Shopping - Chicago - page 142

Orange Skin It may look like an ultracool loft catering only to
trendier-than-thou style experts, but don't be intimidated: Orange
Skin is one of my favorite places to check out what's new in the
world of modern interior design (and the staff is more welcoming
than you might expect). From colored clear-plastic dining chairs to
bowls made of welded steel wires, browsing here is a good way to
gauge what's cool in the world of design. Visit the shop's lower level
for smaller tabletop items that make good, one-of-a-kind gifts. 223 W.
Erie St. (at Franklin St.). &

312/335 - 1033. www.orangeskin.com. Subway/El:

Brown Line to Chicago.
MUSIC
Jazz Record Mart This is possibly the best jazz record store
in the country. For novices, the “Killers Rack” displays albums that
the store's owners consider essential to any jazz collection. Besides
jazz, there are bins filled with blues, Latin, and “New Music.” 27 E.
Illinois St. (between Wabash Ave. and State St.). & 312/222 - 1467. www.jazz

recordmart.com. Subway/El: Red Line to Grand.
Reckless Records The best all-round local record store for music
that the cool kids listen to, Reckless Records wins brownie points for
its friendly and helpful staff. There are also locations in Wicker Park
at 1532 N. Milwaukee Ave. ( & 773/235-3727 ), and the Loop, 26
E. Madison St. ( & 312/795-0878 ). 3157 N. Broadway (at Belmont Ave.).
& 773/404 - 5080. www.reckless.com. Subway/El: Red or Brown line to Belmont.
PAPER & STATIONERY
Paper Source The acknowledged leader of stationery
stores in Chicago. The store's claim to fame is its collection of hand-
made paper in a variety of colors and textures. You'll also find one-
of-a-kind greeting cards and a large collection of rubber stamps for
personalizing your own paper at home. There's also a location in the
trendy Armitage shopping district at 919 W. Armitage Ave. ( & 773/
525-7300 ). 232 W. Chicago Ave. (at Franklin St.).

&

312/337 - 0798.

www.paper-source.com. Subway/El: Red or Brown line to Chicago.
The Watermark Chicago socialites come here to order their
engraved invitations, but this stationery store also carries a good
selection of handmade greeting cards for all occasions. 109 E. Oak St.
(1 block from Michigan Ave.). & 312/337 - 5353. Subway/El: Red Line to Clark/
Division.
SALONS & SPAS
Art + Science This Lincoln Park spot, just steps from the
Armitage Avenue shopping strip, may look a little intimidating from