If life were like the movies, you’d get messages in bottles and scratch your initials onto tree trunks.

For a reality check with a romantic edge, check out Jessica Rust’s Rabbit Toes personalized dishes. The designs are contemporary, clean, and ...

On your scale of authenticity, space heaters are right up there with blow-up dolls.

You prefer pleasure of the more genuine variety.

So for something that really lights your fire, check out steel artist John Beck’s fire pit. Sleekly designed ...

weekend n. Two consecutive days that allow for sleeping in, dining out, and temporarily forgetting that you have a job.

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Eighth Blackbird’s Imaginary Remix
What: Grammy-nominated, progressive classical group mixes things up with DJ Dennis DeSantis.
Why: ...

You’re known amongst your pals as The One Who Gives Cards on Notebook Paper, Receipts, and Paper Bags (Lazy, for short).

If only there were a recipe for perfect greeting cards.

What sweet timing: Patisserie Cards just released a charming ...

Caution: Too much hibernation will cause drowsiness and irritability. Boredom may occur.

PEDAL
Winter Bike to Work Day
What: Wheel it to work on the coldest recorded day in Chicago’s history.
Why: You spoke too soon.
When: ...

Your sense of direction is a lost cause.

But just because Never Eat Soggy Waffles never quite stuck doesn’t mean maps are moot.

Just ask cool cartographer and graphic artist Ryan Maconochie, whose Star RM maps function as works of ...

Ten down, 357 to go.

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The Bar Method Chicago
What: Exercise studio teaches regime of free weights, ballet bar work, and stretching.
Why: Raise the bar.
When: Opening weekend, Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-noon. Classes daily; ...