Orange Beautiful Opens in Ravenswood
Pretty Paper
Orange Beautiful Studio and Shop (4658 N. Damen Ave., 773-975-3570, orangebeautiful.com), a new stationery boutique in Ravenswood, features the work of its owner Emily H. Martin…
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Best of Chicago 2010: New Stores
The year’s top openings
Best Hair Salons in Chicago and the Suburbs
THE HAIR AWARDS: We combed through our network of stylish Chicagoans for this list of 32 recommended salons in the area
Little Green Baby Revamps
Starting from Scratch
When Kim Sledgister purchased the environmentally friendly shop Little Green Baby (4654 N. Rockwell St.; 773-505-2066, mylittlegreenbaby.com) from Kim Gayeski in March, she decided to make it her own…
The Hair Awards: Index of Salons
RELATED STORY: THE HAIR AWARDS—Best salons for your head of hair in Chicago and the suburbs » Aniko Salon and Spa 1117 S. Wabash Ave.; 312-431-1573, anikosalonspa.com Ayna Day Spa and Salon 1909 S. Meyers Rd., Oakbrook Terrace; 630-261-9880, aynadayspa.com Beauty on Call 1323 N. Mohawk St.; 312-335-5350, beautyoncall.com Belmont Barbershop 2328 W. Belmont Ave.; … Read more
How Does Groupon Work?
An explainer on the popular social-media-driven shopping site
Former Jake Owners Reemerge in 900 Shops
Favorite Finds
When Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel closed their popular boutique, Jake (939 N. Rush St.), in April, they planned to open a pop-up store this past spring and a concept store in the fall of 2010…
Artsy Mobiles
THE SHEET: These mod mobiles double as hanging art—once Baby grows up, they can become chic dining room pieces
New Women’s Boutique In Oak Park
Inspiration for everyone
When Heather Anderson set out to launch Muse (106 N. Marion St., Oak Park; 708-948-7052, museoakpark.com), she sought to create a contemporary “lifestyle store” for all budgets…
Baby and Maternity Stores in Chicago
RELATED STORY: Countdown to Baby: Best items for you and your tiny trendsetter » Babydreams (448 Central Ave., Highland Park; 847-432-4704, 1858 N. Damen Ave., Chicago; 773-486-9445, bebybaby.com) Carries everything parents need to prep for baby, from maternity and breastfeeding bras, and cloth diapers to some furniture. Beautiful Beginnings (1840 N. Clybourn Ave.; 312-944-1212, 552 … Read more