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Barrington Junior Women’s Club Finishes Year with a POP!
The Barrington Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) raised nearly…
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NoonDaily | Barrington Shop Owner Makes Plea for Support this Holiday Season
The holidays are here, Christmas is coming…
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341. This Week in “Barrington Suburban Life”
A big smile on the carousel at…
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316. Cocktails & Crafts Night at Bataille Academie of Art
If you’re feeling crafty tonight, there’s still…
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315. Holiday Harmonies at the Barrington Area Library
There’s a holiday concert happening this Friday…
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314. Men’s Shopping Night at Norton’s U.S.A.
If you’re a guy and you’re not…
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313. Visit with Santa at Clarke’s Bakery and Deli
If you’re in the mood for a…
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312. Santa Breakfast at California Pizza Kitchen
Well, I just discovered something I never…
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311. Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Barnes & Noble
Santa has been making the rounds in…
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310. Ann Alee Jazz Performance at Millrose Restaurant
If you’re up for a little live…
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309. The December Community Meal in Barrington
If you’d like to enjoy a FREE…
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308. Great Gifts of “Warmth” and “Time” at Solisq
If you’re looking for something unique for the special woman in your life, there’s a brand new vintage inspired jewelry and accessories store in Barrington’s Ice House Mall. It’s called Solisq, and it’s only been open for a few weeks.
You’ll find so many special pieces at Solisq that you’ll be sure to find that great one-of-a-kind gift. “I try to make all of my items in my collection very unique,” says owner Gina Ahn. “I just try to choose designs that you can’t really find at a mainstream mall.”
We asked Gina what’s one great gift idea for this holiday season and she immediately shared the idea of giving “the gift of warmth” or “the gift of time” with several very creative suggestions, starting with her cashmere scarves.
She says they’re a great way to keep warm and stylish this winter and they’re on special for $34! “It’s a little pop of color in a luxurious material.”
Solisq carries hats and gloves as well as an array of fashion scarves with varying details featuring a two-sided finish or those that turn into an infinity loop. “Even though they’re a small item, it’s something you can have with you and always think of the one who gave it to you. Or if you gift it to yourself, it makes you feel special.”
And as for the gift of time, Gina offered another clever suggestion……
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256. Nominate the Best Barrington Holiday Lights
Now that Christmas is less than two weeks away, we’re getting some great nominations for Barrington’s best holiday lights displays. My jaw dropped over the weekend when I drove past this amazing display at a home in Barrington Hills. They must have 10-million tiny colored lights decorating their property and I took these funky photos of their display while playing with the settings on my camera.…
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