Design Dose

January 2011

A Building Trend

01/31/11

Spotted | A Building Trend | Vi-An Nguyen

Can you spot the differences between these accessories?...

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Classic Remix

01/28/11

Scoop | Classic Remix | Gina Bazer

The last time we checked, Grand Avenue Living, the pop-up shop opened by Mary Garvey James of Geneva’s 610 Home was supposed to close its doors at the end of December...

Posted at 01:15 PM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (0)


Color Me Inspired

01/27/11

InBox | Color Me Inspired | Gina Bazer

All right, I admit it. I’m afraid of color...

Posted at 10:43 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Poufs, Again

01/26/11

Obsession | Poufs, Again | Gina Bazer

I’ve wanted a statement-making pouf for a while now...

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St. Louis Architecture

01/25/11

InBox | St. Louis Architecture | Jan Parr

It is a testament to local writer Robert Sharoff that I hardly recognize the city where I was born and raised in his new book...

Posted at 03:46 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Estudio Furnishings

01/24/11

InBox | Estudio Furnishings | Jan Parr

Wow! Manny Torres at Chicago’s Estudio Furnishings just posted a photo of this custom leather ottoman he did for a client...

Posted at 10:58 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Pop-Up Art & Artifacts

01/21/11

InBox | Pop-Up Art & Artifacts | Jan Parr

The two masterminds of Architectural Anarchy, Gosia Korsakowski and William Rawski, are behind a new pop-up gallery...

Posted at 10:56 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Careful Peach Sale

01/20/11

InBox | Careful Peach Sale | Gina Bazer

The cute Oak Park shop Careful Peach that was one our “Bests” of Chicago design in 2010 will be offering 30 percent off...

Posted at 11:32 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Crosell & Co. Sale

01/19/11

InBox | Crosell & Co. Sale | Jan Parr

Through January 31st, Crosell & Co. is offering 20 percent off every regularly priced item in its Damen Ave. store...

Posted at 10:32 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Kneen & Co. Moving Sale

01/18/11

InBox | Kneen & Co. Moving Sale | Jan Parr

Kneen & Co. is moving out of its River North showroom and to Lincoln Park...

Posted at 10:58 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Alliance Kitchen Gallery

01/17/11

Spotted | Alliance Kitchen Gallery | Jan Parr

Few places seem more perfect for a display of Habersham’s old-world, French-style cabinetry than Vintage Pine...

Posted at 07:34 AM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0)


Barry Newstat

01/14/11

Spotted | Barry Newstat | Jan Parr

Furniture maker Barry Newstat was getting a little lonesome toiling by himself...

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Sale on Modern

01/13/11

InBox | Sale on Modern | Gina Bazer

Sister vintage shops MCM Grand and UberModern are having a warehouse sale...

Posted at 03:29 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Cover Art

01/12/11

InBox | Cover Art | Jan Parr

The cover of our new issue features the striking showroom of Buckingham Interiors + Design...

Posted at 11:39 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Grasshopper 510 Sale

01/11/11

InBox | Grasshopper 510 Sale | Gina Bazer

The eco-friendly Bucktown shop Grasshopper 510 is closing its doors...

Posted at 12:34 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0)


Shopping Wisteria

01/10/11

Spotted | Shopping Wisteria | Jan Parr

Wisteria is one of those catalogs I receive that often perplexes me...

Posted at 12:05 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (2)


Daniels Antiques Sale

01/07/11

Scoop | Daniels Antiques Sale | Jan Parr

Designer favorite Daniels Antiques is closing its Damen Avenue shop January 31...

Posted at 10:54 AM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (0)


Elements Sale

01/05/11

InBox | Elements Sale | Jan Parr

On your mark, get set, go, to Elements...

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Kids' Stuff

01/04/11

InBox | Kids' Stuff | Gina Bazer

Two moms meet at their kids’ school and start a kid-oriented business...

Posted at 10:45 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (2)


Pillow Talk

01/03/11

Spotted | Pillow Talk | Jan Parr

Sometimes it takes holiday gatherings at your home to really see your home...

Posted at 01:40 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0)


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