Need to get in some retail therapy? Visit this three-block Winnetka hot spot for all of your shopping desires.
Vivid Art Gallery focuses on works by Midwestern artists.
1. Alchemy and Cloth
You’ll be quick to transform your wardrobe after meeting with stylist Carla Levi at Alchemy and Cloth. Known for experimenting with edgy clothing and bold sneakers (think designers like Rosa Maria, Claudio Cutuli and Giorgio Brato), Levi consistently ensures that her customers feel confident at her fashion-forward boutique. 807 Green Bay Road, alchemyandcloth.com
The lounge at Sole Luna
2. Bedside Manor
For over 35 years, Bedside Manor has “set the style for sleep” on the North Shore. With three locations in Illinois, the bedroom furniture and accessories store has made it easy to purchase products for your ideal relaxation space. Bedside Manor carries some of the bestrated linens, comfortable mattresses and fantastic nightstands. Other bedroom accessories include accent rugs, decorative pillows, wall art and mirrors. 920 Green Bay Road, shopbedside.com
3. Mattie M
From Lafayette 148 jackets to Belford sweaters, Mattie M has you covered as we transition to fall with the latest designs in women’s sportswear, dresses and accessories—all from designers in the United States and Europe, such as Pure Amici, David Cline and Elliott Lauren. 990 Green Bay Road, mattiem.com
4. Material Possessions
There are boundless ways to turn your house into a home with decor from Material Possessions, all expertly curated by founder and owner Peggy Swartchild. When it comes to entertaining, there is no shortage of inventory; choose from ice buckets, acrylic coasters, sauce boats and a plethora of other hosting must-haves. 954 Green Bay Road, materialpossessions.com
A bedroom vignette at Bedside Manor
5. Mino’s Italian
Have you shopped until you dropped? Don’t leave the Design District yet—you’ll want to dine at Mino’s Italian before ending the night. The area’s premier Italian restaurant and bar serves tempting antipasti and pizza, plus entrees like wood-grilled prime sirloin, half roasted chicken and Mediterranean sea bass. Don’t miss the expansive selection of over 50 Italian wines, from merlot and pinot noir to more rarely found Greco bianco. 985 Green Bay Road, minositalian.com
6. Sole + Luna
Opened in 2019, wellness center Sole + Luna aims to provide Winnetka residents with life-changing lessons focused on health and mindfulness. To relax your body and ease your soul, the team offers localized cryotherapy and facial panels for anti-aging. If you’re looking to meditate, the wellness sanctuary welcomes guests for workshops almost every day. It even has a six-person crystal room—perfect for a group to come together to improve their bodies and minds. 1015 Tower Court, sole-luna.com
7. Vivid Art Gallery
This gallery owned by Cynthia Burr and curated by Martha Ruschman dedicates itself to helping clients find the perfect piece. The gallery holds works on paper and ceramics from over 25 early to midcareer Midwest artists; plus, you can streamline your experience through a free consultation, and you can even bring your artwork home for approval before purchasing. 895 Green Bay Road, vividartgallery.net
Photography by: JASON RUEGER; COURTESY OF SOLE LUNA; COURTESY OF BEDSIDE MANOR
