Alice Oglethorpe

"My big weaknesses this time of year are pumpkin-flavored desserts, sparkly dresses, and fancy scented candles. So it’s perfect timing that this month is when Diptyque is opening up a store at 1645 N. Damen Ave. in Bucktown." Read more

"It’s been 100 years since Italian furniture company Poltrona Frau started designing and manufacturing its beautiful, timeless styles. And not only do they keep coming out with new designs, but their old ones look as current as ever. Armchairs designed back in 1919 are still available to buy today and this Dezza armchair (which I’m completely obsessed with) was designed in 1965." Read more

"Room & Board just keeps on coming up with new reasons for me to shop there. At the moment, that reason is a new assortment of limited-edition artwork." Read more

"Chicago-based WallTat makes fun wall decals to perk up a room without paint or permanence." Read more

"It’s been a year since Coyle & Herr started its monthly 10-day sales featuring amazing furniture and home decor. To celebrate, the company is ditching its “only open for 10 days at a time” philosophy and staying open for a full five weeks!" Read more

"Ukrainian Village is the lucky hood that’s home to the cutest new store, Paperish Mess (1955 W. Chicago Ave., 312-265-1497). Owners Lisa Muscato and Sean Murty, longtime sweethearts, wanted to open up a store where locals and artists could hang out and interact." Read more

"There’s just something about decoupage plates that makes me smile. They’re so whimsical and fun! And I love the ones made by Hoffman Estates artist Terry Hoffman." Read more

"Salads often play second fiddle at a dinner party. But use these gorgeous ombre servers to dole out the greens and it will become an unforgettable course." Read more

"Oak Park has a new home décor shop. Bee Home and Garden (128 Chicago Ave., Oak Park; 708-715-0560) opened its doors quietly about a month ago in the spot that was once Wilson’s grocery store." Read more

"Here comes yet another event at Jayson Home — and this time, it’s the mother lode. It’s the once-a-year Warehouse Sale, with merchandise marked up to 90 percent off." Read more