Posts by Renee DiSanto
Kitchen Highlights of 2022
From kitchens with gorgeous original details to those built from the ground up, we did it all in 2022. Here are some highlights. #POwheatonnewbuild #POcarmelbythesea #POlagrangehome #POlelandlakefront #POglenellynreno
Read MoreNYE Ready
Even though most of us are still fully entrenched in Christmas and Hanukkah, we mustn’t forget that New Years Eve is also only a few short days away. And one of our best tips for a successful NYE party? A well-stocked, thoughtfully-placed bar cart. Some of you may already have dedicated bar space in your…
Read MoreHappy Holidays
It’s snowing in Glen Ellyn, and Christmas is just a few days away, which leaves us feeling warm and happy. It’s been a busy year, and there is something about snow at Christmastime that is so magical, even if it forces a little bit of a slow down. As we wrap up another year, we…
Read MoreHoliday Gifts: The Client or Colleague
Still needing some last minute gifts for a client or colleague? The thing we love about this category is that it can span so many different interests and hobbies. And we’ve got a little something for everyone…
Read MoreGifts with a Story
It’s always our goal to help clients, friends and followers create a warm and inviting home atmosphere, where the details tell a story. And one of the benefits of working in our industry is exposure to unique, handcrafted products — products with a story — that are not readily available elsewhere. With Collected, we are…
Read MoreThe Holiday Table
There is something a little zen-like about setting a holiday table. The soft, familiar music, flickering candles (a must!), breaking out the fancy plates and glassware. It all just feels so comforting. If you are hosting guests for a meal this holiday season, you are probably knee-deep into taking stock of your holiday tablewares and…
Read MoreHoliday Gifts: Stocking Stuffers
It’s never too soon to think about stocking stuffers, and they are so much fun! Here are a few of our favorites from Collected… Perfect for the puzzler in your family. Fill your home with the scents of Christmas. Is it the iconic French confection? No, but these tiny Limoges macaron boxes are just as…
Read MoreHoliday Mood
If you decorate for the holidays, you probably start with the big three: tree, mantle, staircase. There is likely a lot of greenery involved. But once the tree is up and the garland is hung, how do you create a good, cozy holiday mood? Start by turning down those overhead lights, and adding lots of…
Read MoreHoliday Gifts: The Gentleman
We tried to think outside the box for our holiday gift collection for the man in your life. Because they’re not all fans of cocktails and golf, right? (But, some are. We’ve got you.) Your brother, cousin, uncle, husband probably likes things that smell nice. But maybe they don’t know where to start. Help them…
Read MoreShopping Small Businesses
We’ve been strolling downtown Glen Ellyn a lot lately, watching the Christmas tree rise up in the square, seeing garland strung in store windows, hearing holiday tunes wafting out from the coffee shop. There’s a chill in the air, but the village and all its businesses are giving off all the warm, fuzzy holiday vibes.…
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