Category Archives: Shopping

Key

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Ellen Ross

I am not handy.  I am not a do-it-yourselfer.  Nor am I a contractor, plumber, electrician, roofer or finish carpenter. And yet, my new favorite store is…. Menards. ICYMI: Menards is a chain of home improvement centers primarily in the … Continue reading →

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Benevolent

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Ellen Ross

(Photograph by Kevin Gibson) Even if you live in Chicago, the chances are good that you have no idea where this photo was taken.  I’ll give you a hint.  I bet you’ve passed by its impressive exterior at least once. … Continue reading →

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Matchless

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Ellen Ross

I found this little car just the other day.  It was stashed away in a kitchen drawer. Take a good look.  It is the sole survivor of a huge convoy of Matchbox cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka trucks, and other motor … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cars, hobbies, pop culture, Shopping, Toys, Winnetka | 14 Comments

Shopgirl

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Ellen Ross

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that shopping bag.  Time was when the beautiful violets of Bonwit Teller bloomed everywhere. The Chicago branch of the legendary New York shopping mecca stood proudly at the corners of Pearson Street … Continue reading →

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Posted in Chicago, Fashion, pop culture, Shopping | 21 Comments