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Free Event! Mix, Mingle and Network After Dark at the Show
Join us to enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, games and an electrifying live performance by Chicago’s premier cover band, 7th heaven!
Creative Drink Concoctions and the Dirty Soda Trend
While creative cocktails remain popular, the dirty soda trend is gaining momentum as more people seek out fun, flavorful, spirit-free alternatives.
Celebrating Human Connection at CUK
CUK is a store that has a simple, yet strong, mission: to create a hassle-free and memorable shopping experience and to always offer a warm, personal touch.
Say Namaste to The Wellness Home
Wellness is an evolving trend making a big impact on what consumers want for their homes in 2025—prioritize products that nurture body, heart and mind.
Heart and History Take Album de Famille to New Heights
Album de Famille has three stores, including a breathtakingly beautiful 19th-century villa once owned by the Dior family.
Leaning into Low-Cost Home Updates
As more people opt to stay put in their current homes, they’re often turning to low-cost home updates in the form of DIY home improvement projects.
Cooking and Connection at Balthazar Kookwinkel
Since 2012, Balthazar Kookwinkel has been sharing the joy of cooking and dining through great products, human connection and a unique personal touch.
Shoppers Poised to Replace Housewares Purchased During the Pandemic
Many of the home and housewares purchased during the pandemic are starting to hit their natural replacement cycles.
Precision and Happiness Join Forces at BALMUDA
With a quest to enrich people’s lives by creating joy from everyday actions, BALMUDA unites creative product design, arresting style and big hits of happiness.
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