Two of our favorite stores, @WorkDesign and Pierre Deux, are closing and having sales on their inventory... Read more
The entries for the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ inaugural Small Firm/Small Project Awards have been posted... Read more
I’m thoroughly intrigued by this new offering by a local architect—a complete energy-efficient vacation home for $149,900. The Sail Cabin, as Jeff Whyte has dubbed it, is a modern take on a log cabin, meant to blend in with nature... Read more
My stepson, Bo, and I attended the Rivers Casino opening last week (House: $50. Us: $0)... Read more
Designer Carsten Jörgensen, who has worked for international companies including Bodum, Starbucks, Crate & Barrel, Target, The Conran Shop, and Ikea, will debut a line of room diffusers at the New York Gift Show next month... Read more
LET’S GET SMALL:
Stylish sinks for space-challenged bathrooms; plus, do-it-yourself tips for improving air quality in your home Read more
The other night associate art director Adam Moroschan and I dropped by Pavilion, one of the best-curated home boutiques in town, where owners Deborah Colman and Neil Strauss threw a little party to celebrate the expansion of their offerings by international artists... Read more
Now that we’ve installed outdoor speakers and a great retro fan (The Air King—yes, he is the ruler of our cool air!) on our deck, I’ve been thinking that a lamp would complete the picture.... Read more