Siblings Georgia, 3, (left) and Lucy Trotcky, 5, both of Arlington Heights, take turns dipping bread pieces into flavored OMG brand olive oils on Sunday when they visited the Arlington Home & Garden Show at Arlington International Racecourse.
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After last week's blast of snow, ice and subzero temperatures, it's no surprise that many of us are getting eager for the arrival of spring.
And there were plenty of chances over the weekend to get a sneak peek at what's ahead and start thinking about summer projects when Arlington International Racecourse played host to the annual Arlington Home & Garden Show.
The free show featured dozens of local and national experts and vendors highlighting the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying a home. Attendees also could check out seminars on topics ranging from solar power and hiring the right contractor, to getting a home ready to sell and the latest trends in bathroom remodeling.
Organizers said this year's show - which covered about 50,000-square-feet inside the racetrack - hosted the greatest diversity of products and services ever featured at the annual event.
With steam emerging from a handheld iron, Daniela Morales from Orlando, Florida, talks to a customer about the benefits of this Italy-made Steam It iron. It was one of hundreds of items on display Sunday during the Arlington Home & Garden Show at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Reflected in a long mirror handheld by Dazzle boutique proprietor Diana Stanko of Rolling Meadows is Indra Singh of Bolingbrook on Sunday during the Arlington Home & Garden Show at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Krystle Ansay of Hoffman Estates talks to a shopper about the benefits of purchasing from Streamwood-based Solgen Power, a residential solar company. Hundreds of vendors were sharing their expertise Sunday during the Arlington Home & Garden Show at Arlington International Racecourse.
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It may still be February, but some were thinking all the way ahead to Halloween on Sunday during the Arlington Home & Garden Show at Arlington International Racecourse. Harold Blazek, left, and Marilyn Blazek of Algonquin, check out the 'Creepy Peeper' decoration.
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