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Charting the growth of Junior no longer means marking up a door frame, thanks to Studio 1a.m.’s MeasureMe Stick, $159. The modern, wall-mounted, oversized bamboo ruler is handmade in Chicago and comes in gray, red, or yellow. No kids? You can still enjoy the ruler as clever graphic art. At @Work Design, 7500 W. Madison St., Forest Park, 708-488-9297, atworkdesign.com
 

 

March - April 2010
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