These are a Few of My Favorite Things

“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

These are a few of my favorite things …”

This charming song by Rogers and Hammerstein and popularized by Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music reminds us to be thankful this time of year.

We thought we’d share some of our favorite discoveries of the past year for which we are thankful:

2012 Top 10 List

1. Architectural Tour – Chicago River self-guided architectural cruise from Marina City to China Town

2. Candy Karma – Good Karmals with custom inspirational quotes on wrappers

3. Upcycling – Reclaimed building parts including old wood made into an ad executive’s custom desk

4. Best Brew – Mickey Finn’s Brewery Santa’s Magic

5. Wildest Ride – X Flight wing coaster at Six Flags Great America

6. Brightest Light – Technological advancements in LED lighting

7. Quirkiest Space – Barbie-themed vignettes in bathroom niches at Chili U Restaurant

8. Arresting Viewpoint – Chicago Air and Water Show as seen from our Chicago office with sweeping Lake Michigan and Millennium Park views

9. Environmental Enhancement – Kohler water saving toilets that actually work

10. Fabulous Factory Tours – InSinkErator in Racine, WI and Marvin Windows and Doors in Warroad, MN

What are your favorite things of 2012?

As always, our clients and colleagues are our favorite thing because they enable us to do creative work and we thank them for their confidence in us. All of us at Bleck & Bleck Architects wish you a very Happy New Year!