Moving From ‘Shangrila’ As I wrote in my last Elsewhere article, my Ultimate Concierge and I recently sold our second home, Shangrila, in California. When unpacking the 83 boxes we brought back to Chicago; organization became the key to my happiness and my sanity, darling. One way that I decided to organize my belongings was […]

6 Unconventional Ways to Downsize Your Home Downsizing your home is one of the ways people finance their retired lifestyle. It’s not just for financial peace of mind. There are many reasons people choose to downsize, such as saving money, simplifying life, or adapting to new circumstances. It might be that you want to shed […]

Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer: A Comprehensive Guide Has COVID-19 got you thinking about redecorating your home? Personally I believe in the wisdom of hiring an interior designer. They will give you a professional assessment of your needs, help you budget and plan, and be a liaison between you and a myriad of […]

8 Ways to Brighten Your Home During COVID-19 Since real estate prices have gone up in the last decade, many people have found new and creative ways to maximize their small space. However, for some of us, space isn’t really the problem but the lighting. We often end up living in a space that doesn’t […]

How to Make Your Home Feel Like a Hotel During Quarantine With COVID-19, I think a lot of us are itching to get out of the house and travel. Maybe some of us are craving the feeling of going on a vacation and lounging in a hotel. Or, before this all began, you felt discouraged because […]