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by Taylor JustinApril 1, 2020

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:: all-season patios :: . From retractable roofto

:: all-season patios ::
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From retractable rooftops to fully enclosed street-level patios, no matter the weather, these Chicago restaurants and bars offer outdoor dining options that extend patio season patio-seekers year-round. For full details, visit the link in the bio::.
📍Summer House Santa Monica
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#chicago #chicagofoodbloggers #choosechicago #timeoutchicago #locallove #lincolnparkchicago #chicagofoodlife #chicagoblogger #restaurant #travel #instafood #chicagoeats #chicagorestaurants #outdoordining #stayseeking

:: it's the animal print for me ::. . Literally,

:: it's the animal print for me ::.
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Literally, I can guarantee that you can always catch me in an animal print at least once or thrice in a week.
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#animalprint #dress #maxidress # #bohemianfashion #bohemianlook #bloggerlife #lifestyleblog #asos #lifestyleblogger #personalblog #outfitgram #quarantinefashion #quarantinestyle #winteroutfits #stylepost #mylookoftheday #ootdblogger #teamnaturalhair #browngirlblogger #melaninblogger #stayseeking

:: strength like no other ::. . If this not one of

:: strength like no other ::.
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If this not one of the many definitions of the black experience. This video still gives me chills till this day.
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The song, You Are My Strength, a contemporary Christian song is given a gospel flair by an incredible black vocalist during a 3rd Open House at the Zhou B Art Center in Bridgeport.
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I can't recall the exhibit but know that it was timely, like all art is.
#blackvoices #thehauteseeker
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#art #blackart #strength #resilence #blackhistory #music #gospel #choir #music #blackcreatives #melaninblogger #blackhistorymonth #blackblogger #chicago #lifestyleblogger #stayseeking

:: get dressed ::. . These days. I am finding ev

:: get dressed ::.
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These days. I am finding every opportunity to dress up and be seen. Even if it's only for a few hours.
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Who else is getting dolled up, even for a quick trip to the corner store? Also, these little self-directed photoshoots are a lot! Included some behind the scene footage so ya'll know it's real. #someonesendmeaclicker
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#animalprint #dress #maxidress # #bohemianfashion #bohemianlook #bloggerlife #lifestyleblog #lifestyleblogger #personalblog #outfitgram #quarantinefashion #quarantinestyle #winteroutfits #stylepost #mylookoftheday #ootdblogger #teamnaturalhair #browngirlblogger #melaninblogger #stayseeking

:: Ida B. Wells House ::. . Looking for ways to c

:: Ida B. Wells House ::.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month? Visit the historic Bronzeville neighborhood spotting historic homes like that of Ida B. Wells.
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Located on 3624 S. Martin Luther King Drive in Chicago. Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931) lived in Chicago in this late-19th-century Romanesque Revival style stone residence while fighting to end lynching, segregation and the economic oppression of African Americans. She and her husband bought the building in 1919 and lived there until 1929.
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Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement.Having settled in Chicago, Wells continued her anti-lynching work while becoming more focused on the civil rights of African Americans, including being one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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Visiting the Bronzeville neighborhood and learning more about Black history and culture is just one of the many ways to celebrate Black History Month year around. For more ideas on how to celebrate, visit the blog!
#blackhistorymonth #thehauteseeker
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#chicago #bronzeville #civilrights #blackhistory #exploreillinois #blackgirlswhoblog #historichomes #chiarchitecture #choosechicago #chicagoblogger #chicagohistory #chicagohome #explorechicago #chicagogrammers #chicagogram #mychicagopix #architecturelovers #building_shotz #stayseeking

:: views like this::. . Never get old. No matter

:: views like this::.
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Never get old. No matter where you are. I hope that your view is calm, peaceful, and mellow, just like this one.
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#boat #peaceful #water #miami #photooftheday #travelphoto #travelingram #travelvibes #traveldiary #travelguide #miamiguide #travelblog #lifestyleblogger #midwestblogger #blogging #bloglife #stayseeking

:: crandon park zoo ruins::. . On the southern en

:: crandon park zoo ruins::.
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On the southern end of the park is a long-abandoned zoo, now a nature preserve full of wild peacocks, crocodiles, and other wildlife.
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The Crandon Park Zoo Ruins transports you back in time with a visit to this off-the-beaten-path portion of the park. Now inhabited by crocodiles(I saw a few myself) roaming peacocks, the Crandon Park Zoo Ruins is a bit of a sanctuary to the once 1,200 animals that lived in and around the perimeter of the park long ago.
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Just one of the many things to see while in Miami. For more of my travel guide and how to spend a week in the sunny city, checkout the link in the bio.
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#traveljournal #travelguide #travelawesome #travellife #lifestyleblogger #miami #zoo #ruins #hiddengem #hiddengem #wildlife #tropical #adventure #wanderlust #stayseeking

:: #wcw ::. . Woman crushed(that she is not in Mia

:: #wcw ::.
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Woman crushed(that she is not in Miami on the beach this) Wednesday 😭.
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But it's all good. At least I have photos to get me through it. And a giant bath tub with jets should I need to relive the moment.
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#vacation #overit #nomoresnow #beach #yellow #monokini #nexttrip #travelusa #lifestylebogger #travelblog #blackblogger #needagetaway #getaways #traveldiary #wintervacation #travel #overthesnow #vacationblues #wcw #stayseeking

:: it's ok ::. . The past few weeks have been dra

:: it's ok ::.
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The past few weeks have been draining with all of the snow. We've all been stuck in the house a way more than we anticipated between covid and the cold weather.
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Just know, it's okay to feel a little blue or lonely or anxious. Just know that this will pass! The sun will come out, the snow will melt, and you will be able to be out and about once again. Image via Pinterest
#itsok #thehauteseeker
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#winterblues #motivation #motivationalquotes #quotes #goodquotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #postivevibes #postivequoteoftheday #peace #stayseeking

:: how to spend a week in miami::. . Finally rele

:: how to spend a week in miami::.
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Finally releasing my travel guide to Miami, Florida! Celebrated my 30th birthday in this subtropical paradise swimming, sunbathing, and living my best life.
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Full details in the bio of what you seek, eat, and enjoy in the sunny city of Miami. #travelguide #thehauteseeker
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#travel #travelusa #travelblog #destinations #miami #miamibeach #thingstodo #culture #art #beach #sun #beachlife #travelcommunity #traveldiaries #vacationmode #vacationweek #workfromhome #workfrombeach #stayseeking

:: flowers for your timeline 💐::. . Just in c

:: flowers for your timeline 💐::.
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Just in case bae is slipping in real life.
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Whether you are celebrating Valentine's Day today or not. Just know that you deserve all the flowers, all the cards, all the candy, all the designer, all of the jewelry, all the trips, all the dinners, and most importantly all of the love in the world 💌.
Artwork by @devanshimoyama
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#floral #winter #valentinesday #valentinesdayflowers #art #flower #love #stayseeking

:: phone eats first ::. . But literally, shout ou

:: phone eats first ::.
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But literally, shout out to the babes who fixed up this fabulous brunch and for patiently waiting until I got this shots off first.
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Who else has to shoot their food before they eat. Or is it just me? 📷🍽😁
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#brunchvibes #travel #brunchathome #brunchinspo #pancakes #eggs #fruit #pancakes🥞 #brunchideas #brunchstagram #girlstrip #homecooked #lifestyleblog #lifestylebogger #thingstodo #chicagoblogger #intheknow #stayseeking

:: do host a quaint game night ::. . Keep it coz

:: do host a quaint game night ::.
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Keep it cozy this weekend by hosting a quaint night at home. Be the ultimate hostesses, by stocking up on bites, booze, and all of the games. Or ask your guests to BYOB.
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Not ready for an at home experience, host a virtual event with your favorites friends from the comfort of your couch instead.
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For more ideas on how to have fun and keep busy while staying indoors, visit the link in the bio. things intimate with a little friendly competition with your immediate family at home.
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#blackcardrevoked #gamenight #99andthe2000s #chicago #weinside #winter #chicagonights #athome #thingstodo #girlsnight #blackhistorymonth #athome #stayseeking

:: when standing 6ft was not an option ::. . Throw

:: when standing 6ft was not an option ::.
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Throwing it back to dimly lit rooms that were always very lit. Two steps with two drinks in hand. The exchange of "Ayes" and "okays" with your favorite dance partner.
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This was just one of the many events I attended during All-Star Weekend in Chicago last year, seemingly many many moons ago. Grateful for the moment, optimistic about the many more to come.
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#throwbackthursday #chicagoblogger #chicagolife #chicagogrammers #chicagolifestyleblogger #allstarweekend #allstarweekend2020 #chicago #chicagonightlife #nightlife #dancing #blackjoy #blackchicago #stayseeking

:: Untitled (Painter), 2009. By Kerry James Marsh

:: Untitled (Painter), 2009. By Kerry James Marshall ::.
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This piece, like many of Marshall's artwork is an interrogation of art history. And seeks to make the "invisible visible." It's mind blowing that all the history told to us, even as it relates to art, you would think black people just "showed up" and were apart of the more modern moves. When the reality is, we've been around, from the Renaissance to Romanticism.
#artoftheday #thehauteseeker
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#art #artgram #artwork #artlover #contemporaryart #blackartinamerica #paintingoftheday #blackarthistory #blackartists #blackart365 #museumlover #supportblackcreators #chicagoblogger #chicagolifestyleblogger #arthistory #stayseeking

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