Judy Hevrdejs

Its ruby red color is alluring; its flavor, lemony-tart and berry-rich. It's not cranberry or pomegranate, but hibiscus. And judging by its appearance in supermarkets, restaurants and bars, it's a...

Paula McDaniel has created a colorful and charming garden -- not unlike the gardener herself. It sprouts atop a four-story building, 75 steps up, on a quiet street in Lincoln...

So you're flipping through glossy shelter mags at the (pick one: beach/hair salon/airport) and suffering a serious case of collection insecurity. You see mag bookshelves and tabletops that look so...

Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl of Spencer (a.k.a. brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales), travels to the Chicago area in September on a North American tour to promote...

Tequila has such a rep -- and so many personalities. It's the kick in a margarita, the theatrics of a shot-plus-salt-plus-lime, the smooth-and-aged sipper post-dinner. It can be clear, golden,...

Small shops nestled throughout Chicago and its suburbs carry foods from around the world, giving us a taste of many cultures. We not only find some great eats in these...

Summer tomato bins are crowded with cute, little grape tomatoes, the plums, the beefsteaks -- so crowded you might forget the appeal of cherry tomatoes. They make a perfect one-bite...

It's your little corner of paradise -- "little" being the operative word. So work it. Turn your balcony into an Eden of your own. Maybe you'll try something like Tina...

Every designer has his influences -- and many of today's tastemakers take their cues from decorating stars of the past. Classic books by legendary interior decorators are a treasure-trove of...

Michael Foley teams with Peapod Chicago chef Michael Foley, who ran the much-lauded, now-closed Printer's Row restaurant for 20-plus years, has created six packaged meals for Peapod, the Skokie-based online...