House Beautiful- Top 10 Kitchens Of 2013

This year in kitchen design, we saw everything from bright colors and a lot of shine to relaxed looks with wood and warm hues. Designers proved that no matter how small or large the space, the kitchen is still a place to make a statement by using stunning details like beamed ceilings, eye-catching wallpaper, or colorful cabinets. (House Beautiful)

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Get Ideas For A Cozy And Organized Home

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Get some clever winter storage and decorating ideas from IKEA with their interactive catalog.

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Randolph Streetโ€™s 7th Annual Holiday Market 12.14-12.15

RSHM-11.2013-lgRANDOLPH STREETโ€™S 7TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKETS FEATURE HOLIDAY Dร‰COR, FURNITURE, JEWELRY, ANTIQUES, FASHION ACCESSORIES AND MORE!
Snatch Up Randolphโ€™s Staff Picks, Meet Style Experts Graham Kostic and Barri Leiner Grant and Grab Your Girls for a Glam Shopping Weekend
November 23+24 & December 14+15

CHICAGO, IL- Looking for inspiration for this yearโ€™s holiday season? Have all your holiday decorating, party planning, fashion and entertaining questions answered by the vintage kings and queens at the Randolph Street Market 7th Annual Holiday Market December 14 +15. The Randolph Street Market is the perfect one stop shop for all your holiday needs, including a mix of antique, vintage and modern goods encompassing home dรฉcor, furniture, jewelry, menโ€™s toys and accessories, art, mink stoles, gourmet chocolate gift boxes, and custom-made gifts. Make this season as unique as the selection of wares youโ€™ll find from 90+ vendors!

Along with the fabulous vendors and one of a kind finds, Randolph Street Market is proud to announce the โ€œRandolph Street Market Staff Wish Listโ€ picks. Wondering what the always stylish Sally Schwartz wants this holiday season? How about top picks by her trusted support team? Look out for festive red ribbons and purchase a sought after item from the โ€œRSM Staff Wish Listโ€ to benefit Toys for Tots. And, all shoppers that bring a toy to be donated to Toys for Tots will get free entry all weekend long!

Highlights for 2013:
โ€ข Mix and mingle with local Style Experts Graham Kostic of Glossed and Found in November and famed stylist and writer, Barri Leiner Grant at Decemberโ€™s Market, and find out what these trendsetters have in their stocking stuffers. Theyโ€™ll be scouring the Market early Saturday before doors open to the public to hand pick the best gift ideas for everyone on your list! Check out our Facebook and Twitter networks all weekend long to see pictures of these experts hard at work with their fab finds.
โ€ข Pose in the NEW Candy Cane Holiday Photo Booth with drag performers from the Kit Kat Lounge for a complimentary digital holiday card, 1-2pm on Saturday. Additionally, the booth will be free both Saturday and Sunday, noon-4pm. Loosen up a bit first with delicious Peppermint Schnapps served at the Holiday Market Bar!
โ€ข Make the Holiday Markets a Girls Shopping Weekend 11am-2pm Saturday and get all dolled up while sipping on Mimosas with your four favorite girlfriends. Enjoy a complimentary lipstick color consultation with Finding Ferdinand, massages, blowouts and more by Floydโ€™s. Grab your girlfriends for fabulous shopping, treats, cocktails, and more and get glamified before you hit the Holiday party circuit.
โ€ข For the first time, Randolph Street’s Holiday Market presents Little Elves Craft Tent, an outdoor tented wintergarden with ornament making and art projects, plus hot cocoa, prizes & fun. Free for kids 11-3 Sat & Sun. Pick up your holiday greenery out here too!
โ€ข Our fancy food handmade and artisanal offerings include the savory and sweet such as: BellyQ tastings and lunch services, crepes, empanadas, cocktails, homemade caramels, gourmet blended olive oil, tasty chocolates and more. Foodie gifts to-go abound, making the perfect hostess gift or go-to thoughtful gift for those hard to buy for friends and family.

As always, Randolph Street Market offers a full entertainment experience all weekend long. DJ D Jones spins, a performance by Oakley Street Cello Ensemble and Carolers take the stage for classic holiday songs. Free gift-wrap onsite and free furniture delivery completes your shopping to do list! And donโ€™t forget, a 2014 Randolph Street Market Season Pass is also a great gift for your favorite treasure hunter!

Make the Randolph Street Holiday Market the first Holiday Party youโ€™ll attend this season and stretch your stylish dollars in a fun and fanciful space.

GENERAL INFORMATION RANDOLPH STREET HOLIDAY MARKETS CHICAGO

WHAT:
Randolph Streetโ€™s 7th Annual Holiday Markets

WHEN:
Saturday, December 14 + Sunday, December 15 โ€“ 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHERE:
Beaux Arts Plumberโ€™s Hall, 1340 W. Washington Street, Chicago FREE PARKING in huge onsite parking lot only steps away from entrance

PRICE: Discounted $8 tickets are available in advance (click here); general admission $10, students with ID $3 or $5 at the gate. Children 12 and under free.

Every paid admission gets a $5 or $10 shopping voucher good toward purchases. For more information, visit http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Get your holiday shopping and party planning off to the right start with wares in all price ranges, from thrifty to extravagant, and not to mention the brilliant ideas youโ€™ll get in regards to your own holiday displays. You will discover fabulous keepsakes from embroidered hankies to estate jewelry with everything in between. Timeless antiques and modern treasures including vintage and indie fashion, furniture, jewelry, art, decorative objects, house wares, and more will make this holiday show a memorable experience. Get a jump on the holiday season, beginning with vintage cheer spanning the decades!

FOR INFO: call (312) 666-1200 or info@imagepilots.com or randolphstreetmarket.com

The Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market 12.7-12.8

Renegade Craft Fair

Renegade Craft Fair

The Chicago Holiday Market is always an especially festive affair: aย design and DIY spectacularย in one of Chicagoโ€™s most charming venues. Attendees are encouraged to take part in free craft workshops, hosted byย Martha Stewart Livingย andย RX Made.ย The Pulaski Park Fieldhouse will be decked out with festive installationsย fromย Amanda Waltersย andย zerobird studio.ย Visitors are invited to take a photo to commemorate their indie shopping experience inย theย free photo boothย provided byย Magnolia Photo Booth Co.ย Local DJs fromย Dusty Grooveย andย Reckless Recordsย will be playing all our favorite music to keep the atmosphere lively all weekend long.

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PHOTOS: Ornament Making Party

An ornament making party is a fun, festive way to spend time with friends and family and get some homemade ornaments at the same time!

Here are some inspiration photos to get a party of your own together.ย Remember, anything you can glue on, is fair game to personalize your ornaments!

Featured in photos:

Base Idea:

  • Plain white, silver, red and gold ornaments
  • Lightbulbs
  • Clothes pins

Add-Ons:

  • Jingle Bells
  • Glitter
  • Glue, glue guns, super glue
  • Gift tags, label stickers and letters – fun way to monogram/personalize
  • Wrapping paper
  • Ribbons, yarn, fabric and lace
  • Bottle caps- personalize your ornaments with your favorite brew
  • Pom pons, feathers, sequins & more!

Favor ideas:

  • A pair of individual scissors: It’s a take-home and you won’t have to share scissors
  • Individual kit box: scissors, glue stick, super glue + the box can double as a carry home container for their new ornaments
  • Monogrammed Ornament: Get each guest an ornament with their name or letter as a personal touch