acres, popular attractions include the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course/driving range, the zoo, a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail, war memorials and the Winter Recreation Area. Phillips Park Visitors Center & Mastodon Gallery showcases the mastodon bones that were unearthed in the park during a 1934 Civil Works Administration Project. The skull being the largest of the artifacts, weighs 188 pounds.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
CITY: Aurora
Sunken Garden
View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues that complement this exquisite English garden.
CITY: Aurora
Vaughn Athletic Center Water Park
This year-round indoor water park has tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
CITY: Aurora
Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village
Go on a one of a kind country adventure you'll never forget! Become pioneers for a day on a real 1800s farm and village. Miniature train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, pioneer craft demonstrations, and special events.
CITY: Aurora
Aurora Skate Center
Skate to the sounds of Top 40 music. The skate center also features special live organ music dance sessions.
CITY: Aurora
Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park
Remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Today, see a life-size sculpture of a mastodon and a restored prairie grass development.
CITY: Aurora
Splash Country Water Park
This deluxe water park features tube slides, a simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Airtastic Playland
A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park
Located on over 325 acres, popular attractions include the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course/driving range, the zoo, a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail, war memorials and the Winter Recreation Area.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Aquatic Center
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo & Sunken Garden
Established in 1915, the zoo is open daily, 9am – 5pm, year round (closed on Thanksgiving day/Christmas day/New Year's day). Exhibits include primarily North American wildlife as well as a reptile house, which includes alligators as well as several species of snakes/turtles and tortoises.
CITY: Aurora
Leiseberg Park
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
CITY: Bartlett
Jaynesway Farms (Bartlett)
A complete equestrian center offering English & Western riding lessons, boarding trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, carriages rides and barnyard zoo. Heated indoor arena.
CITY: Bartlett
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area
Skiwee for kids 4-9 years old, snow tubing, ski, dining, golf, lessons, snowboarding, sleigh rides.
CITY: Bartlett
Bartlett HIlls Golf Course
This 18-hole course features a practice range, pro shop, snack shop and banquet facilities.
CITY: Bartlett
Apple Orchard Golf Course
Apple Orchard is a par 27, nine-hole course with a pro shop and snack bar.
CITY: Bartlett
Villa Olivia Country Club
This Killian/Nugent-designed course features five water holes. An Olympic-size pool is available for free to golfers, along with sand volleyball, tennis, a softball area and more.
CITY: Bartlett
Batavia Riverwalk
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
CITY: Batavia
Hall Quarry Beach
Hall Quarry features a zero-depth sand beach, two islands, a youth water slide, drop slide, and a diving tower with two- and four-meter platforms.
CITY: Batavia
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
CITY: Batavia
Fermi is the site of the world's most powerful particle accelerator, where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns and a buffalo herd are also on display.
CITY: Batavia
Funway Entertainment Center
This year round entertainment center offers bumper cars, go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, roller skating, an arcade and outdoor entertainment from April-September.
CITY: Batavia
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
CITY: Batavia
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
A local favorite since 1928, White Pines is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare, and its two year-round 18-hole courses are situated on 240 beautiful acres. Banquet facilities are perfect for golf outings, weddings, business or social events, large and small.
CITY: Bensenville
Bensenville Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
CITY: Bensenville
Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park
Illinois' only indoor/outdoor aquatic park features seven water slides, a lazy river, two zero-depth entry pools, a spray play area, diving well, sand playground and two concession stands.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
Situated on 45 beautiful acres, this nine-hole, 2205-yard, Par 32, executive length course offers the perfect course for a quick round of great golf.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Wilderness Falls
Two mini golf courses, batting cages and an arcade are located at this family fun spot near Clow Airport.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook Park District
Providing over 2,100 opportunities for recreation. Relax, have fun and embrace the power of recreation.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Rocket Ice Arena
Come feel the thrill of the chill at the Rocket Ice Arena, offering programs for all ages and ability levels in figure skating and hockey.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook Golf Club
Bolingbrook Golf Club combines the elements of a world-class facility and championship golf. Featuring an Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest designed golf course, a learning academy, clubhouse with lounge, two full-service restaurants, and banquet facilities.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Calvacade of Planes - Bolingbrook
At the Cavalcade of Planes held at Clow Airport in Bolingbrook, you will enjoy all kinds of fun. There will be many types of aircraft to see both flying and on the ground. Experience a great event including skydiving, formation flying, helicopter demonstrations and much more!
CITY: Bolingbrook
Brookfield Zoo
There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.
CITY: Brookfield
Party for the Planet
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! This year we will focus on the African Painted Dog. Party for the Planet will be filled with educational, engaging, and fun activities for the entire family including: a tour of the eco expo, electronic recycling, and entertainment!
CITY: Brookfield
Party for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day, April 27th at Brookfield Zoo by recycling your old unwanted electronics and then enjoy our Party for the Planet. Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! This year we will focus on the African Painted Dog, which are medium-sized dogs that live on the savannah and in the open woodlands of central and southern Africa. Party for the Planet will be filled with educational, engaging and fun activities for the entire family.
CITY: Brookfield
The Arboretum Club
This beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale restaurant with patio seating and 18 holes of championship golf.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Xtreme Trampolines
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centers
Family entertainment center featuring hundreds of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, Go Karts & Batting Cages, Restaurant/Party room featuring karaoke. October Haunted House (www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com). Birthday party and group packages available.
CITY: Burbank
Garfield Farm
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY: Campton Hills
Carol Stream Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers over 400 acres of parks, 5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & fitness & active adult programs.
CITY: Carol Stream
Coral Cove Water Park
Dive into this beach-themed water park with 2 tall tube slides, drop-slide, diving well, walk-in swimming pool, splash 'n spray playground, sand play area and café. Locker rooms, showers & family restrooms. Available for group rentals for 50-1500 people.
CITY: Carol Stream
Brunswick Zone - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY: Carol Stream
Liberty Lanes
CITY: Carpentersville
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course
Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.
CITY: Carpentersville
Raceway Woods
This 8-mile singletrack in Carpentersville, IL. is perfect for beginners without giving up on the excitement. The terrain is varied with steep descents, plenty of jumps, twisty trails through the woods and long stretches through meadows.
CITY: Carpentersville
Chalet Hills Golf Club
This championship 18-hole golf course with 6,950 yards offers bent grass fairways, and beautiful rolling hills and vistas. Power carts are required Friday through Sunday and holidays.
CITY: Cary
Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
This Navy Pier funhouse takes visitors on a 15-minute, full sensory experience that challenges and dazzles guests to navigate through a series of mirror mazes set in the great city of Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
Tall Ship Windy
Navy Pier's resident 148-foot, four-masted schooner pays tribute to the Great Lakes' rich maritime heritage during a variety of cruises each day.
CITY: Chicago
Seadog Speedboat Rides
The largest speedboats in the country, the 70-foot-long, bright yellow Seadog boats carry up to 149 passengers and offer 30-minute speedboat rides along the lakefront. Seadog rides depart from Navy Pier.
CITY: Chicago
Centennial Fountain and Arc
A 90-foot jet stream creates an arc across the Chicago River for ten minutes on the hour.
CITY: Chicago
Millennium Park
In the heart of the city you'll find a state-of-the-art park designed for the new millennium. Discover the reflective Cloud Gate sculpture, the multimedia Crown Fountain and the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, all with Chicago's stunning architecture as a backdrop. The park is also host to many free cultural programs, concerts and family activities. Plus, there's alfresco dining in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
Combined Lake and River Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Combined Lake and River Tour offers a comprehensive overview of Chicago, with breathtaking views of the magnificent skyline and an up-close perspective from the Chicago River.
CITY: Chicago
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Step inside and be transported to another place and time! We invite you to take a journey to the Lincoln Park Conservatory where you will find tropical palms and ancient ferns right in the heart of Lincoln Park. Designed both to showcase exotic plants and grow the thousands of plants needed for use in the parks, the Conservatory offers visitors a tropical experience within its four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House, which is home to the annual flower shows. This historic facility continues to provide an escape to nature to the millions that live in and visit Chicago. No matter the time of year, Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green and lush. Come take a stroll and let yourself be transported away. Admission is free.
CITY: Chicago
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Park District
Come out and play with the Chicago Park District. Founded in 1934, the Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks.
CITY: Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo
Located in the heart of the city, the free Lincoln Park Zoo features an impressive ape house, the Farm-in-the-Zoo, a charming children's zoo, and rides on an old-fashioned carousel. Catch ZooLights during the holidays, when the zoo features glittering light displays and seasonal family activities. The zoo was one of the locales featured in the film Return to Me.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Experience Chicago's world renowned architecture with one of 80+ different tours offered by The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF). Explore by boat, foot, bus, bicycle or Segway, and choose from tours such as the Devil in the White City tour, Lights, Camera, Architecture! tour, the Daniel Burnham Tour and many others. Interested in the boat tour? Only the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises can showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture with style, class and comfort. Learn more at www.cruisechicago.com. Also offered: FREE exhibitions, programs and workshops, youth education, family programs and an architecture and design-themed retail store. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9:30-5:00.
CITY: Chicago
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest gardens under glass in the world. Opened in 1908, this landmark building was the vision of celebrated landscape architect Jens Jensen. The eight exhibit halls feature plants from around the world.
CITY: Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever seen eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Said hello to a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Immersed yourself in a flooded Amazon forest? Or met a friendly beluga whale? You can do it all at Shedd! Photo courtesy of the John G. Shedd Aquarium
CITY: Chicago
William W. Powers Conservation Area
Offering fishing, waterfowl hunting, picnicking, and winter sports. At the center of its attraction is Wolf Lake, segmented by dikes and offering six miles of shoreline to bank anglers.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Public Beaches
Chicago's 26 miles of lakefront and beaches are free and open to residents and visitors alike. In fact, they were foremost in Daniel Burham's plan to make Chicago's lakefront and beaches always open and unobstructed for the public to enjoy. And to this day, you can see that his vision is still alive and well, from the joggers and volleyball players to the swimmers and sail boaters who take to the lakefront every day. Of course, admission is free.
CITY: Chicago
City Segway Tours - Chicago
Chicagoland's first guided Segway tour provides an informative ride with unique and fascinating Chicago stories, fantastic photo ops and the chance to ride the coolest machine in the world.
CITY: Chicago
Diversey River Bowl
Find open bowling every night, rock music, a light show and a restaurant.
CITY: Chicago
WhirlyBall Chicago
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one. WhirlyBall also features laser tag.
CITY: Chicago
Navy Pier Fireworks
Every Wednesday and Saturday evening, join the crowds at Navy Pier this summer to view the amazing and colorful fireworks of Navy Pier in Chicago!
CITY: Chicago
Odyssey Lunch/Dinner/Champagne Cruises
Step aboard Odyssey and enjoy a two or three-hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a luxury cruising vessel can provide. Creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh onboard daily. Award-winning wines. Dancing to live music. And unmatched skyline views.
CITY: Chicago
South Shore Cultural Center
This beautiful Mediterranean Revival-style cultural center on the lakefront was once an exclusive 1900s country club, and now offers performances that range from classical music to African dance. The Obamas held their wedding reception here.
CITY: Chicago
Ice Skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
The rink, now in its twelfth season and drawing more than 100,000 skaters annually, is free and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets.
CITY: Chicago
Navy Pier
The Midwest's number-one attraction is the place in Chicago for lakefront fun. Take an exhilarating ride on the sky-high Ferris wheel, board a sightseeing or dinner cruise boat, and see a live performance at the outdoor Skyline Stage or acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Dine at one of Navy Pier's many boardwalk restaurants and browse the unique shops and stands (a great place to pick up a souvenir).
CITY: Chicago
Bike Chicago
Rent a bike and ride along the city's breathtaking Lakefront Trail with a guide from Bike Chicago, or pick up a free map and take your own self-guided tour. The section of the bike path that winds along North Avenue Beach is featured in the dramatic comedy The Break-Up.
CITY: Chicago
Kanan Cruises
Chicago's newest and largest cruise ship located at Navy Pier. Cruises are available for group and private charters along Chicago's lakefront for groups of 50 to 400 passengers.
CITY: Chicago
Noble Horse Carriage Ride
Let Noble Horse make your day or evening special. See the city from a lovely antique horse carriage ride. Noble Horse Carriages are available at 2 locations: Michigan Avenue: 820 N. Michigan Avenue, the corner of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue and Old Town: 1410 N. Orleans Street, the corner of Schiller and Orleans.
CITY: Chicago
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
CITY: Chicago
Fantasea at Shedd Aquarium
Dolphins soar, belugas dance and penguins parade in Fantasea, the aquatic show at Shedd Aquarium. The marine mammal presentations showcase the natural talents and learned skills of the animals—and their trainers.
CITY: Chicago
Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago Tours
Tour Chicago on a cool cruiser-style bicycle and follow a guide who makes brief stops at the most popular sights, providing light-hearted commentary that will keep you entertained. Some fun rides include the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour, Bikes, Bites and Brews Tour, and the Southside Gangster Tour.
CITY: Chicago
Mercury's Urban Adventure Cruise
Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history with a live commentated, family-friendly 90-minute tour cruising the Chicago River and Lake Michigan aboard Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline. Learn fun facts and hear fascinating tales as you cruise amongst the city's famous architectural giants. Capture incredible photos as only can be experienced from the unique vantage point of the Chicago River, and marvel at incredible skyline views from the expansive waters of Lake Michigan. Cruises depart daily, May through October.
CITY: Chicago
Abbot Oceanarium at Shedd Aquarium
The Oceanarium immerses you in the vibrant coastal ecosystem of beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea otters and sea lions. You'll also find the Polar Play Zone for kids, along with marine mammal presentations.
CITY: Chicago
Polar Play Zone at Shedd Aquarium
In the Polar Play Zone, kids can slip into a penguin suit and try being a bird in the Icy South play area. From there, head to the Icy North to explore the belugas' Arctic waters in a kid-sized submarine. Don't forget to shake hands—or is it arms—with colorful sea stars in the touch pools.
CITY: Chicago
National Lampoon's Vacation - Buckingham Fountain
In this wacky comedy a Chicago family takes a hysterical road trip across country to reach a theme park on the West Coast. Illinois scenes include Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago's Grant Park (seen spouting its famous cascades of water in the background as the family leaves Chicago) and the Poplar Street Bridge that spans the Mississippi River in East St. Louis (where the family gets lost).
CITY: Chicago
Buckingham Fountain
Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show at the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. Located at Columbus Drive, shows runs from dusk to 11pm every hour and lasts for 20 minutes. Operates April through mid-October.
CITY: Chicago
Palmer Park Chicago
The park is named for Potter Palmer (1826–1902), a successful businessman and real estate investor concerned with the development of Chicago. Palmer was responsible for reclaiming the acres of swampland north of the city's business district, which were developed into the Lake Shore Drive area. He built the original baseball field for the Cubs' predecessor, the Chicago White Stockings, and built the Palmer House Hotel. Palmer Park was created in 1904 by the South Park Commission. Under the guidance of superintendent J. Frank Foster, the commission opened ten new neighborhood parks, including Palmer Park, in an effort to create breathing space and recreational areas in the city's crowded tenement districts. These parks were built by Olmsted Brothers landscape architects and D.H. Burnham and Co. architects.
CITY: Chicago
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline offers 90-minute tours for the whole family that include lake and river cruises, fireworks cruises, canine cruises and night cruises all departing from the landscaped dock on Chicago's Riverwalk at the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Cruising season May - October. Please visit website for specific cruise dates and times.
CITY: Chicago


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In an update to the Planning Action Council this week, the Communication and Collaboration Task Force reported on its progress towards making a set of recommendations on campus-wide tools for improved communication and collaboration. Task force chair, Terri Griffith, reiterated the importance for Santa Clara, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, to provide faculty, staff, and especially our students, with robust and dynamic tools for collaboration.
Since August the task force members have compiled valuable information from the campus community on their needs for a variety of tools including email, calendaring, file-sharing, website creation and voice/chat. Visit the task force blog to find a summary of their findings, an overview of their work, and open discussions on communication and collaboration needs.
Within the coming months the task force is expected to provide a set of recommendations including a recommended vendor with a cost/benefit/risk summary of each vendor; a proposed implementation roadmap; and estimates of infrastucture requirements and training resources to transition the campus to the new platform. This is an important step in the life of our community as we rethink the way we work together and communicate with one another. The transition to new tools and practices holds great promise for all.
This week we received news that Santa Clara has been named to the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This is the sixth consecutive year that Santa Clara has received the recognition for our support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. From July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, SCU faculty, staff and students have contributed over 119,000 hours of service, a sign of our institutional commitment to community service. We hold the culture of service as a fundamental value that helps define who we are as an institution. Being named to the President's Honor Roll affirms the depth and breadth of that commitment across campus.
Thank you to the faculty, staff and students who have given so generously of their time in service to others. Thank you also to the faculty and staff who encourage and enable our students to engage in the community and make a positive impact.
Two Santa Clara students have been selected to attend the Catholic Social Teaching Seminar in New York City sponsored by the Path to Peace Foundation. The host of the seminar is the Vatican's ambassador to the United Nations. Thanks to donations from friends of the University, each year I am able to send students to this unique and oftentimes transformative seminar.
In May, political science majors Nathan Funkhouser '13 and Lauren Farwell '14 will have the opportunity to participate in interviews, tours, meetings and in-depth discussions with committee members of the United Nations and other officials about Catholic social teaching. The sessions are geared to help students consider ways to apply economic thought, political thought, and ethical thought to Catholic social teaching in discussing global issues. Opportunities like these help students expand their worldview and consider the rich and challenging traditions of Catholic social teaching and their faith.
Earlier this month the Santa Clara Athletics program received full certification from the NCAA. I wish to congratulate Dan Coonan, Director of Athletics and Recreation, and his staff on achieving this milestone. My thanks go to the Steering Committee, chaired by Gary Neustadter, for bringing the lengthy and time-consuming process to a successful conclusion. The self-study spanned a period of nearly two years with many faculty, staff and students contributing hundreds of hours to the process. I am grateful to the following people who were involved in the course of the NCAA certification process: Gary Neustadter (Chair), Aldo Billingslea, Michael Carey, Dan Coonan, Charles Erekson, Harry Fong, Staci Gustafson, Colleen Lim, Molly McDonald, Jeff Mitchell, Christopher Mosier, John Ottoboni, Jeanne Rosenberger, Andy Schatzman, Tanya Schmidt, Nedra Shunk and Steven Wade.
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BROOKFIELD, Wis., Feb. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RF Technologies®, a leading provider of RFID healthcare safety and security solutions, has announced revised service level agreements for Code Alert® Senior Living Solutions and Safe Place® Patient Safety Solutions, allowing customers to maximize their safety and security.
RF Technologies' refreshed service level agreements allow customers to protect their investment and increase the longevity of their Code Alert or Safe Place system. They offer three levels of protection plans to meet customer's specific system and service needs:
Basic: base-level package with functional inspection service and discounted parts and labor
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Plans are available in one-to-five-year packages. All plans come with RF Technologies' after-hours Level 2 technical phone support, available 24/7/365.
One of the new services included with each plan is proactive Remote Monitoring Services (RMS) achieved through a secure, high-speed Virtual Provider Network (VPN) connection to RF Technologies' own Network Operation Center (NOC). This advanced technology service assists in identifying and correcting system issues before they affect the overall performance of the Code Alert or Safe Place system.
"Our customizable plans and expert services means our customers can have confidence knowing their system will achieve their security, safety, performance, and budget goals," said Paul Larson, vice president of service.
The Code Alert solutions include Wandering Management and Wireless Call. Safe Place solutions include Infant & Pediatric Security; Wandering Management and Wireless Staff Assist. All solutions are used to protect residents in senior living communities and hospital facilities, respectively.
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A Man of Means
Meredith Johns is the strong, mysterious woman who took the abuse from her father. Her father turned to booze once her brother and her mother were killed at the bank. Once her brother and mother died, she was responsible for the bills at home working as a hard working nurse. Rey Hart is the youngest brother of the Hart brothers. He is tall, sexy, and dark. He doesn't trust any woman and especially Meredith once he saw how she was dressed at the hos...
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The book was about Sabina, a young woman, who was a dancer by profession. She agreed to help out her two best friends by pretending to be the male's fiancee'. This was to confuse the friend's millionaire brother, who was never satisfied with the dates the brother ended up with. However, after only meeting the older brother, Thorn, for the first time, the sparks began to fly between Sabina and Thorn. Their relationship keeps the reader captivated. ...
Mira, Jul 2002, 23.95, 304 pp. ISBN: 155166920X They were foster siblings with Maggie Barton loving Cord Romero since she first met him eighteen years ago when she was eight and he was a teen. However, he marries Patricia and eventually she weds Bart. Both widows, Maggie learns that Cord was severely injured from a bomb blast meant to kill him. She gives up everything and races to his ranch just outside Houston to nurture her only true love ba...
Desperado Mira, May 2003, 6.99 ISBN: 1551666928 Mercenary Cord Romero returns to his Texas ranch to recuperate from a near death experience caused when his enemy Raoul Gruber tried to kill him with a bomb. Waiting for him at his spread is his estranged foster sister, Maggie Barton, who left a job in Morocco to be near Cord, whom she loves unrequitedly. Cord knows he must destroy his foe so he joins Lassiter Detective Agency where Maggie works...
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Christabel Gaines was the victim of abuse when Judd Dunn came into her life and rescued her at the age of sixteen and married her to keep her safe. Five years later, Judd is still protecting Christabel by helping her manage the ranch they co-owned. Christabel has learned to love him and dreams of a future with her Texas Ranger. Unfortunately, Judd values his freedom and isn't ready to settle down with a wife and children. Complicating things is the a...
Once In Paris
Brianne grew up with a social climbing mother who married a shady man with money. Her stepfather shipped her from her home in Nassau to the glizy glamor of Paris where she met Pierce. Pierce was definitely not looking for love. Having lost his beloved wife to a devastating illness, he wasn't ready for dating. In search of a future, he went to Paris where he found the most intriguing woman he had ever met. Though their time in Paris was brief, circumst...
Harlequin, Aug 2004, 16.95, 304 pp. ISBN: 037377049 In Jacobsville, Texas police chief Cash Grier goes to New York to see Tippy "Georgia Firefly" Moore, the famous model turned actor. Cash and Tippy recently met in his hometown (see LAWLESS) but Tippy has mixed feelings about the lawman who wants to see her because she is very attracted to him, but fears intimacy since her stepfather raped her as a teen while her drugged out mom did nothing. In ...
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Gabby Darwin is a twenty-three year old paralegal. Her boss is J.D., who is a successful, thirty-six year old criminal lawyer in Chicago. J.D. tells Gabby that his sister has gone missing. He tells her that he has to go to Italy and he needs her help to pose as his lover. She agrees and they head to Italy. The two share a suite and the sexual tension starts to heat up, but nothing happens. They find out from a man named Dutch(from The Tender Stranger)tha...
That Burke Man
In the beginning, Todd Burke and his daughter are at a horse competition that Cherry, the daughter, is in. While she is competing he hears a woman criticize Cherry. He confronts her and they get into an argument. He tells her that she shouldn't criticize people that are actually competing and that she didn't look like someone who knew anything about barrel racing anyway. She ignores him and tries to get on a horse, which is a difficult task because she'...
The Australian
Johnathan Sterling is a twenty-eight year old Australian ranch owner. Priscilla Johnson is his eighteen year old neighbor. Priscilla or Priss has an infatuation for John, but John never notices her. Getting tired of people saying that John only wants friendship, she starts to ignore him. Before she leaves for Honolulu, Hawaii to study to become a teacher, John gets irritated with her ignoring him and storms into her house when her parents are gone. They ...
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The Tender Stranger
When 36 year old Eric "Dutch" Van Meer first lays eyes on Dani St. Claire on a flight to Mexico, he quickly sums her up as a spinster. Eric has no lingering interest in women, give or take a few one night stands. Danielle is a shy and sheltered bookstore owner from South Carolina on vacation. Eric dismisses Dani as a frump while Dani wishes that she was more attractive and could gain Eric's notice. Coincidentally, both Eric and Danielle are staying a...
True Colors
Harlequin HQN, Dec 2004, 6.99 ISBN: 0373770154 Six years ago, pregnant teenager Meredith Ashe is run out of Billings, Montana by Myrna, the mother of her lover Cy Harden. Myrna paid Tony Tanksley to rob her family safe and accuse his lover Meredith of being his accomplice. Cy believed his mother and Tony over his girlfriend. Meredith refused to take any money from the Hardens and returned Cy's gifts to Myrna. Multi-millionaire businessman H...
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This hotel is located in Florence (Covington - Florence, KY), near the airport, World of Golf, and Champion Window Field. Area attractions also include Thomas More College and St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center.
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At Best Western Inn Florence, recreational amenities include a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center.
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In addition to premium satellite television, guestrooms include beds with pillowtop mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and MP3 docking stations.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Best Western Inn Florence provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 15 mi, a roundtrip airport shuttle, and a casino shuttle. This Florence hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site. The property may provide extended parking privileges to guests after check-out (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2010.
Best Western Inn Florence is a smoke-free property.
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- Year Built 1996
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
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Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
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- Golfing nearby
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Accepted at this hotel: Carte Blanche, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
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Pets allowed, Pet policy - dogs and cats only
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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- Pet fee: USD 15.00 per night
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i know, there are a couple of threads about this, but i had to write down my frustration..
About 10 hours i'm trying now!
First, cut both sims, made a restore, fresh activation, everything worked fine, installed ssh, binkid and so on, copied applesaft an turbo-cable-utils, setting the right permissions.. since here everything works.
Than i'll try to check if the turbosim works just putting in with o2 card.. ok, iphone detects it and thats fine.. now i try at&t sim with turbosim on it, slide it, "no simcard installed".. hm? ok, removed turbosim, and put in only at&t card -> card detected.
ok, after hours of trying to get the at&t/turbosim combination work, i've given up. I've tried everything, but noting!
So, i decided to try the ISA method.. o2/turbosim insert, commcenter.plist changed and uploaded, reboot an the try via terminal after login in.. turbo-info
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Firewall is of, pin lock is out, tried everything on 2 macs but allways that error
Last try, i heart something about motorola v3 and windows. so installed windows over bootcamp, installed the usb driver, everythings fine until that moment someone in the turbosim irc channel sais that this will not work.. :-(
So, i read every tutorial more often than everything else, i carefully slide in an out the card, the motorola v3 has contact with at&t/turbo sim, iPhone not..
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Forget Tim Tebow.
No need to bother paging Tracy McGrady.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis is the latest high-profile athlete willing to step in and help the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars.
"They need a left tackle," Big Baby said during Orlando Magic Media Day on Monday.
"They need a couple new pieces. They got a lot of injuries right now."
Big Baby was only kidding (I think) but this is what the Jaguars have become _ a standard punch line for anybody who wants to take a shot at them. From the Tim Tebow crazies screaming for Timmy to T-Mac going to Twitter with this message: "@jaguars need to bring me on in for a tryout at QB or receiver!", the Jaguars are so bad that anybody thinks they can play for them.
Big Baby wasn't playing when he said he might have skills to compete in the NFL. He once scored five touchdowns in a game as a 345-pound, 6-foot-4 running back. He is now a 6-9, 289-pound NBA forward.
Big Baby told the Sentinel's Brian Schmitz last season that "[Former LSU coach] Nick Saban came to school to see me for three days. He gave me the option to play basketball and football. But he said if I turned out better at football, I had to give up basketball."
Davis said he had offers to play for Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and USC, but he quit playing football after his junior year. He didn't see eye-to-eye with the coach, saying: "I regret my senior year, not playing."
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I always put in the overflow, no gasket then the drain no sealer or gasket then dry fit a pipe into the overflow and hold up the T mark the pipe cut it then do the drain hold the T off to the side to mark drain pipe, dry fit before gluing sand if necessay to make sure pipes are seated. A short level helps when marking the pipes, make them plumb and a little slope on the drain. Be sure to make perfect straight cuts, a power miter saw is great. PVC saw works, hack saws suck. Use primer and glue on the plastic if it is ABS or PVC. You will hear you don't have to, don't listen, primer and glue both.
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The U.S. Census Bureau today calculated that Hurricane Gustav affected some 2.1 million people in the coastal counties of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi as it made landfall on the Gulf Coast. The Census Bureau has updated its emergency preparedness page to highlight data for the 13 coastal counties of Louisiana, including housing, workforce and business data.
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Hi All,
New member here! Just wanted to see if I could get some help, inspiration, ideas, encouragement to start cheaply but nicely making some updates to our apartment kitchen.
Its incredibly small, has storage space, but is just put together weird. Not to mention its ugly... Luckily we've gotten the "ok" to restain the cabinets which I am excited for yet dreading the scraping and sanding process.
Anyway... I need some help with coming up with an affordable backsplash idea for the sink area and the stove. It CANNOT be permanent as its a rental and I dont have permission to tile. However, I've devised a plan of putting tiles on a wood backing measured to the size I want and mounting it like a picture. That way its removable.
So to get to the point of my post, here are some questions I have or places I need help with.
1. The counters are covered in faux pink granite with shades of smokey gray and a lighter gray. Thankfully I dont mind these colors but I am trying to figure out if they will "mesh" well with dark wood stain. We picked up Varathain stain & poly in the Kona color. Its a nice shade up from black and I am hoping it will give a nice dark chocolate feel.
2. With dark cabinets, pink & gray counters, what the heck paint color should I use for the rest of the kitchen?
3. Backsplash... I am wanting to make my own and mount it and I am not sure what colors to find. Pink tiles that actually look nice are apparently hard to find. There are a lot of blues and greens but not a lot of chocolate and pink or smoke and pink. What colors should I pick and focus on to make this space look cohesive?
4. What are some other tricks to help give this poor dated kitchen a more modern feel? We plan on putting on new hardware once the restaining is done. So it will be silver colored rather than bass/gold (yuck!), but other than that and a pretty tiled backsplash, what else can help?This message has been edited. Last edited by: Rachael B.,
Btw, I do have pictures but cant seem to get them to post.
for the backsplash - are you allowed to paint? there are several web-based companies that sell wall stencils, huge variety of patterns. if you do a google search for "wall stencils", several companies will return. the BM facebook page also featured stencilled-backsplash. might cost less ** than tiles & supplies, and if you don't like it just repaint. good luck!
SteelerinMD, thanks for the reply!
I actually just found this link that shows exactly what my idea is for the backsplash! This link totally gives me the inspiration I need to do that project.
Yes, we can paint, its just picking the color to go along with what we have that cant be changed. Take a look at this link, its the tile picture frame
I will be making this! Now to just figure out the rest.
I love that backsplash you'll be making and hope you post photos when you're done..I think putting your backsplash on boards and hung like frames is a great idea...in keeping with the photo of the backsplash you posted the link for and the fact your counter top is also that pink & grey, I'm sure you can find some nice tiles in shades of grey for the rest of the backsplash...grey seems a popular tiles color.
For your walls, I'd go with a shade of grey, even two shades if that can be managed (we don't know how much wall space you have)...using nice brushed chrome/nickle hardware on the cabinets will tie it all together and using the grey shades will allow that color, and not the pink, to be primary.
There are instructions here someplace on how to post photos...best of luck to you.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jd47,
Hi, I love a good challenge and your kitchen sounds like one, small, rented, and outdated...
As far as paint color? I'm somewhat of a perfectionist so calling off colors without an actual picture is a tough call. If you're having trouble adding a picture just visit http://imgur.com/ and upload them - then paste the links here.
You've got to get creative with a temporary backsplash but here's an Idea that works great and is EXTREMELY cheap - clear Plexiglas.
Plexiglas adds depth by providing a reflective sheen to your backsplash like the picture I attached (here's a link just in case: http://goo.gl/I8ipk ) It's just as clear and clean as real glass without the costs or fragility.
Now the final product is only limited to your imagination and ability. Paint anything behind it; any colors, styles, or textures. Or you can use some really cool wallpapers.
If you want to add things on the surface that's super easy to - even a range mural or pattern like the link you shared.
Regular mastic or glue sticks well to plexiglas but first you'll want to rough up the surface. Use a 150 grit or less sandpaper and scratch the surface - clean the surface you just sanded and glue whatever you like to it.
*tip - use a dry erase marker or tape to mark the area you plan to sand.
You can buy long and tall sheets of Plexiglas from the big boys HD & L and I advise you do - they'll cut it for you right there and drill holes for you, if need be.
Hope I helped
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Hi JD KD
Thanks for adding your input.
I am going to test the photo thing again...
K I posted 3 pic links, I hope they go through.
They are of the kitchen cabinets that I am going to go to a dark chocolate brown. And then the granite pic is what our counters look like... Only the faux looks VERY faux and poorly installed.
Pics came through fine...even with going to the dark cabinets, you can bring out the grey in your counters with a nice shade (or two) of grey on the walls and brushed nickle/chrome for your hardware, and with backsplash, again, with the pink part you're going to make, tiles with shades of grey would look super...in my opinion.
You can find places on line where you can upload a photo of your room and then color it so you can see what it might look like...just do a Google search for such a program...
good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
YAY! It worked!
I hope this can help with giving ideas.
So here's some tiles I found to complement the counters for the backsplash picture frame idea.
From these colors, this is where I get stumped for pain color as I dont want to make it "too much" matchy matchy.
AND I want to make sure the chocolate cabinets will flow.
Thoughts? Inspiration?
Oh cool! Thanks JD47, I didnt see your post before I posted the tile pics. I will start looking for a soft gray.
I just didnt want it to feel like you were walking into a jail cell with gray walls. But I will see what colors I can pull to make it soft and keep it bright looking...
I also have 2 large windows in the kitchen. What sort of colors for curtains and type of curtains would work?
Hi RB,
Hey, the tiles look great...you found what I think is a perfect match to the counters and will allow that pink piece you're making for behind the stove really pop...too bad you can't change out the stove hood so it comes down lower to the stove...looks pretty high in the photos...I wonder if the landlord would at least allow you to add some kind of decrative border on the stove hood...you could get some tin & tin snips, and snip it along the bottom edge of tin using whatever edge type you like, maybe scalloped edge. Then glue it to the edge of the hood and along that edge use some tin buttons to dress it up. You'd have to get an enamel spray paint and spray the entire hood & new border.
I've always like grey...I think it's a 'classy' color when used right...
you might even experiment using some deep beige color to offset the grey and that would get the cabinet color meshed really well with the walls...would really need to see a photo or two of the full kitchen to give good enough suggestions...as for your window treatment, less is more, in my opinion...but I think you need to wait until you get the backsplash and walls done...then decide on what to do with the windows.
PS...by the way, jails don't use much grey anymore...mostly they paint walls a green color...so, not to worry. This message has been edited. Last edited by: jd47,
Ok I will get a pic of the whole kitchen and post it after lunch Cali time.
LOL about the color.
I am also thinking about faux crown molding with a bright white at the top of the wall, but I am not sure if that will work without painting the ceiling too. I wouldnt even know what to paint the ceiling. But I guess one thing at a time. We'll need to get the cabinets at least started so I can see what that looks like and go from there. I plan on down playing the pink accept for accents like towels and maybe some artwork eventually.
Yeah as far as the hood is concerned I'm not going to touch that. Just clean it up real well and ask for a new stove top as the current one is rusted and cracked badly.
I think I might just try and paint this weekend if I can find a color I like and crisp up some bright white edges. It will be a little backwards but at least it will feel like I am getting something done instead of sitting on a ton of ideas and not doing anything to put them into action.
Looking foward to the full kitchen photos...once you do that, and after Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I expect some other members will jump in...
I would suggest you take this one step at a time...you can add the crown molding later, you might decide it doesn't need that touch...especially in an apartment, unless you know for sure you'll be there for many years!
This may be late, but are you sure you want to go with chocolate cabinets...try finding some photos of kitchen caninets in grey shades...I think if you paint them a grey and glaze over with a pale pink color you might get something really cool looking...I've seen grey kitchen cabinets on some of the home shows on TV...like 'I Hate my Kitchen'...he's used grey in many kitchen re makes...
you might decide when you're all done to add that tin drop border to the stove hood...ya never know!!
I'll check back here again later today to see if you posted that kitchen photo...I'm Mountain time, so an hour later than you...
Here it is, in all its "glory". These are both taken from the entrace into the kitchen from our front room. Pretty much a tiny box.
Also, this is taken with just natural light. We only have one crappy ugly old lady looking light figure (single bulb) that we are replacing this weekend.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: Rachael B.,
Have you got the cabinet paint yet? Now that I see the kitchen, yep, typical tiny apartment thing...are you sure you want to do the cabinets in a dark chocolate color? That corner where your frig is...dark city...if you want a feeling of the kitchen bigger, open, I really suggest you go light with your cabinets...you can then go two tone on the walls...bet your landlord would have no problem if you added a chair rail, then you can go darker on the bottom wall, lighter on top...you can put up chair rail using finishing nails and if you ever move, pulling the trim off is easy as can be and won't leave big holes in the wall....
I really think you should re think the cabinet color and do a Google search...I just did that and although I don't have time to look through them, go ahead and get up some photos of grey kitchens...you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you have the cabinet paint already and it's not a custom color, bet you could return it and get a different color...
food for thought, RB!!This message has been edited. Last edited by: jd47,
Hi Guys well so far I am only $45 in and got 1/2 the kitchen just painted last night. I got home later and started later on this project so I am hoping once the sun is up I can get started again and have this painting project done before the afternoon so that I can enjoy the Holiday.
Yeah... The configuration of this kitchen is really dumb and we've struggled with the microwave placement. It is very dark over in that corner but I found a color scheme that I really really like last night and decided to go for it. I am painting the trim bright white and the rest of the walls a nice soft light gray. We're also choosing to paint the ceiling the bright white too so it keeps the kitchen feeling brighter to offset the dark cabinets.
For my backsplashes I actually found some glass and real stone tiles that would work with the brown, gray and white color scheme. The tiles are the most expensive part and I am researching a way to get the most bang for my buck with them. I really wanted to "tile" the whole area above the counters, but due to budgeting I simply cant bring myself to spend THAT much $ on something that isnt mine. I know we're going to be here awhile though which spurs me to doing something I love. Eventually it might bother me and I might just do this little bit by little bit. For now however, the paint and cabinet refinish is going to make things look tons better. I plan on cleaning everything (getting rid of the obvious clutter) and if time allows start pulling off more doors to get sanding.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will try to post pics of the progress.
RB...well,good for you!! You got some pretty good suggestions here, me thinks...you seem to really want the chocolate color on your cabinets...so IMO, just be sure to get the brushed chrome hardware, I think those that are slim & long would work really well...if you go too small, they'll get lost.
Have you thought about maybe getting a different table & chairs...you could get a rectangle shape table and a bench to use against the wall, this way you can push the table towards the wall because it'll go over the bench, yet you still have extra seating when needed.
Do you have room for a small micro wave cart?
I look foward to seeing photos when you're all done...
good luck, have fun with it and enjoy Thanksgiving!!This message has been edited. Last edited by: jd47,
Hi there, me again
So you've seen the windows I have in the kitchen and I am trying to figure out what the heck sort of curtains to get.
Any ideas guys?
RB....do you have neighbors right out those windows...can anyone see in?
If not, you might just put up a couple of nice swag curtains (valances) and get nice new shades...the accordion type that go up & down without cords, or nice roller shades with fancy trim on the bottom.
If you go with the shades & swag curtains, install the shades on the inside of the window frames.
Swags only will also give an appearance of the room being bigger...
Yeah one window faces the street, we did have some privacy but they totally trimmed back the trees in front of our windows so you can see right in... So blinds of some sort ill be a must. Which for cost reasons I will probably just leave the current blinds and do a nice box pleat valance at the top of each window. I will be making them out of a similar shade of brown to balance out the cabinets since all the brown will be on that side of the kitchen. Those will still allow sunlight and dress up the windows a little. I'd fear getting any longer curtains and have them turn into a gross mess since our trash can lives on the side of the fridge right next to the window...
I'll post pics once the cabinets are done and I get the valances hung Hopefully that will all be done by this weekend Then I have to pick up cute decor items and start saving for my backsplash materials and tiles.
SWag curtains won't interferre with your trash can...they are just like a valance, but taper down the side of the window and usually reach about half way to the sill or less.
Roller shades are not expensive, but since you're gonna wait on that, you should consider getting the type of shades that will go up or down half way...this way you can have the shade on the bottom closed for privacy, and when privacy isn't an issue, open them all the way...
but, you have your plan...look foward to seeing the end results
The roller shades actually sound like a good idea since my cats have broken some of the plastic pieces in my current blinds. Looks rather tacky so that will have to be an investment at some point...
Its gotta be something that will look nice (I was thinking bright white faux wood blinds?) since we keep our windows closed most of the day while we're gone at work. Our apartment sits in a residential neighborhood so its almost like having a house with a front yard and side walks with people able to see in from the street. So that puts me on the quest to find something pretty on the inside, that allows natural light and offers privacy (I love roman shades but those are very pricy unless I make them myself)
So I'll figure it out... Last night I got the bottom cabinet frame sanded and stained. All thats left is putting those doors on with new knobs and the bottom part of the cabinets are DONE! Then I gotta do the upper cabinet frame. Thats going to take me longer and be more of an uncomfortable job for sure... But I'm so close, I cant quit now!
Sounds like your into the home stretch? Yeah, mostly Roman blinds can be pricey...what would look really nice is wood shutters...if your windows are normal size you could get 4 pair, so they are on each half of the window, then your cats wouldn't be able to do any damage to them and you can keep the bottom shutters close for privacy and the top shutters open for light...me thinks your cats might do damage to the faux wood shades, something you'd need to look into. Roller shades come in many styles and materials are are relativley inexpensive.
Keep up the good work...I hope to get my kitchen started over the weekend...just about done putting the rest of the house together after the big DIY I did.
Omg that cabinets are DONE! Just waiting on my hardware to arrive and they are set!
Now onto the clean up and touch ups! My paint got messed up in some areas around the cabinets so I will be fixing those and then taking some better pics than what I have from last night.
The darker cabinets I am loving and it did make it feel darker yet cozier at the same time. I think once I get my under counter kitchen lights and decor it will help off set it. I can't wait to share the pics of the finished product. Hoping this week I can get my curtains made and put up and then start the decorating part
Stay tuned! Pics will be coming soon I hope!
Way to go!! You can all sorts of advice and suggestions...but the bottom line is it's your kitchen so you need to do what you like...and you are!!
Look foward to the photos. Congrats.
I started my kitchen...just painting the walls for now, then the beadboard goes up, chair rails, new door trim and last will be the cabinet refacing.
I'm enoying this part a lot more than our living & family rooms!
Good for you! Have you started a thread yet and posted pics?? I'd love to see what you are up to as well!
Yeah I'm so over revamping things right now but I look around the rest of the apartment and can't help but think what a few coats of a nice neutral color of paint, curtains and a rug would do for our front room and some paint for the bathroom would go a long way too. But after the kitchen taking 3 coats of paint/primer I am hesitant to start another painting project just yet. I want to keep my focus on the kitchen for now and get it completely "done" first before moving onto the next thing. Especially around the holidays.
So far I feel the colors I chose with the cabinets offers a ton better feel than the original look thats for sure. The counters actually look better with just tending to the stuff around them (walls and wood) without even doing something to change them. Over all the kitchen just feels cleaner and updated, cozier and just more "me"... I still have the backsplash to figure out as well... That project was the whole reason I started this (and because I HATED the color of the cabinets) so I need to figure out some tiles that actually work with my colors that arent over the moon expensive. Once I find them I will start that project which I am very excited to do That will add a lot to the texture of the kitchen for sure. Right now it looks clean but boring and that tiles will help jazz it up
Ok, I was going to wait till the kitchen was done before I posted pics but heres a pretty good sneak peek of whats been accomplished so far
To me, this is a huge improvement!
More to come, hardware, paint touch ups, backsplash and I think I will go with white accessories. (Like a nice fruit bowl and a utensil holder)
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Nice job on your cabinets...when you are all done, post full kitchen photos...if you get white accessories, maybe white hardware for the cabinet doors & drawers...in a porcelin finish? Backsplash could also be white...or the same beige color of your counter tops.
I will finish painting my kitchen walls today and start putting the bead board up on the bottom portion, which will also get painted...had to order new chair rail, and that should be here early next week...once I get all the walls finished, I can re face the cabinets and add a new backsplash...was going to use the bead board for backsplsh, but today, between coats, I'm gonna look on line and see if I can't afford some tiles instead...
anyway...you're doing really good...
Thanks! Not bad for my first time I think!
Yep, once the whole thing is done I will post pics. Most likely after the holidays we will also be replacing our dining table as it wont match the new decor at all and I dont particularly care for it. When we got married we had no clue what our "style" was so we just picked something functional and affordable. Its a really nice table, just not what I care for and for the space its too big. Now that I've figured out our style I can be more educated when purchasing the next
How exciting for all of your updates in your home! I hope to see pictures!
Yes! My hardware is en route to me right now. I got some nice chrome knobs to match the faucet. I also got a very fancy pull for the little fake drawer directly under the sink. It had an ugly brass and white pull on it and the new one looks like chrome with some rhinestones in it just to give the cabinets a subtle bling to it. I will also be adding in subtle kitchen sparkle here and there for a tasteful twist on a kitchen that I'd like to spend time in. because prior to the redo I hardly went in there because I hated it so much. Ugly and disorganized was pretty much it...
I can't wait to get everything all put together. I know it will be really nice once I get done. Its just finding and figuring out what will work best thats difficult at this point. I'm looking forward to getting it done though and enjoying it
I will post photos, like you, might be after the holidays, but maybe not...I am taking a five minute break from painting...been doing it in stages because I have a lot of physical issues I deal with everyday, and I cannot over do it...It's a beech getting old!!
Got the first coat done, now # 2 coat goes on and that will be the last of the painting,except the bead board on the bottom of the walls, which will be easy, and the cabinets & backsplash, if I decide to use the bead board for that....oh, I also have a small island that sits in fron of the stove, that is another thing I'll be doing over...but, that too won't be hard.
Looked at your kitchen table again...ya know, you can build a nice window seating there...under both windows...it's an easy project...just look up building window seats either here or on other DIY web sites...google it. They build them all the time if you watch the DIY programs on TV. Then you can get a small rectangle shaped table and just need to have 2 chairs on the open end of the table...the window seats would accomodate 4 people easily...oh, ya gotta move the trash can...hehehee!!This message has been edited. Last edited by: jd47,
Well, kitchen planning and changing has been put on hold Hubby got laid off last week so we're back to penny pinching.
I did however order the cabinet lights so we should be getting those soon. Once those are up I will post more pics and I am hoping to get some tiles for cheap on ebay and I can start making my framed backsplash. Finally got our knobs up too.
Post pics of your project!
Very sorry to her about hubby being laid off...especially at this time of the year. Glad you got those things ordered already...and I bet you can find your backslpash on the cheap.
Look forward to more pics and sure hope this lay off doesn't last too long.
Hang in there!!
Hey guys, I'm back. Not sure how many are all that interested in my little dated apartment kitchen but I have some more pics and updates.
Got through Christmas and then got sick so I was home from work yesterday. Turns out our land lady stopped by to pick up rent and she wanted to see the cabinets while she was there. Granted I had been sick and the apartment was a mess with Christmas stuff and clutter. But, despite all that she fell in LOVE with what we did in the kitchen. She is actually going to reimburse us for what we invested and she wants to keep it all. In addition to that, she asked us if we'd be interested in doing the same thing to the other apartments that become vacant. She adored the color scheme that I chose and I ended up finding some very nice glass tiles to put together a back splash. I found them on ebay, I think it was left overs from a kitchen redo. I ended up getting 12, 12"x12" sheets of 1" mosaic tiles for $14. I couldnt pass that up so I got them. I have plenty to make both back splashes on a budget and now they dont have to be temporary. I am able to make them a permanent fixture in the kitchen since our land lady loved everything so much. I got super inspired by her visit yesterday and it felt good knowing that she liked it and appreciated the care we put into her property.
Here's some of the newest pics, you can see how dark it was under the cabinets with just the one light source so we got LED lights to go under the cabinets that plug into a regular outlet. We also ordered a dimmer so we can set it to what ever brightness we want. Its a super cool little touch devise.
Pardon the clutter, but it at least gives you the idea. I LOVE our new lights. So much better to clean and cook.
And then of course the pic of the tiles I finally purchased. They match perfectly!
Welcome back....indeed...it's looking great and it's wonderful your land lady has been so receptive to what you've done...so much so that she's paying for it...WOW!!
When you get your backsplash up and everything is done...be sure to post photos.
Happy New Year!!
Will do! Thanks for taking a look! I am hoping to get the supplies for my backsplash tonight so I can get them at least started this weekend. It shouldnt take long for me to stick the tiles to a piece of wood and then hang it up. I just want to make sure I do the grouting process correctly. I dont want to screw this project up...
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