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Dispatches from the World of Design

Modern Cooperative Opens in Pilsen
05/10/12

Modern Cooperative Opens in Pilsen

Things are happening in Pilsen, and I’m not just talking about gallery walks and foodies geeking out at Nightwood ...more

The Hutch, Unison, Coyle & Herr Open

The Hutch, Unison, Coyle & Herr Open

OPENINGS: New stores come to Andersonville, Bridgeport, and West Town

Shiir Rugs Debuts

Shiir Rugs Debuts

LOOMING LARGE: Two of Chicago’s top names in design have joined forces on a new line of rugs...

Chairs for Charity

Chairs for Charity

ASSIGNED SEATING: Once again, 16 designers came up with indisputably stylish seats, drawing hundreds of people to Chicago Art Source to admire the goods and place their bids...

FGH Architects’ Traditional Vacation Home with a Modern Twist

FGH Architects’ Traditional Vacation Home with a Modern Twist

THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE: Classic architecture gets a modern twist while staying true to its Midwestern roots

Magnificent Lakefront Property by Mariani

Magnificent Lakefront Property by Mariani

LAKE EFFECT: In Glencoe, a waterfront property makes the most of its magnificent site

Rocco Fiore & Sons Creates Award-Winning Outdoor Spaces

Rocco Fiore & Sons Creates Award-Winning Outdoor Spaces

GARDEN VARIETY: The Libertyville-based firm puts together a showstopping series of elegant landscapes in Lake Forest

Frank Ponterio’s Pour Room

Frank Ponterio’s Pour Room

HOSPITALITY SWEET: A designer, oenophile, and generous host makes his house and its grounds even more inviting to guests...

Holiday Entertaining with Tereasa Surratt and David Hernandez

Holiday Entertaining with Tereasa Surratt and David Hernandez

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Two ad execs put a vintage twist on a dashing holiday gathering

Some Enchanted Evening

Some Enchanted Evening

A 50th-birthday celebration that’s the picture of rustic elegance

Atelier Gary Lee Opens

Atelier Gary Lee Opens

PRECISION MAN: Catching up with superstar interior designer Gary Lee, whose new Mart showroom features his private-label furniture and other classic contemporary pieces

Greta de Parry

Greta de Parry

ON THE MAKE: Greta de Parry is not your typical woodworker-welder. For one thing, she earns a small stipend while creating ...more

The Chair Affair’s Wendy Kaplan

The Chair Affair’s Wendy Kaplan

A Cut Above
Wendy Kaplan recently turned her longtime hobby of reupholstering old furniture into an official company...

Get a taste of North Shore living during The Winnetka Club’s Annual Housewalk, “Lifestyles,” by touring five homes. Tickets can be purchased by mail, phone, or on the website for $60. They need to be picked up on May 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Hubbard Woods Park “Warming House” (939 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka). Tickets will also be available at the event for $60. The walk is on May 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 847-446-1830, visit winnetkahousewalk.org, or contact Jeannie Balsam (847-441-5228).

MaxAlto is offering select pieces at up to 70% off retail at a sample sale May 14-21. MaxAlto, 309 W. Superior St., 312-644-6190. maxalto.it.

The result of the collaboration of Chicago’s top interior designers is a DreamHome, with nine gorgeous rooms filled with merchandise exclusively from the Design Center showrooms to inspire design in your own home. Open to the public through December 7. merchandisemartdesigncenter.com/dreamhome

Designer Susan Klimala speaks about “How To Cook Up The Kitchen You Crave” on May 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Kitchen Studio. The seminar will help you discover your priorities and teach you how to balance function, form, and budget. To register or to find out more information about upcoming seminars, visit the website. 522 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, kitchenstudio-ge.com

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