Rest Your Noggin on Kissen Studio's Pillows
Sweet dreams are made of these
De-drab your dreary space with a punchy, hand-embroidered pillow from a local studio.
(Fake) Flower Power from Jolanda Arts
Custom designs that'll last a lifetime
If your plants wilt in your presence, keep reading.
Get Your Life in Check with Kensington Chicago
A pro helps you check off your to-do list
Organize your life from top to bottom with help from a team of experts.
Sarah Nishiura Makes Future Heirlooms
Blankets to have and to hold on to
Everyone’s pickling. Middle schoolers are dyeing their hair gray. We’re going back to our roots.
Hostess Gifts and a Hair Bar at Thomas + Henry
Hair of the dog
A new Old Town salon-meets-gift shop is the mane event.
Top Housewares of 2012
Our favorite nest featherers
Furniture shops, floral designers, and decor boutiques helped us feather our nest this year. Here’s who made things especially sweet.
The Best New Chicago Shops of 2012
Where we filled our bags this year
It was a great year for retail therapy. Our favorite new shops helped us feel okay about blowing our budget.
Deck Your Halls with Pistil & Vine
Pining for design
Outfit your home for the holidays with help from a local florist with a penchant for pleasing procrastinators.
