Spring is officially here. (Though sometimes the weather doesn’t seem to agree!) Either way, all of Chicagoland has started to wake from winter hibernation and come outside. Of course, don’t forget your umbrella, as sometimes the wind off the Lake brings the famous April showers.
A Brief History of Chicago’s Fulton Market
Carl Sandburg famously wrote that Chicago was ‘stormy, husky, brawling…City of the Big Shoulders.’ A city full of railroad workers, hog butchers, builders, cooks; this was his city. Integral to that conception of the city was the Fulton District.
Amazon Home Decor Hacks
If you’ve ever logged on to Amazon to buy home decor items, you know how tough it is to wade through the endless amount of products that are available on the site! Luckily, we’re here to help with some great home decor hacks and gems from the deep recesses of the Amazon product jungle. More on this in our article below.
The first hack isn’t even a specific item; it’s about secret areas of the site!
Get to Know: Wicker Park
One of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods, Wicker Park has long been considered one of Chicago’s most creative neighborhoods. In fact, much of its foundation was built on it being a respite for many artists and beatniks within the city, and later, with the development of the Blue Line, it evolved to offer a more textured community, embracing its past while welcoming the future.
Tips for Making Your Home More Appealing to Young Families
Chicago might be nicknamed the “Second City,” but it’s the number one place to live for young families. Top-ranked schools, world-class museums, great transportation, and plenty of family and dog parks are millennial magnets. The trick is making your home just as appealing for these young families.
Three of the Best Humidifiers Money Can Buy
We’re in the throes of Chicago winter, and that usually means everyone’s got heaters and fireplaces on full blast. Unfortunately, warm air also means dry air; so besides moisturizing whenever possible, it also makes sense to run a humidifier. But which one to get? We’ve poured over the Amazon reviews and also asked some friends for tips!
Rental Round-Up: Humboldt Park Under 2k
On the west side of Chicago, Humboldt Park is an oasis of green in the middle of the city! And the Humboldt Park neighborhood is one of the most charming in the area. Known for its historic ‘greystone’ buildings, wide boulevards, great Puerto Rican food and culture, and of course close proximity to one of Chicago’s best parks…living out here is a great choice for many types of renters. If you’re interested in joining the area, check out some listing picks below.
Fulton Grace New Development Digest
While many of us are still working from home, the luxury of space, roof or patio access, and modern needs have evolved with the development of the state of the workforce. With interest rates low, and housing demands high, new construction is often the new reality. But hey, it’s certainly not a bad one! Below you’ll find the details of selected new construction and development properties presented by Fulton Grace over the last several months.
Where to Score Local Art Online
If we’ve learned anything over the past 12 months or so, it’s how to shop and order items online from the comfort of our own homes! But what about something besides Netflix and Amazon? Supporting local Chicagoland businesses and creative artists is always a cool idea, and everyone loves handmade, unique art for their personal spaces.
So we’ve rounded up some good ways to buy local and unique art and décor online. We’ve started with some more well-known options and also included some regional boutiques and spaces for you to browse through. Enjoy!
