Every year, I get to write about wonderful homes that get all holidayed up so friends and friends-to-be can visit and savor it all. This year, I’m going!

I’ll be bringing “The power of the powder room,” the book I wrote with Susan Fredman, to Scentimental Gardens on Wednesday. Come on out AND you’ll get to tour the beautiful and historic home of Scentimental Gardens owner Debra Phillips (here’s a taste of what you’ll see).

5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14
Refined Rustic Studio & Gallery, 3924 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL . . . r u coming?