SHOPPING SPY
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Floor art
Fifteen internationally-acclaimed artists produced 14 tapestries for the “Demons, Yarns and Tales,” an exhibit presented by Banners of Persuasion at The Rug Company starting Sept. 19. The free exhibit runs for one month and the tapestries are available for purchase in limited quantities. 320 N. Clark; Therugcompany.com
Best in beauty
Luxury cosmetics shop Cos Bar opens for business Sept. 19. Celebrate with makeup demos and goodie bags and enjoy music, appetizers and refreshments at the red carpet party. Five percent of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center. 4-7 p.m., 622 Central, Highland Park; Cosbar.com
Bauble and bubbles
Make BaubleBar’s pop-up shop at Sofia Boutique part of your weekend plans Sept. 19-22. Peruse bangle bracelets, statement necklaces and rings from the brand’s first pop-up in Chicago with a glass of Champagne and the company of friends. Thursday 3-8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m., 100 E. Walton; RSVP at Bbsofia.eventbrite.com.
Candy land
Lincoln Park is welcoming a new sweet spot: bulk and specialty candy shop Sweet Buddha. Pick up treats at the grand opening Sept. 20 from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy drinks, food and music and shop jewelry designed by store owners Sarah Miller and April Urdan. 912 W. Armitage; RSVP by emailing Glencoesarah72@gmail.com.
Classic closets
The Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago hosts its inaugural Designer Closet event Sept. 20-21 at The 900 Shops. Peruse clothing, shoes and accessories from labels like Chanel, Prada and Oscar de la Renta, all donated by friends of the board. Proceeds will benefit the hospital. Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 900 N. Michigan, floor three; Shop900.com
House party
Experts at La-Z-Boy locations citywide will share their design secrets at Designer Days Sept. 21-23. Stop in for advice and save up to 30 percent off merchandise storewide and on custom orders. Friday and Saturday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.; La-z-boy.com