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01/26/12Gentner Open House, A Touch of Vintage, Virtu SaleDesigner Christopher Gentner has opened a retail River North showroom after more than 20 years crafting custom metal furniture and architectural elements for high-profile designers ...more |
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C3: A Prefab Home by Square Root ArchitecturePREFAB-ULOUS: Jeffery Sommers calls his design “a prototype for a house that can be built in urban centers all over the world...” |
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Lori Franks Custom FurnitureFASHION, MEET FORM: Interior designer Lori Schroud is as much a regular at New York Fashion Week as she is at the Chanel boutique ...more |
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Francine Turk’s New PotteryMEDIUM COOL: Artist Francine Turk has gone 3-D with her charcoal drawings of nudes and landscapes |
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The Creative Director of Flor Creates a Modern Family Home from an Elmhurst Ranch HouseMODERN FAMILY: An Elmhurst couple put the finishing touches on a mid-century house built for the way people live today |
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A Cabin in the WoodsINTO THE WOODS: A family cabin in Wisconsin gets a total redo—while staying true to its rustic heritage |
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A Boxy West Loop Loft Gets CozyKristina Albaugh and Josh Ingmire are home-makeover veterans. Since meeting at the University of Oklahoma 17 years ago, they have ...more |
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Frank Ponterio’s Pour RoomHOSPITALITY SWEET: A designer, oenophile, and generous host makes his house and its grounds even more inviting to guests... |
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Holiday Entertaining with Tereasa Surratt and David HernandezBLAST FROM THE PAST: Two ad execs put a vintage twist on a dashing holiday gathering |
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Some Enchanted EveningA 50th-birthday celebration that’s the picture of rustic elegance |
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Greta de ParryON THE MAKE: Greta de Parry is not your typical woodworker-welder. For one thing, she earns a small stipend while creating ...more |
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The Chair Affair’s Wendy KaplanA Cut Above Wendy Kaplan recently turned her longtime hobby of reupholstering old furniture into an official company... |
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The MultitaskersThe masterminds behind Uusi turn visual inventiveness |
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Celebrate beautiful Chicago homes and explore the making of Chicago Home + Garden’s new book, Chicago Spaces, with editor Jan Parr as she discusses the notable interiors featured in the book (including the evening’s venue, the modern Ukrainian Village home of Karen and Bob Coscarelli). Tickets to the event, co-hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, are limited and include a copy of the hardcover book as well as the discussion and reception. $50 for members, $60 for non-members (register here). January 26, 6 p.m., http://www.architecture.org/athometours
Randolph Street Market holds its first annual winter market, “Passions and Vanities,” in honor of Valentine’s Day. Find antiques, handcrafted and vintage fashion, furniture and accessories as well as cocktails and gourmet foods. Free parking and furniture delivery within downtown Chicago. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the gate. February 4, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and February 5, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington St., randolphstreetmarket.com
If your Valentine’s Day plans venture beyond candy hearts, check out “Love and Libations” at Susan Fredman at Home for inspiration on having the ultimate cocktail party. Enjoy small bites and cocktails as you get advice from industry experts and browse the store. January 25, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 350 W. Erie St., http://bit.ly/ybFe5S
Chicago House is holding its annual fundraiser to benefit its services and housing for people affected by HIV and AIDS. This year’s “Champagne Wrapture” includes an auction of champagne-inspired artwork by local designers, architects and celebs such as Studio Gang, Room & Board, and Brentano Fabrics. Held on the 99th floor of the Willis Tower, it will also offer a pretty good view. Tickets are $99 in advance (call 773-248-5200 x303) or $110 at the door. January 26, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., The SkyDeck, Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr., chicagohouse.org/event_champagne_wrapture.html
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