Merriam-Webster's Collegiate THESAURUS in metallic leather  wooden blocks by notNeutral
(1)  Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate THESAURUS in metallic leather, $142, by Graphic Image, available at Paper Source, 232 W. Chicago Ave.; 312-337-0798, paper-source.com

(2)  Wooden BLOCKS by notNeutral, $38 for set of 12 in tray featuring letters, numbers, flora, and fauna, available at Galt Toys, 900 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-440-9550, notneutral.com

 
south3rd candle by re-surface wool felt pillow by Soft Goods

(3)  South3rd CANDLE by Re-Surface, $15, at Willow Home & Body, 908 N. Damen Ave.; 773-772-0140 and Sprout Home, 745 N. Damen Ave.; 312-226-5950, sprouthome.com

 

 (4)  Wool felt number PILLOW by Soft Goods, $135, to order at Sprout Home
customized hand-stamped sterling silver belt buckle by heather moore jewelry Large round BOWL in ivory with platinum trim and script monogram from Pickard China
(5)  Customized hand-stamped sterling silver BELT BUCKLE by Heather Moore Jewelry, $380, at Krista K, 3530 N. Southport Ave., 773-248-4477, and Embrace, 29 E. First St., Hinsdale; 630-325-1996 (6)  Large round BOWL in ivory with platinum trim and script monogram from Pickard China, $179, at The Perfect Setting, 407 S. Third St., Geneva; 630-232-1040

Photography: Leonard Gertz