Does the warm weather have you feeling inspired to tackle spring cleaning? Whether you want to revamp your closet, clean your fridge or (finally) tackle those piles of paperwork, we can help. If it’s your marriage that could use some sprucing up, we’ve got a guide for that, too. And, if you just want to […]
The kitchen? We’re fans – that’s where the food is, after all. But it’s also the heart of the home, a warm and welcoming place to gather. So why not make your kitchen as friendly to the environment as it is to your family and friends? Whether you’re renovating or just greening the lily, so […]
As manager of North Shore Exchange, a high-end, charity resale shop in Glencoe, Missy Brownson knows just how difficult it can be for clients to part with the once-loved items in their closets. There’s the gorgeous sheath dress you wore to your son’s graduation, the classic pair of heels you found on sale for a […]
Staging your home can be the most valuable tool that a home seller can utilize when selling their home. Research shows that there are solid statistics to support this approach. According to Kiplinger (February 2009) “Homes listed for sale prior to staging sat on the market for an average of four and a half months […]
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is getting serious about going green. Last issue, we shared some advice on how to be more eco-friendly in the garden, including harvesting rainwater, avoiding harmful pesticides and repurposing planters. Here are three more tips to be a greener gardener! 1. Recycle your waste. After a day in the […]
As the focal point of a room, a fireplace can either complete a space’s beautiful design or stick out like a sore thumb. Does your fireplace need a new modern look or does it need to be restored to efficient operation? At Lindemann Chimney Co., we offer the ultimate in quality fireplace remodeling, refinishing, and […]
Warm gray tones, luxurious fabrics, and a reconfigured floor plan revitalize a historic home in Evanston. As the program director for Evanston Scholars, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income, first-generation high school students with high potential to gain access to four-year colleges and financial aid, Nancy Baker often hosts events in her home. During a […]
“This is nirvana,” says the owner of a 4,000-square-foot condo in Winnetka. After raising four children in a much smaller home, the empty nesters decided to shake things up by upsizing into a modernist condo designed by Ernest “Tony” Grunsfeld. The full-floor unit, which was originally two three-bedroom units, provides plenty of space for the […]
As Midwesterners we’re no strangers to layering up on clothes and trekking in knee-deep snow. It’s made us tougher in the winter and more appreciative in the summer. But we’ll admit, those frigid months from November to (let’s be honest) April, can wear us down. So what should you do to avoid those dreary winter […]
A house is more than four walls and roof. From the electricity to the plumbing to all the creature comforts—a home is a complex piece of machinery worthy of some intelligent design. So forget the smart phone (okay, at least just put it down for a second) and start thinking about a smart home! Here […]
