Home Sweet Home Goods

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Time Out Chicago chatted with five local gift shops and got their advice on what goods make great housewarming gifts. Between vintage Chicago map coasters and tiny egg vases, their suggestions will make you want to throw a pork loin in the oven faster than you can say "Come over for dinner!". Just make sure that if your friends don't subscribe to the magazine, you "accidentally" send them a link to the story instead of directions to your place. [TOC]