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Cocktail Fridays

We’ve started an occasional feature over on the Collected Instagram page, and it’s a good one: cocktail Fridays. There comes a point in the week when it’s time to unwind, and our team has relished putting these compilations together, then enjoying the fruits of their labor. Give them a try at your house!

Apple Cider Margarita

1 ½ ounces tequila reposado or blanco
2 ounces apple cider
¾ ounce Triple Sec or Cointreau
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
Cinnamon and sugar, for the rim
Ice, for serving
Star anise and cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)

recipe courtesy of A Couple Cooks

Bourbon Peach Smash

1/2 to 1 ounce brown sugar simple syrup
1/2 large peach, diced (about 1/2 cup)
3-4 large mint leaves
2 ounces bourbon
splash ginger beer (preferred) or seltzer water, chilled
ice
fresh mint and peach slices, for garnish

recipe courtesy of Striped Spatula

French 75

1½ ounces gin, such as Hendrick’s
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
¾ ounce simple syrup
2 ounces Champagne
Long spiral lemon twist (for serving)

recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit

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September 23, 2022 By Park and Oak

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Hostess Gifts

Ready for another round of holiday parties? Even though we need some serious detox over here, we are looking forward to a festive weekend with family and friends. I am always amazed at the women who can pull off throwing these parties at this time of year while shopping, decorating their homes, and getting the family ready for Christmas. Because of that, I really like to put some extra thought to make their hostess gifts personal — like picking something that fits with the style of their home, or bringing them their favorite bottle champagne. Who does not need some extra bubbly at this time of year?!

We’re hoping these hostess gifts below will help you shop for this weekend if you have not already done so. Or, if you’re more ahead of the game than me, these can also be used for last minute gift ideas for teachers and coaches. Happy shopping!

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August 30, 2022 By Renee DiSanto

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Collected Curates: Dinnerware

Ah…dinner parties. Just the thought of it fills us with joy. Friends and family, gathered together…laughter, warmth, good conversation. With summer nearly behind us, the season of dining together indoors is on the horizon. At Park & Oak Collected, we’ve curated a selection of dinnerware that helps highlight the pleasure of sharing meals together. You’ll likely spend a significant amount of time planning and prepping the meal…let us help a little with the dinnerware you’ll set that food upon.

We’ve chosen dinnerware and accessories made under exacting standards, that is beautiful but also durable and functional. Bon appetit!

August 25, 2022 By Park and Oak

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Coffee Table Books

We are entering the shoulder season, when you start looking around the interior of your home thinking, oh, hello old friend…let’s dust off some of these summer cobwebs. But the thing is, many of us are hanging on to summer still. Especially here in the Midwest, the onset of fall means thoughts of winter, and who is ready for that when we just sent the kids back to school??

An easy way to ease into the seasonal transitions? Switching out display books. We have some favorites that we’ve included in the round-up below, in addition to a few simple styling objects that we often turn to working with books. And after that, a little inspiration for places (not just for coffee tables!) to display these beauties.

Let the heavy-lifting of a full fall refresh wait for September.

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August 12, 2022 By Park and Oak

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Home Office

While the last several years have seen a shift to more people working from home, the summer season typically always means logging a few more hours in the home office. We’ve been designing a lot of these spaces lately, and with more nooks and crannies to contain the trappings of a typical office. One of our primary aims in a home office is address practicality, but also provide a cozy space that still feels like home. It can be done!

Whenever possible, we always start with built-in cabinetry to tuck away small printers and wiring.

When space allows, it’s always nice to have a spot to to read or review away from the desk. (Or, enjoy a cocktail with a visitor!)

Offices provide great opportunities to display books and personal items, making the space unique to homeowner.

Often, there are areas of the home where a small space to work is helpful, but a full office is not necessary. Little work areas can be tucked away almost anywhere!

Lastly, if you scroll back through all the photos, you’ll notice we always add art. Vintage or original art goes a long way toward warming up an office space and making it feel like a natural extension of home.

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August 2, 2022 By Park and Oak

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Holiday Gift Guide

The shipping delays that have been plaguing our industry for the last year are impacting Santa’s sleighs now, as well. So, we are taking the advice the elves whispered in our ears, and we’re shopping early for our friends and family. Here are some of the things making it into our holiday shopping carts.

The modern, floral scent is bewitching, but looking at the gorgeous bottle is almost as good.

Did you or someone you know devour The Queen’s Gambit last year, and then subsequently take up chess? There are many things to love about the show, including bringing an elegant game — that looks good on display in your moody cocktail room — out of the mid-century Russian zeitgeist.

Do you know someone who spends this time of year wandering around their yard — like we are — snipping branches off everything in sight in search of the perfect foraged fall arrangement? No bush is safe! Guard your maples!

Once safely back indoors, your favorite accidental landscape architect will love having this beautiful kit on hand to make sense of their treasures.

Help everyone embrace the hygge lifestyle.

Shopping for little ones? This is a winter mama’s best friend.

Is there a cocktail aficionado in your life? Keep them on their toes with a monthly subscription box containing an inventive new cocktail each month.

Can’t you just picture curling up in this robe, in your favorite jammies, glass of wine in hand, and watching Love Actually for the 42nd time? Wait, this is a gift guide. Maybe this one should go on *your* wishlist.

See the rest of our favorites below. Don’t get caught in the shipping black hole!

P&O Holiday Gift Ideas

November 11, 2021 By Park and Oak

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Antique & Vintage Shopping: Chicago

With the Vintage Shop Hop getting underway this weekend in the Midwest, we have antique and vintage finds on the brain. There is nothing like the thrill of spotting a piece you know is going to be just right for that lonely corner of your living room, and the Chicago area is home to world-class vintage and antique shopping.

If you’ve leaned toward mostly new furniture in your home, it may initially feel daunting to find ways to weave antiques into your current design. Start small with a lamp or an end table…see the way an antique instantly adds an elegant touch to your space, and gives some depth to more modern styling. Antique and vintage pieces tell a story, and are often conversation pieces in and of themselves. Without fail, the furniture and objects we are asked most about in our own homes are antique and vintage pieces. We love telling the stories of how we found them, and where they’ve lived before, imagining the secrets they’ve kept and the lives they’ve watched unfold.

Here’s a round up of some of our favorite antique and vintage shops in the Chicago area, so you can start curating your own collection of treasures. Our area is rich with these spots, so this is by no means an exhaustive list. But, you have to start your hunt somewhere!

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The Lazy Dog Antique Store

1903 W Belmont Ave, Chicago

The Lazy Dog is a classic vintage and antique shop – they have it all: furniture, lamps, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, books and more, in styles ranging from MCM to Art Deco, from Europe to Asia. There are many antique stores on their stretch of Belmont, so leave time to visit the neighbors, as well.

Old Plank

1750 N Springfield Ave, Chicago

This is a venerable spot for antiques sourced primarily from regions like the Italian countryside, the English midlands and the south of France. In addition to the remarkable pieces brought back from Europe, the 31,000 square foot shop houses a drool-worthy selection of club chairs. They can also craft custom pieces to your specifications.

Randolph Street Market

1341 W Randolph St, Chicago

Though this massive, curated market runs year round every 4th Saturday and Sunday of the month, be sure to visit from May through September when the market spills into the parking lot and is joined by food trucks, live music and cocktails.

Redefined Decor

1819 W Grand Ave, Chicago

If your taste runs more eclectic, make time for Redefined. And don’t assume eclectic is code for second-rate. Redefined has been recognized by Architectural Digest as a “Best Home Decor Store in the Midwest” for their expertly curated artwork, one-of-a-kind accessories and vintage furniture.

Salvage One

1840 W Hubbard St, Chicago

Rustic and quirky, at Salvage One you’ll find retro home goods mingling with Italian neoclassical carved bookcases. The large, but charming, space is also a favorite wedding venue among locals.

South Loop Loft

685 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Known for modern statement pieces and timeless classics, South Loop Loft has been recognized by the industry’s most prestigious publications – Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Elle Decor – as a must-visit for serious antique shoppers.

State Street Salvage

1820 W Grand Ave, Chicago

State Street Salvage specializes in creating one-of-a-kind pieces from salvaged goods, as well as reviving used and damaged furnishings. If reclaimed barn wood makes your heart flutter, this is your place.

Vern and Vera

5856 N Broadway St, Chicago

Carefully edited to represent primarily clean-lined modernism from the 60s through the 80s, Vern and Vera is a destination for those wanting to stand out from the crowd. The owners pride themselves on eschewing the typical in favor of more unique, obscure collectibles.

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Heritage Trail

190-B Northfield Rd, Northfield

Heritage Trail recently relocated to Northfield from their 26-year home in Wilmette. Market-style, with multiple individual vendors, it’s a favorite stop on the north shore for tightly curated furniture, vintage art and jewelry.

Warehouse 55

55 South Lake St, Aurora

Multiple vendors showcase MCM meets modern farmhouse furniture, home goods, art, jewelry, mirrors (so many mirrors) and more. Don’t miss the out of service elevator space in the back with the showstopper chandeliers and lamps.

March 5, 2021 By Renee DiSanto

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