Theurer-Wrigley House in Lincoln Park Up for Sale
A STRANGE BREW: Suggested once as a residence for Chicago’s mayors, the home is on the market for $9.5 million
Year: 2011
Gypset Style at Space519
WORLDLY WISE: The owners of Space519 decorate a small area of their boutique to spotlight a motif that runs through the the shop…
Rodkin on the Mortgage Balance Left Unpaid in a Short Sale
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Barry asks for advice on the potential liability to repay the difference between the short-sale proceeds and mortgage balance due.
Frank Ponterio’s Pour Room
HOSPITALITY SWEET: A designer, oenophile, and generous host makes his house and its grounds even more inviting to guests…
New Lake View Boutique Combines Eco-Fashion With Vintage
Emerald City
Em Bo. (3432 N. Southport Ave.; 773-360-1501, shopembo.com), a clothing and accessories boutique, opened last month in Lake View with a goal of promoting vintage and environmentally sustainable items as everyday fashion…
Paris Brest & Cookies @ Toni Patisserie & Café
TONI PATISSERIE & CAFÉ: 65 E WASHINGTON; 312-726-2020
Cheesecake @ Magnolia Bakery
MAGNOLIA BAKERY: BLOCK 37, 108 N STATE; 312-346-7777
Cream Puff @ Beard Papa's
BEARD PAPA'S: BLOCK 37, SUITE 50, 108 N STATE; 312-960-9000
Affordable Furniture at Nest Furniture
About 14 years ago, when I moved to Chicago, I bought a futon (long gone) and two steel desk lamps (still have them!)…
Where to Go This Weekend: Wausau, Wisconsin
Quick—before they all head south to warmer climes: It’s the second-to-last weekend for the Woodson Art Museum’s 36th Annual Birds in Art exhibit. But Wausau, Wisconsin’s yearly artistic tribute to our fine, feathered friends is only one of three great reasons to look north for adventures this weekend…