Human-Sized Nests
The artist Patrick Dougherty does some really amazing work. His installations are evocative of nests and trees, looking more like shelters made by animals or formed by nature rather than by a sculptor...
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More Gray Rooms: Seven Catalogue
We know - we're pushing it with one too many posts on our favorite color-of-the-moment. Thank you for being patient with us as we get this fixation with gray rooms out of our system. We've examined ...
Rate My Space: AT Reader Kathryn on HGTV
We just had the pleasure of watching long time AT reader and early AT:Chicago house tour participant on the new HGTV show, Rate My Space. It aired last night and thanks to tivo, we watched it during o...
This Sunday: See This House in the Waukegan Home Tour
Do you recognize this house? It's the home of Fall Cure member Margaret (aka Moryse Heron), and on Sunday it will be open for tours in Waukegan, Illinois. Margaret sent us an email: "I did the Fall ...
How To: Service Your Reel Mower
Many folks these days are using Reel Mowers to manage their lawn. They require little up keep and are better for the environment by far, but have you ever wondered how to maintain them properly?
Clic...
Sales Calendar 06.20.08
Minneapolis
Going fast and ending soon. Locations after the jump.
Ligne Rosset - Floor Sample Sale
Bachman’s Annual Sale – 50% off 4.5” pots and all packs; 25% off hanging
DWR - Herman Miller sale ends ...
Discovering Design
We recently discovered the book Discovering Design, edited by Richard Buchanan and Victor Margolin, and found it to be quite an interesting read. The book is a collection of essays written by schola...
Bright and Green: Terra Keramik Ceramics
Terra Keramik Ceramics is a great way to bring some life to your table or your morning cup of joe. They are 100% food safe, durable and so earth friendly it makes you wonder why other companies are...
Paper Branches, Cool Clock, Shredding & Hyper Photos
Seen, noted and found interesting. Slinks for 06.20.08
On our travels today we ran across a sweet centerpiece how-to, a clock for typography lovers, thoughts on credit card statements as biography and some amazing photos. Jump below for the links:...
CHI Good Questions: Bathroom Accessory Color?
Jillian sent us a good question (or two): "What about the bathroom? I was thinking going with ivory or white accesories because I can't think what would possibly go well with aqua and black. Any uniq...
Graphic Thought Facility at the Art Institute
Yesterday we stopped by the Art Institute (free this summer on Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9 pm) to check out their first ever exhibition devoted to graphic design. In a tiny gallery on the lower l...
Zipcar: Free Membership, Transit Pass and Driving Credit
We just heard from Aaron at AT:NY that Zipcar is running a special promotion in Chicago this summer called the Low Car Diet. If you agree to forgo using your car for 1 month (7/21 - 8/15) and use a co...
AT on...Weeds
It's outdoor month for Apartment Therapy, and for those who don't consider traditional gardening part of their outdoor lives, I can fully relate. The concept is new to me, and although I am enjoying m...
To Cut or Not Cut Flowers
Minneapolis is in a state of worship. Every alley, sidewalk and forgotten yard has big luscious heads of peonies bowed, petals pooling. At $10.99 a bunch, why not cut? Yet it can be strangely difficul...
Summer-y Bed Linens from Designers Guild
Do you switch out your bedding seasonally? If so, summer is the time to cut loose and go lighter, brighter and hotter. Designers Guild makes some of our favorite linens, and their palettes and pattern...
CHI Scavenger: 3 Large Cigar Pendants for $100 each
In Chicago, three large cigar pendant lamps made from a steel frame and resin body are for sale at $100 each. Jump below for links and more finds:
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CHI Open Thread: 115
Friday Design ChatHello to InTheDetails, DailyNuance and Innov8!...
CHI House Tour: Ronnie & Viktoria's Roscoe Remodel
Name: Ronnie, Viktoria and two teenaged kids
Location: East Lakeview, on Roscoe
Size: Don’t know. Never really thought about it. Big by AT standards, I suppose. Maybe 1,500-1,600 sq. ft. per floo...
Sneak Peek: A Collection of Domes
Martha Stewart Living 07.08
In the brand new issue of Martha Stewart Living, there is a beautifully photographed (of course!) article on a collection of domes - invented for protecting food, the domes shown could certainly still...
Gray Rooms from Jocelyn Warner
Soothing grays are the neutrals of the moment. We've been noticing them everywhere, and Jocelyn Warner's new wallpaper patterns are among the most complex shades we've seen...
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Saarinen Tulip Collection: 50th Anniversary Year
The 50th birthday party for one of the most iconic furniture lines of the 20th century is drawing to a close. Starting last August and continuing through this August 1, all pieces ordered are shipped...
Flickr Finds: Jeremy's Dog-Friendly Deck
We've seen some amazing outdoor spaces tagged with "apartmenttherapychicago" in Flickr lately (look for more in the coming days). Jeremy's deck is sunny, simple, and seems well-loved by his beautifu...
le Petit Atelier de Paris
le Petit Atelier de Paris is an all inclusive boutique founded by two designers that do all of their own dirty work. They brainstorm, create and sell all of their handmade goods there in the store, a...
Roundup: Five Very Mobile Grills
Charcoal is the Pavlovian scent of summer. These little briquette burners let you get your fix and your dinner wherever you may be. Including that tiny little balcony....
Vertical Garden
Metropolitan Home
With little space for a dream garden, Joan and William Feldman were offered a clever alternative by landscape designers Mia Lehrer and Holly Kuwayama,"... to hang a garden on the wall, a leafy pictur...
A+ Storage Idea
There are certain things about school that make us all nostalgic. The smell of the library, industrial bathrooms and the way chalk floats in the air when an eraser is slapped against the board.
C...
Coming This July: Green@Home
Next month kicks off our second annual Green Month across our sites. Apartment Therapy, Ohdeedoh, Unplggd and, of course, Re-Nest will be tackling the big green monster and working towards solutions ...
Pink Carpet, Simple Living, Lovers Graffiti & London
Seen, noted and found interesting. Slinks for 06.19.08
Here's to a good web search! Today's collection of interesting stuff we grabbed while traveling the web for AT. Jump below for the links:...
How To: Sew Lined CurtainsThe Purl Bee 06.2008
Over at the Purl Bee, there's a great tutorial on how to make these simple, beautiful lined curtains. The step-by-step instructions include details on how to......
CHI Good Questions: Wallcovering to Warm Up the Space?
We got an email from Jamie: "I just bought a loft with an 18 ft wall that is painted white cinder block (right pic). What D-I-Y coverings or facades would you suggest to warm up the space? I have cons...
An Imagined Life: Outside and Broken
All used items come with a story to tell. We only need to lean in and listen.
I can't believe they left me out here...on the curb...in the gutter. Never thought it'd end like this...owww, I can't......
Moo On-Demand Mini-Stickers & Mini-Cards
We are crazy in love with Moo, a London-based online printery. Along with usual cards, Moo's crush-worthy genius lies in mini-sticker books and mini-cards that you can make and make and make, all in a...
Epoch/Pie: Food and Flowers
How did we not know about this shop before? They sell two of our favorite things: flowers and baked goods, all inside a stylish space that's worth visiting, if not for pies and plants, then at least...
CHI Scavenger: Room & Board Suede Chairs for $350 each
In the Loop, two Room & Board white suede slipper chairs for $350 each. Jump below for links to the chairs and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in ou...
Wright Mass Modern Auction: Seating
Coming up on Saturday is the live portion of the annual Wright Auction entitled Mass Modern - the prices for this event are (quite a) bit more accessible than the average Wright auction, in fact, we r...
Roomsets from Loophouse
We've often noticed that rug companies have the best product photos (see these and these for instance). London-based Loophouse (available in the US through Designtex) is no exception. Their photos, ...
NeoCon 2008: New Fabrics from Maharam
New from Maharam at NeoCon - two very different fabrics from two very different designers. They're both quite unique and interesting, especially for use in interiors...
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Arkansas Homes by Marlon Blackwell
We learned of Marlon Blackwell through photos of his own "L-Stack" home (shown above), which won a 2008 AIA award. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the architect designs modern houses that take adva...
Build a Tile Chair to Withstand the Elements
ReadyMade Magazine
Tiling, be it ceramic or glass amongst other options is a great weather resistant idea. Every few months use a little bit of your favorite tub and tile cleaner and you are back in business season a...
One Day Paper Waste Furniture
Copies become original in the hands of Jens Praet. He turns discarded spreadsheets, et al, into shelves and consoles with the strength of wood and ghost of old business....
Best Time of the Year to Buy Furniture?
We just read that the best time of the year to buy furniture is coming up......
Kansas City's Retro Inferno
Retro Inferno is located on the corner of Grand and Truman Road, on the edge of the Crossroads District of Kansas City. They buy and sell in their 11,000sq ft showroom, some of the best Mid Centu...
Hot or Not? Poly-Wood Adirondack Chair
Poly-Wood Adirondack Chair by Plow and Hearth
Jump below for voting, price and link:
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A Display Idea, Dance Party, Funky Prints & Pretty Photos
Seen, noted and found interesting. Slinks for 06.18.08
We're (re) launching our favorite type of post today - the Slinks; a collection of good stuff we grabbed while traveling the web for AT. Jump below for the links:...
Outdoor Furniture by Lebello
These candy-colored Spinballs from Lebello are super fun. If you like bright colors and don't mind faux wicker, pretty much anything from the outdoor furniture company could happify your home. Made ...
CHI Good Questions: Mozart Artwork Source?
Emily sent us an email: Hi there. Love your work! Can you offer any insight as to where one could find the Mozart artwork featured in today's photo accompanying the Sun-Times bit? Thanks for your help...
Eviro-Fiber Hammocks
Nothing like a hammock! For the first time, we have room for one at home - just have to get used taking it down if rain is coming (our b&w all-cotton one bleeds and would eventually fall apart, we fea...
Look! DIY Desk Chair
Teen Angst Edition - A friend’s stepson wrapped this free-sign find with caution tape, creating a desk chair that’s graphic, cool and highly resistant to Full Throttle spills. ...
Designer Linens Outlet
Designer Linens Outlet is exactly that: designer bedding at outlet prices. They sell direct from manufacturers so you'll score discounts of 35% - 85% off retail.
Jump down to hear about our own DL...
CHI Scavenger: Clear Philippe Starck ERO/S Chair for $300
In the West Loop, this ERO/S Chair by Philippe Starck is being sold for $300, less than half the regular retail price of $700. Designed in 2001 and manufactured by Kartell, the swivel chair is made ...
B&B Italia Opens First US Maxalto Store in Chicago
This month, Chicago became the home of the first Maxalto store in the U.S. It opened on June 6th and is located in River North. Jump below for a few samples from the line:
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Marc Jacobs' Paris Apartment
W Magazine
According to W Magazine, Marc Jacobs' current obsession is his collection of modern art. Displayed throughout his apartment are works by Ed Ruscha, Karen Kilimnik, John Currin, Richard Prince, Elizabe...
AT On: Letting Go a Little
This photo by Kotama Bouabane reminded us of an ongoing dilemma we've had for the past couple of weeks: do we stay in and finish the work that needs to be done on our new apartment (painting, scouti...
CHI Good Questions: Temporary Fix for Cabinets?
Amy doesn't like her kitchen cabinets: "I am an avid reader of the site (My day is not complete until I peruse the day's posts) and I had a question.I live in a small studio with the most inefficient ...
Weeknight Dinner Parties
We were lucky enough to sample this amazing spread last night. All the elements of a fun party were there: good friends, food, and music. The best part? We got to kick off our week with that rare trea...
Look! Snazzy Bridges
Downtown Kansas City has been having some major renovations. Buildings and streets have been receiving makeovers and it's been spotted that the bridges have received a little bit of special attention...
Earth N Elements Ceramics on Etsy
Nature isn’t all sunshine and green grass. Read Botany of Desire or stroll through some Poison Ivy for further proof. This Wisconsin-based potter captures the botanical gothic in strangely sensual...
Mondrian-Inspired Pieces
Whether you love or hate his work, Mondrian's presence is still felt in many places -- particularly in the world of design. The straight line, the use of primary color; here are a few pieces which ac...
Roundup: Dehumidifiers
The last few weeks have left the Midwest feeling a bit waterlogged. Many are doing their best to literally keep their heads above water. Those of us who aren't quite so soggy are doing their best t...
British Warehouse Flat: Bright Geometrics and Flamingos!
Living Etc.
We were just over at the Living Etc. site, perusing their forums and ran across photos of this open plan flat located in a repurposed warehouse in London. It was posted on the site by the owner, who s...
Gubi at Morlen Sinoway Atelier
One of our favorite pieces in our home is a second-hand Gubi chair we found through AT's Scavenger column. We love the molded plywood shape, which references classic mid-century modern forms but als...
Grant Achatz of Alinea: Home Life Q&A
Tribune Home & Garden 06.15.08
This week, the Tribune Home & Garden section featured Chef Grant Achatz of Chicago's amazing Alinea restaurant in their Snoop Patrol questionnaire. The recent James Beard award winner is living simply...
Help I.D.: Yellow Floor Lamp
OK. This is the second time in two days that we've seen this yellow floor lamp - which is identical to our own (purchased at an antique shop and without any identifying markings). Can anyone help? Det...
Curb Your Dog Signs
Thou shalt not cleanup after thy neighbor’s pet – if you’re lucky. In a dog-dense ‘hood, a few transgressions are inevitable but desperate times can call for more direct actions.
Our neighbo...
Look!: A Pink Garden Hose
Janel recently posted about color inspiration in New Buffalo, Michigan, and now we've got our own design sighting to share. While stocking up on sunscreen this past weekend in New Buffalo Pharmacy, w...
Why Bikes are the World's Most Popular Vehicle
Since we're blogging all things outdoors this month on Apartment Therapy, we thought we'd highlight a great article that recently popped up on EcoWorldly listing "17 Reasons Why Bicycles Are the Mos...
CHI Scavenger: Herman Miller Seating by Don Chadwick for $250.
Near downtown, some super seventies Herman Miller seating. The seller has 3 units for sale which can be combined into a single sofa or a loveseat/chair combination. Jump below for links to this and mo...
Wright Mass Modern Auction: Lighting
This weekend is the annual Wright Auction entitled Mass Modern - the prices are (quite a) bit more accessible than the average Wright auction, but the design is still high. We plan to check it out in ...
Coudal Partners' Field Tested Books
This weekend, we spent an afternoon reading on our back deck and drinking coffee. It was soooo nice, and the warm weather definitely affected our reading pleasure. With the notion that "our percepti...
Good Question Revisited: Before and After Credenza Project
Credenza Area - BeforeAlison wrote in with a question a while ago before tackling a floating IKEA cabinet install, which was inspired by Andreas' loft tour and very similar to the one Sarah recently p...
Hoover HouseDwell Blog 6.14.08
One of Dwell's strengths is their coverage of renovations that modernize old buildings in unexpected ways: something we think is very applicable to living in a city like Chicago, where we have so ma...
How To: "Frame" Odd Shaped Artwork
With events like Renegade Craft Fair and websites like Etsy it's easy to end up with oddly shaped art or more pieces than we have walls.
How does one display those odd sized prints that might not...
Public Containers, Home Inspiration
Garden Month has us looking for inspiration everywhere, even en route to the parking ramp. Less than one block yielded three garden-worthy ideas from the street that tweak the familiar in fresh ways....
CHI Events Calendar: 06.16.08
Wright Mass Modern Auction
Art and Design Events this week:
Wright Mass Modern Auction
Viewing June 16 - 20 10am -5pm
Session 1: Auction - June 21 10am
Session 2: Online and Absentee Biding Auction -...
Finding Unlikely Inspiration
Reading magazines and watching all the design shows can be fun and informative, however, it's all too easy to over do it. Sometimes it can be the smallest thing that truly sparks your imagination and...
Lily Pad Chair at Sprout Home
Tis the season to stop in at Sprout - now that Gardening season in Chicago is in full swing, it's like a candy store for those with an outside space to spruce up. But even if your thumbs are not green...
Sale Alert: Free Shipping on FLOR at I.D.
We're squeezing this one in under the wire...the sale is about to end, but we thought it was worthy of a mention. Local Chicago design source I.D. has a......
Shinzi Katoh at Penelope's
Over the weekend, we stopped by Penelope's in Wicker Park, where we were totally charmed by Shinzi Katoh's line of housewares. The Japanese artist is well-known for illustrating children's books and...
CHI Good Questions: Compression Shelving as Partition?
Mark is buying a home and has a good question: "I'm in the process of buying a 100+ year old duplex home in Denver and have and idea on how to partition the 'grand room.' Most of these older homes we...
Webb Masonry Restoration, Inc.
We added a P.S. to the post covering our new house numbers last week, seeking suggestions and services for washing brick. In addition to Night Eagle's DIY suggestion using Krud Kutter...
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Finding Art at the Art Fair
They’re festive. They're crowded. They take up all the parking. So we braved a local art fair in search of any desirable items NOT rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Possible? Judge on.
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New Critter Tiles by Xenia Taler
We've blogged about Xenia Taler tiles before because, in this great big world ceramic blah, they're unique and so so pretty.
Just in time for AT's garden month, Xenia's debuted a few outdoor designs....
CHI Scavenger: IKEA Malm Bed, Bedside Table, and Mattress for $250
If you're thinking about the popular Malm bed, but don't want to make the trek out to IKEA, a seller in Lincoln Park has a 1-year-old full-sized bed in white, complete with white Malm bedside table ...
Welcome to Julie and Sarah!
We're happy to announce the two newest bloggers for AT:Chicago, Sarah and Julie. Sarah is based in Kansas City, writes her own blog, works with kids and from what we've seen so far, has a great sense ...
CHI Hot Posts: Ernie and Drew's Tour, 2009 Color Forecast, Painting Ikea Lack Shelves and Fantastic Photos
The reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were a tour of the Ernie and Drew's loft where they pulled off an beautiful renovation, a forecast of interior & architecture colors for next yea...
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