Green Gear: The Best Eco-Chic Shops in Chicago

Rebecca Taras — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:01:00 CDT

Welcome back to our newest PopSugar City feature. Each week, we'll ask you about your favorite spots in the city - to get great sushi, catch some live music, get a facial . . . basically the places you pick to do anything and everything in Chicago. Last week, we asked you what your fave places in the city were to pick up some stems - the flowers - and the results are in!

This week, in honor of Earth Month, I'd love to know your favorite eco-friendly shopping destos. I just told you about some of my fave local green designers, such as Lara Miller and Frei Designs, and I love Cerato boutique (pictured, 3451 N. Southport Ave., 773-248-8604 ), but where do you like to go pick up eco-minded goods?

Leave a comment below, tweet me, write on the PopSugar Chicago Facebook wall, or send me a private message, and I'll compile all of your suggestions to create a definitive list. Bring on the eco-friendly shopping suggestions!

Source: Cerato Boutique

Chime In: The Best Chicago Flower Shops

Kate Stahl — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:04:00 CDT

Welcome to our newest PopSugar City feature. Each week, we'll ask you about your favorite spots in the city - to get a massage, roam the great outdoors, buy ballerina flats . . . basically the places you pick to do anything and everything in Chicago. First up, in honor of Spring (which, despite the frigid weather, they swear is here): where to get a beautiful bouquet. Last week, I told you about four of my favorite Bucktown/Wicker Park flower shops, including the beautiful new Pistil & Vine (1924 N. Damen Ave., 773-698-7287, shown above), Larkspur (2123 N. Damen Ave., 773-489-2898), Asrai Garden (1935 W. North Ave., 773-782-0680), and Cattails (1935 W. Division St., 773-486-1621). But Bucktown isn't the only spot to find beautiful blooms in our fair city, and I'm eager to hear where you get yours. Tweet me, write on the PopSugar Chicago Facebook wall, or send me a private message , and I'll compile all of your suggestions to create a definitive list. Bring on the Spring flower-shop suggestions!