A fresh blanket of snow won’t keep Chicagoans home. December is when the city shines brightest, with seasonal traditions like the Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker and Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol anchoring the holiday calendar alongside new experiences, expanded light installations, and more. All across the city and suburbs, the festive season is here. Let […]
In the wake of the devastating fires that struck Northern California’s wine country last year, the region was quick to remind potential tourists that one of the best ways they could help was to continue to support California wineries and winemakers by buying California wines and continuing to bring in tourism dollars. This holiday season, […]
In the wake of the devastating fires that struck Northern California’s wine country last year, the region was quick to remind potential tourists that one of the best ways they could help was to continue to support California wineries and winemakers by buying California wines and continuing to bring in tourism dollars. This holiday season, […]
Presents! ‘Tis the season, but gift giving can be fraught. Will they like it? Will it fit? Do they already have it? There’s one sure-fire option that will please even the pickiest giftee: food. And now, with thousands of choices out there, it’s easier than ever to find just the right fit for your friend […]
One of the best parts of the holiday season is honoring that annual tradition of watching all your favorite holiday movies. Thanks to streaming services, it’s easy to go beyond the standard Christmas movies and add some new soon-to-be-classics and old TV favorites to your yearly list. We have your cheat sheet for the most […]
Imagine two apples, one red and one green. Purchase the red one, and you’re the only one who gets to enjoy a delicious apple. Purchase the green one, and someone who’s hungry gets to enjoy a delicious apple, too. The choice is obvious: Green apples all day long. This is social impact at its core […]
Super chic and seriously unique finds to delight every host, oenophile, and gourmand on your list — even the ones who have everything. Uashmama Metallic Wine Bag, $32-$59 Uashmama is a Tuscany, Italy-based cottage industry that relies on local men and women to sew each bag by hand with a sustainably cultivated fiber that doesn’t […]
Whoever said memories can’t be bought clearly isn’t familiar with the concept of experiential travel. Slide a couple tickets for one of these over-the-top trips under the tree, and get ready to win the holidays. For Thrill Seekers… Go on safari at British Columbia’s Clayoquot Wilderness Resort This may be glamping at its finest, but […]
Give the Gift of… Red Carpet Facial Rejuvenate, smooth, and hydrate your skin to look your absolute best this holiday season! Our Red Carpet Treatment will exfoliate dead skin, lighten dark spots, plump fine lines, and leave you with a bright complexion. Perfect before your big event. This luxurious gift will be accepted with excitement! […]
Here’s proof that the most dazzling gifts don’t require diamonds to shine (but we’ve included a few of those too because hello, #girlsbestfriend). Anne Sisteron 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Palmier Leaf Earrings, $7,855 The Beverly Hills jewelry designer commits to donating 20 percent of her profits to nonprofits including the “I Have a Dream” […]
