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New Fixtures from Troy Lighting
08/24/12

New Fixtures from Troy Lighting

As they say on Game of Thrones, “Winter is coming" ...

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Romantic Bathroom Accesories from Devon & Devon
08/17/12

Romantic Bathroom Accesories from Devon & Devon

They’ve mastered the art of relaxation in Italy ...

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Cool Storage Units from Nadeau
08/16/12

Cool Storage Units from Nadeau

Something about these funky cabinets from the Ravenswood furniture importer Nadeau caught our eye—partially because we didn’t know exactly what they were at first ...

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08/15/12

Made in the Shade

The temperature might be dropping (hallelujah!), but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy your favorite outdoor spaces ...

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Say It Loud, Say It Proud
08/13/12

Say It Loud, Say It Proud

Designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz have teamed up with CB2, kicking off a line of furnishings with the wool Family rug...

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Easy Decorating with Silhouettes
08/09/12

Easy Decorating with Silhouettes

If you’re looking for an easy and personal decorating touch, just send Vana Chupp a favorite family photo and let her work her magic...

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08/06/12

Think Ink

I’m always surprised to find myself considering buying anything other than earrings at an art fair, but some ink drawings I saw at the 57th Street Art Fair this summer stopped me in my tracks, and I love the one I bought—a rural scene crisscrossed by power lines ...

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Take a seat
07/26/12

Take a seat

We recently spotted a Franco Albini chair outfitted with cushy Mongolian wool for sale at the WPA Chicago showroom...

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Christopher Gentner Shows His Metal
07/19/12

Christopher Gentner Shows His Metal

Metal smith Christopher Gentner earned his reputation over the last 20 years fabricating high-end furniture and architectural pieces for the likes of Holly Hunt, Donghia, and Caste at a facility on South Albany Avenue...

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'Outdoor Classroom' in Old Town
07/13/12

'Outdoor Classroom' in Old Town

Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School recently upgraded its 500-square-foot backyard to an “outdoor classroom”...

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