We just took our first look at the IKEA 2009 catalog, and unlike last year where our initial impression was color and pattern everywhere, this time around its all about black and white. The classic pa...
We found the Bahia de la Luna (Bay of the Moon) resort online, and we've been dreaming of a Mexican getaway ever since. Located on the Pacific Coast in the state of Oaxaca, the resort contains 11 bu...
Simple, compact, easy clean and, we would even venture to say stylish...we really like this solution from an article on setting up recycling areas...jump below for details:...
This color combo is a little out there. It's very hot (temperature-wise rather than trend-wise), it's got a psychedlic 60s vibe, and when done right it can be really unique and gorgeous. The best pi...
While scrolling through the sea of prints and patterns over at Urban Outfitters, this set of disposable silverware came to our attention. We appreciate the small bit of glam they would bring to a pi...
As we cruised the web today, we took at detour a few interesting posts...great b&w photos as drawer labels, a nifty chess board, Martha stuff at Walmart and an inspiring housecleaning day. Jump below...
While walking down Garfield Ave. in Milwaukee Wi., a basement window caught our eye. In it were these little paper cut-outs staring back at us. More after the jump.......
In Uptown Minneapolis, Linda has 4 Eiffel Tower Base Bikini Eames/Herman Miller Chairs up for grabs at $1800 for the set. Click through to see more Midwest bargains than you can shake a stick at.
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LKCHI is looking for some solutions suggestions: I recently moved and cannot decide what to do with my cable box! As you can see, my living room is somewhat long and narrow (approx 12' wide) which aut...
In our Green @ Home post, we mentioned that we want to work on reducing our consumption. Yesterday, we made a first step towards this goal through buying a new book. (We know, it's a little counteri...
Peacocks are everywhere: like here (pillows), here (an Austin, TX bar), here (a bedspread), and here (the real kind). Take a peek below at the variety of vintage inspired peacock decor scavenged on eB...
As AT has oft-noted: you don’t need kids to be inspired by Cookie or even a current issue. In honor of Getaway month, here are some highlights from a previous Nesting home tour that’s real escapis...
Andersonville Sidewalk SaleAugust Sales ... Andersonville Sidewalk Sale
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At Lake Shore Drive and Addison, a pair of Charcoal Bellini Chairs originally purchased at Design Within Reach is selling for $85 (1/3 of the $260 retail price for a pair). These injection-molded pl...
Design WatercoolerHello to DarrenB, Superbeetle and Roseslaw!...
We find that items made from natural materials such as bamboo, wood, fibers and jute always tend to add an air of quality to a room, even when they are extremely budget friendly. West Elm has ten good...
In keeping with the current black-and-white fever that's shown up here, here, and here, we rounded up a few of our favorite printed textiles. The list includes black-and-white placemats, tablecloths...
Ryan is looking for some info: My girlfriend and I were watching the show "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" online (hence the watermark) and both said "Whoa! Cool chair!" In the scene it's used on ...
On our first trip to Ireland, my family and I visited the cottage of my grandmother's late cousin. Until his death in 1994, he had been living completely "off the grid" in a tiny whitewashed cottage...
We were given a heads up this week by reader erinpearce to a new site that's worth taking a gander at. It's helping to eliminate some of the magazine clutter that our coffee tables and shelves are s...
The table I am having custom-built is getting closer to its final shape; it has real legs and everything! Click through for lots more photos. ...
Ditto Hangers are designed to combat the waste created by hangers in the retail clothing world. Since their creation (which is a 2007 International Design Award winner), their product has been well ...
Living in the Midwest where the sweat seems to pour off you (usually at the most inappropriate of times) and the heat of Phoenix is met by the humidity of Miami (lower cost of living has some drawbac...
In Humbolt Park, Jeremy has vintage Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs for sale at $800 for a pair. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Name: Sarah C
Location: Chicago, IL
Profession: AT Editor
It's the end of July, which means that Green @ Home month is coming to a close. I've loved taking a peek into my fellow editors' lives to ...
Julie's post on Minneapolis-based artist Michelle Brusegaard's Barbie photos reminded me of an undying love for Fashion Plates - my 1980s toy of choice. A couple years ago, my grandmother handed over ...
Semi-officially deemed the best antidote to green guilt in the Twin Cities, this Uptown Mpls greenporium has the fair trade wares and national niche brands you’d expect. What we didn't: a wide mix o...
Imagine washing your laundry without soap. Banishing environmentally damaging detergents is exactly what Ecozone hopes to accomplish with their Ecoballs.
All you do is put three of Ecoballs in with ...
While writing our post on Vintage Cloisonné Lamps the other day, we stumbled across Etsy shop High Street Market. The Pennsylvania-based shop has a good selection of home accessories from the 1950s...
Did you know? Maxwell prepares a daily email every weekday which includes a new post by Max and links to the top posts from across the AT sites. What you might not know is that it's not NYC-centri...Y...
How about this group for a slightly-sixties-style reading nook in a highrise? Cushy warm white wall-to-wall and a great view is all you'd need to finish the look. Five vintage finds working together -...
A few interesting stops on our web roadtrip today - the set decorator for Mad Men gives some sources, type heavy dishes, colorful lacquer trays and a student designed clever combination for a landing...
"Vintage Modern" shop the White Attic is one of our favorite Chicago stores. They're experts at giving furniture new life through paints, stains, and finishes. When we recently stopped by, we made m...
Sometimes while shopping, you want to visit a store strictly to be wowed and amazed. You want to run your hands over plush fabrics and chat with the store owner about the big name designers that they...
Fresh vintage from a Chicago-based etsy seller, The Vintageholic Frog. Jump below for links and prices on these goodies for game night:...
Yesterday we showed you the silver (like wow) salvaged doors from an apartment we toured. Today we would like to show you one more memorable thing from our quick walk-through (nothing refurbished we...
Having had the recent opportunity to assemble a new grill (our old one has been moved 5 times, to 3 different states in 6 years and was ready for retirement!) I wondered how other people went about t...
We've long been fans of Hans Wegner's Wishbone chairs. A classic, they are one of the pieces that is warm and a bit rustic, yet still reads as modern. But, as you may already be aware of, they are NOT...
DwellStudio has long been a favorite with AT readers, and their line has significantly expanded over the past year with new bedding at Target, new designs for their main brand, new stationery, and e...
Borboleta sent us a good question: I love the old character of this house...and although it seems everyone the world over would suggest to paint out all the dark wood trim to white, I refuse. However,...
The latest Chicago issue focuses on our city's best: "Whoever said 'good enough' probably didn't get very far in life. In our pursuit of better living through extreme pickiness, we discovered the best...
Yesterday’s post on lessening laundry conjured a few hints about keeping between-load clothes looking and feeling fresher. Courtesy of Granny, a French roommate and the corner liquor store...
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You know how when you drive an I-GO car, you tend to notice all the other I-GO's out on the road more than usual? Well, this phenomenon also applies to design and the products we love.
Last year, we...
At Sheridan and Foster, this Mid-Century Modern Dresser is selling for $100. The dimensions are 5' long x 18" wide x 31" tall, and the seller says it's in good condition. Jump below for links and mo...
North Ave. Studio Workshop
July Events:
Design Time Saturday
Space Planning Workshop
"Bring in a floor plan or pictures of your space and we’ll help you choose the right product, whether it’s for ...
Found on our travels around the design sites today, a look at a tongue-in-cheek oil lamp, a brightly colored ceiling treatment, bohemian chic interiors circa 1986 from Pretty in Pink and wooden patchw...
Our earlier post on Objectified got us thinking about our love for the Bouroullec Brothers, so we decided to round up some of their new designs via Stylepark. These prototypes originally debuted at ...
D sent us an email: I am looking for suggestions on chairs and a entertainment center that would go well with my red Natuzzi sofa (71" sofa) and b/w rug from CB2. I am considering black Barcelona cha...
Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks has always been a pet peeve. Once it was discovered how clean and shiny they REALLY could be, the OCD about keeping them that clean....hasn't stopped. And why not whe...
The design geek in us is so excited about this film. After seeing director Gary Huswit's amazing documentary Helvetica last year, we can't wait to see his next movie, Objectified which premiers in 2...
While touring an apartment recently, we came across these doors surrounding a concrete deck, located off the kitchen.
Intrigued by the idea, we grabbed a few shots for you to see. Click through th...
I told you recently that I am having a custom dining table (and a couple other things) built by David Ellison of The Lorimer Workshop. Well, here are the first photos of my table in progress! ...
In Bucktown, a set of six vintage Knoll Bertoia side chairs for $180 each. According to the seller, the only wear is on the underside of the cushions. Jump below for links:
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We thought we would mellow out today with some simple black and white pieces found over at the Crate and Barrel Outlet. Finding things that might work with any decor (black and white blend in pretty ...
Anyone who receives the Room & Board mailers knows that they have been featuring their customers homes, giving a bit of a 'behind the scenes' or 'peek inside' feel to the catalog. This summer, they f...
One of my favorite pieces is this vintage cloisonné-style lamp I inherited from my grandmother. (The little metal horse is another favorite gift from a friend.) Cloisonné, a technique used for lay...
Art sent in an email: I've been waiting a long time to as the AT community for some help on this one. I have attached a couple pictures of a chair that I garbage picked when I was in college. It wasn...
My grandmother taught me well. After years of hearing about (and sometimes benefiting from) her rescues from alleys and dumpsters, I am trained to see others' trash as my treasure (or at least a decen...
Minneapolis-based multi-crafter and artist Michelle Brusegaard created photos that make Barbie more human than her 11.5-inch height and infamous proportions suggest.
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What a cute idea! It appears that Jess2Nola used a graphic paper, a simple yellow frame, and a cork panel to add some artistry to her everyday light switches. We're not entirely sure why the cork is...
At age 16, I left the U.S. for the first time, visiting Ireland with my family. We stayed with relatives on the Western coast who line-dried their clothes and wore the same pants, skirts, and sweate...
Arik Levy's Bar of Gold Door StopJump below for voting, price and link:...
Thomas Paul's colorful, uplifting patterned pillows were something of an instant hit - becoming a bit of a current classic for the home. We heard from him today with a sneak peek at his newest design...
We love Fjorn Scandinavian's selection of Nordic imports. They carry a lot of high-end (i.e. high-priced) goods, so we were excited to see that they're having a summer sale with pretty good markdown...
Dwell is hosting a competition based on their tagline asking "What does it mean to feel at home in the modern world?" They'd like to see what your ideal home would look like, and want you to use Googl...
There are several stores that always have rather inspiring window displays. We all know which ones they are, and this one from Anthropologie was no exception. Never being afraid to roll up our slee...
We recently scored this old office credenza at Jubilee Furniture for just $10. It needs a lot of love: the veneer has to be replaced, and we're thinking of painting the drawers and cabinets a bright...
It would appear that several people around the Midwest spent the weekend cleaning our their garages, bidding at auctions and dragging home things from yard sales. Here's a run down of the fabulous ...
The talented Stephen Drucker (who we had the pleasure of meeting when we were in NY in the Spring) recently hosted a House Beautiful Color Institute at the Merchandise Mart and the Tribune covered it....
Name: Sarahrae
Location: Kansas City, Mo
Profession: AT Editor, Caterer/Baker, Children's Book/Comic Book Colorist and Photographer. (I missed the part in school where they told you that normal peopl...
One of our favorite features in House Beautiful is the "The Best", the editor's round up of their picks for the coming month, and this time around, AT is included! ...
Lately, we've been coming across some pretty outstanding dorms that look a lot better than the old cinderblock room we inhabited our freshman year of college. As college tuition rises and universiti...
Lauren is looking for some ideas: I recently picked up two Kyoto barstools from DWR. I knew when I bought them that they would be way too low for my absurdly high (47") kitchen counter, but at $50 a ...
We love a little Koko. The Habitat pillow line, especially, combines bright graphics with elements of nature and delicate embroidery. For the pillow fanatic, the Habitat prints and designs offer a gre...
Billed as glasses, we can see these repurposed bottles as decorative objects or even vases for those with a passion for vintage logos, products or packaging. You can even get a custom reinvention. ...
We performed a deep clean on our shower this past weekend. Choosing the right soundtrack to fit a household task can be tricky...and also really embarrassing.
Jump down to see our cringe-worthy mu...
Chicago
In the AT Classifieds, Paul has 6 Philippe Starck La Marie Chairs for $150 each. Designed in 1997, the Le Marie is the world's first completely transparent chair and Starck's first entry into the Gh...
The readers favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were Creative Interiors from an amazing photographer, small space solutions inspired by an Toronto designer's home, a tour of a beautiful home in Eva...
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