4 Simple Ideas for Summer Entertaining

Summer entertaining should be relaxed and fun, but that doesn’t mean you have to forego style.   We asked two entertaining experts, Stephanie Cook, owner of The Creative Planners, and Mary Rosemeyer, interior designer and owner of Eclectic Design Source, for their tips on throwing a stunning party under the stars. Pick the right cocktails […]

8 Ways to Spiff Up Your Home for Summer Outdoor Entertainment

It’s summer outdoor entertainment season and people want their homes to look spic and span for outdoor parties. Here are some tips to make your house gleam before hosting an occasion outside. 1. Clean! Jeff Hester of Skokie’s Hester Painting and Decorating suggests attaching a low-pressure power washer to your garden hose to clean off […]