The Chicago Traveler

More and more people have been making a conscious effort to live “green.” The popularity of Chicago’s Green City Market is proof of that, as customers support local farmers and buy high-quality, organic foods. You can easily keep away from foods that put chemicals in your body, but what about the products you put on your body?
Many companies use animal byproducts, mineral oils, artificial colors, and harsh chemicals in their soaps, cosmetics, and lotions. In response to all this manufactured nastiness, Chicagoan Victoria Slone created Lotions & Potions. She has extensively studied the practices of aromatherapy, herbalism, and homeopathy and …read more

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I’ve recently moved to a new apartment, and it’s been quite the process of figuring out just how to furnish and decorate it. There are so many options and styles! It’s no wonder that some people just prefer to mix and match, encouraging an eclectic atmosphere.
Willow in Ukrainian Village (just down the street from Dodo) was made just for those people. The hip and traditional come together to create a style all its own. Fancy dinnerware sits alongside “oddball” pieces from local designers, and tabletop items are quirky enough to initiate conversation. Where else are you going to find pastel …read more

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