Charlie’s Bedroom

Sequins and Stripes 5/7 4:53A liz

shop the room : Benjamin Moore Paint in Santorini Blue,  Jordan Connelly Tight Lines Wallpaper , Green Tablelamps ,  Jensen Bed , Piglet in Bed Gingham Linen Duvet and Pillowcases , Jordan Connelly...

Our Spring Break at The Somerset in Turks & Caicos

Sequins and Stripes 5/6 6:25A liz

If you ve followed me for a while you know that this was not our first time in Turks & Caicos! We have stayed at The Somerset on Grace Bay four times now and there are so many reasons why we keep...

Episode 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants

Chicago Magazine 5/6 1:00A Sarah Steimer

Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into "The Best New Restaurants" list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.

Shades of Boredom

Chicago Magazine 5/6 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Newly published images by photographer Mark Steinmetz highlight everyday life in a Chicago of 35 years ago.

The Value of Adult Friendships

Sequins and Stripes 5/5 3:59A liz

I spent this past weekend celebrating my girlfriend s 40th in the mountains of North Carolina. All of these friends are friends that I ve made since moving to Charleston. It s funny to look back at...

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025

Sequins and Stripes 5/3 1:51A liz

shop this post: Lollipop Wine Glasses , Theraface Red Light Mask , Lia Burke Libaire Mushroom Prints , Hart MAMA Charm Bracelet , Lake Pajamas Set , Theodosia Shell Necklace (use code LIZADAMS15 ),...

Summer Is Served

Chicago Magazine 5/2 1:00A Lynette Smith

Under the banner of their brand Unison, Robert and Alicia Segal offer a platform for small makers that veers timeless instead of trendy. This summer, the husband-and-wife team is entering bolder territory with a colorful array of modern...

America’s Favorite Beaches & Finer Things in St. Pete-Clearwater

Chicago Magazine 5/1 1:00A Chicago Magazine

America’s Favorite Beaches meet some of America’s finest things in St. Pete-Clearwater. The community is filled with art, culture and charming accommodations. One standout that showcases all three is the The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph...

Spring Fashion Finds Under $150

Sequins and Stripes 4/30 8:40A liz

shop this post: Madewell Barrel Jeans , Hart Shell Necklace , Banana Republic Eyelet Top , Wayf Printed Mini Dress , Hart Tassel Earrings , Mango Gingham Peplum Top , Anthropologie Tortoise Sunglasses...

New Mexican

Chicago Magazine 4/30 6:02A Lynette Smith

Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene.

Gravel-Bike the Rolling Hills of the Driftless

Chicago Magazine 4/29 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Galena, IllinoisDrive time: 2 hours 45 minutes At the southeast tip of the Driftless Area, a rugged region in the upper Mississippi River basin that was spared glacial flattening, Galena is defined by undulating hills and river valleys: bucolic...

Kayak Through Door County’s Rocky Coast

Chicago Magazine 4/29 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Sturgeon Bay, WisconsinDrive time: 4 hours 30 minutes The best way to see the splendor of Door County’s shore? The roughly four-mile-round-trip trek from Sturgeon Bay to Whitefish Dunes State Park led by Door County Kayak Tours ($145). On the...

Fly-Fish Spring Creeks

Chicago Magazine 4/29 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Viroqua, WisconsinDrive time: 4 hours Viroqua sits in the heart of the Driftless Area, where clear, cold freshwater filters through unglaciated limestone and sandstone, producing abundant spring creeks. “That provides extremely good trout...

Nail Your Whitewater Rolls

Chicago Magazine 4/29 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Wausau, WisconsinDrive time: 4 hours 15 minutes There are few better places to learn to kayak rapids than Wausau Whitewater Park. It spans a third of a mile of the Wisconsin River and benefits from a dam-controlled channel in downtown Wausau that...

Camp Under the Stars

Chicago Magazine 4/29 1:00A Chicago Magazine

PENFIELD, ILLINOISDrive time: 2 hours About 45 minutes northeast of Champaign lies the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, the only designated International Dark Sky Park in Illinois. Protected from light pollution, the preserve’s North Waterfowl...