Summer is the perfect time to slow down, fire up the grill, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or an intimate patio dinner, creating a welcoming outdoor space doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little planning and a few thoughtful touches, you can make every gathering feel special while making the most of your home.
Finally, it’s officially summer; however, our summer temps are lagging and won’t return to full force until next week. In the meantime, this last weekend of June continues to bring us summer favorite events and the culmination of Pride Month! Shall we get started?
Now that it’s officially summer, it’s time to enjoy the warm weather and do your workouts under the sun!! And thanks to Chicago Park District, they’re free!!
July in Chicago means hot, sticky weather. What better way to beat the heat than to celebrate a wintry holiday? The legendary Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, located on Macy’s 7th floor, 111 N. State Street, has you covered!
There is a life skill that we should all know, but sadly few of us do: self-soothing. It slows down emotional reactions and helps you avoid impulsive decisions. It becomes even more important as we get older because our lives are busier and more stressful. Here are a few ways to cope with stress and regulate your emotions…
Everything old is new again. From wood paneling and wallpaper to formal dining rooms and terrazzo surfaces, several once-outdated home design trends are making a stylish comeback. Discover seven classic features that are returning to modern homes—and why today’s buyers are embracing them.
As usual, Chicago is offering a wide variety of Father’s Day events this weekend that suit dads of many different interests. So, I’ve selected a few of the many events taking place that your Dad, you and the rest of the family can enjoy!
“You are America. Unconstrained by habit and convention. Unencumbered by what is, ready to seize what ought to be…” President Barack Obama, 2015
Would you believe…Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde Beer? Juiced Lychee IPA? Caramelized Chocolate Churro Porter? It’s all there for you at the South Loop’s Moody Tongue, the world’s first Michelin-starred brewery, which is also home to The Dining Room, an intimate 28-seat fine dining restaurant.
If you were blessed to have an Italian Nonna, you probably know all the right things to do when making pasta. But those of us that don’t are most likely doing it all wrong! Here are some of the most common mistakes and some of the tried and true methods for cooking pasta.
