HAUS BLEND
a journal of field notes, mindful spaces, and everyday living
North Side Notes | Andrea’s Uptown + Lincoln Square Favorites
From dog-friendly coffee mornings to European-style strolls through Lincoln Square, these are the places where Andrea feels most at home.
HAUS GUEST | Audrey
After years along the East Coast, Audrey and her husband Jon have found their way back to Chicago — Andersonville today, Oak Park tomorrow. Between unpacking and packing again, she reflects on what home really means: comfort, good architecture, and the small moments that make a space yours.
Mallorca: Saltwater, Stone, and a Wedding
Five slow days in Mallorca — lemon trees, barefoot detours, golden hour drives, and a wedding that gave us permission to fully unplug.
Berlin at the Start of Summer
A slow travel guide to Berlin in early summer — from white asparagus season to hidden cafés, open-air markets, and long al fresco dinners.
What I’m Learning (Again) as a First-Time Buyer — 11 Years Later
Back when I last bought a property, Netflix was still mailing DVDs. Eleven years later, I’m back on the other side of the deal — this time as both Broker and buyer, learning all over again.
Iris’s Story of Strength and Service
At just 26, Iris received a diagnosis no one expects. What followed was a year of treatment, recovery, and deep clarity. Today, she’s cancer-free — and using her voice to uplift others through The Pink Agenda. This is her story