It’s now been four weeks since we drove into Chicago with our dogs to begin our new life. I remember looking up at the skyscrapers and being mesmerized by the city lights. Snow blanketed the ground and the city had an eerie feel. It was 20-something degrees.

Marette Flora is the founder of Floradise blog and personalized gift shop. Marette is a passionate storyteller and creator. She attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.
She is passionate about creating helpful and meaningful things.