While making this list, we had our littles check it twice. The general consensus? These goodies are nice. Everything Happy Snap the Turtle Happy Blankie Mini Three words: Cutest. Blanket. Ever. $34 (plus $10 for customization), Everything Happy Even Better: If you buy a blanket, you get to donate one, too — and where it […]
This holiday season, satisfy your sweet tooth with internationally inspired delights at Chicago’s top restaurants. Beacon Tavern Three different flavors of Bûche de Noël will be available all December long at Beacon Tavern. The festive yule logs will be available in crowd-pleasing chocolate ganache, fruity cherry coconut, and Mont Blanc, another traditional French dessert flavored […]
Close your eyes and picture your family around the Thanksgiving table. Got it? Good. Now — this will be hard, but stay with us — imagine what it would feel like to have an adult conversation, enjoy a slice of pie, and take a few long, well-deserved sips of wine, all without your kids flinging […]
Upping the elegance factor at home is as simple as lighting a candle, but local designers have a few other tricks up their sleeves. Read on for chic ways to elevate your entertaining space with the ease of a pro, whether you’re sitting down to a family dinner, hosting friends on a Friday night, or […]
We all have favorite holiday memories, and most of those seem to revolve around food. Not a surprise, right? Food (even your Aunt Dorothy’s overcooked turkey) brings people together; what better way to express your love for someone than to feed them? And along with the hilariously awkward family stories that stem from the holiday […]
One thing I’ve learned after many years of entertaining at home: Everyone loves dessert. So my advice to you is, don’t skimp. Go big AND stay home. Chicago is filled with fabulous bakeries producing Instagram-worthy, delectable goodies, and they’re more than happy to help you end your party — be it an intimate dinner gathering, […]
Nothing kicks off the holidays like the cool, woodsy fragrance of a freshly cut Fraser fir tree! After picking out that perfect tree, follow the simple instructions below to keep your live evergreen looking its best and safe throughout the holiday season. Before you bring your tree indoors, treat it with Wilt-Pruf, a liquid product that […]
In today’s high-tech, fast-paced world, quality time spent with family and friends is cherished more than ever. Make the most of your gatherings this holiday season by taking a break from technology and enjoying each other’s company! One of our customers shared this “rule” for her dinner parties, including holiday gatherings. She sets out a […]
It’s the spookiest, kookiest, most fun time of the year for your little boos. But believe me — the fun is frighteningly fleeting. Princesses and pirates don’t keep much past the pre-teen years, and Oct. 31 blows by faster than the wind hits a jack-o’-lantern’s candle. So I say stretch the fun this month by […]
This Father’s Day weekend, treat Dad to a show at Ravinia, a beer festival at Lincoln Park Zoo, brunch at the Museum of Science and Industry, or a trip to Pride Fest. Plus, he’ll receive free admission at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Willie Nelson & Family June 16 Highland Park Willie Nelson is coming to […]
