In the bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to put off decisions about preschool next fall, but mark your calendar for a special date: On Monday, Dec. 7, online registration begins for the new Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool. Spots are expected to fill up quickly, especially after the first open house on Jan. […]
Hoping to chase away the winter blues or holiday stress? Research shows that being outdoors in natural surroundings triggers a variety of health benefits. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, you can find peace, joy and inspiration in the simple sight of a sunny yellow pine warbler on a fir tree or a long-eared owl puffing […]
When you need to escape the holiday madness (enough with the shopping and over-scheduling), look to the Chicago Botanic Garden. At the Lake Cook Road entrance, you’ll see tall trees wrapped in holiday lights (more than 750,000 LEDs are used in our seasonal displays). And when you look across the North Lake, you’ll see glowing, […]
Chicago winters are brutal to homes, and smart homeowners are preparing in advance to help avoid costly repairs. “Take preventative action,” says Jeff Hester, vice president of Hester Painting & Decorating. “A little effort now will save you time and money.” Hester suggests homeowners inspect the five following “hot spots” before the first snow hits […]
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time to decorate. Here are some tips to make your home festive inside and out! Ribbon and Bows Bows with long tails are an inexpensive way to create a fresh look. Bows are standard decoration for wreaths and swagged roping and can even be used as Christmas […]
When the leaves and the temps start to fall, all you want to do is bundle up in cozy layers. To be equally chic and warm, pair this classic ivory knit sweater with (literally) the perfect shirt, and include touches of the season’s hottest color (bordeaux). We love adding a little edge with the Jenny […]
Forty percent of post-menopausal women experience changes to their vaginal health. The MonaLisa Touch can help get it back! Even with the passage of time, many women still retain their youthful energy and enthusiasm, but menopause can affect a woman’s quality of life in unexpected ways. Now there is revolutionary therapy for vaginal revitalization that provides a virtually painless […]
The Wilmette Theatre’s mission is to provide quality programming not readily available elsewhere in the Chicago area. An important aspect of our programming is our partnerships with other not-for-profit organizations to present films and provide discussions. November is a very busy month for these programs. We are the exclusive suburban host of the Asian Pop-Up […]
With temperatures dropping, jackets take front stage at North Shore Exchange, Glencoe’s charitable, upscale resale shop. Embrace a heritage tweed look with a timeless Chanel jacket in a blue and brown metallic tweed paired with a simple dark-rinse jean and a lady-like embossed dark brown copper leather pump. To keep the look polished, add a beautiful luxury piece […]
This fall, Frances Heffernan is on the fringe! On scarves! On purses! On coats! Plus, find more trends in store, including ankle boots with fur trim and totes. Frances Heffernan 810 Elm St. Winnetka 847-446-2112
