Treasure Hunting at Chicago International Art, Antique and Jewelry Show
As it turns out, I’m fortunate that my parents couldn’t afford new furniture for the rambling old Georgian colonial home where they raised five children.
Fresh: The Studio Powered by Lagree
It’s impossible not to break a sweat at The Studio Powered by Lagree, which opened in February. This high-intensity 50-minute workout takes Pilates to the next level and is a favorite among celebrities, including Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. The studio’s Megaformer™ machines push you to exhaustion while strengthening your core, increasing muscle […]
Fresh: Tria Boutique
Tria is a shoe-lover’s paradise. This 5,000-square-foot boutique, which opened last month, houses shoes, handbags and jewelry from more than 60 designers, including Armani, Lauren Harper, Jerome C. Rousseau, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and Jason Wu. Co-owners Jody Strauss-Figura and Tony Patel and buyer/sales manager David Sugg have more than 50 years of combined experience in […]
Tantrum Artist
Before I had children, I was not a real “kid person.” If a friend or coworker happened to mutter any maternal babble, I could hardly understand it. “Oh, he … uh, reaches? Wow!” I’d offer, while secretly thinking, “Yeah, well monkeys reach; they also fling their own feces, but take your victories where you find […]
Get Campy–How to Find the Right Camp for your Kids
So your child is ready to join the world of residential summer camps for the first time. Now your work begins: How do you choose the right camp? It’s a big decision. There are a lot of camps out there. And you want to have confidence that your child’s summer will be a fun […]
Invention Intervention from The Women Inventorz Network
It takes more than a good idea and a lot of money for inventors to successfully move a product from conception to market. There are too many details that, if left unchecked, can result in financial loss. Dhana Cohen (pictured right) and Melinda Knight, founders of The Women Inventorz Network (WIN), have seen it happen too […]
Is Parent Coaching Right for You?
We all know children don’t come with instruction manuals, so who can moms and dads turn to help them navigate the unsupervised playground of parenting? Beth Miller is a mother of three and a Certified Parent Coach who started her Wilmette practice five years ago. After a 20-year career working with families, first as a […]
5 Ways to Style Your Maxi Dress
One of the most comfortable options to get dressed this spring and summer is a maxi dress. Throwing one over your head and sporting a pair of flip-flops is the easiest way to go on a hot summer day. But what about wearing a maxi dress on a Saturday night out? To a luncheon, shopping […]
Brown Thumbs, Anyone? Putting the "Earth" Back in Earth Day
If you’re one of those lucky souls who emerged from the womb with two green thumbs up, then we tip our hats to you. For those of us who worry that one stray glance in a plant’s direction will cause it to shrivel on the spot (or who simply haven’t had much success in the […]
5 Stylish Spring Looks
We can all agree: It’s been a long winter. With spring finally in sight, it’s due time for a fashion pick-me-up. Here are a few ideas to get us gracefully through the next few weeks of wonky weather. Masterpiece Classic Incorporating timeless pieces in lighter-weight materials will ease the transition between seasons. A […]
