When disaster strikes, Americans respond. Our instinct to help, our “Can Do” spirit, and our deep love of community propel us to extraordinary acts of kindness, generosity, and ingenuity. The recent catastrophic fires in Los Angeles were no exception. From heartbreaking scenes of destruction to inspiring stories of resilience, the fires drew out the best of humanity. […]
This post was submitted as part of our “You Said It” program.” Your voice, ideas, and engagement are important to help us accomplish our mission. We encourage you to share your ideas and efforts to make the world a better place by submitting a “You Said It.” What if as individuals we embrace the task of […]
Access to fresh and healthy food is a basic human need and essential for a healthy lifestyle. However, this basic need is not easily met for many residents of Altgeld Gardens and, specifically, the Phillip Murray Homes community on the far south side of Chicago. Recognized as one of the lowest-income neighborhoods in Chicago, Altgeld […]
Organizing a room, let alone an entire house, can be a daunting task. But, organizing and freshening up your space can help breathe new life into it. So, seize this opportunity for some last-minute spring cleaning and read these tips from the pros on getting organized plus where to donate what you don’t need. Follow […]
The psychological impact of color has been proven to have a significant effect on how we perceive and respond to aspects of the day-to-day. The “power of color” was explored by design professionals at the Sherwin-Williams Color Conversation with Hester Painting & Decorating virtual event, hosted by Make It Better Media Group on March 23. […]
Geoffrey Baer is a man well-known to many Chicagoans: he’s led tours of Chicago communities, both onscreen and in person, on the ground and in the air, revealing new perspectives on Chicago history, culture and people. Raised in Highland Park and Deerfield, Baer is an eight-time Emmy Award-winning public television writer, producer and program host. […]
The most wonderful time of the year is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to stress about holiday shopping. Luckily, if you have a Disneyphile on your list, we’re here to make it as easy as saying “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!” From home to tech and toys to books, here are the best Disney, Star Wars, […]
The most wonderful time of the year is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to stress about holiday shopping. Luckily, if you have a Disneyphile on your list, we’re here to make it as easy as saying “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!” From home to tech and toys to books, here are the best Disney, Star Wars, […]
All of a sudden, it seems, grandmotherly looks are in style. Fashion-wise, the coastal grandmother style of dressing head-to-toe in neutral palettes was popular for summer; now there’s a hot home design trend that young homeowners and up-and-coming designers are gravitating towards: grandmillennial. This granny-chic approach involves pairing one-of-a-kind treasures, including antiques and vintage heirlooms, with […]
It doesn’t sound like much of a challenge to plan and build a 7,500-square-foot house for a single family. But a few caveats made this project a bit of a puzzle for the team of Casagrande Architects and Epic Interiors. First, the family consists of a husband, wife and five kids so they wanted seven-bedrooms […]
