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10/05/12InBox | Flea the Scene! | ALICE OGLETHORPE"It seems Jayson Home always has some great sale or event going on. Well, this weekend is the awesome-est of them all: the Fall Flea Market." Posted at 10:03 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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10/04/12InBox | Eclectic by Tom Dixon Comes to the United States | LESLIE MARSHALL"Paying homage to his native land of Great Britain, designer extraordinaire Tom Dixon released a new sister line entitled, Eclectic by Tom Dixon." Posted at 01:25 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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10/03/12Scoop | Mi Caza, Su Caza | ALICE OGLETHORPE"I’m currently loving one of Milwaukee Avenue’s newest home décor destinations: Caza (1459 N. Milwaukee; 773-227-7774). It opened at the end of July and is sort of like a vintage department store with a boutique vibe." Posted at 10:05 AM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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10/02/12Scoop | Rent (or Own) Artwork | ALICE OGLETHORPE"Bored with the artwork in your home? Instead of buying all new pieces, rent some. HangItUp Chicago, leases artwork from local established and emerging artists, such as Mark Collins, Jamie Link, Fred Moss, and Elisa Boughner." Posted at 04:01 PM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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10/02/12Scoop | Floor Sample Sale at Green Home Chicago | ALICE OGLETHORPE"I love when stores need to clear space in their showroom—it usually means great markdowns on floor samples. And that’s exactly what’s happening at Green Home Chicago (213 N. Morgan Street, #1D; 312-432-9400)." Posted at 01:23 PM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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10/01/12Spotted | Design Harvest Top Picks | LESLIE MARSHALL"If you didn’t notice from our feverish tweeting or from our blog post last week, the annual Design Harvest took place this past weekend. From scoping out new designs to sipping on freshly brewed coffee while walking down Grand Avenue, we thoroughly enjoyed this year’s fall festival. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite finds." Posted at 03:27 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/28/12Happy Hour | Oh What a Night: Eskandar, Judy Maxwell Home, and Hestia & Bear | GINA BAZER"It’s been a very busy few months since I took the reigns here at CH+G. Lots of quality time at my desk in the Tribune Tower. But last night, our editorial assistant Leslie Marshall and I hit the town to check out some openings." Posted at 04:36 PM in Happy Hour | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/28/12InBox | Harvest Time | ALICE OGLETHORPE"The part of Grand Avenue known as the Design District pulls out all the stops this weekend for the third annual Design Harvest, co-sponsored by Chicago Home + Garden. Local furniture and home accessory designers, vintage and antique collectors, and local stores gather under a tent for what is basically a pop-up shop on steroids." Posted at 10:25 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (2) |
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09/27/12Scoop | A Before & After, Using an Online Design Service | ALICE OGLETHORPE"For some homeowners, an empty room is a blank slate to fill with beautiful furniture and artwork. But for others (me included!), it can be completely overwhelming. To solve their woes, they turned to roomations.com, the brainchild of Oak Parker Lakshmi Bhargave and her two partners." Posted at 05:00 PM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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09/27/12InBox | Cool Find: the Hosu Collection by Patricia Urquiola | LESLIE MARSHALL"It is rare to find comfort, convenience, and storage packaged into one well-designed convertible lounge chair. Hosu, designed by Patricia Urquiola, offers just that." Posted at 10:05 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/26/12InBox | Scandinavian Happy Wallpaper at Workroom | LESLIE MARSHALL"Lake View’s Workroom Couture has just acquired a new line of wallpaper and fabrics." Posted at 04:19 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/26/12Spotted | Divine Consign’s New and Improved Digs | ALICE OGLETHORPE"The doors just opened at Divine Consign’s brand new 10,000-square-foot showroom (809 South Oak Park Ave.). The Oak Park furniture consignment shop that previously had two locations has consolidated into one big, beautiful space." Posted at 10:00 AM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/25/12Spotted | Kyle Schuneman Writes the Book on Small Spaces | ALICE OGLETHORPE"I love when Chicago-born interior designers hit it big. Which is why I’m so excited for the first book by South Loop native Kyle Schuneman. In The First Apartment: Cool Designs for Small Spaces, published by Clarkson Potter and out now, Schuneman talks about how to cram big style into not-so-big homes on any budget." Posted at 03:03 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/25/12Obsession | Design Inspired by Louis Vuitton's Fall Collection | JENNIFER MOORE"A recent Louis Vuitton ad served as my inspiration for these fabulous finds." Posted at 10:10 AM in Obsession | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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09/24/12InBox | 2012 Harbor Country Kitchen Walk | LESLIE MARSHALL"It’s that time of year again—to head to Michigan and swoon over gorgeous kitchens while munching on delightful snacks! Mark your calendar for the 2012 Kitchen Walk on Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Harbor Country, Michigan." Posted at 03:36 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/24/12Spotted | Mad for Modani | ALICE OGLETHORPE"There’s a newish modern furniture store at 1574 Kingsbury Street (it had its official opening last week, but it’s been there for a few months, getting to know the neighborhood). Modani, which first opened shops in Miami and New York, is expanding like crazy and chose Chicago as the place for its fifth location." Posted at 09:42 AM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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09/21/12InBox | Sales at Wright Auction House | ALICE OGLETHORPE"Whether your pockets are deep enough to be the highest bidder or you like a good deal, Wright auction house has some tempting offerings." Posted at 03:30 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/21/12InBox | Expo Chicago Events: Michael Richman's Pop-Up Apartment and Party at Golden Triange | ALICE OGLETHORPE"To help celebrate Expo Chicago, the huge contemporary art fair happening on Navy Pier this weekend, The Golden Triangle (330 N. Clark, 312-755-1266) is hosting an Open House Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m." Posted at 11:20 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/21/12Spotted | The Seneca on Chestnut Gets a New Look | LESLIE MARSHALL"The former Seneca Hotel on Chestnut Street in the Gold Coast has been renovated into one rad residence." Posted at 10:47 AM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/19/12Scoop | London Calling | ALICE OGLETHORPE"You may not know British company Eskandar now, but you will soon. Eskandar is a high-end seller of clothing, accessories, and home goods—and it is opening its first Chicago location on September 27." Posted at 11:49 AM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/18/12Scoop | Magic Temple | ALICE OGLETHORPE"Old Temple Chicago (843 W. Van Buren St.), packed with imports from China and Thailand as well as India, Africa, and Indonesia, just opened its doors to the East in the West Loop." Posted at 09:59 AM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/17/12Spotted | Candles With the Scent of Fall | ALICE OGLETHORPE"The changing of the season makes it the perfect time to swap out the scented candles in your home. (I’ll see you next year, beachy-scented votive!)" Posted at 04:28 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/17/12Scoop | Rohl With It | ALICE OGLETHORPE"Who doesn’t love the ever-changing gallery of kitchen and bath design that is the Merchandise Mart’s LuxeHome?Well, now there’s even more reason to pop in: Rohl." Posted at 01:04 PM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/17/12InBox | New Showrooms Coming to the Merchandise Mart | ALICE OGLETHORPE"Visitors to The Design Center in the Merchandise Mart are going to start noticing some new showrooms on the 6th and 14th floors. Starting in early October, you’ll be able to check out five new tenants." Posted at 10:24 AM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/14/12InBox | Fair Trade Rugs at Ten Thousand Villages | ALICE OGLETHORPE"There are a lot of places to buy rugs around Chicago, but this weekend the place to go for one is Ten Thousand Villages in Evanston (719 Main St., 847-733-8258)." Posted at 03:36 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/13/12Spotted | Fabulous French Table Linens | LESLIE MARSHALL
Add a dose of Parisian flair to your dining table with Garnier-Thiebaut’s new line, available at Yvonne Estelle’s. These lovely yarn-dyed woven damasks come in a variety of sizes to fit most tables (custom sizes can also be made upon request). They are stain-resistant, washer/dryer safe, and known for thread stability and color longevity. Entertaining doesn’t get any easier—or more elegant. Posted at 01:25 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/13/12Scoop | The Easy Way to Find Vintage Shops: Secondhandchicago.com | ALICE OGLETHORPE"Ever stumble across an amazing vintage shop and wonder: How did I not know this was here? Well a new website is making sure you know where every single shop selling used and vintage furniture, home décor, and accessories is." Posted at 09:49 AM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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09/12/12Scoop | Rustic Frames, Lamps, and Clocks at FoundRe | ALICE OGLETHORPE"As a huge fan of the salvaged wood frames from FoundRE, I was so excited to hear that they are expanding their products offerings." Posted at 09:51 AM in Scoop | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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09/11/12Obsession | Our Favorites at the New "Shops at Target" | JENNIFER MOORE"This past Sunday, the fall installment of Shops at Target hit stores and online. First appearing in May 2012, these “shops” give us easy access to specialty stores from coast to coast without having to buy a plane ticket." Posted at 03:34 PM in Obsession | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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09/11/12Spotted | Cool Vintage File Cabinets at Broadway Antique Market | ALICE OGLETHORPE"One of my most prized possessions is an antique wooden filing cabinet that belonged to my great grandfather.Friends are always asking where I got it and how they can get one, too. I finally have an answer to the second question: Head to Broadway Antique Market." Posted at 11:11 AM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (2) |
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09/10/12Spotted | More Pretty Terrariums | LESLIE MARSHALL"Just the other day, I blogged about low-maintenance gardens-in-a-glass (here). Terrariums are the fresh new tabletop trend in town and it appears that others are taking notice." Posted at 03:59 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/10/12InBox | Modular Shelving by Mogen Koch | LESLIE MARSHALL"It’s hard to believe that the first prototype of Mogen Koch’s Shelving System was produced in 1930. Eighty years later, the Mogens Koch Shelving System has become iconic to design lovers worldwide—and it still looks as modern as ever." Posted at 01:35 PM in InBox | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/06/12Spotted | Garden in a Glass | LESLIE MARSHALL
Whether we want to admit it or not, fall is right around the corner. The time has come to bid a bittersweet farewell to summer and with that goes our outdoor gardens. But, this doesn’t mean we have to nix nature altogether. Freshen up your rooms with indoor plants and terrariums. They are low-maintenance, affordable, and perfect for small spaces. Chicagoan and Peruvian native Marco Chavarry, owner of the charming Ravenswood shop Alapash, is known for his hanging and tabletop terrariums that combine easy-to-care-for plants and traditional landscape influences. More hands-on about your plantings? Sprout Home Chicago is currently offering classes for people interested creating a custom mini landscape for their home (but if you lack a green thumb, potted terrariums are also available for purchase).
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09/05/12Spotted | Stylish Motivational Posters | LESLIE MARSHALL"Give your walls extra eye candy with these colorful, affordable prints from Amanda Catherine Designs." Posted at 02:52 PM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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09/05/12Spotted | Land of Nod for Grown Ups | JENNIFER MOORE"These fabulous finds from the Land of Nod may or may not be kid-approved, but as far as we’re concerned, they’re grown-up tested," Posted at 10:58 AM in Spotted | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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