Declutter and ‘Rightsize’ Your Life in 5 Easy Steps By Lauren Chesley | July 2016 Former TV news anchor Lauren Chesley was divorced and downsizing from her five-bedroom Cincinnati home to a much smaller downtown Chicago apartment and knew it was time to declutter. She came up with a system she calls “The 5 Ps” (Plan, […]
Meet Some of the Hundreds of Marine Animals Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium Rescues Every Year By Lisa Bertagnoli | May 2016 A once-homeless sea otter pup named Ellie is the carrot that draws you into this story on the valuable rescue work done by Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. And who doesn’t love a sea otter? The Shedd is […]
Fall has officially arrived, and once the chill (finally) settles in, there’s nothing better than coming home and cozying up with family in a welcoming, festive space. This year, in lieu of big black spiders, construction paper witches and cheesy webs, fall décor is all about natural neutrals. Pinterest is rife with inspiration for fall-friendly […]
Here’s everything you need to know about the colorful stuff, otherwise known as one of the most transformative elements of your home — from how to pick the best color for every room in your house, to how to choose the safest, most eco-friendly paint for your family. Shade Selection Settling on a single hue is no […]
This absolutely beautiful new construction Nantucket-style home features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms with a fantastic wide-open floor plan perfect for entertaining and family living. See more photos and details.
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. […]
Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference in preparation for the upcoming cold weather. While many of these maintenance tasks are fairly simple, they are still very important to complete before cold weather arrives to prevent damage to both your home and wallet. When […]
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 […]
