From affordable to lavish, these products and experiences from Bay Area entrepreneurs and local shops are sure to please the ladies and gents on your list. For Her Lelamooi Simone Ring; from $1,138 Citrine, Larkspur Featuring a bezel-set gem surrounded by a hand-etched braid, this dazzling ring, designed by Marin native Kristen Hawkes, comes in […]
Whether you’re staying the weekend or just for dinner, show your gratitude with one of these thoughtful product picks. Estate Grown Carneros Pinot Noir 2018; $50 Schug, Sonoma With full-bodied black cherry and plum flavors on the palate and a finish tinged with tobacco and spicy new oak, this Pinot Noir makes an ideal pairing […]
The diamond is a time-tested symbol of fidelity and deep abiding love. But some diamonds have a sordid past due to questionable mining techniques and potential harm to the people who extract them. Nonetheless, diamonds still dominate many holiday gift lists this year, as they have for the past few seasons. National Jeweler reported that […]
A new restaurant drops into the paseo, or passageway, between two downtown Mill Valley streets, heralding a return to dining in comfort and style. Down the way, a new spot for crepes lands at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Larkspur welcomes a new gift store and a Salvadorean restaurant, and other notable businesses open nearby. […]
In search of the perfect gifts for the men on your list? Here are some of the best guy gifts, available in stores throughout the Chicago area. Few Spirits 10th Anniversary Bourbon, $54.99 918 Chicago Ave, Evanston Celebrating a decade of distilling, this anniversary blend has bold notes of spicy cinnamon, oak and vanilla, with […]
Remember the days when speaking to a doctor by phone or video conference seemed too, well, remote? Or when we almost always went to a salon to cover our roots? As the world around us shifted due to the pandemic last year, however, so has our relationship with technology, and leaders in the health, wellness […]
Every October we think pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign that reminds us to honor survivors and those we’ve lost, and pushes us to help fund breast cancer education and research. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer diagnosed in […]
Pumpkin spice evokes a feeling of warmth, coziness and a little bit of magic, too. We found nine items from local stores that channel the season perfectly, or pair impeccably with our favorite fall scent. Dried Fall Harvest Bouquet – YellowChalet, $19.99 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette A beautiful (and everlasting) bouquet, Chalet’s mix of harvest […]
After the 2020 Met Gala was canceled due to you-know-what, we were eagerly awaiting this year’s big night. The 2021 theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which translated to a celebration of American fashion. This left celebrity and high-profile guests with a lot of room for interpretation — was it all about American […]
I don’t know about you, but as soon as I get that first hint of fall in the air, all I want is pumpkin spice, campfires and cozy things. It’s the perfect season for a good reason; we have Oktoberfest, the changing colors, a new excuse to buy boots and coats, and the ultimate holiday, […]
