jayson home & garden | chicago

One of my favorite ways to beat the summer heat is a little retail therapy and no place better to do that than Jayson Home & Garden in Chicago. I'm always so enamored with the way they mix antiques, vintage, and modern pieces. It's the perfect in-between -- warm yet sleek with perfectly placed "curiosities" and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces that make a home feel collected and full of stories. And, this time of year is the best time to visit because they transform their courtyard into a beautiful urban garden where you can pick planters and plants to make any concrete jungle feel alive. 

Whether you're going on a "mission purchase" or just want to meander, it's a one place you won't want to miss in the Windy City. If you're not making it to Chi-town anytime soon, not to worry Jayson Home has an amazing online store. So, no matter where you are, go ahead take a gander... 

-mrs.h

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I scream, you scream, we all scream, for Ice Cream

I consider myself to be an ice cream connoisseur; in my family we have ice cream every night after dinner. I'm certain my father invented the tune, "I scream, you scream, we all scream, for ice cream," so we have to put our money where our mouth is by eating as much ice cream as possible.

So after having approximately 9,125 servings of ice cream, I feel comfortable endorsing Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. Mrs. H and I discovered Jeni's on a recent trip to Nashville, and I didn't want to leave. While preparing to write this blog, we discovered that this gastronomic delight is now sold at The Fresh Market, so last night we quickly conquered a pint of Brambleberry Crunch. Here's to the secret to a happy marriage and long life: Ice Cream!

-mr. h

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a jeni's scoop shop

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mixing the ice cream

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jeni's ice cream sandwiches

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Side note from Mrs. H: Jeni's currently has 11 "Scoop Shops" in Ohio and one in Nashville. Annnnd, there's good news for all you Hotlanta people... Jeni's is set to open an ATL Scoop Shop sometime late this summer. Stay tuned for those updates via www.facebook.com/JenisWestsideProvisions.