Tag: indie

Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)
- The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s.
- Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account of taking his 13-year-old son to fashion week in Paris.
- The Chabon story was in GQ. The same publication, however, had an awfully sexist feature on hiking with girls as accessories. Outdoor Research had a perfect response.
- Maya, of Jack’s Wife Freda, shares her beauty uniform. I adore her style.
- “Chicago is the most beautiful city in America.”
- And hey, Chicagoans! What are you up to tomorrow? Come out to West Elm for the pop-up shop! Grab a drink, have a snack, and shop from some of my favorite local makers! RSVP here, stop by, and say hello if you see me!
September 30, 2016
Independent Shopping in Oak Park, IL
Oak Park has some great restaurants and well-known chain stores, but it also has a huge variety of independent shops. Below, I’ve highlighted some of the best from here in town, as well as a handful from nearby Forest Park. I’ve also created a Pinterest board with their locations marked (though there were a few that I was unable to add to the map). This isn’t an exhaustive list of stores, but it does include all of my favorites!

↑ Update Interiors

Home
- Update Interiors
  Furniture and amazing lighting, along with smaller decorative details for your home.
- Refind Home
  Mid-century vintage finds, plus new eco-friendly and indie goods.
- Moss
  A great selection of flowers, plus interesting gifts and home decor.
- Yearbook
  A careful selection of vintage and new goods with a masculine, old collegiate feel.
- CarefulPeach
  A French-inspired boutique with beautiful items for tabletop, bath, and kitchen.
↑ CarefulPeach

Women’s Clothing & Accessories
- Gem
  A mix of edgy modern and pretty vintage-inspired jewelry.
- Nora’s Shoe Shop
  Awesome shoes from harder to find brands.
- Lively Running
  Running shoes for women (they’ll help you choose the right pair), and cute workout clothes.
- Muse
  Feminine tops and dresses in a range of prices.
↑ Gem

For Kids
- Pumpkin Moon
  Kooky toys kids will love, and a geek’s paradise too.
- The Magic Tree Bookstore
  A great children’s bookstore.
- Sugarcup Trading
  New and gently used stylish kids’ clothes.
- Gepetto’s Toy Box
  Wooden toys, dress-up clothes, and imaginative play, plus all the Legos, Playmobil, puzzles, games, and craft kits you could ask for.
↑ Pumpkin Moon

Books
- The Book Table
  An indie bookstore for a town that loves its books.
- The Magic Tree Bookstore
  A great children’s bookstore.
↑ The Book Table
November 18, 2014

Tag: indie

Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

Independent Shopping in Oak Park, IL

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Women’s Clothing & Accessories

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