Three Days Only
Growing up in New Orleans, Katie Ernst traveled to various junk and antique stores with her grandma, mom, and aunts with an eye for deals on great finds. In October 2009, Ernst opened Revision Home (2132 W. Fulton St.; 312-226-2221, revisionchicago.com), which sells vintage and antique pieces online and by appointment.
Sisters open adjoining high-end boutiques
(Clockwise from left:) Pantone Universe Twin Markers, $74.99 for set of 24, at Blick Art Materials, 42 S. State St.; 312-920-0300, dickblick.com Palm Beach Chic backgammon set, $295, at Jonathan Adler, 676 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-274-9920, jonathanadler.com Nymphenburg Porcelain Wing silver necklace, $268, at Kneen & Co., 400 W. Erie St., Ste. 503; 312-787-7003, kneenandco.com … Read more
Cutting Her Own Path
After 15 years in corporate salons, the hair colorist Karen Marie Vanoni wanted a more creative work environment. But shortly into her search, she realized she wanted to open her own salon.
Eco-Friendly Finds
Another Williams-Sonoma affiliate, west elm (1000 W. North Ave.; 312-867-1770, westelm.com) opens in Lincoln Park tomorrow, February 3rd, joining its nearby sister stores Pottery Barn (1000 W. North Ave.; 312-587-9837, potterybarn.com) and the combined PBteen-Pottery Barn Kids (2111 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-525-8349, pbteen.com, potterybarnkids.com).
EVENT STUDIO takes 10 percent off all wedding invitation orders this month. 2027 W. Division St.; 773-227-1122, eventstudiochicago.com HANDMADE MARKET returns with goods from more than 30 Chicago-based designers on Feb. 13th. The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.; 773-276-3600 LISSA ON MAXWELL offers deep discounts on fall and winter merchandise this month. 729 W. … Read more
Black Tie to Tank Top
At 10, Erin Estell started making jewelry using only floss and beads. Two decades later, her years of practice paid off.
Decade of Design
A few years after moving from Los Angeles to Chicago in the late-1990s, Joni Kat Anderson and city-native Matthew Cohen launched JKAT Jewelry (773-777-7863, jkatjewelry.com). Now in its 10th year, the company continues to create its line of sterling-silver bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings.
From Project Runway to Michigan Avenue
From Hickory Hills to the Gold Coast
After 30 years in the Southwest suburbs, Lili of Trieste (8711 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills; 708-598-3632), a special occasion and everyday wear shop, opened its second location on the chain-heavy block at 50 East Oak Street (312-915-0122) late last fall.
