Heather is an essayist, editor, CMO, mommy, and wife seeking stillness while in a state
of nearly constant motion. She lives, walks, and eats in the greatest city in the world: Chicago.
When I was one month old, in December 1971, Ms. Magazine debuted, and Steinem, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, and others founded The National Women’s Political Caucus the same year.
In 1971, Dolly Parton was on the cusp of her own debut. With the release of her first solo #1 country single, Joshua, and after following up with Coat of Many Colors, she was on her way to becoming the Dolly we’d all know and love.
Read MoreIt’s not just the fashion of The West Wing that feels distant; it’s the seriousness. The level of discourse. The respect for knowledge, for history, for precedent. The willingness to engage thoughtfully with opposing views. To rise above. To demonstrate care.
Read MoreA perfect skewer. A warm loaf of bread shared at twilight. A family-favorite cheese ball in a vintage bowl. The kinds of things that never go out of style.
Read MoreChicago in early spring is a study in contrasts—soggy fields, gray skies, and kids playing soccer in thirty-degree weather, all while daffodils push through cold soil and robins reappear in backyards. A meditation on layered clothing, algorithmic daydreams, and the promise of sleeveless days just beyond the horizon.
Read MoreIn Chicago, style is a dance with the city’s unpredictable seasons. From layering through September’s limbo to surviving winter’s gray chill, fashion adapts as life moves on. Resilience, practicality, and a touch of flair define how Chicagoans navigate their ever-changing wardrobes—and the cycles of our ever-changing city.
Read MoreBaseball season is here, and my son carries his grandfather’s legacy of timeless class into every moment. From carefully selected jerseys to polished sneakers, his attention to detail echoes a tradition of presenting oneself with pride and purpose. It’s a reminder that style isn’t just about appearance—it’s about honoring those who came before us.
Read More. From classic Breton stripes to the unexpected joy of dancing pigeons, Paris reminds us that true style is eternal.
Read MoreLeadership, much like beauty, comes in all sizes and shapes, empowering the next generation to see themselves in roles of influence.
Read MoreMy mother wrote letters to my grandmother almost weekly for many years; her perfect handwriting documented the quotidian events raising the four of us in the decades before email and the internet. They were carefully saved, and recently my mom sent one to me, dated September 13, 1977. In it, she writes about the days leading up to my first day of kindergarten.
Read MoreBefore the pandemic, Marie Kondo promised we’d find joy in having less clutter in our spaces, and I think that includes our headspace. It’s the last few months before That Birthday, and in tribute to KonMari, I submit to you something new: The UnBucket List, a list of things I vow NOT to do. If I have to face mortality, even in the long view, this list will help me focus on what’s most important, what makes me the happiest, and gives me permission to ignore the rest.
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