Late recap of a beautiful day at @navypierchicago celebrating the launch of @localsoulchicago ✨
Local Soul is the beautifully curated vision of @ms.mar1sa & @wadecreate —bringing together the heart and hustle of some of the region’s most creative minds, from Chicago neighborhoods to vibrant communities across Chicagoland.
I’m so excited to be part of this incredible collective and to spotlight some truly amazing small Chicagoland businesses.
Be on the lookout for gorgeous fair-trade jewelry and home goods from @tribuboutique , stunning photography by @hd_vangogh , lovingly crafted candles from @camelias_apothecary , and spectacular art by @m.rios.art 🤍
Getting my sparkle back slowly but surely. Huge shoutout to @goodbeautybycarla & her team at @goodbeautychicago for helping me on this journey. I love my hair 🥰🙌🏼🎉
Late post — life really be life-ing, y’all! 🌸✨
Flowers on Flowers was such a beautiful night filled with joyful expression, sisterhood, and the sweetest unexpected connections. So grateful for everyone who came out to create and commune with us 💐
Big love and appreciation to @cookie.kwan for leading an amazing floral workshop — you made the night truly special 💕
A heartfelt thank you to Daphne from @plenamercancia for sharing her gorgeous space with us — it was the perfect setting for such a special evening 🌿💖
Huge thanks to @sparkdcannabis for sponsoring the event — your support helped bring this vision to life 🌟
And so much love to @kestelarivera for co-hosting this with me — couldn’t have done it without you 🤍✨ Be on the lookout for our next event!
Happy birthday my love! I pray that your next rotation around the sun be full of abundance, joy & creativity. May you receive all your heart desires and continue to grow. ❤️ Te quiero mucho!
We’re excited to welcome @sparkdcannabis as sponsors for Flowers on Flowers: Petals, Pre-Rolls & Prosecco. 🌸🥂
Thank you for sponsoring a beautifully curated evening of florals, bubbles, and elevated vibes! Tickets are almost sold out - grabs yours today!
#FlowersOnFlowers #PetalsPreRollsProsecco #ChicagoEvents #ElevatedExperiences #ChicagoPopUps
Allow me to (re)introduce @cookie.kwan — a multidisciplinary artist whose creativity beautifully extends into the world of floral design. 🌸 With a refined eye for composition, color, and texture, Cookie transforms flowers into expressive works of art, creating arrangements that feel both natural and thoughtfully composed.
Join Cookie as she graces us with her formidable skills at Flowers on Flowers — a dreamy Saturday evening gathering designed for folks who love beautiful things and good company. Surrounded by fresh blooms, creativity, and community, guests will learn Cookie’s approach to floral artistry while crafting their own stunning bouquet to take home. 💐✨
Cuando? Sábado, 3/14 a las cinco de la tarde
Adonde? @plenamercancia 2628 W. Division St.
Tickets selling fast - grab yours at bit.ly/flowersonflowers
@kestelarivera & I are beyond ecstatic to partner with @plenamercancia for Flowers on Flowers: Petals, Pre-rolls & Prosecco.
Plena Mercancía is a Puerto Rican owned café and cultural shop that celebrates the island’s culture through coffee, art, and community. The space features 100% Puerto Rican coffee, traditional treats, and handcrafted goods from Puerto Rican artisans—bringing a taste of Puerto Rico to the city. 🇵🇷☕✨
Beyond being a café, it also functions as a community and cultural space. The shop features locally made and Puerto Rican–sourced goods such as jewelry, art, books, and other handcrafted items. Its mission is to support Puerto Rican artisans and strengthen cultural connections within Chicago’s Puerto Rican community.
Plena Mercancía is more than just a coffee shop—it is a cultural hub that celebrates Puerto Rican heritage in Chicago, bringing together food, art, and community in a welcoming environment.
Join us on Saturday, 3/14 for an intimate evening of creating, community & collective care in the safe haven that is Plena Mercancía.
✨Link in bio ✨
Familia, I am so excited to partner with @kestelarivera to co-host Flowers on Flowers! An event for women and femme-identifying people creating beauty with their hands, sipping champagne, sharing snacks, and
elevating together.
This night is about: 🌸 creativity 🌿 collective care 🥂 celebration ✨ being in community
Your ticket includes: 🌸 A hands-on bouquet workshop led by Buds and Blooms with @cookie.kwan 🌿 A complimentary pre-roll 🥂 Champagne bar + snacks
Saturday, 3/14
@plenamercancia
2628 W. Division St
5pm
Click the link above to secure your ticket.
We can’t wait to see you!
Thankful to be celebrating my fifth year of hosting holiday markets at @navypierchicago . What began as a mission to uplift and promote Black and Brown businesses has blossomed into a full-fledged venture built with love, purpose, and intention. I’m deeply grateful to continue this journey with @lolitasbodega .
Beginning today, I have the pleasure of hosting an incredible array of small businesses every weekend through the end of the year.
Come shop local at the #peoplespier from 12-8pm!
