Breaths of Fresh Air
Take it outside with a new collection from Perennials Outdoor Fabrics to make cover cushions or make splendid shades and awnings.
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High Camp
Instant relaxation that stores in a snap: Shabby Chic cot, $100, and cotton cot slips, $110 each; Bennison floral boudoir pillow, $145; ruffled featherbed cover, $165 (twin), and down insert, $105 (twin); pink cotton dupatta throw with ball fringe, $140; ethnic patchwork pillows, $245 each, and floor pouf, $375. All at Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic, … Read more
Inside Out
I was visiting friends in L.A., former Chicagoans, one February and stepped out into their yard on a sunny day to find no furniture—not a chair, chaise, table, or bench. I wanted to soak up as much sun and warmth as possible, so I plopped down on the grass. It made no sense to me … Read more
New Century Modern
A full-scale renovation and addition save a classic 1950s ranch from becoming a teardown,while introducing a bevy of beautiful updates
Southern Exposure
A Lake Forest house merges a genteel Midwestern farm aesthetic with airy ideas imported from historic Charleston
Going in Circles
Two Similar (and cool) rugs-one luxe,one budget
Q. What’s a gardener in this part of the country supposed to do during the winter?
A. You can read catalogs, order seeds, and draw plans, but if you want to get your hands on flowers and plants, consider learning ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Locally, ikebana classes are offered in a number of places, including the Japanese American Service Committee (4427 N. Clark St., 773-275-0097; jasc-chicago.org), Shambhala Meditation … Read more
The Apprentices
At home with Nate Berkus’s right-hand women
Bright Idea
Sepia, a new loop restaurant, updates traditional by adding a touch of contemporary
Caste System
The new furniture gallery in River West is simply organic.