All images courtesy of Commune Design Some design firms manage to strike precisely the right balance for every project. That can be said of Commune Design’s take on this stunning…
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Autumn is a season that can never be long enough. To savor each fleeting moment, let’s check the peak color schedule and plan a road trip.
While the lake front parks command attention, several treasures of the park system can be found along the west and south sides of the city, connected by Chicago’s historic boulevards.…
The glaciers that formed the Great Lakes carved spectacular scenery along the shorelines and left behind impressive dunes that offer a unique view of the lakes and islands. Take some…
Winter in the Midwest can be beautiful under a blanket of fresh snow … but to be brutally honest, we just sometimes need a break from the Polar Vortex. When…
Though we’re not known for mountains, the gently rolling hills and valleys of the Upper Midwest are ideal for beginning skiers and learners of all ages. The season offers many…
We’ll be spending most of our time at home this season, and really that’s not so different from past Decembers. This is a great time to invest in gifts that…
This year we'll have to bring the Christkindlmarket experience home. Let's brew a batch of Gluhwein, fill our collection of keepsake mugs, bake some spiced nuts and traditional German Magenbrot,…
Local entrepreneurs, Carrie Schepke and Patti Sload, would love to help you manage your holiday gift shopping. They founded The Gift Studio, an online gift service specializing in thoughtful, modern…
Faribault Woolen Mill has been producing fine blankets, throws, and other woolen products for the past 150 years. The operation began with a one horsepower carding machine, that is, it…
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