Heidi Giammarese’s passion for French boutique clothing was sparked when she traveled to France with her grandmother as a child. Her interest grew when she visited France again in her early 20s and explored independent shops that specialized in vibrant fabrics and various designs. “I had visited beautiful shops that I loved and was inspired to change the direction of my store,” said Giammarese, now the owner…
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Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend
Cuddle Bunny owner Barbara “BB” Burdick has turned a lifelong affection for animals into a quiet…
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Makers and Mission Meet at Chicago’s Trashy Mother Earth Market
On a breezy Saturday outside Wrigley Field, vendors lined Gallagher Way with upcycled jewelry, textile…
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Volumes Bookcafe fosters community through books and beverages
Large windows overlooking the street beam sunlight onto exposed brick walls lined with bookshelves at…
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25-year-old opens dance studio on Chicago’s West Side with goals to promote community
A new dance studio, Ashley J’s Dance Center, recently opened in Austin. Owned by the…
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Chicago Women Redefine Business on Their Own Terms
In honor of Women’s History Month in March coming to an end, the West Town…
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Coffee, Candles and Ceramics at Uptown’s First Sip Cafe
Looking past the green facade of the establishment, hanging plants and pictures adorn the walls…
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Lincoln Square businesses evolve after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
One minute it’s there, the next it’s not. In Lincoln Square, the number of new…