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.
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
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
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
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
Including holiday gift-buying help from a local fashionista
The eco-friendly cosmetics shop opens its ninth Chicagoland location at the Oakbrook Center on Black Friday.
The Web-based eyewear shop will open its first Chicago location this Saturday.
It’s the next best thing to the Winter Olympics.
Jump-start your holiday bargain-hunting on this unseasonably chilly week.
