Fall 2006
Best Sellers in Chicago, Illinois By Joanne Stone Geier


Veni Vidi Val

Val Evans definitely knows the classics, and how to update them. Evans keeps refining her vision by finding artisans who create functional art keeping today’s customers and their needs in mind. Apparel and jewelry, furniture and decorative products—everything here is a work of art. Evans knows why her customers come to her store—chances are they will find pieces here that they can really treasure.

Best Sellers

Jewelry: Dawn Pye and Ayala Bar
Tabletop accessories: Silver serving pieces by Michael Aram
Apparel: Studio 90
Furniture: Handmade “character” chairs by Todd Fendos
Clocks: Silvano Gaspary

Details for You and Your Home
Val Evans
LaGrange, IL
708.354.3686

Joanne Stone Geier

Much in demand as a public speaker and consultant in the U.S. and in Europe, JoAnne travels constantly, giving between 30-50 lectures annually. She has authored numerous magazine articles and served as a columnist and editor for one of the U.S.'s leading gourmet food publications. JoAnne is a native Chicagoan.




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