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Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Handyman Get Dwell Need help with that home repair checklist? This four-time winner’s got you covered. 1046 Gage St., Winnetka, 847-922-3418 Interior Decorator Jeannie Balsam LLC A second-time reader […]
For families with a “No Child Left Behind” policy when it comes to weddings, a couple’s decision to make their nuptials an adult-only affair can not only be seen as controversial, it can be enough to start a family feud. Whether or not you plan to include those pint-size cuties on your invite list, wedding […]
TV personality and fashion expert Louise Roe recently visited the North Shore for a fun-filled evening at Westfield Old Orchard’s Fash Bash. Alaina Kaczmarski—host of the evening and cofounder and editor of “The EveryGirl” blog—talked with Roe about this summer’s fashion trends. A three-look fashion show from Bloomingdale’s showcased three of the hottest trends: culottes, […]
When it comes to bridal fashion, trends can be tricky. What might seem de rigueur today can look like a poufy-sleeved meringue-monster with a hat-veil in photos later on. Trends come and go (thankfully!), so we tapped the experts at Kleinfeld in Manhattan, national wedding brand BHLDN, Chicago design house Mira Couture and Doris Bridal […]
Play dates are a great way for children and parents to spend time together socializing in a non-structured environment. But, what about a play date with a more meaningful purpose? That was the question Glenview mom Edwina Cowell asked herself when her oldest son (now a teenager) participated in a weekly play date with a […]
The number of hip and knee replacements performed in the United States yearly is currently more than one million and is expected to surpass four million by the year 2030. If you are suffering from severe arthritis or another debilitating joint condition, the chances are you will be among them. You’re not alone. Joint replacements […]
Les Néréides, a high-end jewelry brand that originated in the south of France, has opened its first U.S. store in Chicago’s Block 37 shopping center. Les Néréides’ imaginative earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and charms are made with fine materials like 18-karat gold plated brass, fresh water pearls, bohemian crystals, handmade glass and semi-precious stones. […]
Teenage girls today are under immense pressure. Not only are they expected to excel at school and in sports, but they’re also expected to look like supermodels and be nurturing, all while juggling homework and extracurricular activities to get into the right college. All of these pressures are causing what University of California, Berkeley, psychologist […]
Kristin Wolski of Oak Lawn lives with chronic debilitating pain and fatigue so severe that she’s no longer able to care for her three young children without help. A self-described “Type A Personality,” Wolski had always succeeded in achieving her goals through determination and hard work. But now her life feels out of control, and she […]
