On a barren snow-covered field in the remote woods of southwest Wisconsin stands a tiny fir tree, only about four feet tall, bedazzled with shimmering Christmas lights that cast a multi-colored, halo-like glow through winter’s darkest nights. For Bill O’Donnell, it’s a beacon and something he ponders through his bedroom window when a cold wind […]
The joy that a thoughtful gift gratefully received brings to the giver is unparalleled. But why does finding that perfect gift have to be so stressful? It doesn’t! From techies to foodies, youngsters to the young at heart, we’ve got great ideas for absolutely everyone on your list.
The food has been (mostly) eaten, the table has been cleared, and the siren call of Black Friday has been heeded. What, now, to do with the leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the like? Whatever you do, don’t toss those leftovers! The EPA reports that the majority of all items that end up […]
This holiday season, giving back is as easy as building a gingerbread house. On Dec. 3, A. Perry Homes will host their annual Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Kids will build their best gingerbread house and the winner will receive $250 to donate to their favorite charity. Learn more and register for this event here. […]
The holidays are rapidly approaching, which means plenty of year-end celebrations, and more need than ever for interesting private dining spaces, whether it be for work parties, family gatherings, special dinners or weddings. Here are some of our favorite spaces right now, running the gamut from intimate to spacious; inventive comfort food to haute cuisine. […]
When it comes to exterior holiday décor, less is definitely more. The Griswold-esque house-lighting ceremony is long gone and homeowners are opting for a minimalist approach that embraces sustainability without sacrificing taste. Monochromatic color schemes and geometric shapes are all the rage and harken back to an eye-catching, simpler aesthetic. According to Ed Furner, director […]
Forget turkey. Everybody knows that the real star of any Thanksgiving feast is a hefty slice of pie for dessert. More often than not though, traditional Thanksgiving pie flavors can tend to feel a bit blah. Don’t get me wrong, I love a pecan or pumpkin pie as much as the next gal, but why […]
Love Thanksgiving but shudder at the thought of preparing a whole dinner yourself? Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered with a whole lineup of Chicago-area restaurants offering a dazzling variety of gourmet options for the big day. So all you have to worry about come Thursday, Nov. 24 is what to eat first. Acadia Want […]
Who says that Halloween is just for kids? We think grown-ups should get the chance to indulge their inner child come Oct. 31. And what better way to celebrate than with an adults-only Halloween celebration filled with sweets, treats and plenty of festive cocktails. We’ve got all your party bases covered with 10 spook-tastic seasonal […]
Fourth of July weekend is here and filled with festivals and celebrations throughout the Chicago area. Plus, as always, find even more to do in our 99 Days of Summer series. “Love Kills: A Concert Reading” July 1-3 Chicago Steppenwolf ensemble members Ora Jones (“Matilda the Musical”) and Jeff Perry (“Scandal”) star in this reading of a […]
