FHC Holiday Walk Adds Shopping Component

Saints Faith, Hope & Charity will open its Holiday House Walk to the public on December 4. The event will feature four decorated homes in Winnetka. For the first time, the walk will include a curated holiday shopping experience with various vendors. The organization will also collect donations for Hope Ignites Chicago during the event. Guests can purchase tickets by visiting the fhchousewalk2026 account on Instagram.

Megan Piazza of Winnetka has helped transform the fundraiser over the past three years. She became involved with the event three years ago after volunteering with Saints Faith, Hope & Charity. Piazza previously worked in political fundraising at USC before stepping away to raise her family. Her interest in interior design and home renovation led her to the nonprofit. She now leads a team of volunteers preparing the homes for the season.

Piazza lives in Winnetka with her husband and three children. She describes her style as carpool chic, favoring tailored trousers and button-down shirts. Her preferred local dining spots include Tocco, EJ's Place, Avli, and Great Coast Commons. She shops at Plaza del Lago and Peachtree Place for gifts and home items. Piazza cites the Mayberry feel of the North Shore as its best attribute, noting that neighbors look out for one another. She identifies the tearing down of historic homes as the area's main drawback.

In a separate profile, a resident of Chicago described her preference for the city. She favors the skyline, special events, and restaurants. Her favorite spots include Ciccio Mio, Bavette's, and Monteverde. She shops at Jayson Home and Oak Street boutiques. Her transportation of choice is Uber or walking. She listens to true-crime podcasts while driving. The resident cites traffic and paid parking as the city's worst features. A perfect day for her involves sleeping late at the Langham and dining at Chicago Cut.

Piazza's personal preferences include 90s pop music and Dave Matthews. She enjoys mozzarella sticks from Stormy's and Pizza by Sal. Her guilty pleasure is great champagne and America's Sweethearts. She keeps design books, Yesteryear, Born Lucky, and Paris Hilton's memoir on her shelves. She cannot live without McDonald's Diet Coke and her dogs. Her favorite getaway destination is 30A.

The upcoming event serves as a kickoff to the North Shore holiday season. Piazza stated she is ready to enjoy the best season of the year. She looks forward to Friday night lights for the Bulldogs and Ramblers. Her mantra is to be who you are and be that well. Her best grooming tip is to consult Vivian Vallone at Paul Rehder. Her favorite food is mozzarella sticks from Stormy's or Pizza by Sal.

Piazza's earliest memory is performing in a Three Little Pigs opera in kindergarten. She typically hits snooze twice when waking up. Before bed, she snuggles with her pups, writes a list for the next day, and puts on an eye mask and mouth tape. She blackouts her room for sleep. Her best advice ever given is that manners and good grammar never go out of style. Her advice to herself is that it is okay to change your mind and that starting somewhere does not mean staying there.

The Holiday House Walk will take place on December 4. The event will include the four decorated homes and the new shopping component. Donations will be accepted for Hope Ignites Chicago. Tickets are available online. The event aims to extend the spirit of giving beyond the homes.