This apartment is the most wonderful apartment in Chicago. Our family has stayed in many different accommodations over the years and this apartment by far is our favorite. It is such a fantastic location between the train, shops, great restaurants and the lake. We stayed from the end of Winter all the way through the Fall. Every season proved to be no only beautiful but exciting. Nothing was better than sitting on the balcony and watching all the Chicago locals thaw out in the Spring and celebrate the coming Summer. As Fall approached it was fun to see more layers start piling upon people and ease into the Holiday Season. The neighborhood is a great and a diverse representation of Chicago. I absolutely loved this aspect of meeting people from all different backgrounds. So many beautiful interactions with others. It was such a special season for our family. We made friends with others in the apartment building and felt most graciously taken care of by our hosts.
The building is meticulously maintained. In the time we were guests brand new carpet had been installed and all the common areas had been painted. The landlord has a passion for his landscaping. It was such a pleasure living in a building where there was such love and thoughtfulness in every aspect of where each plant was placed and how it was going to establish itself for it's future.
The apartment itself is unbelievable. There are beautiful plants that grace every room giving life daily. The church across the street lends a view that softens every day. I loved watching the community gather in the church yard either letting their dogs run around or sitting for a moment of quiet and reflection. The bells that ring on Sunday is an added joy. The size of the apartment was such a blessing. The dining room lent to a royal meal every day. The couch in the Living area was my husband's favorite spot especially on family movie night where we would pile up together under blankets to watch our favorite flicks. It is actually the couch I have always eyed to own myself and solidified that idea in my head as the ideal piece of furniture. The kitchen is extremely functional and I loved all the good china and vintage wares. The majority of dishes are not microwavable but there are a few if you look through the cabinets that can go in if needed. We rarely cook with a microwave but when we did these dishes came in handy. The bedrooms were so comfortable. My favorite room is the smallest room. We reserved this room for when we needed a really good night's sleep. The office area became my youngest son's homeschool room and film studio. It was a perfect size for him to be creative and was offset from the rest of the apartment that he had quiet to focus and record. Yet, it was open enough that I could make sure he was not slacking on his studies. I can't say enough about the library area. This became my personal art studio for the 9 months that we resided in the apartment. The Southern light that poured in during the daytime added so much depth to my colors I chose for this next series I am creating. The books on the shelves were completely inspirational and I suggest if you have a moment read up on some Chicago history.
Bottom line our family had such a hard time leaving. This was home for us for 9 months. Memories were made that will last a lifetime in my son's lives. I can't recommend this apartment enough.