3 Stunning Ways to Decorate Your Table for the Holidays

When it’s time to entertain, nothing makes a bigger impression than a carefully appointed table. Whether it’s an elegant dinner, a fireside feast or a festive open house, the dining table is the heartbeat of the party; it’s the place to gather, share food, imbibe and celebrate. To help you sail through the final days […]

3 Stunning Ways to Decorate Your Table for the Holidays

When it’s time to entertain, nothing makes a bigger impression than a carefully appointed table. Whether it’s an elegant dinner, a fireside feast or a festive open house, the dining table is the heartbeat of the party; it’s the place to gather, share food, imbibe and celebrate. To help you sail through the final days […]

Weekend 101: Dec. 21-23

Whether you’re entertaining guests for the holidays or simply need a break yourself, here are a few can’t-miss shows and events this weekend. “American Girl Live” Dec. 21-23 Skokie The world premiere of this musical about your favorite American Girl characters is set to begin its national tour in Skokie. 18th Annual Winter Carnival Begins […]

6 Expert-Approved Conversation Starters to Try This Holiday Season

Right now, your calendar is probably brimming with holiday parties and cocktail soirees. Oh what fun! And, oh — what small talk! As you mix and mingle, it can be challenging to keep conversations engaging, even if you consider yourself an extrovert who loves meeting new people. As master conversationalists know, there’s an art to […]

Weekend 101: Dec. 14-16

The holiday festivities continue with family-friendly events in Chicago, Brookfield, and Rosemont; shopping in Evanston and Chicago; and much more. Jinglefest Dec. 15 Chicago Chicago French Market’s Jinglefest features free photos with Santa, a balloon twister, more than 30 vendors selling holiday gifts and food, and special deals and treats. Holiday Sip and Shop Dec. […]

8 Great California Wines to Bring to Your Holiday Parties

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, […]

8 Great California Wines to Bring to Your Holiday Parties

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, […]

Vote for Your Favorite 2018 Gingerbread House for Charity

On Dec. 8, Make It Better and A. Perry Homes hosted the 2018 Gingerbread Home Building for Charity event. Kids showed off their creativity as they built their best gingerbread house, and now you get to vote for your favorite. The winner will receive $250 to donate to the charity of his or her choice. Voting is […]

How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board

Nationally renowned cheese expert Nat Caputo of Caputo Cheese Market has been in the family business for 35 years. This year, his 150 employees will sell nearly 30 million pounds of cheese retail and wholesale. The man knows his fromage — and so do his well-trained cheesemongers, who wrangle more than 1,000 different cheeses from […]