If you can't make it to Vanille in the city, here are a few other spots in the suburbs that we love to hit for delicious macarons: (chicagoparent.com)
I suggest googling certain stores you may have in mind and then finding them on a map, as outlets are spread across Bridge Rd and a few other spots in Richmond. (have-need-want.com)
Using your sandpaper carefully and gently distress your jar on raised areas of the jar and a few other spots on the jar. (thecraftedsparrow.com)