Long gone are the days of the backyard fire pit. Today’s homeowners want their outdoor living space to be a focal point of the home, not just an afterthought. The team at Lindemann Chimney Co. is proud to offer our customers the hottest trend in the home improvement industry, the custom outdoor patio featuring all-weather […]
Here at AJ Retreat, we specialize in the natural approach to nail and skin care by prescribing treatment programs specifically tailored to fit your individual needs. We use only the highest-quality products available to professional salons and spas together with superior quality, convenience and incredible value to provide a healthier alternative for nail and skin […]
Spring is in full bloom at Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony. Come in and shop our new arrivals for girls and boys 0-12. From comfy play dresses, to cool t-shirts, to special occasion looks, we have the clothes kids and parents both love! We carry the largest selection of Tea Collection on the North Shore, […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® and the Smithsonian Institution have created an extraordinary onboard experience to complement unforgettable moments ashore. The Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys is an engaging enrichment program led by a wide range of specialists, from noted art historians to leading authors to former diplomats, who are eager to share their first-hand knowledge and expertise. More […]
As manager of North Shore Exchange, a high-end, charity resale shop in Glencoe, Missy Brownson knows just how difficult it can be for clients to part with the once-loved items in their closets. There’s the gorgeous sheath dress you wore to your son’s graduation, the classic pair of heels you found on sale for a […]
In practicing Power Yoga, extended side angle quickly became a regular pose for me. But honestly, I often dreaded it. (I once faked a sneeze so that I could break posture without “giving up.”) Yet over time, I grew to love it. I knew yoga was great for flexibility—it had done wonders for my anxiety, […]
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show, presented by Mariano’s, will soon take over the Festival Hall of Navy Pier—filling it with 24+ life-sized gardens, daily culinary demonstrations, 30+ gardening and floral design workshops, 60+ educational seminars and more. With so much to do, we know it can be a bit overwhelming to plot your ideal […]
Pesto is a versatile, delicious sauce that can be a cozy winter warmer-upper, or it can be a spring/summer refreshing cool-down. Kind of like the weather in our crazy Chicagoland spring, which is hopefully around the corner! Either way, if you like basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil, you will love this dish and […]
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is getting serious about going green. Last issue, we shared some advice on how to be more eco-friendly in the garden, including harvesting rainwater, avoiding harmful pesticides and repurposing planters. Here are three more tips to be a greener gardener! 1. Recycle your waste. After a day in the […]
As Midwesterners we’re no strangers to layering up on clothes and trekking in knee-deep snow. It’s made us tougher in the winter and more appreciative in the summer. But we’ll admit, those frigid months from November to (let’s be honest) April, can wear us down. So what should you do to avoid those dreary winter […]
