Yesterday afternoon, I noticed a handwritten sign in the window of an empty storefront at 501 North Wells. It read: “Like it? Need it? Buy it!!!”, and listed a website for people looking to purchase goods. The place was closed, but through the window I spotted a framed Picasso poster ($150), a pair of darling upholstered armchairs, and two shapely wooden stools, along with lots of vintage-looking rugs, tables, dressers, and artwork. There were plenty of designer handbags and heels on display, too. I scribbled down the web address and, according to the shop’s blog, it’s a pop-up estate sale and will be open today (May 27). For inquiries, email poseyfisher@comcast.net. Happy hunting!
–Bridget Herman
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Yesterday afternoon, I noticed a handwritten sign in the window of an empty storefront at 501 North Wells. It read: “Like it? Need it? Buy it!!!”, and listed a website for people looking to purchase goods. The place was closed, but through the window I spotted a framed Picasso poster ($150), a pair of darling upholstered armchairs, and two shapely wooden stools, along with lots of vintage-looking rugs, tables, dressers, and artwork. There were plenty of designer handbags and heels on display, too. I scribbled down the web address and, according to the shop’s blog, it’s a pop-up estate sale and will be open today (May 27). For inquiries, email poseyfisher@comcast.net. Happy hunting!
–Bridget Herman
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Yesterday afternoon, I noticed a handwritten sign in the window of an empty storefront at 501 North Wells. It read: “Like it? Need it? Buy it!!!”, and listed a website for people looking to purchase goods. The place was closed, but through the window I spotted a framed Picasso poster ($150), a pair of darling upholstered armchairs, and two shapely wooden stools, along with lots of vintage-looking rugs, tables, dressers, and artwork. There were plenty of designer handbags and heels on display, too. I scribbled down the web address and, according to the shop’s blog, it’s a pop-up estate sale and will be open today (May 27). For inquiries, email poseyfisher@comcast.net. Happy hunting!
Yesterday afternoon, I noticed a handwritten sign in the window of an empty storefront at 501 North Wells. It read: “Like it? Need it? Buy it!!!”, and listed a website for people looking to purchase goods. The place was closed, but through the window I spotted a framed Picasso poster ($150), a pair of darling upholstered armchairs, and two shapely wooden stools, along with lots of vintage-looking rugs, tables, dressers, and artwork. There were plenty of designer handbags and heels on display, too. I scribbled down the web address and, according to the shop’s blog, it’s a pop-up estate sale and will be open today (May 27). For inquiries, email poseyfisher@comcast.net. Happy hunting!
Kith and Kims
Citing Mexican, Korean, and French influences, Edward Kim falls back on the term “American food” to describe the fare at Ruxbin (851 N. Ashland Ave.; 312-624-8509), a 38-seater scheduled to open mid- to late June in Noble Square. Read more
Locally based modular-carpet floor-tile company FLOR has achieved great success in the design world, with shout-outs from Martha Stewart and praise for its eco-aware manufacturing, piece-of-cake installation, and recycling policies, but it’s not about to rest on its FLORals... Read more
Twenty-one spots to remember from the past year, including storefront long shots, hotel no-brainers, and—in case you hadn't noticed—a ridiculous amount of pork Read more
Edward “Eddie” Newman, who died Saturday at age 89, was, as his obituariesnoted, the physician to some of Chicago’s most notable figures—including Mayor Richard M. Daley, real estate magnate Arthur Rubloff, and famed Chicago Bears quarterback... Read more
Our top five picks for things to do this week: Not those hawks. Ballhawks … Jeanne Gang, Aquawoman … It’s alive! Sue stalks the Field … and more finds for Memorial Day weekend Read more
May 7, 2010 – On May 7th, home lovers came out for the annual Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk, which featured five fabulous, private kitchens from the community. Local chefs including Paul Virant of Vie, Didier Durand of Cyrano’s Bistrot, Branko Palikuca of Topaz, and Adam Seger, founder and mixologist of Hum Spirits, provided food, drink, and entertainment at the event. Proceeds benefitted the Hinsdale Historical Society. For more than thirty years, the Hinsdale Historical Society has been devoted to collecting, preserving, and promoting the history of Hinsdale. Read more
Nothing is more personal than a portrait, but not everyone can afford to hire an artist to create a rendering in oil paints of their favorite person. That’s where Smallish Art comes in. Former local marketing professional Jill Stalowicz draws mini-portraits for her clients; at 5 by 7 inches, they’re charming as anything. Just send her a photo of your subject, give her 3 to 5 weeks (and $395) and you’ll get a piece of artwork you will cherish forever. Stalowicz draws people in pencil, pets in pastels.
Homegrown Fashion
When Tracey Glibowski was laid off for the second time in three years, she didn’t sit around and sulk. Instead, the former advertising executive decided to fulfill a lifelong dream and open a women’s boutique on the Northside. Read more
May and June bring prime bicycling weather to Chicago. This year, the Active Transportation Alliance is peddling a new idea: suburban house-hunting by bike. On Sunday, June 13th, in Oak Park and on Saturday, June 19th, in Homewood the alliance will host free bicycle tours of houses for sale... Read more
