These must-have products from Bay Area brands and shops will keep you looking good from head to toe. Sexy Glow Shimmer Powder; $36 Margarita Cosmetics, Tiburon This versatile shimmer powder from Moscow- and Marin County-trained beauty and skincare expert Margo Martynko can be used on its own or mixed with lotion. Helix AM/PM Eye Gel; $52 […]
From Princess Diana-inspired sapphire rings to dangling hoop earrings studded with diamonds, mother-daughter duo Mariel Baker and Denise Forbes, co-owners of California Girl Jewelry in Mill Valley, can design pretty much any piece of jewelry their clients desire. “We can make it from a sketch, photo or even a person’s imagination,” says Baker. And there […]
‘Tis the holiday shopping season! Sure, it can be easy to hop on Amazon to do your holiday shopping, but we encourage you to remember to support your local shops whenever possible, especially during the holidays when competition is so high. We’ve made it easy for you with our list of Chicago small businesses to […]
Although holiday shopping can be exhausting, it’s actually good for you. A Harvard Business School study found that giving gifts, money or donating to others increases our happiness more than spending that money on ourselves. So, go ahead and spoil the ones you love this year. Not only will it lift your mood, but your generosity will light up […]
Although holiday shopping can be exhausting, it’s actually good for you. A Harvard Business School study found that giving gifts, money or donating to others increases our happiness more than spending that money on ourselves. So, go ahead and spoil the ones you love this year. Not only will it lift your mood, but your […]
Treat the important women in your life to the perfect gift that will make them feel special. Here are a few items that will do just that. Arch Glow Botantical Beauty Oil, $295 913 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka The perfect blend of organic and natural botanical oils, this oil is downright amazing, perfect for all […]
Wow your someone special this holiday with these stunning gifts from local jewelry stores. Buccellati Opera Tulle 18-Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet, $3,500 62 E Oak St., Chicago Made in Italy, this bracelet is inspired by the ornate motifs seen throughout Renaissance opera houses. The delicate chain, which can be worn at two lengths, […]
Restaurants and other places listed here are open for business, with some scheduled to hold their grand openings in the next few weeks. Delays are always a possibility, of course, so please call to confirm that these places are open before you make the trek to them. Food & Drink Pigtail 500 N. Clark Street, […]
In search of the perfect thank you gift for the holidays? Here are gift ideas — perfect for teachers, co-workers, hairdressers, and more. Custom Patch Snap Back Hat, $36 LoveMarin In a quaint, tucked-away space above Bridgeway in Sausalito is LoveMarin, a project started by Marin native Jessica Norelli Cox, who produces all the photography […]
We rounded up gifts for your favorite foodie with delicious treats, indulgent chocolates, smooth wines and more. Garlic and Herb Wreath, $57 McFadden Farms Whorls of garlic, red chilies and certified-organic rosemary and thyme from this Hopland vineyard and farm are entirely edible, even after it spends the season hanging on your door. Cheese Trail […]
