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Julie Dix wearing alice + olivia pant and FRAME blouse and sweater, Neiman Marcus
Media sales executive Julie Dix has worked with some of Chicago’s largest radio stations. In her current position with Prime Time Marketing, one of her goals is to use her experience and relationships to highlight the Danny Did Foundation. The foundation’s mission—to increase public awareness of epilepsy and the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and to prevent such deaths—has a special place in Dix’s heart as her two older sons suffered from seizures in their youth. Dix lives in Wilmette with her husband and their four children (ages 2-10). This busy wife, mother, media maven, and all-around connector took a break from school pick-up lines and sales pitches to share her shore and city favorites with Sheridan Road.
What’s on the horizon? An upcoming interior design project with Sandra Casparriello (S.C. Murphy LLC) that will transform our home into a beautiful and functional space for my family of six Mantra? “Get in the car” Best grooming tip? Facials from Erin at Metamorphosis Spa in Northfield Guilty pleasure? Sarkis Café’s Veggie Loretta with extra crispy hash browns … and sometimes with an omelet on the side Favorite foods? Sourdough bread, a good omelet, bone broth lemon chicken rice soup, and basically anything homemade Music you love? Loving Caamp right now… Eric Church … and the rap hits my kids play Best advice ever given to you? God is within and loves you more than you will ever know Best advice you’ve given? Don’t sweat the small stuff Earliest memory? Dancing with my sister to The Sound of Music When you wake up, you? Throw on clothes, say good morning to the kids, and start cranking breakfast and lunches Before bed, you? Watch a good series with my husband (right now it’s Suits on Netflix) What’s on your bookshelf? The Guest List by Lucy Foley and Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys You can’t live without? Vintner’s Daughter™ face serum Love to escape to? T.J.Maxx or HomeGoods Advice you would give to your younger self? Trust your gut
Your style is? Athleisure or jeans, a sweater, and Veja sneakers Can’t leave the house without? Under-eye concealer and mascara Transportation? A filthy SUV Driving music? WXRT 93.1 or my kids being Spotify DJs Place to eat? Grateful Bites Pizza Shoppe, Hewn bakery, and Pizza by Sal, or for more special nights Sophia Steak and Abigail’s American Bistro Shop? Bunny & Babe Best thing about the Shore? The people—I grew up here and there is a reason everyone moves back Worst thing about the Shore? You can’t go anywhere without seeing someone you know The perfect day is? Breakfast with my family, getting outside for a walk, and sneaking in some alone time
Your style is? If going downtown, it’s probably for a reason and I’ll be dressier … flare jeans, a silk blouse, my favorite Veronica Beard blazer, and boots or clogs Can’t leave the house without? A small cross-body for ease of walking Transportation? The Metra or I drive, but I love the ease of the train Driving music? Peace and quiet on the Metra or blasting whatever I want in my car Place to eat? Bar Mar recently for good margs, Ēma in River North, and can’t go wrong with good old Joe’s Stone Crab Shop? Felt Chicago in Logan Square, Aritzia in Gold Coast, and SPACE 519 Best thing about the City? The buzz, restaurants, and shopping Worst thing about the City? The traffic The perfect day is? Lunch at the Zodiac Room for popovers, lots of shopping, eating, and drinking
