Best of Beverly/Morgan Park – Spring Cleaning
By Kristin Boza What is it about warm weather that gets people motivated to deep clean their homes? It’s a powerful feeling to throw open the windows and let in some fresh air while getting to work on scrubbing those baseboards. Spring cleaning also provides a sense of satisfaction and a feeling of lightness […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park – Comfort Food
By Kristin Boza Chicagoans know how to cope with the cold. We’ve mastered the art of layering and recognize the importance of a good pair of mittens. We have one other cold weather trick up our sleeves: warming up from the inside. A hot cup of cocoa is nice after shoveling out your parking spot, […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Healthy New You in the New Year
By Kristin Boza Big lessons and cultural shifts have been happening over the last couple of years in the health and wellness sphere. Rather than a focus on being thin and losing weight, people are understanding that overall health is more important than size. Putting in time at the gym is great for cardiovascular health […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Cool Places for Small Private Events
By Kristin Boza Parties are back in full swing! If hosting a small gathering at home sounds unmanageable, don’t sweat — these local places offer interesting space for small private events. Calabria Imports 773-396-5800 Like many restaurants and food service spots, Calabria Imports, 1905 W. 103rd St., recognized an opportunity to pivot during the pandemic. Calabria has been in […]
Make Your House a Home Tour Home!
By Kristin Boza Now is a great time to get inspired to make some changes to your home’s interior — especially once you’ve seen the gorgeous homes featured on this year’s BAPA Home Tour on Sun., Sept. 26. These three resident experts can transform a space into a Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour-worthy home. Fantasy Walls by Jo-Marie Frigo Curious about what wall paint colors would work best in your home? Connect […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Garden Centers and Landscapers
By Kristin Boza There is still time to beautify your outdoor spaces! Whether you’re seeking perennials, annuals, or have no clue, check out these garden centers and landscapers dedicated to helping customers and clients create spaces they can enjoy all summer long. Steuber Greenhouse, 2654 W. 111th St., 773-238-2013 Celebrating 78 years in business this fall, Steuber Greenhouse is currently owned by […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Outdoor and Online Fitness Classes
By Kristin Boza Summer is here and COVID-19 restrictions are lifting. It’s time to get out and enjoy the weather while building community with fellow fitness enthusiasts. This edition of the Best of Beverly/Morgan Park series focuses on the best outdoor and online fitness classes to keep you feeling good and getting out and about after a […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: House Portraits
By Kristin Boza If you’re looking for a unique gift, commissioning a painting of a home is a special way to memorialize a childhood home, a first home, or even to bring some beautiful art to your interior space. The three local artists featured here have many artistic specialties, and home portraits is one of them. McCarthy Fine Art & Design Tim McCarthy says he feels […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Car Care Services
By Kristin Boza For people who are still toiling away working from home, learning from home, and getting all essentials delivered to home, COVID-19 has definitely changed the way we use our vehicles. Since commutes are curtailed and road trips are on hold, it’s common to have our cars sit idle for days at a time. While it’s nice to save on gas, it’s actually really bad for […]