Shopping
PHOTOGRAPHS: TOP CENTER: JACLYN RIVAS; TOP RIGHT: COURTESY SARA ROSE; INSET: COURTESY GREENHEART SHOP; BOTTOM RIGHT: COURTESY ALAPASH; BOTTOM CENTER: SHUTTERSTOCK
GREEN STORES
Embrace Earth Day (Apr 22) by shopping green at some of the most innovative, eco-friendly and local-loving stores in town.
Greenheart Shop
Spending a dime means something more at Greenheart Shop: The store, which stocks everything from jewelry to dishware, is a branch of Greenheart International, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on global fair trade.
“Every product that comes into our Old Town boutique is eco- friendly, fair-trade or from a local social enterprise,” says Merideth Lacina, assistant director of Greenheart Shop. “We are focusing on the people, communities and the environment behind each product to build a business that gives back to the global
community. From serving platters to sari-fabric jewelry to alpaca throws, the curated items are made by skilled artisans from as far away as Tunisia and as close to home as North Lawndale. Everything in the shop has its own story—of an artisan who lovingly made it, the community where the materials originated or the centuries-old technique used to produce it.”
You’ll also love the store’s own brand, Sobremesa, a sustainable tabletop line that features wooden bowls, woven linens and recycled glass from artisan partners in Guatemala, Peru, India and
Sararose on Oak
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greenheartshop.org)
Sararose on Oak
Ethical, ecological and elegant— you can have it all when shopping at Sararose in the Gold Coast. The vegan-friendly store does not carry any products made with animal skins or by-products. Instead, you’ll find house brand, Stix and Roses, handmade in Chicago, from materials like bamboo and organic cotton. Pick up the perfect little black dress (starting at around $250), and don’t feel bad about it.
Owner and
stylist Sararose Krenger says her store
provides “guilt- free, comfortable fashion that is nothing short of luxurious.” The boutique also offers beauty products (doTERRA essential oils, LVX nail polish) and wardrobe and image consulting services (starting at $250). Shop online or by appointment. 67 E Oak St, suite 5W (773-654-3421,
sararoseonoak.com)
HOW TO…Pack a suitcase
Make the most of your teensy case space with our guide to packing more in—and getting fewer wrinkles.
1 Get rolling. Roll your clothes into tight cylinders—military style—to save space and keep your clothes from wrinkling. You can also use those soft tees and tanks to wrap chunky necklaces; keep them separated so they don’t become tangled or get scratched.
2 Think on your feet. Save space by packing your shoes— and we mean packing them. Why
playing cards. (Hey, sometimes it rains on vacation.)
3 Protect the jewels. Use a pillbox to separate small items like rings and earrings and keep them from getting lost in the depths of your carry-on.
waste those perfectly good receptacles when you can tuck balls of socks and toiletries like deodorant or hair spray inside, or musts like cell chargers and
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4 Say no to all of those pants. The general rule is three tops for one bottom. Honestly, who needs more than a couple pairs of jeans anyway? Pack smart and pick a color scheme so you can easily mix and match. Let layers like cardigans and scarves do double duty.
BRIAN S., UPTOWN “Alapash is hands-down the best curated home decor shop in Chicago. Not only is Marco, the owner, a delightful person, but he also has an amazing knack for filling his bright and open store in Ravenswood with the most unique and beautiful items: terrariums, pottery, candles, blankets and more. Everything is a work of art. I challenge you to go there and not buy something.”
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Greenheart Shop
Since July 2015, this elegant Pilsen space from eco-stylist Merl Kinzie has been part retail shop, part jewelry metalsmith studio and all eco-friendly goods. “Before that, my sister and I were hosting workshops and pop-up shops, but using this space as a private work studio,” says Kinzie. Pick up staples, like a classic denim top, starting at around $30. You’ll also find quirky goods, like art from Chicago brand Locus Curio, which uses reclaimed scrap wood in one-of-a-kind designs. Or pick up the perfect thoughtful gift, like something from the vegan apothecary. 1021 W 18th St (708- 990-8331,
theshudio.co) —Laura Rote
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