Looking for a unique thank you note or Mother’s Day card? Naughty Betty greeting cards are a great way to break from the ordinary. Christine Montaquila and Courtney Weinberg of Glencoe spent many years crafting clever messages in the advertising world, and now they’ve started their own line of funny and sarcastic greeting cards and […]
For homeowners who embrace the simplicity of having less “stuff,” or who don’t like the idea of putting still usable building materials into landfills, the tricky part is often not what to get rid of, but how to do it.
Time to tackle those home improvement projects.
Come by, meet other gardeners (and gardeners-in-training), share stories and trade seeds during the first-ever “Great Chicago Seed Swap!” during the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier on Sunday, March 11.
Who doesn’t love a gorgeous dining room with all the elegant appointments?
Tired of the gray already? Although the grass is greener on the other side of winter, you can get a jump on Mother Nature (MoNa) by incorporating houseplants into your home. Whether you choose ferns, orchids or just a vase of lucky bamboo, plants will add a dash of spring to your home and clean […]
Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye. Make sure you are prepared by subscribing to your town’s emergency notification system.
If you still think wallpaper is dated, think again. Wallpaper is back and this time it’s got attitude. We asked two interior designers, Kenneth Walter and Shelley Johnstone, for their thoughts on the best ways to transform your rolls from dowdy to dandy. Start small Wallpaper a powder room, small foyer or focal point […]
On the lookout for new design ideas? Look no further than the Hubbard Woods neighborhood of Winnetka. Material Possessions 954 Green Bay Rd 847-446-8840 A Winnetka staple since 1977, Material Possessions sells everything from bed and bath accessories to table settings. They also provide design services and a bridal registry, which can be completed […]
It’s a new year, and it’s time for your charitable cause to get a new look. North Shore-based Get Dwell not only provides award-winning handyman, maintenance and repair services for homeowners (readers selected Get Dwell as Best Handyman of 2011 for our Best of 2011 issue), but its team is also heavily involved in charitable […]
