Lynne McDaniel and her husband, Ty, had one requirement when they were scouting in Wicker Park for a new location for their vintage furniture shop, An Orange Moon(2418 W North Ave, 773-276-6726), and it had nothing to do with the customers’ shopping experience: They wanted a place where they could crash after their frequent parties on-and off-site. “I’m drinking, dancing, laughing,” says McDaniel, who’s known for fostering a sense of community at her many get-togethers. “I don’t want to get in the car and drive anywhere.” The raw 1,000-square-foot empty box attached to what’s now their North Avenue shop sealed the deal.
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