Spring/Summer 2005 HOME Table of Contents

Features Modern Reduxby Gretchen WahlA 1990s house in Bucktown gets even more contemporary with a crisply geometric new look that proves block is beautiful. Natural Selectionproduced by Susan Victoria The prettiest new accessories for your home bring the outdoors in-with style. Above & Beyondby Joanne Trestrail Imaginative landscaping and creative design take urban rooftop decks … Read more

Grill Master

When Rick Bayless isn’t overseeing things at his famed Frontera Grill, he’s often making dinner for friends in his North Side back yard. Here, the chef—whose outdoor kitchen appears on his show, Mexico: One Plate at a Time, on PBS—talks about the joys of entertaining alfresco.

Higher Society

A century-old building in a historic neighborhood gets a state-of-the-art terrace with all the comforts of home—and plenty of reasons for friends to relax and stay awhile.

Elegant Eye

Renowned interior designer Alessandra Branca opens part of her studio to sell fine furniture and antique accessories with a twist