BY LINDSAY WIELGOLEWSKI It’s been said that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but if you’re like me, I’m usually on board with anything shiny, sparkly or just plain gorgeous. I spend a good deal of time searching for the perfect … [Read more...]
Date in a Box: Datelivery Date Night Subscription Service
May 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY: VIVIAN DOAN In Chicago, there are endless places to go on date night, but not only can those bar tabs add up, it can be hard to think of creative ideas that don't involve a trek across town. Enter: Datelivery, a monthly subscription service … [Read more...]
Wood is the New Black: Tinsel and Timber Jewelry
May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY MARIS CALLAHAN When I wear jewelry, I typically gravitate towards subtle designs for everyday looks. Tinsel and Timber offers handcrafted wood pendants made in Chicago from sustainably harvested wood. For every piece of jewelry sold, the … [Read more...]
KLUTCHClub Delivers the Ultimate Healthy Care Package
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY VIVIAN DOAN When the warm weather finally arrives (soon please, I’m ready!), we’ll all be enjoying beers and barbecues on a patio somewhere. When summer sangria and lakefront picnics become routine, it’s easy to push aside our … [Read more...]
Darling Decor with Amanda Catherine Designs
April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY HALEY SPECTOR Unique and affordable almost never go hand-in-hand but Amanda Catherine Helmer of Amanda Catherine Designs has made it easy to find affordable typographic art that speaks to the young, stylish and go-getter women of … [Read more...]
Very Pashmina Scarves, Shawls and Pashminas
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY MARIS CALLAHAN When I moved to Chicago from the East coast, I was prepared to forge through below-zero winters and trudge through knee-deep snow. What I was unprepared for, besides the blistering humidity in July and August, is the everlasting … [Read more...]
Shopping Local for the Hottest Spring Accessories
March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY MARIS CALLAHAN With warm spring weather comes the desire to spend more time outdoors, and that includes shopping Chicago’s numerous boutiques and designers. If you’re looking for a way to overcome your cabin fever – and stock your … [Read more...]
All She Wrote: Tulips Bouquet Invitations and Stationery
March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN These days, it is common for people to send an invitation via Facebook and a thank-you note over email. This may sound old-fashioned, but I still appreciate traditional paper cards and invitations. If you agree, All She Wrote is … [Read more...]
Think Global, Shop Local: La Pucara Jewelry
March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY MARIS CALLAHAN For many women, one of the best parts of traveling is shopping for unique, local jewelry in a different part of the world, but not for Colleen Graneto. While living in Ecuador, Graneto learned how to make handcrafted jewelry from … [Read more...]
Poladora Simplifies Wedding Registries for Brides, Grooms and Guests
February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY MARIS CALLAHAN If you've gifted the same set of acrylic margarita glasses from Crate & Barrel to the last four weddings you've attended, it's time to get a little more creative. Poladora is a single consolidated registry that allows … [Read more...]
