"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
"In celebration of its five-year anniversary, Antiquaire (190 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park) is hosting a month-long sale. Gorgeous high-end, European antiques will be added to its website daily." Read more
"On Wednesday Chicago Home + Garden hosted our third annual Chairs for Charity event at Cosentino Center Chicago. Fifteen local designers were challenged to give old chairs a new life." 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
"’Tis the season for Target collaborations. They had us when they paired with Nate Berkus, but with the recent debut of TOO by Blu Dot, we are even more in love." Read more
"After a recent dinner at Trenchermen in Wicker Park, I couldn’t stop thinking about how beautiful the design was. So I tracked down the designer, Kevin Heisner (also the creative force behind Nightwood, Bar DeVille, and Bangers & Lace), and asked him how I could get a similar look at home." Read more