It's beginning to look like Christmas
Generally you won't see anything about Christmas in this space at least until after Halloween.
But we thought you'd want to know about Christmas at the Faire Friday, Saturday and Oct. 28.
Fifty artists present their handmade gifts, home decor items and seasonal food at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
An example is Susan Havens-Morris of Middleburg Folk Art Studio in St. Charles, who sculpts in papier-mache and fabric.
Her Dash-Away Reindeer is oversized for such spots as above the fireplace. It is $125.
She also makes angels that start at $60.
Today is the deadline for reservations for Thursday's harvest dinner and early shopping. Tickets are $27 with proceeds benefiting Multiple Myeloma Research.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28. Admission is $6.
The DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, is east of County Farm Road south of North Avenue and north of Roosevelt Road.
Call (888) 854-5153 or visit saraboocreek.com
Step into this show to see if the era fits
Modern furniture and decor is all the rage, but shoes from the 1930s through the 1960s?
They're the subject of one of the lectures at the 18th Annual Modernism Show: An Exposition and Sale of 20th Century Design 1890-1990.
Ardis Taylor of Vintage Apparel by Ardis in Oakland will talk about footwear from the era at 3 p.m. Nov. 3.
Fifty dealers will show and sell items like Georg Jensen silver, Deco-era pottery, furniture and vintage clothing and jewelry.
This pair of chairs by Mathieu Mategot from about 1950 will be in Sally Rosen's booth.
Styles include Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Art Modern, Art Nouveau, Mid-Century and Atomic Age and Prairie School.
The show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets are $12 and are good for both days.
A preview party at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 is $85 if purchased before Oct. 27 and $100 at the door.
The Modernism Show is at the Winnetka Community House and supports its recreational, educational and cultural activities. It is at 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka.
Call (847) 446-0537 or visit winnetkacommunityhouse.org
Never quit talking about gardening
Fall is a time to continue enjoying our gardens and to collect tips for future years.
The October Cottage Living quotes a Maine gardener, someone who surely has it rougher than we do.
Find out what you grow well and grow lots of it.
On a slow day -- probably a Tuesday -- go to your favorite nursery. Talk with folks till you find one who can recommend special plants. She recommends finding the plant buyer.
Don't forget to have a party in January for your gardening friends. Everyone can bring a seed catalog.