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From its 1960s bar to the collection of salvaged furniture sourced from shuttered spaces such as the Viaduct Theater, this year-old salon is all charm and just a hint of flash. Lead stylist Jamie DiGrazia opened the Logan Square storefront with Tricia Serpe last August. From a menu of 30 services (haircuts from $30, coloring from … Read more

The antithesis of fast fashion, this little indie store in North Center shuns trends. Instead, shopkeeper Leigh Deleonardo supports makers (most of them local) who construct their wares in small batches. As a result, everything feels special: gauzy scarves made from hand-spun linen, comfortable day dresses perfect for hot weather, and vintage-inspired jewelry cast in … Read more

Once a modest 1,000-foot Pilsen storefront, the new and improved Modern Cooperative doubled its space last fall when it moved to historic Thalia Hall. Now it’s a big one-stop shop for midcentury modern decor and furniture. You’ll find accent chairs, sofas, coffee tables, credenzas, gifts (including fantastic jewelry and handbags), and a taste of what … Read more

The first city outpost of the hip San Francisco kids’ clothier opened in Bucktown last spring (following locations in Northbrook Court and Oakbrook Center), showcasing the store’s signature mix of premium styles for newborns and youngsters up to 12. Liberty of London print skirts, brightly colored Converse sneakers, and baby clothes from Peek’s house label … Read more

Eight local vendors in the popular online market whose goods you’ll adore

Like the idea of animal hides, dramatic chandeliers, deep shag rugs, dark colors, rough woods, and tribal elements all rolled together in a glamorously sexy way? Call Project Interiors. Aimee Wertepny founded her firm in 2005 and now employs six visionary women to create memorable spaces that their forward-thinking clients love. Wertepny is also highly … Read more