Ah, the politics of gift giving. Regift or refuse? Spend or preserve? This year, set a new precedent: Elect to get him gifts that’ll make his cabinet runneth over. You’ll undoubtedly win his popular vote.

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Gift giving can be awkward when you’re in a relationship. But during the holiday season, what better way to express your love than with money? And what better time to spend than during a recession? Joking aside, your girlfriend will ...

Oooh, baby. Rub them toxins in. Mmm. Diethanolamine and phthalate tingle just how I like it.

Fantasizing about beauty products is unnatural.

Not if you’re dreaming about Cheesecake Handmade Beauty, a line of ecofriendly goods made by local cosmetologist Claire ...

If you could repeat one task for the rest of your life, what would it be?

a) Eating cake.
b) Staring at Zac Efron’s abs.
c) Carving one million copies of the same sculpture.

Chicago artist Sighn chose c. In ...

Just like two uglies can make a pretty, a little can create a whole lot.

Take, for instance, Ashes & Milk, a Chicago-based online collection of simple yet substantial designs from local, national, and international artists.

The site is divided ...

This just in: Decking out doggie in Dior is a thing of the past.

It’s the tech age, people.

And ripe time to dress up that laptop. Mac or PC, book-ish or intel-ligent, your comp deserves some style. And who ...

You haven’t redecorated since big hair was … big.

Bad news first: The economy blows; decorating is pricey.

Now for good news: Interior design maven Summer Thornton gave us some great ideas for decorating on the cheap. Her clients may ...