2015 Gift Guide: Beauty

Stay gorgeous this holiday season with these beauty gifts to keep you looking and feeling great! 1. Holiday Blow Dry Package from BlowDry Boutique: Gift gorgeous hair with this package of six blow outs for the price of five. $150, Shop For Good 2. Ciaté Mini Mani Month: A daily gift that is packed with 17 polishes, 3 […]

2015 Gift Guide: Travel

Whether globetrotting or commuting, these great gifts will ensure your favorite traveler is stylish and comfortable. 1.Kaehler 1920 The Palmer Duffel: Featuring Horween Leather accents, this duffle, beautifully crafted in Chicago, is the perfect gift for the sophisticated voyager. $1,195, Kaehler Luggage, various locations  2. D. Porthault Blue Trefles Trio Zippered Cases: Keep things organized in your luggage […]

2015 Gift Guide: Home

Everyone loves escaping the Chicago winter chill by ducking into a warm, inviting home. Spread the holiday cheer inside with these great gifts.   1. Neó Canapa Basket: Nautical with a modern splash, this hand-crocheted basket from Maze Home is made of natural hemp yarn and neoprene yarn. It’s perfect for stashing everything from toys to extra […]

2015 Gift Guide: Pets

Don’t forget your favorite four-legged friends this holiday season. 1. Canines for Veterans Gift Bucket: Give back this Christmas with this pet gift. A portion of the bucket’s sales goes to Canines for Service, which “rescues shelter dogs, rehabilitates military prisoners by teaching them how to train the dogs and revitalizes the lives of wounded veterans by […]

2015 Gift Guide: Teens

These gifts will be a big hit for the teens in your life. 1. Signature Leather and Vintage Chain Choker: Purchase this Mountain Hides necklace for the budding fashionista in your life. $180, Shop For Good 2. WeMontage: WeMontage turns photos (which we know your teen has plenty of) into removable wallpaper. Now your college student can decorate […]

2015 Gift Guide: Fitness

Blending practicality, style and fun, these fitness gifts are sure to be a hit for the cardio junkie on your list. 1. PROlite: Just right for the yogi-on-the-go, the PROlite mat is non-slip, comfortable and lightweight for traveling. $80, Manduka 2. HOKA ONE ONE Challenger ATR: For the avid runner who isn’t deterred by wintry conditions, […]

2015 Gift Guide: Foodies

Satisfy your foodie’s wish-list cravings with these sweet treats. 1. Cooking Class at The Social Table: Sign up for public or private three-hour cooking classes. Dinner themes include country supper, Italian table and French Bistro. The sessions are kept small and are held nightly. Starts at $75 per person, The Social Table 2. Monogrammed Copper Mugs: These mugs are handcrafted […]

Traditional and Trendy Holiday Decorating Tips

The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time to decorate. Here are some tips to make your home festive inside and out! Ribbon and Bows Bows with long tails are an inexpensive way to create a fresh look. Bows are standard decoration for wreaths and swagged roping and can even be used as Christmas […]