Simply Elegant Boutique Simply Elegant Boutique Location: 130 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. Phone: 815-777-3720 Online: simplyelegantboutique.com Robin Vaughn has developed a reputation for taking risks. “I think sometimes people think I’m a little crazy,” said the 56-year-old, with a laugh. “Like, ‘OK. We’re going to bring in furniture. And now, we’re going to...
Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that can make one’s day. Consider this Mother’s Day gift guide to promote happiness in your mom’s life: Better mornings Coffee and tea have been scientifically proven to boost happiness. But if your mom is like many moms out there, she might get so busy taking care of...
When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights. You might pay less attention though to understanding how your location, or plant hardiness zone, impacts your garden’s success. To help ensure your plants...
When it comes to decorating your home, artwork is a powerful tool that can transform a space. Whether you’re creating a gallery wall, showcasing a single statement piece or meticulously arranging a grid of matching pieces, the way you hang your artwork can make all the difference. Dillon, our artwork coordinator, has hung it all...
For those who love breakfast food, but not the time of day it’s typically served, brunch is for you. For those who think eggs, frittatas, quiche or French toast shouldn’t be confined to early morning hours — and can be enhanced by a mimosa — brunch also is for you. And for those who find...
Is there anything more soul-lifting than staring down a big pile of spring leaf lettuce and imaging all the different things you can do with it? After a long, brisk winter of settling for root vegetables and heartier leafy greens like cabbage and kale, I don’t think so. I’m not knocking cold-weather veggies here because,...
Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies. Experts say climate change is leading...
If you are an expectant mother in need of a low-impact way to exercise without increasing pain, an aquatic therapy program could be a great solution. Aquatic therapy is a popular form of exercise for people with various conditions, but it’s a great low-impact recreational therapy that women can turn to for easing pregnancy pain...
