This morning I had a guest ask me about the best place to pick up a gift for friends at home, and I thought I’d share my answer. I told him what I always tell people when I get this question: Get something you couldn’t find at home.

To me, that often means art. (If you’ve been to my house, you know.) And Hotel deLuxe just happens to sit a few blocks from a string of galleries with everything from lithographs to sculpture. The Froelick and Elizabeth Leach are good bets. But look around. The Art Institute is also right in the neighborhood.

The best way to find something is to stroll the Pearl District, and the best time to stroll the Pearl is the First Thursday of each month. Why? Because few things go better with art than free wine.

Happy hunting,

Emily

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