If you’ve been scanning social media or watching the news lately, you’ve seen plenty of reports about coronavirus, more officially known as COVID-19, affecting people across the globe. While it’s important to remain calm and level-headed, it is also time to take precautionary steps that can help keep yourself and your family safe from not only coronavirus, but other yearly viruses and bugs — including influenza and the common cold. …
It’s that time of year again! The spring real estate market is heating up, and that means that homeowners across Chicago are coming up with plans to get their places ready to sell, so they can move out and move on to their next dream home. Whether you’ve lived in your home for five months or five decades, you’ve probably left your mark on the space. Before you and your real estate team can start showing off the property to eager buyers, there’s a lot of work that must be ...
As the legendary poet Anne Bradstreet once put it: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” Here in Chicago, we’re famous for our tough and bracing winters, which come complete with heavy snowfall, freezing winds, and cold, gray days. But true Chicagoans know that those tough Lake Michigan winds and snowstorms aren’t really what our area is about. Instead, our city truly blossoms to life in the springtime – when flowers spring from the ground, the sun peeks out from behind the clouds, little kids ...
2020 is the start of a brand new decade, and it’s ushering in a brand new era in interior design and decor! All over the country, designers are looking at the next big trends, and starting to layer them into our living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Of course, making big design changes to any space also means that you’ll need to adjust your cleaning routine to keep up. So, what are the big predictions for design and decor in 2020 – and how will they impact your day-to-day goals, ...
Roses are red, Violets are blue, You’re buying presents for them – But who’s taking care of you? Sorry, we just wanted to let our inner poet out for a second there. It seems only natural, given the occasion. That’s right – at the time that we’re writing this, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! This annual celebration of love is a major February holiday. Whether you’re flying solo or enjoying some special time with friends, a partner, or your whole family, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to ...
