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My Look: Jennifer Pace Robinson
Photo by Tony Valainis Oooh, cool tee shirt!This look is an old favorite and has become my uniform. I love to mix colors and patterns. My husband is back and forth to New York City for work, so he brings me souvenir tee shirts that I dress up with jackets. How does working at the…
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Find unique gifts at the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market!
Image via Handmade Arcade The Handmade Arcade is back for the holidays! The holiday market edition takes place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on December 2nd from 11am – 6pm! The big event features “one-of-a-kind handmade products from 275+ talented makers and artists.” It’s the largest holiday market in the region and will…
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Inaugural Craft Show Planned At LHS On Dec. 2-3
LEMONT, IL — The Lemont High School Blue and Gold Athletic Boosters will host its inaugural craft show at LHS on Dec. 2-3. The craft show will be held each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 800 Porter St. Guests should enter through the Performing Arts Center entrance on Julia Street.…
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Roasted Granola Cafe: suds, grub, tunes, crafts on tap till near end of December
Roasted Granola Café promises to be a center for enjoying beer, food, music and art starting this week Suds, grub, tunes and crafts of many sorts are what the Roasted Granola Café, in cooperation with Arlington Brewing Company and Arts Arlington, is planning to provide starting this Thursday, Nov. 30, through Dec. 30. With the…
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Jewelry Scores on Record-Setting Black Friday
Black Friday may have set a record for in-store traffic, and jewelry was a big beneficiary, with three separate surveys saying the category logged strong gains over last year. RetailNext, which provides data on store visits, reported that foot traffic in jewelry stores increased 6.7% on Black Friday and 2.6% on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend,…
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KTM&HC Holiday Boutique in the Barn features curated wares by local artisans
Shop LOCAL at KTM&HC Holiday Boutique! Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s annual Holiday Boutique in the Barn features a wide array of carefully crafted wares by local artisans – a great opportunity for shoppers to support talented individuals and small businesses in our region. The Boutique, located in KTM&HC’s historic red carriage barn, is…
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Liori Diamonds: The Hottest Lab-Grown Diamond Accessories in Today’s Market
As the holiday season approaches, some of the hottest trends include lab-grown diamond accessories. Lab-grown diamonds have become especially popular over recent years. They look identical to traditional diamonds, but are more ethical and affordable. Interestingly enough, lab-grown diamonds have fewer defects due to being carefully crafted under controlled conditions. Understandably, many consumers are opting…
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5 Bay Area Locals with Impeccable Style
“Bay Area style at its worst is this flexing culture of just throwing together a whole bunch of expensive brands to look cool, but not putting any thought into what you’re actually wearing,” Hatchell says. Bay Area style at its best, though, happens when people dress themselves with care and creativity, not necessarily with big…
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Celebs Love Silver Manis
Celebs Love Silver Manis November 28, 2023 by Emma Lawrence Christmas is almost here! Snow will soon fall and leave the sidewalk glistening and glowing in shades of silver and white. As the holiday season rolls around, what better way to show your festive spirit than with a fresh mani! Trends come and go, especially…
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Shop These 97 Extended Cyber Monday Deals While You Can
Cyber Monday may officially be over, but we found plenty of lingering sales today on everything from clothing to mattresses. If you missed out on the shopping over the long weekend and have gifting to complete, there’s still a bit of time left to take advantage of these extended Cyber Monday deals, including up to…