It was love at first sight.

Then the honeymoon ended. He was awful to strangers, acted out when you made plans without him, and showed no respect for your home or belongings.

Sasha Mangrum of 4Sense Canine Communication may hold ...

Sit up straight. Clean your plate. Get that finger out of your nose.

Back then, it seemed like nagging. Now you realize it was wisdom. Actually, most of what your mother told you (and told you and told you and ...

Rue the day you quit piano lessons? No worries; ride someone else’s creative coattails this weekend.

SEE
Nova Young Art Fair
What: PYTs offer an alternative to Chicago Contemporary & Classic.
Why: Spot the next Cindy Sherman.
When

Over the years, we’ve invented a lot of excuses to shop.

Stress relief. Socializing. And our fave: necessity. (Because when push comes to shove, who doesn’t need a new bag?)

But here’s a new one: community service.

At The Enterprising ...

The mention of wallpaper, in certain circles, has been known to elicit confused looks.

Such decorating choices tend to conjure visions of grandma’s contrasting floral borders and coordinating carpeting.

Welcome to the next generation of wallpaper: London-based Tracy Kendall’s bespoke ...

Those 1040’s are finally done. Time to focus on having fun.

DO
Yoga for Cheapskates
What: $2 yoga classes at Millennium Park.
Why: Stretch out after a taxing day.
When: Thurs. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Daley ...

All too often women fall for the tall, dark, and handsome types — before waiting to see if the man in question possesses those deeper qualities that truly matter.

Namely, faucet fixing, blind hanging, fan installing, and shelf building.

If ...