The Urbaness

02/04/2015

Ah, dibs season is here! This Chicago blog is collecting photos of the best ways our neighbors have been claiming shoveled parking spots. What do you think of all this? http://chicagodibs.tumblr.com/

01/08/2015

From storytelling events to a lavish swimming pool and local shopping, here's how we're keeping warm and living the good life in Chicago this weekend: http://bit.ly/1tQS1b1

01/08/2015

So, there you are on this -25 degree day, strapped to your space heater and wondering why you still live in Chicago. Here's a beautiful reminder:

Directed & Produced by Kristopher Rey-Talley Produced by Kristopher Rey-Talley & Sam Wootton Creative Director: Jason Peterson for HAVAS Director of Photography:…

01/07/2015

On a bone-chilling winter day, there’s nothing to buoy your spirits quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers. Read all about Flowers for Dreams, a local Chicago company changing the landscape of floral delivery in the city: http://bit.ly/1Bz7M74

12/24/2014

Happy holidays, Chicago! Wishing you all the merriest and brightest! We'll see you next year!

12/20/2014

In December, there's nothing we miss more than Chicago's farmers markets!

Olivia Rehrman sites down with the Urbaness to talk about eating well.

12/19/2014

Put your money where your home is this holiday season. We're breaking down our fave indie spots to shop, neighborhood by neighborhood: http://bit.ly/13ItJUI

12/10/2014

We spent a gloomy morning up in the dance studio with professional ballerina Abigail Simon. We can't wait to see how this piece comes together. Stay tuned!

12/09/2014

The Urbaness visits Chicago artist Amelia Kieras to talk imagination, starving artists, and what it’s like to be on the brink of something big: http://bit.ly/1yM8AEq

Photo: Shubha Gangal

11/22/2014

Prepping for Thanksgiving? Let us help! Chicago event company Art of Imagination offers ideas for styling a warm and rustic table (http://bit.ly/1to88Wl). Green Grocer Chicago brings us 10 tips on throwing an eco-friendlier feast (http://bit.ly/1vzmqKj). We've got 10 delicious fall pies (http://bit.ly/1vzmBpd) and tips from a Chicago sommelier on picking the best wines to pair with dinner (http://bit.ly/1hhnjx2). Floral experts Fleur even walk us through designing a beautiful winter centerpiece (http://bit.ly/1vzn6Q0)

11/21/2014

Bring on the weekend, please! From a Mac and Cheese takedown to a food film fest and holiday glogg tasting, we're bringing you 5 delicious ways to live The Charmed Life in Chicago this weekend: http://bit.ly/1uD96Sc

10/30/2014

"If someone doubts you because you’re a woman, there’s no insult there! It’s a compliment if someone says to you, 'Well, you’re just a woman.' You say, 'Yes, I am. Thank you.'" - Chicago filmmaker Corrina Crade... http://bit.ly/1tjaqKT

Photo: Melinda Jane Myers