Lois Weisberg, the first commissioner of cultural affairs for Chicago, was well known for her whimsical collections—flower frogs, teapots, baskets, and a wide array of books. Starting tomorrow until May 20, Coyle & Herr (3031 N. Rockwell St., coyleandherr.com) will hold a two-week market at their warehouse loft full of Lois’s amazing home accessories and trinkets.
Stop by Unison (1911 W. Division St., unisonhome.com) this Saturday from 12 to 3 for the Floral & Flavors Mother’s Day Event. Rare Bird Preserves (rarebirdpreserves.com) will be there with samples of their delicious specialties served on Scone City (sconecity.com) scones, and floral designer Floraison (floraisonchicago.com) will create a bouquet for you on the spot. Unison is also offering 25 percent off all vases during the event.
Accent Minded (2205 W. 19th St., accentminded.com) is having its first-ever, one-day-only Fire Sale this Saturday where prices are drastically slashed. From an Indian geometric hardwood coffee table to a Williams-Sonoma cushion-top grain leather bench, the store has tons of great furniture to spruce up your space.
If you’re still trying to find the perfect last-minute Mother’s Day gift, check out Tabula Tua (1015 W. Armitage Ave., tabulatua.com). They have curated a Mother’s Day gift guide, from beautiful picture frames to the perfect scents to personalized wares to fit your budget. Use code “ILOVEMOM” for 10 percent off until May 8.
Bring a touch of chic modern lighting into your home this month with 15 percent off all Jonathan Adler lighting at Lightology (215 W. Chicago Ave., lightology.com) until May 31. Shop bathroom wall and mirror lights, lighting accessories, ceiling lighting, contemporary pendant lighting, outdoor lighting, table and floor lamps, and wall lightings. There’s something for every room in your house.
In the market for a fresh new rug? Morlen Sinoway (1052 W. Fulton Market, morlensinoway.com) is now carrying GAN rugs and accessories from Spain. GAN is Gandiablasco’s collection of indoor rugs and accessories all handcrafted from natural materials, including jute, wool, linen, cotton, and silk.