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Holiday Gift Guide 2014: 56 Great Local Finds
Whether you’re shopping for the foodie, culture vulture, fashion addict, or kiddo on your list, you’re sure to find a great gift among these 56 goodies—all of which were designed or made right here in Chicagoland.
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Gifts $25 to $50
Cotton and polyester pocket squares by Glass House Shirtmakers in West Town ($29 each, glasshouseshirtmakers.com). Photos: Anna Knott Ceramic appetizer plates by Lincoln Park company Mitchell Black ($28 for four, Hazel, 1902 W. Montrose Ave.). Oaked apple brandy made in West Town ($32 for 375-milliliter bottle, Rhine Hall, 2010 W. Fulton St.). … Read more
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Gifts $51 to $250
Noise-isolating earphones designed by Etymotic in Elk Grove Village ($129, etymotic.com). Photos: Anna Knott Limited-edition poster by Roscoe Village–based artist duo Sonnenzimmer to celebrate Mies van der Rohe’s 126th birthday ($55, miessociety.org). White oak desk lamp designed in Northbrook ($149, CB2, 800 W. North Ave.). Brass bowl designed in Lincoln Park ($150, … Read more
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Gifts Under $25
Green City Market Cookbook, a collection of recipes from the customers and vendors of Lincoln Park’s farmers’ market ($24.99, Barnes & Noble, 1130 N. State St.). Photos: Anna Knott Reasons to Love Type pencils by A. Favorite Design in Ravenswood ($9.50 for set of nine, Greer, 1657 N. Wells St.). Big City Suds … Read more
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Gifts over $250
Framed etching by SAIC professor and West Town resident Richard Hull ($1,400, Western Exhibitions, 845 W. Washington Blvd.). Photos: Anna Knott Diamond, green onyx, and 18-karat gold earrings designed by Meghna in Hoffman Estates ($3,600, meghnajewels.com). Customizable leather clutch made in Lincoln Park (from $255, Laudi Vidni, 1007 W. Armitage Ave.). Wool … Read more