The Chalet in Wilmette has always had a vast selection of goods and services. Thousands of indoor and outdoor plants? Of course. Landscaping service? Naturally. Holiday décor, gifts and pet supplies? Sure. But three-star Michelin food for pickup? Now, that’s a first. This star-studded collaboration between the nationally lauded Alinea Group — co-owned by James […]
Play is essential for children. Unstructured, imaginative play is key to so many aspects of a child’s cognitive growth, including language development, the nuances of socialization and creative problem solving. The research on the neurological effects of play is clear: “Play is not frivolous: it enhances brain structure and function and promotes executive function, which […]
As 2020 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the meaning of resilience and togetherness. Comer Education Campus remains committed to advancing our mission through new initiatives that combat learning loss, the digital divide and food insecurity. Our community continues to experience disproportionate effects of the pandemic and civil unrest. Yet, we also have […]
In fall 2019, Jaquez started his senior year of high school with the intention of playing football, basketball and baseball, celebrating at prom and graduating with his classmates. But by October, he started noticing a persistent cough that medication couldn’t help. The cough got so bad that he passed out at school one day. It […]
Children’s Home & Aid invites you to join their Holiday Campaign. Each year, the Holiday Campaign fulfills wishes for over 3,000 children and their families with support from partners across Chicagoland. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Home & Aid has transitioned the Holiday Campaign to a virtual model and expanded this opportunity to more kids […]
Why choose a Fraser fir as your Christmas tree? Nothing is quite as reminiscent of the holidays as the clean, crisp scent of a freshly cut Fraser fir. The Fraser fir is the most popular Christmas tree in the United States because of its soft needles and iconic shape. It also has regularly served as […]
PowerHouse SMART® is the only networking and education community for leaders in all areas of luxury design, build and real estate. Membership is “by invitation or referral only”, and members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including opportunities to network, collaborate and share lessons learned with our residential design and construction, premium commercial development, and […]
Designs for Dignity is grateful for the support of our Annual Corporate Sponsors and Partners. One long standing relationship we value is with PowerHouse SMART® and Wendy Cohen – a former Executive Board Member of Designs for Dignity. We have been the proud beneficiary of the PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Conference for the past four years – […]
Monogram is proud to be a sponsor for the fifth year in a row of the PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Conference. As a virtual event this year, Monogram is looking forward to the opportunity to network and meet with luxury consumer attendees as well as designers, builders, architects and real estate professionals around the world. As […]
Industry professionals and design enthusiasts will join the “who’s who” in the luxury residential and commercial world during the PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Conference 2021. Conference attendees will be introduced to new opportunities, have access to insider knowledge, and connect with a worldwide network of residential design and construction, premium commercial development, and blue-chip real estate […]
