States Of Style Chicago 2014

(Courtesy of Ravinia Festival)Summer in Chicago is seductive. It’s not unheard of for someone to visit during this time of year and end up moving here soon thereafter. From the lakefront to the stre...

(Courtesy of Markus Giolas)An inspiring setting is necessary for writing. When I’m on assignment, I use Filter as my office. The Wicker Park coffee lounge has good vibes and coffee, which is the per...

(Courtesy of Josh Goldman for Ikram LLC © 2014)This tiny restaurant is like a jewel box. It sits quietly in the corner of the second floor of the museum-worthy store, Ikram, which is known as a fash...

(Courtesy of Heather Talbert)This Bucktown nail salon is my go-to. The clean, white space, which is accented with pops of hot pink, makes you feel like you’re hanging out in your chic friend’s sitti...

(Source: Mieke Zuiderweg)Located in the heart of Andersonville, Scout is as charming as the neighborhood. Many people can’t look at a beat-up chair at a flea market or a random box at a fair and see...

(Source: Waldorf Astoria Chicago)A perk of my job is that I regularly go to the spa on assignment. I try out different treatments at salons and spas in Chicago to find the best services and pros tha...

(Courtesy of David C. Sampson Photography)Imagine “The Secret Garden” meets “Alice in Wonderland."  This is the magic of Asrai Garden. The whimsical black and white striped awning welcomes you into ...

(Courtesy of Grace Willis)Located in the shops at 900 North Michigan Ave., Space 519 is more than a store. It’s a study on what’s cool in our culture. The owners have the pulse on what’s coming next...

(Courtesy of Heather Talbert)Arch Apothecary is ahead of its time. The one-stop beauty shop opened before the concept became trendy, and it continues to stay ahead of the pack. The salon/boutique hy...

(Courtesy of Milk & Honey Cafe) Whether I have a lunch date with the kids or a business meeting, Milk & Honey Cafe is the perfect meet-up spot. On any given day, the casual café is filled with strol...

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