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Last chance to get tickets to tomorrow’s Winter Wonderland CRAVEparty

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Registration closes 12/9 at 10AM!

CRAVE Chicago Winter Wonderland Party

WHAT: Join your girlfriends for a captivating evening of opulence and magical events!

WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th, 7-10pm

WHERE: The Historic Stan Mansion at 2408 N Kedzie in Chicago – Click here for directions.

BUY TICKETS

{Must be 21 and over to attend. Ticket non-transferable.}
{Tickets will NOT be sold at the door; please purchase online.}

With one ticket, you are treated to:

  • 2 premium cocktails during the event
  • 3 fashion shows
  • 1 Second City act
  • 2 dance performances
  • cupcakes & goodies by Luscious Layers & Chocolate Gourmet
  • music by Toast & Jam DJ Company
  • fabulous shopping with local businesses (see the CRAVE website to find out who’s in!)
  • a chance to win many amazing raffle prizes for restaurants, clothing and more; all valued over $50
  • FREE PARKING
  • 1 after-party cocktail at Jbar

All registered guests of the Winter Wonderland CRAVEparty are invited to join us at the after-party hosted by Jbar where you will be treated to a complimentary CRAVE cocktail and a special performance by KeysNKrates!

Baby, it’s cold outside! Join the Winter Wonderland CRAVEparty on December 9th to find your perfect holiday ensemble from one of Chicago’s most fabulous boutiques, all of which will be under one roof!
No need to travel from boutique-to-boutique, we have them all here! A CRAVEparty is an exclusive, festive, glam-gal gathering of fun, entertainment, personal pampering, and sippin’ and noshin’ on great food.

FASHION & SIPS
Take advantage of the exclusive opportunity to view the season’s chicest fashions from Chicagoland’s favorite boutiques, while enjoying gratis treats & sips!

SPA & SOOTHE
Indulge in complimentary mini-spa services to soothe your holiday-time stresses!

GIFTS GALORE
Don’t be greedy! Shop for some fabulous gifts for those special people in your life!

AND MORE…

  • Enjoy yourself by sipping something delicious, getting a mini-manicure courtesy of Aniko Salon & Spa, and shopping for your glamorous holidaytime ensemble, all while viewing a fab fashion show and other entertaining acts, including a dance performance by Intrigue and a musical performance by Backbeat Music Instruction.
  • Our Hostesses with the Mostess are Nancy Loo and Felicia Joy!
  • Be dazzled by the most gorgeous jewelry this city’s designers have to offer.
  • Dance to tunes via Toast & Jam while sipping sparkling beverages from Solixir and Dry Soda.
  • Bring your girlfriends to this one-of-a-kind event and we’ll see you off in high spirits… with a great goody bag in tow!
  • Discover yourself with intuitive card readings by Nourhy.
  • Nosh on amazing treats, including Chocolate Gourmet’s Chocolate Gourmet‘s delish cookies!
  • Be enthralled by the endless holiday gift options for kids, pets, and everyone else on your list!
  • Indulge in intuitive Toe Readings offered by Rhanda; an Indian tradition for emotional healing.
  • Enter in one of many great raffles throughout the night, including gift certificates to some of our fave local restaurants, and a chance to win a tour and tasting for 10 at The Lynfred Winery!


SPONSORS

CRAVE Chicago

ART of imagination

Chicagonista
DRY Soda

Robyn Rachel Photography

Simply Perfect

Solixir

Stan Mansion

Toast & Jam

Allstate Vehicle Vibes

X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

Let’s see how many tweets we can create; please use the hashtag #craveparty when tweeting about this event. Thank you!

CRAVE Chicago Winter Wonderland Shopping Party

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

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Indulge Your “Holiday Cravings” This Season With
CRAVE Chicagoʼs Winter Wonderland Shopping Party

CRAVE Chicago Announces the “Winter Wonderland CRAVEparty”: A Shopping Event Supporting Local Female-owned Businesses and Offering Irresistible Goods and Exciting Entertainment.

CRAVE Chicago announces the “Winter Wonderland CRAVEparty” – a holiday shopping party made up of local female-owned boutiques, designers, and businesses in Chicago, taking place on December 9th (7-10pm) at the fabulous, historic Stan Mansion (2408 North Kedzie). A CRAVEparty is an exclusive, festive, glam-gal gathering for fun, entertainment, personal pampering, sippinʼ and noshinʼ on great food.

Hosted by Nancy Loo and Felicia Joy, amplified by fresh tunes via Toast & Jam DJs and enhanced with amazing raffles throughout the night, the Winter Wonderland CRAVEparty will offer Chicagolandʼs ladies and gents (those who dare) the perfect opportunity to enjoy themselves before the hectic holiday season and complete their holiday shopping list in one evening & location.  “Winter Wonderland” will offer stylish vendor booths brimming with Chicagoʼs very own in the latest and greatest clothing, jewelry, handbags, girly gifts, delicious treats, fun items for you pets, home decor and so much more – not to mention a fashion show, mini-manicures by Aniko Salon & Spa and enchanting dance performances!

“2009 has been an incredible and exhilarating year for CRAVE Chicago: marking the debut of the CRAVE Chicago guide and my influence on the company. Iʼm thrilled to be working with some of the top local female- owned businesses of Chicago, while creating an unforgettable experience for consumers. The Winter Wonderland CRAVEparty is certainly the big-bang event of the season and marks the end of a marvelous year for CRAVE Chicago. That said, stay tuned to learn about our exciting line-up of events for 2010,” says Michele Kravetz, CRAVE Chicago Coordinator.

Tickets are available for $35 at thecravecompany.com/chicago and will not be sold at the door. First 300 tickets purchased will receive two X-Rated Fusion Liqueur cocktail tickets and a complimentary goody bag brimming with fabulousness! All ticket holders are invited to join us for an after-party at JBar, where we will be treated to a complimentary cocktail and music by KeysnKrates!

Stay tuned to our website for more information and a complete list of participants.

Two featured CRAVE Chicago entreprenesses get together and offer an amazing evening

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

kgracechildcare

beautifulbeginnings

On December 3, two CRAVE featured entreprenesses invite you to an evening that will bring new meaning to holiday cheer!  K Grace Childcare and Beautiful Beginnings have come together to offer fabulous deals that will take you through this holiday season in a perpetual state of joy!

What:  Cocktail Party and Holiday Shopping
Date:  Thursday, December 3
Time:  5-7pm
Location:  Beautiful Beginnings, 1840 N. Clybourn

K Grace will be offering $100 off of their Application Fee and Beautiful Beginnings will be offering 50% off of everything in the store (excluding furniture and layette).

Attend holiday parties, take a much needed break from the chaos, and start the New Year off without a worry – because K Grace will take care of all of your childcare needs!  This event will not only provide answers to any of your childcare questions, but it will also allow for you to meet a number of the sitters.  Those who have yet to use K Grace will quickly come to see just how high their standards are!

Beautiful Beginnings is the perfect place to complete your holiday shopping. With gift options galore – all at an unprecedented 50% off – we suggest that you arrive right on time ready to shop.

As if such deals weren’t enough, they will be serving delicious food and delightful drinks. All in attendance will also receive a goodie bag and will be entered for a chance to win a free K Grace Application Fee ($300) and a Classic Kids Sitting ($295).

Don’t miss it!

RSVP to K Grace by Monday, November 30th
Phone 773.649.9149 or Email clientservices@kgracechildcare.com

The CRAVE Chicago Guide has arrived!

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

allbooks_chicagoThe long-awaited CRAVE Chicago guide has arrived!

The CRAVE Chicago guide is a savvy, quality-of-lifestyle book devoted entirely to the best local businesses, owned by women. Featuring over 100 women you need to know, CRAVE Chicago directs you to top boutiques, spas, cafes, stylists, fitness studios, and more, and will introduce you to the inspired, dedicated women behind these exceptional enterprises. At these locales, creativity, quality, innovation, and customer service are paramount. Not only is CRAVE Chicago an intelligent guidebook for those wanting to know what’s happening throughout town, it’s a directory for those who recognize, and value the contributions that spirited businesswomen make to our city.

Pick up your guide at any of these featured retailers, at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon.com.

Black Friday Specials for CRAVE Chicago Blog Readers

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

gifts&noveltyshops

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner?! While each of us is dreaming of indulging in a delicious feast, thousands of people are also preparing to storm the streets on Black Friday for holiday deals. We want to be sure you find your treasures at the best prices! Typically, to get the absolute best deal, you have to know someone or have the inside scoop… Consider CRAVE that connection!

The following businesses are already offering amazing deals for Black Friday and have decided to offer a special CRAVE deal only for you! Just mention CRAVE and be exclusively treated to…

atwork @WorkDesign
atworkdesign.com
An extra 10% off all purchases
aniko Aniko Salon and Spa
anikosalonspa.com
Buy 1 get 1/2 OFF one service valued over $60; Buy $100 Gift Certificate for only $50 or $50 Gift Certificate for only for $25; Fusion Manicure & Pedicure Combo for $50 , 45min Massage for $50 and 45min Mini-Spa Facial for $50 (First time guests only)
baubos Baubo’s Garden
baubosgarden.com
Additional 5% discount in-store; a 20% discount coupon will be emailed to you for a future purchase, if you refer a friend!
Colori Colori
colorichicago.com

10% off all purchases
denim The Denim Lounge
madisonandfriends.com/denimlounge
Bring in one old, clean pair of jeans to recycle and receive a 35% discount on one pair of jeans
dillylily Dilly Lily
dillylily.com
The first 30 ladies to mention CRAVE will be treated to a trio of festive Narcissus paperwhite bulbs

dollybird Dollybird Design
dollybirddesign.com
Free shipping for all domestic online sales on the Dollybird Etsy Shop
elizabethgrace Elizabeth Grace on Saturday!
elizabethgrace.com
15% discount on all custom holiday card orders (it’s not too late!) and pick-a-card gift certificate surprise with any $50 purchase
fiveaccessories Five Accessories
fiveaccessories.com
$5 discount on the Bali Collection wood bracelets; special pricing on the bamboo clutch with gems ($25)
gavin Gavin
shopgavin.com
Additional 5% discount on most items
innovative Innovative Orthodontic
orthocenters.org
$500 off a complete set of braces or invisilign (not to be combined with any other offer or discounted insurance plan)
kee2creativity Kee2Creativity
kee2creativity.com
50% discount on the Cherry Cheeks Collection (including notecards) from 5-10AM
knickers Knickers of Glen Ellyn
knickersofglenellyn.blogspot.com
Extra gift…a little something to pamper you during the holiday season
leftbank The Left Bank
leftbankjewelry.com
All sterling silver monogrammed jewelry and gifts; buy one, get one 1/2 off
lisarosen Lisa Rosen
lisarosen.com
20% discount; be sure to contact Lisa before ordering online and she will apply discount
lovelulu Love, Lulu Mae
lovelulumae.com
Use discount code ‘cravechicago’ for a 15% discount
mgo M.Go Fashion Salon
mgofashion.com
$30 Manicure & Pedicure and $30 No Chip Manicures, and all boutique merchandise will be 35% off from 12PM – 5PM
madison Madison and Friends
madisonandfriends.com
Bring in one old, clean pair of jeans to recycle and receive a 35% discount on one pair of jeans
name Name Your Design
nameyourdesign.com
15% discount and a free desk calendar to the first 50 people that use the coupon code “crave”
oliveowl Olive Owl Organics
oliveowlorganics.com
Free lip balm for the first 25 customers; buy 3 organic bar soaps and get a fre
noteworthy Noteworthy Notes (offer valid thru Sunday 11/29)
noteworthynotes.com
$50 off an order of $125 or more when using the coupon code ‘crave’
peek Peek-a-Boutique
peek-a-boutique.com
Be treated to a special gift when mentioning this blog post!
randoons Randoons Wearables & Whatnots
randoons.com
15% off your entire purchase, not including sale merchandise
sweetpapier Sweet Papier
sweetpapier.com
25% discount on orders placed on black friday with code SWEET
vivelafemme Vive la Femme
vivelafemme.com
Free bracelet with clothing purchase (major markdowns already taken!)

CRAVE Chicago Book Launch Party

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

On Monday, November 16th CRAVE Chicago celebrated the upcoming arrival of it’s 1st edition CRAVE Manifesto!


Some photos from the book launch party

The CRAVE Chicago Manifesto is a savvy, quality-of-lifestyle book devoted entirely to the best local businesses, owned by women. Featuring over 100 women you need to know, CRAVE Chicago directs you to top boutiques, spas, cafes, stylists, fitness studios, and more, and will introduce you to the inspired, dedicated women behind these exceptional enterprises. At these locales, creativity, quality, innovation, and customer service are paramount. Not only is CRAVE Chicago an intelligent guidebook for those wanting to know what’s happening throughout town, it’s a directory for those who recognize, and value the contributions that spirited businesswomen make to our city.

• Profiles of more than 125 businesswomen you need to know in the Chicagoland area
• Features independent businesses unique to Chicagoland and some that have expanded internationally

Reading each CRAVE manifesto {we’re international, by the way!} is like opening a door to your very own party and fashion show. A CRAVE manifesto is an intelligent guidebook for those wanting to know what’s happening throughout town and celebrate the contributions that spirited business women make to our community, introducing you to the 100+ insightful, dedicated women behind these exceptional enterprises.

You can pick one up at any of these woman-owned businesses! {Arriving in stores this week!}