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CHICAGO
I am thrilled to introduce The Scout Guide’s local - loving mission to Chicago! Whether you’re a visitor, newcomer, or longtime local, my hope is that this guide will inspire discovery and connection. Browse it, display it, share it but most importantly, use it!
This guide is a celebration of the people behind some exceptional local businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, artists, and more. It’s truly an honor to be telling their stories, and I am so grateful for their trust, enthusiasm, and support! Last but not least, thank you to the team behind Volume 1 of The Scout Guide Chicago: photographer Rosemary Maher and graphic designer Mikayla Gregory.
This print guide is only the beginning. These images come to life online, on social, and through our subscriber newsletter. We encourage you to visit these sites and get to know our members by visiting their businesses, meeting them in person, and supporting their dreams, and when you do, don’t forget to tell them that The Scout Guide sent you!
CHICAGO
DIRECTORY
210 Design House i@210designhouse
Amy Kartheiser i@amykartheiserdesign Batik i@shopbatikchicago
Betsy’s Blankets i@betsys_blankets
Box United i@box_united
Brad Lippitz Group i@bradlippitzgroup
Buttr Form i@buttrform
Campo Golf Club i@campogolfclub
Chicago Home Collective i@homecollective.re
Dawn McKenna Group i@thedawnmckennagroup
DCM Communications i@dcmcommunications
Digs with Dignity i@digswithdignity
Edit Design Creative i@editdesigncreative
Emily Katherine Creative i@emilykatherinecreative
Feeling Pretty i@feeling_pretty_inc
Friends of Prentice i@friendsofprentice
Genevieve Boutique i@genevieveboutiquechi
Gold Coast All Stars i@goldcoastallstars
Gretchen Wittry i@graphsbygretch
Hi-Five Sports Camp i@hifive_chi
Katie Bishop Properties i@katie.bishop.properties
KM Beauty i@nichebeauty.bykaedi i@marissas_makeuplan
Ladybug Vintage i@ladybugvintage
Laurie Kwo Art i@laurie.kwo.art
Lincoln Park Therapy Group i@lincolnparktherapygroup
Lizzy Croghan Graphic Design i@lizzyc_designs
Lola Valentina i@lolavalentinadesigns
Love, Charlie i@lovecharliechi
MJM Occasions i@mjmoccasions
Motus FFP i@motusffp
Oz Park Wellness i@ozparkwellness
Patina Collection i@patina_collection
Pyar + Co. i@pyarandco
Rach B Jewelry i@rachbjewelry
The Dental Standard i@thedentalstandard
The Edit The Style i@theeditthestyle
The Gift Studio i@shop.thegiftstudio
The Social Broker i@the.social.broker
The Tie Bar i@thetiebar
The Vitamin Bar i@thevitaminbarivchicago
Tutu School i@tutuschoolchicago
Twenty Six i@twentysixchicago
WE Events i@weeventschicago
YRK i@yrkchicagosalon
Artwork by: Lizzy Croghan Graphic Design lizzycdesigns.com | lizzycroghan@gmail.com
Baby | Toddler | Kids | Tween | Gifts
3350 North Paulina Street i @ littlecharliechicago
Meet Love, Charlie, where happy shopping takes on a new meaning. Founded by local retail entrepreneur Megan Morrison, the newest boutique for women is in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Love, Charlie o ers a curated range of apparel, accessories, and gifts in a concept inspired by Morrison’s late grandfather, Charlie Arie. 3352 North Paulina Street | Chicago | 773.661.6332 | lovecharliechicago.com | i @ lovecharliechi | f Love, Charlie
210 Design House is a studio full of expertise, inspiration, and ideas; a curated collection of the highest quality Italian and American cabinetry and furnishings brands; and a beloved family business that has been creating luxury kitchens, baths, and beyond for nearly three decades.
Batik is a colorful apparel & gift store located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. We carry bold prints and bright colors with a southern, coastal vibe that emanates pure joy. 3746 North Southport Avenue Chicago batikchicago.com i @ shopbatikchicago
BUTTRFORM.COM i @ BUTTRFORM
BRINGING FUNCTIONALITY AND FUN TO PILATES GRIP SOCKS! BUTTR FORM SOCKS ARE MADE FOR PILATES GIRLS WITH A FUN AND EFFORTLESS FASHION SENSE. OUR EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS ARE CAREFULLY CURATED AROUND TRENDY THEMES AND NOSTALGIC INTERESTS. CO-FOUNDED BY TWO BEST FRIENDS ON A MISSION TO CONNECT WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS AND BUILD A BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY OF PILATES LOVING GIRLIES. GET READY FOR EVEN MORE MAGIC TO COME!
EMILYKATHERINECREATIVE.COM i P @ EMILYKATHERINECREATIVE
EMILY KATHERINE CREATIVE IS A CREATIVE STUDIO PAIRING DREAMY ILLUSTRATIONS WITH BESPOKE DESIGN TO MAKE BRANDING MAGIC FOR HEARTFELT CREATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS. EMILY KNOX USES HER DESIGN TALENTS TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS, LOGOS, WEBSITES, STATIONERY, AND PATTERN DESIGNS FOR HER CLIENTS’ BRANDING AND CUSTOM PROJECTS. EMILY WORKS WITH EACH ONE OF HER CLIENTS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL AND IS A DESIGNER YOU CAN HAVE IN YOUR CORNER FOREVER.
Kartheiser Principal
Digs with Dignity is a Chicago nonprofit working to break the cycle of homelessness one family at a time. Through partnerships with multiple social service agencies, we relate, renew, and rebuild with individuals and families exiting homelessness. We aspire to break the cycle by furnishing their homes with creative, custom designs using sustainable, upcycled solutions. Digs with Dignity has transformed spaces into homes for over 175 families and has kept over 200,000 pounds of furniture and home goods out of landfills in the process.
DIGSWITHDIGNITY.ORG i @ DIGSWITHDIGNITY
Friends of Prentice works with Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital to fund innovative and leading-edge research and clinical initiatives that improve the quality of healthcare for all who self-identify as women in our immediate community and across the globe. Since 1983, Friends of Prentice has raised over $23 million and awarded annual grants to more than 100 innovative researchers and clinical programs. FRIENDSOFPRENTICE.ORG i @ FRIENDSOFPRENTICE
Betsy's Blankets provides new blankets, sheets, pillows, comforters, and air mattresses to children and families all over Chicago and beyond. They include children receiving a bed for their very first time, children in the foster care system, families exiting homelessness and moving into their first home, families fleeing domestic abuse, children living in underserved communities, food insecure families, unhoused individuals, and more. Founded in 2019, Betsy’s Blankets has provided warmth and the feeling of comfort and security to over 7,500 people. BETSYSBLANKETS.ORG
Box United is a Chicago nonprofit that uses boxing to help girls unlock their full potential. Their signature research-backed program, Fight Like a Girl, teaches girls boxing fundamentals while bringing them tools in physical, mental, and digital wellness. Box United has worked with over 500 Chicago girls and is on a mission to help every girl recognize her strength through sport.
BOXUNITED.ORG i @ BOX_UNITED
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Empowering growth through compassion, empathy, and courage: Lincoln Park Therapy Group has been providing tailored, evidence-based mental health services in Chicago since 2012, specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Offering a supportive, non-judgmental space, our mission is to help individuals of all ages find the courage to cultivate change and live their best life. Our expert therapists work with teens, adults, couples, and families to navigate relationship issues, life challenges, PTSD, and more, fostering personal growth through a unique, collaborative therapeutic approach.
Lincoln Park Office
2755 North Pine Grove Avenue
Ravenswood Office 4256 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago | 312.259.2665
lincolnparktherapygroup.com
i f @ lincolnparktherapygroup l Lincoln Park Therapy Group
Lakeview Office 3139 North Lincoln Avenue
Wicker Park Office 1519 West Haddon Avenue
COMPREHENSIVE MINIMALLY INVASIVE
HEALTH, WELLNESS, & FACIAL AESTHETICS
Botox
Clear Aligners
Fillers
NightLase Snoring Treatment
PRF Microneedling & Biofillers
Smoothlase Laser Skin
Tightening
Same-day Crowns
TMD
Veneers & Composite Bonding
Whitening
1545 WEST NORTH AVENUE
CHICAGO | 312.584.0355
THEDENTALSTANDARD.COM
i @THEDENTALSTANDARD f THE DENTAL STANDARD
Specializing in a dynamic blend of modern clothing, accessories, vintage treasures, and home goods, alongside delightful gifts for littles. Our services include personal styling, customization, gift wrapping, and floral arrangements, tailored for the well traveled at heart.
Brad Greenspan Owner & Director
Since 1999, Hi-Five has been Chicago's top youth sports program, prioritizing kids' self-esteem, teamwork, and enjoyment. With experienced staff who adore working with children, we offer a safe, fun environment emphasizing good sportsmanship and fair play, not just competition. At Hi-Five, kids can just be kids!
Danny Chaimson founded Gold Coast Events 15 years ago, after an impressive professional touring and recording career with artists like O.A.R., Mike Posner, Tyga, and Solange. Led by the now legendary band, The Gold Coast All Stars, Gold Coast Events creates concert - like experiences at highend weddings and events with their four Chicago-area bands, as well as their all-star ensembles in Nashville and L.A.
& CEO
ETERNALIZE MOMENTS
The wedding specialists—from enchanting floral designs to timeless wedding films, unlock the magic of your love story and begin crafting your unforgettable celebration! 312.267.1720 | mjmoccasions.com | i @mjmoccasions
SOCIAL MEDIA MADE SIMPLE
Social Broker is a full-service social media agency and membership that leverages creative content and thoughtful strategies to help real estate agents and entrepreneurs stand out online. thesocialbroker.com | i@the.social.broker
Maris Messervey Owner & Founder
Clients have called me their “home owning coach” and I think it’s pretty fitting. I’m there before the game prepping my clients with guidance and strategy to navigate the complex real estate market; during the game offering support, advice, and insights to help make informed decisions; and most importantly after the game to address any post-sale concerns that may arise. My game plan ensures a smooth, successful, and fun transition to becoming a homeowner.
GRETCHENWITTRYPHOTOGRAPHY.COM i @ GRAPHSBYGRETCH fP GRETCHEN WITTRY PHOTOGRAPHY
WEDDINGS, LIFESTYLE, BRANDING, + PORTRAITS
TAILORING AUTHENTIC PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCES + TURNING MOMENTS INTO MEMORIES WITH TRUE-TO-LIFE IMAGERY
GRETCHEN WITTRY OWNER & LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
312.436.2181
FEELINGPRETTYINC.COM i @ FEELING_PRETTY_INC
WE ARE YOUR STRESS-FREE BRIDAL HYPE SQUAD IN CHICAGO AND THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. ALLOW US TO PAMPER YOU SO THAT WHEN YOU SEE YOUR REFLECTION ON THE BIG DAY, YOU’LL SEE YOUR MOST BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT SELF.
Schepke Founder
KMBeauty offers a unique duo approach to hair and makeup, merging the talents of two seasoned professionals. Their standout feature is a bundled service, providing simultaneous hairstyling and makeup application for a convenient and luxurious experience. Known for their sought -after “elevated glam” style characterized by refined techniques, booking them once will leave you hooked!
989.395.4248 | thenichebeauty.com | i@nichebeauty.bykaedi 630.253.6744 | marissasmakeuplan.com | i@marissas_makeuplan
Dr. Tiffany Jozwiak Founder
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