COMING UP ROSES

Adding a splash of vibrant color to brighten spaces in homes is needed now more than ever, and can be effortlessly achieved with Chicago-based LUXE BLOOM. The company has solved the age-old problem of wilting roses: their luxury bouquets can last for up to one year without water and are 100 percent ethically sourced and Rainforest Certified. The newest arrangement to their online collection is The Lollipop, which is offered in over twenty lush colors. For more information, visit luxebloom.com.

GUILTLESS INDULGENCE

Satisfying your confectionary cravings has never been more guilt-free than with RED CHOCOLATE, formulated by European Master Chocolatiers, which has up to 50 percent fewer calories and 30 to 40 percent less fat than regular chocolate brands. RED is made with the highest standards: using natural sweeteners from plants, and carefully selected cocoa from the Ivory Coast of Africa, whose farmers select, roast, and grind the cocoa beans to perfection. Customers may choose from full 3.5 ounce bars, grab-n-go, or pralines to satiate their sweet tooth, complete with enticing flavors such as classic dark, orange & almond, or infused with a smooth nut filling. For more information, visit red-chocolate.com.

CIGARS & COCKTAILS

BEELOW’S STEAKHOUSE in Lake Zurich recently hosted its annual cigar dinner experience featuring seven decadent courses. Guests dined in an outdoor tent on everything from andouille lobster street corn and pear salad with creamy balsamic dressing to smoked chicken thighs with mushroom glaze and bacon infused donuts with raspberry ice cream glaze, all paired with cocktails and cigars. This delicious evening featured a range of cigars from Arlington Pipe & Cigar Lounge. Beelow’s Steahouse is located at 763 S Rand Road in Lake Zurich. For more information, visit beelows.com.