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Richard Greb Spring brings rejuvenation and growth and, at the Bootery, 492 Central Avenue, women’s shoes take front and center, the result of remodeling that has changed the feel of the downtown Highland Park mainstay. “We’ve softened the area where we show our women’s shoes,” says Nancy Wolff, who took on the role of interior designer for the updated layout. She and husband Roger own the store and have a second location in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. “We’re providing more selections for our women customers and have been able to fill in some of the higher end items they’ve asked for.” New designers include Donald J Pliner, KORS Michael Kors and Vidorreta, and there will be more this Fall. The actual display space in the store is about the same but the feel is different. “We have new flooring, new furnishings, new shelf units, new counter space,” Nancy says. “The remodeling began in January and lasted about six weeks, but we were closed only two days, when we varnished the floors. We really appreciated the cooperation of our regular customers who were willing to walk through the mess and put up with delays when our computers were down and we were playing store using a cash drawer.” Nancy says they moved men’s shoes to the other side of the space; they’re now to the left (east) as you walk in the door. The children’s area is a bit smaller but has the same area for displays. “Children’s shoes and women’s bags are movable, so the way we show them can be rearranged.” “We are, and always will be, a family shoe store,” Nancy says, “but now we have a new setting.” For more information on the dozens of brands the Bootery carries, call 847-433-1911 or check www.thebootery.com. 24 / Summer 2007 Governor Rob Blagojevich declared February 24 “Sunset Foods Day,” in recognition of its 70th anniversary. Of course, there was cake, baked in Sunset’s own bakery, for customers in its Highland Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville and Northbrook stores. Now Sunset Foods is undergoing a major face lift in Highland Park. The new layout is to be an open plan, taking down the wall between the deli kitchen/bakery and the customers. A new Asian Grill will offer stir fry and sushi among other dishes. New cases and a slightly different floor plan will display the same fine array of products. The four Cortesi brothers opened Sunset in Highland Park in 1937 in a mere 750 square feet of space on the site of the current Central Avenue post office. The 1812 Green Bay Road location is Sunset’s third in Highland Park. Still family owned and with the feel of a neighborhood grocery, Sunset is noted for its specialty goods, a fine deli department, eclectic liquor section, catering, and outstanding personal, friendly service. Legends of service—never believed by out-of-towners—include going to other grocery stores to pick up out-of-stock items so a customer would not leave empty handed, acting as a bank for regular customers, loading groceries in customer cars (tips forbidden), and bringing to customers’ homes items they left behind. For more information or to place your catering order, visit www.sunsetfoods.com or 847-432-5500 (Highland Park store). Another Highland Park family business changing its environment is The Custom Framer, which has relocated from Ravinia to 2057 Green Bay Road, north of downtown. Charlie and Mari Barnes opened their frame shop in 1984 and say they relish the increased sales and workshop space. New product lines are featured in an in-store boutique, “Notice, Accessories for Living,” managed by daughter Becky Barnes. Its products— from vases to clocks—feature recycled materials. Becky notes that they are carrying ready-made frames of bicycle chains, clocks from bicycle gears and baskets made from vinyl records—complete with original labels. Recycling and energy efficiency carry over into the store’s décor— recycled carpet and 14-watt Energy Star lighting fixtures. “One of the big differences is that our craftsmen will be working on the second floor instead of in the basement,” says Mari. “Windows make it so much lighter, and emphasize that we’re in the art business. It just feels better.” All of the custom frames the company makes are assembled on the premises. (continued on page 26) PHOTOS: Richard Greb
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