A Little Fall Wishlist

Sequins and Stripes 10/18 2:31A Liz

Shop this look: Emerson Fry Keyhole Blouse (wearing a small), AGOLDE Riley Jeans , Margaux Velvet Slides c/o The temperatures have dropped in Charleston and our chilly mornings are making me excited...

A Chicago Puppet Tradition Lives on at Opera in Focus

Chicago Magazine 10/15 12:34P Sarah Steimer

Brothers Justin and Shane Snyder continue the city's legendary puppet performances in Rolling Meadows.

Photos from Chicago’s Secret Supper at Avli

Chicago Magazine 10/15 5:25A Chicago Magazine

On August 16, Chicago magazine hosted its first in-person event of 2021 with Secret Supper at the newly opened Avli on the Park. Diners enjoyed a five-course Greek-inspired feast with farm-to-table ingredients by executive chef Nikolaos...

Cozy Sweaters to Wear this Season

Sequins and Stripes 10/14 11:00P Liz

Similar styles to this cardigan here , here , and here , here , and here . Hello, sweater weather season! Cozying up in my favorite cardigan is really one of life s simple pleasures and one of the...

Howdy Kolache Bring a Texas Tradition North

Chicago Magazine 10/14 8:55A Lynette Smith

The classic breakfast pastry with Czech roots comes to Chicago.

The Crown Jewel of Chicago’s Skyline is Yours to Live In

Chicago Magazine 10/13 10:41A Sarah Steimer

Peek inside the new Tribune Tower Residences — a far cry from when reporters once roamed these historic halls.

Donate Your Time and Money to These 10 Chicago Nonprofits

Chicago Magazine 10/12 12:40P Lynette Smith

Where to spread your generosity this holiday season.

Ten Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall

Sequins and Stripes 10/11 11:00P Liz

Try my pumpkin snickerdoodle recipe here . There s no such thing as too much pumpkin in my book, which is why I take full of advantage of any excuse to cook with pumpkin this time of year. I recently...

The ABLE Sale is Here: All of My Favorite Pieces!

The Golden Girl 10/11 5:27A KendallSchoemann

Bonjour mes amis! Happy Monday from Paris again! (TWO posts today, wow!) We had the best day exploring Montmartre today but had to let you know that ABLE (one of my favorite brands AND one of my...

Five Townhouses for Sale in Chicago

Chicago Magazine 10/11 1:00A Sarah Steimer

A look at five architecturally or historically significant townhomes for sale in the city.

My Picks from the Fall Shopbop Sale

Sequins and Stripes 10/10 11:00P Liz

Shop this image : No. 1 Cableknit Cardigan Sweater // No. 2 White Jacquard Blouse // No. 3 Bustier Tiered Maxi Dress // No. 4 Cocoon Plaid Coat // No. 5 Tortoise and Acetate Sunglasses // No. 6...

A Whole World on One Chicago Street

Chicago Magazine 10/8 10:39A Sarah Steimer

West Rogers Park is the most diverse tract in Chicago, and the variety of religious institutions located on just a few blocks of Devon Avenue illustrate as much.

Chicago Humanities Festival

Chicago Magazine 10/8 3:00A Lynette Smith

The intellectual-a-palooza is back this fall, with in-person and virtual conversations designed to blow your mind.

New Home Decor Finds for Fall

Sequins and Stripes 10/7 11:00P Liz

Shop the post : No. 1 Wheat Wreath // No. 2 Windowpane Plaid Throw Pillow // No. 3 Beeswax Taper Candle Set // No. 4 Wheat and Grass Spray // No. 5 Woven Cotton Plaid Throw Blanket // No. 6 Jade...

Filling Your Cup

Sequins and Stripes 10/6 2:27A Liz

You can t pour from an empty cup. Last night before I went to bed I wrote in a journal for 30 minutes. It started out sort of random, just thoughts about work and life lately, and gradually became...