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GE Energy Smart LED
By Jan Parr
What a bright idea! GE sent me a sample of its new energy smart LED bulb, which uses 77% less electricity than a 40 watt incandescent, and lasts 22.8 years (when used three hours a day; it will last 25 longer than incandescent)... Read more
Matthew Lew
By Jan Parr
The artist Matthew Lew had an entry at the Guerrilla Truck show last week; he was celebrating the launch of his new website,... Read more
Guerrilla Truck Show
By Jan Parr
For the seventh year, Morlen Sinoway, patron saint of emerging artists and designers, staged his Guerrilla Furniture and Art Truck show... Read more
Chef Italia lights
By Jan Parr
As I was reviewing page proofs for our next issue, I stopped at an ad from Tower Lighting, which features these fantastic lights... Read more
Home & Garden Tour
By Jan Parr
Every year I look forward to the Celebration of Home & Garden tour in pretty southwest Michigan, just an hour and a half drive from the city... Read more
The Home of I.D.
By Jan Parr
The very cool home of Anthony Almaguer & Steven Burgert, the owners of I.D. Chicago, is featured on Apartment Therapy... Read more
Midwest Lake Vacation Spots
By Jan Parr, Kaitlin Petersen, Lena Singer, and Catey Sullivan
10 splendid Midwestern lakes perfect for a refreshing weekend getaway or a full-fledged fun-filled summer vacation Read more