When it comes to blank slates, we could all use one after this crazy year. New Years is a time to reset, reevaluate your path, refresh your goals, and start anew. While we’re all ready to say goodbye to 2020 (even as the future remains uncertain) we should strive to let go of all that […]
The end of summer — and the beginning of a new school year — is usually our siren call to return to our routines and busy extra-curricular schedules. But this year, back to school means back at home for another season (or three) of work and school from home. Breathe some new life into the […]
COVID-19 didn’t yet exist when Jason and Alexis Beckwith decided to buy a 10-acre partially forested property just an hour’s drive from Chicago in Chesterton, Indiana, a rural community known for its art galleries, antique shops and annual festivals. But especially after sheltering-in-place for the past few months, the former Chicagoans are grateful they followed […]
Our Chicago summer is fleeting, so why not make the most of it? Whether you’re by the lake, poolside in your backyard, out for a run or partaking in our #2020ChicagoOlympics, these items from local stores – some even locally made – will help you do just that. Minnidip – The First Designer Inflatable Pool […]
In this age of stay-at-home life, receiving mail and packages is a highlight I look forward to. As I wave and shout my appreciation to our delivery drivers, I grab my gloves and designated “package scissors” to gleefully see what has arrived. Beyond the basics, I’ve been shopping small, with the goal of keeping it […]
Outfits, er, infits for being comfy yet professional.
We’re really in the thick of summer now, and if you’re not regularly wearing a hat when you’re out in the sun, now’s the time to start. Spoiler alert: It’s very easy to develop skin cancer on your face and neck, and you need more than just preventative SPF (although that never hurts). We talked […]
With the official start of summer only a couple weeks away, what better way to welcome the season of fun in the sun than with a few new pieces to keep your wardrobe sizzling? Staying on trend doesn’t have to mean replacing everything in your closet — a few updated staples and some fab accessories […]
With the official start of summer only a couple weeks away, what better way to welcome the season of fun in the sun than with a few new pieces to keep your wardrobe sizzling? Staying on trend doesn’t have to mean replacing everything in your closet — a few updated staples and some fab accessories […]
Every Monday morning, we all ask ourselves the same question: What should I wear to work today? To help solve that perennial dilemma, we got some of Chicago’s most stylish professionals to share their secrets for looking good while climbing the corporate ladder (hint: excellent tailoring is key). Here are their tips – plus a […]
