Everyone knows home is where the heart is, and in today’s frantic, modern world, the kitchen has become not only the nerve center of the home, but often the one place where families still find the time to come together. The benefits of meeting at the table for a nightly family dinner are numerous — […]
Whether you want to refresh your home décor or update your wardrobe, the color trend this fall calls for warm hues, according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Bookended by a dynamic Grenadine red and a tawny Autumn Maple, the color palette for Fall 2017 leans more toward warmth,” she says. […]
In the not-so-distance past, the words “home gym” might have brought to mind images of dimly-lit basement corners storing stationary bikes and piles of dusty free weights. But just as the clothes we wear to exercise have changed (the athleisure trend came fast and furious, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon), so, too, have […]
We asked you to show us your renos — and boy did you deliver. The winner? Chicago-based interior designer Claire Staszak, who, along with her husband, Luke, transformed an outdated, dysfunctional vintage kitchen into a gourmet’s dream. Even more impressive, the mostly DIY job took the couple just eight weeks to complete. More Renovations From Lora […]
Every parent knows there just aren’t enough hours in the day. In fact, a recent Pew Research Center poll found that 40 percent of working mothers and 34 percent of working fathers with children under age 18 said they always feel rushed. How to cope? Get organized, particularly as the school year begins. Pinterest is […]
Rocco Fiore & Sons is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2017. For 70 years, the respected landscaping company has delivered the industry’s best “quality, service and value.” The company began in 1938 when Rocco Fiore Sr. came to America to work for his uncle at the family nursery. In 1947, he established Rocco Fiore & […]
For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]
Everyone knows that summer is that time of year where you can finally stash away those thick winter sweaters and take that adorable short dress out for a spin. Summer may be known as a time to rearrange your closet, but it’s also an opportunity to redecorate your home! Don’t shy away from doing a […]
Welcome to the most popular summer gathering space: the outdoor kitchen. After all, why settle for a stand-alone grill and paper plates when you could have an entire kitchen in your backyard — refrigerator, oven, sink, countertop and cabinets included? We asked area experts for their top tips on creating the perfect outdoor kitchen. Here’s […]
Many people don’t associate carpet as the healthy choice for flooring. Contrary to popular belief, carpet holds a lot of health benefits, can be the green and natural flooring choice, and provides endless amounts of styles and color. Health Benefits New carpet is the lowest VOC-emitting flooring choice available and requires fewer cleaning chemicals than […]
