Once a CPA and business executive, Marlene Franke is putting aside two decades of work in the financial world to produce custom-tailored professional suits for women inspired by 1950s fashion. After launching downtown last fall, Franke is now crafting these custom suits in the North Shore. Her spring-summer 2013 collection, entitled “Pinnacle,” features several styles […]
Glenview and Northbrook devotees of The Dailey Method no longer have to trek to Kenilworth for their favorite classes. Owners Leanne Kurtzweil and Katy Kerr are bringing a new Northbrook location to Willow Festival, opening August 15. Their new location boasts a 2,800-square-foot, first-floor space right across the way from Whole Foods Market. The Dailey […]
Souvenirs are great to bring home from a summer vacation—a skin infection? Not so much. Staph and MRSA infections are on the rise, and with it, the number of people who are actively carrying these illnesses out into the community. Staph bacteria is often present on the skin, and it’s increasingly resistant to antibiotics. With […]
Shop for treasures and support local artists at Andersonville Galleria’s first suburban location in Evanston. You’ll find jewelry, fine artwork, photography, ceramics, handmade scarves and even gourmet foods from more than 40 local artists and vendors. After five successful years at the original location, owner Holly Elzinga decided to bring the charm of fair trade […]
Rock this stylish bracelet to show your support for the causes you believe in. Adding a “shining little glimmer of hope into the lives of all who wrap the [bracelets] around their wrists” was the concept Nicole LaCross had in mind when creating her Chicago-based company, Wrist Wishes. LaCross was inspired to start the company […]
This Aspen-based luxury cosmetics and skincare boutique comes to Highland Park on the heels of the closing of Saks Fifth Avenue. The store will offer high-end brands, such as Laura Mercier, Tom Ford, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Dior and many more. Known for their super smart, professional staff and standout customer service, Cos Bar is […]
Confession: My name is Robin Immerman Gruen, and I’m addicted to my phone, my laptop, my desktop, my Kindle Fire and my TV. If it vibrates, dings, rings or provides any form of entertainment, I want it. Like, I can’t live without it. When I’m plugged in, I feel connected. I sit in front of […]
Don’t let fitness myths keep you from achieving your goals. We’ve debunked 5 false “facts” below. 1. I only need 15-20 minutes of cardio vascular exercise to lose weight – FALSE. It takes 12 minutes to tap into fat as the primary source of energy. Therefore, a 20 minute cardio workout will only give 8 […]
Standing in front of thousands of people every month to introduce best-selling authors and researchers at Family Action Network-sponsored talks, Lonnie Stonitsch is one of the North Shore’s most visible people. And many have noticed that over the last 11 months, Stonitsch’s appearance has changed. She’s known for adding a flair of blue or pink […]
Maybe the problem with your golf game isn’t your golf game. Kinetic Performance Center’s Rick Silva and Al Owens have made it their mission to help adults and children take sports to the next level through a marriage of science and training. “Giving a golf lesson may be the last thing we actually do,” says […]
