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Art and Interiors: Chicago House Tours (Part II)

In our first glimpse at Chicago house tours, we looked at artwork that anchors a room. Now we're examining single, small artworks. With the clustered artwork craze going strong, it's easy to forget ...

New Designs from Miss Print: Wallpaper & Lampshades

We love when good things from abroad are available - though they are made in London, Miss Print's items are purchasable internationally thanks to the magic of the internet. Miss Print makes goods feat...

Green Getaways: Chicago Spas

Conscious Choice 08.2008

Although we don't go too often, spas can be great getaways. Yesterday we picked up a copy of Conscious Choice while drinking our coffee and found a few articles on natural spa treatments. As custome...

Good Quotes: The Wise Woodrow Wilson Once Said...

We are not here merely to make a living. We are here to enrich the world. -Woodrow Wilson Click through for more thoughts on how this idea can influence not only our everyday lives, but also our li...

How To: Turn a Deep Baseboard into Storage

Wow, those baseboards stick out really far, we thought when we looked at our apartment for the fist time. Our century-old building was recently renovated and electrical wiring couldn't be added in t...

More Inexpensive Art: Thumbtack Press

Earlier this week we featured work from Thumbtack Press. We have selected 8 more works of art (all under $30!), for you to check out on this Friday afternoon.... ...

How To: Clean Your Driveway

Although cleaning your driveways seems like something painful, it's like most things and needs routine maintenance. It's easy to forget about, but will be quickly remembered when you have to fork o...

Habitat '67: A Peek Inside
Montreal

We're not sure we could ever gain actual access inside the Habitat '67 building designed by Moshe Safdie for Montreal's World Expo of 1967. But we found some cool shots of Safdie's own unit in the b...

Good Questions: Suggestions for this Yard Sale Find?

Janine sent in an email: I found this at a yard sale last weekend, and although I wasn't convinced it was anything special, I bought it since it was only $5. I figured I could just get rid of it later...

Renovated Barn by Architype

As Midwesterners, we've mentioned barns a few times, especially in relation to reclaimed wood. Drive down almost any highway between the rust belt cities and you'll notice many abandoned barns. We'd...

Scavenger: Tall Sapien Bookcase for $165
Chicago

On South Lake Shore Drive, a tall Sapien Bookcase from DWR for $165 which retails new for over $300...jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are ope...

Escaping to the Olympics (at Home)?

08.08.08 at 8pm. The auspicious number eight marks today as the Beijing Olympics' official opening day. Anyone planning on watching the opening ceremony tonight from the comfort of your home? Click be...

Nate’s Custom Vinyl & Sewing

This graphic childhood logo is now a local craft-cult icon. Thank Nate's immortalizing needles and his very own Vinyl Lux technique of layered, stitched, dimensional art. Recreate your pet, your desi...

Good Quotes: Strunk and White

"Choose a suitable design and stick to it." William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White Strunk and White were referring to the elementary principles of composition when they wrote this, but we think it applies...

Sales Calendar: 08.08.08
Chicago

Sample Sale at I.DAugust Sales ... I.D. Chicago 40% off Floor Samples Including Blue Dot and Modernica 50% off select Decorative Accessories COMING UP: August 8 - 31st 3337 N. Halsted, 773.755.43...

Open Thread 122
Chicago

Ready for the Weekend?Hello to Arrestingimage, Snoozy and EveInHochelaga!...

House Tour: Karl's Mid Century Minneapolis Retreat

Name: Karl Madcharo Location: Golden Valley, MN (Suburb of Minneapolis) Size:1400sqft Type: Rambler built in 1948 Years lived in: 4 >> Enter Slideshow & Thumbnails Karl Madcharo makes his home...

So Organized!: Small Gift Cabinet

Benita lives in Sweden, has wonderful ideas and is an inspiration when it comes to running what looks and sounds to be a very elegantly organized and happy home. Jump below to check out her cabinet fo...

On Sale at Restoration Hardware

There's still a lot of sales taking place before stores stock up on new fall lines. Checking out Restoration Hardware, we found some classic pieces that would work as long-term basics: ...

Choosing New Blues, Bike Basket Net, Funny Photos & Green Tradeoff in Chicago
Slinks for 08.07.08

Some interesting posts we checked out today: choosing a new blue in the bath, a simple, smart bike basket net, funny photos and a chance to dump your junk and get some green goods in Chicago this Satu...

Staycation in the City: Chicago Hotels

We're planning an end-of-summer weekend staycation outside of our own apartment, and we've been browsing the AT archives for Chicago hotel ideas. Skipping plane fare means a little more to spend on ...

How Strong Is Gorilla Glue Duct Tape?

The Gorilla Glue name has been around for several years now and many of us have become fanatics for it. In 2006 they released their line of duct tape. Never having picked it up (it's about twice th...

Assembling IKEA's Knappa Lamp Sans Instructions

That little piece of IKEA's Knappa Lamp looks friendly enough, right? On our recent move to Montreal, we arrived with the lamp - in 54 little pieces - thrown in a bag. Without assembly instructions....

The Gallery: Adam Turman - Illustration 'N' Stuff

We just showed you Karl Madcharo's house in Minnesota, where an Adam Turman screenprint adorned a wall in his kitchen. Turman is an illustrator/designer/screenprinter who is part of a vibrant art sc...

The Front Steps of Two Cities

Having just put my feet down in Montreal, one major element that stands out everywhere are the stairs. Walking down many residential streets, the open metal stairs leading to the front doors tell yo...

Scavenger: Room and Board Architecture Bed for $600
Chicago

In Ravenswood, a Room and Board Architecture metal canopy bed for $600 - reasonable offers considered. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are o...

What's Your Proudest DIY?

In our house tour surveys, one of the questions we always ask is, "What's your proudest DIY?" Reading through the responses is pretty impressive. House tour participants have tiled floors, reupholst...

Good Questions: Sources for Decorative Concrete Blocks?

Courtney sent us an email: I'm desperately looking for concrete screen blocks similar to the picture I've attached...in any design, actually. I want to spray paint them and stack them to make a sweet...

Hot or Not: Brown, Black, Pink & Orange Room

Color combo: Retro inspired room in brown, black, pink and orange......

Scout Pillows & Plates

On my honor I will try to serve appetizers, my country, and mankind and to live by a good restaurant corner.These cute-n-kitschy accessories are s'mores and pup tent ready. Also available in girl guid...

Cotton Fabric Illustrated by Eric Carle

We recently blogged about design influenced by beloved childhood books. We didn't mention Eric Carle specifically but you guys did! You knew what what you were talking about because this beloved aut...

Look! Aqua Magis Easy Chair

All summer, we've noticed these aqua-colored chairs on the sidewalk in front of a local coffee shop. Designed by Jerszy Seymour, the indoor/outdoor Magis Easy Chair is stylish without being fussy, a...

Events Calendar: 08.07.08
Chicago

Go Speed Racer Go August Events: Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer Tribute Through September 3 David Leonardis Gallery, 217 W. Huron St, Chicago ...

Sarah Jessica Parker's Dining Room & More
So Chic by Margaret Russell & the Editors of Elle Decor

Like a peek inside SJP's dining room? Candace Bushnell's salon? No problem - here they are, part of a look at the rooms featured in So Chic. So Chic is a coffee table design book by Margaret Russell a...

Derek Sofa at Z Gallerie

We have to admit that we're a little biased against Z Gallerie. The name and some of their products seem to date the store back a decade or so, but lately we've seen a few nice, reasonably priced it...

Pagoda Red Scavenger: A Chinese Deco Lounge

Vintage finds from Chicago's own Pagoda Red, a lounge-y grouping with a little black and white deco flair and a punch of traditional red. Jump below for info, links & prices:...

Packing Tip: The Pillowcase Technique

On of our favorite tips for travel is the pillowcase technique. It's kept our suitcase organized on many trips......

Look! Who Framed Roger Rabbit A Broken Record?

We have all seen frames meant to hold records. That is nothing new. We came across a vinyl connoisseur who had ordered a 12" Single of The Specials (Pressure Drop) from Ebay. It arrived cracked 6 ...

Look! Flower Pots as Window Boxes

We passed by these flower pots this morning and had to share. Circle-shaped holders for clay pots are welded to the balcony railing and pots are nested down in to create a plant-filled border......

Midwest Scavenger: His and Hers Matching Chairs for $80

This Mid Century pair of His and Hers chairs, found in Clifton Ohio, are in great condition. They are just dying to be given a new home, especially being priced at $80 for the pair. Click through t...

The Gallery: Matt Mills from Nicely Drawn

So you've been to Design Within Reach and sometimes it doesn't so "within reach." You've checked out websites and watched your inbox for sale coupons or flyers, but nothing seems to be curbing your ...

Moving Day

We just moved to Montreal and had our own quiet little moving day - one month late, it seems. The great majority of Montreal's (Quebec's, for that matter) leases end on July 1, which means that day ...

Three Amazing Chicago House Tours
Email from 7.30.08

Name: Shannon and Emmett Location: Chicago, IL Size: 1700 s/f >> Shannon and Emmett's From Factory to Family Last Wednesday, the subject of AT's daily email was house tours - three really wonderfu...

What's In Your Design Library?

We have a few resources on the shelf that we keep coming back to. Although we look at a lot of blogs and magazines for new ideas, there are a few books that have been invaluable sources of inspirati...

Good Questions: Online Sources for Simple Frames?

We got an email from Matt & Jess: I'm interested in doing a wall gallery in the style of sfgirlbybay's (pictured). She gets all her frames from IKEA; however, I don't live near one and a recent trip ...

Tonic Home: On Sale

AT:LA recently admired Tonic Home's "well-edited hollywood regency," and we thought this online shop deserved a spot in Chicago's archives and a look through the savvy sale items. Ohio based co-owner...

Manly Man Candles

We just heard about this new Montana-based candle company and would like to give them a hearty high-five. Manly Man Candle Company is simple: they make candles and they make 'em for men. Jump down...

Look!: A Mid-Century Power Palette

We hear rec rooms are back. This palette has party all over it. What's hiding behind those multi-colored doors?...

10 Uses for Cigar Boxes

For years, we've used an old cigar box to store cards and loose envelopes. Another one sits next to our sewing machine and holds thread. They're inexpensive, sturdy, and you can find some very cool ...

Scavenger: Vintage George Nelson Wall System for $900.
Chicago

Located in Chicago, a vintage Mid-C Wall System by George Nelson. Both sides are finished, so it can be used as a room divider. Jump below for links to this and other good finds: Apartment Therapy...

Pet Rental?

This month on AT we're looking at Escapes - the holiday destinations and experiences which always end up having a huge influence on our homes in terms of ideas and inspiration...and now, pet care? One...

Good Questions: Online Upholstery Fabric Suggestions?

Erin is looking for some suggestions: I got Target's Milano Espresso and Mocha chair (shown here) from a thrift store brand new for $25.00, so I couldn't pass it up. But lately I've been wanting to...

Guide to Illinois Flea Markets
Chicago Reader 7.31.08

The most recent issue of the Chicago Reader features an excellent guide to Illinois flea markets, compiled by expert scavenger Ron Slattery. Click below for a few picks from his not-to-be-missed lis...

Look!: Boulevard Brewing Co. Windows

While driving through downtown Kansas City on a very, very grey afternoon, we caught a glimpse of the Boulevard Brewing Company. The yellow windows made such a punch to the bland sky, we just had t...

Scottish Lodge, Patterned Floor, Wall Letters & Setting Up an Outdoor Kitchen
Slinks for 08.05.08

While checking out the design blogs today, we grabbed the urls for the following posts: a gorgeous Scottish lodge, a prize winning patterned floor, some colorful enamel letters and a DIY outdoor kitch...

20 Tips To Staging Your Kitchen

When preparing your house for sale you go through a whirlwind of activities. To help with the chaos here's 20 tips to keep in mind when staging a house and specifically a kitchen. Some are obvious ...

Roundup: Bags, Tags And Other Flight Essentials

Escapes month on Apartment Therapy means many things. Not only do we get to fantasize about all the dreamy locations around the world we probably will never venture to, but we get to take note of ne...

Hot or Not? New Frames Wall Decals

SLATTHULT Decorative Sticker FramesJump below for voting, link and price:...

The 29-Day Giving Challenge

Cami Walker started the 29-Day Giving Challenge as a personal experiment. While dealing with multiple sclerosis, she took the advice of a friend and began giving as a way to move beyond her personal...

Scavenger: Overlapping Squares Daybed for $300.
Chicago

In Bucktown, a West Elm Overlapping Squares Daybed for $300. It is also available as part of a package including a mattress and pillows for $550. Jump below for links: Apartment Therapy Furniture Cla...

Dachshund Lamps from Willow

Ummm, excuse us. As non-dog owners but full-on dog lovers, this dachshund lamp deserves some attention. We normally only see specific breed decor among the owner's homes of said breed, but in the styl...

How To: Make a House/Pet Sitter Binder

Leaving town? Alleviate guilt, panic and last-minute scrambling by pulling together a binder to make minding the ranch and its inhabitants easier. Get the rundown after the jump....

Point It by Dieter Graf

A common fear about traveling is coming face-to-face with a unbreakable communication barrier. Not being able to speak the local language can be intimidating but with Point It in your pocket, you can...

Look! How Are You Doing After the Storm?
Chicago

We spent about 20 minutes chatting with our neighbors in the basement of our building last night, riding out the tornado warning and admiring the newest building resident - a two week old baby girl s...

IKEA 2009 Catalog: 10 Best New Items

We took our first look at the brand new IKEA catalog on Friday - today we are following up with our picks for the best of what is being presented as "new" for 2009 - from lighting to beds, these are o...

Art and Interiors: Chicago House Tours (Part I)

We decided to take a look at the artwork in some of our best house tours, but once we got going we found so many ideas we realized we'd have to split them up into a few posts. Today we're looking at...

Union Jack Roundup, Letting Go of a Collection, Italian Colors & Engraved Stones
Slinks for 08.04.08

A few interesting stops on our design blog travels today - (just about) everything Union Jack for the home, saying goodbye to a lifelong collection, a great color combo and pretty pebbles. Jump below ...

Modernism in the Andes: dRN Architects

Describing this glass house as "a room with a view" feels like we're underselling it. Imagine actually living in a place like this. Del Río Núñez Arquitectos designed this space for a bachelor li...

Look!: 1 Can, 2 Can, Red Can, Blue Can

While digging through some old photos, I came across one from last Spring. While out walking the dog, I found myself headed back home through the alleyway behind our house. Always having my camera ...

Bargain Hunter: Under $20 - Metallic Floor Cushion

A little bit glizty due to it's metallic hue yet practical due to it's simple shape and a size that will work in small spaces, this floor cushion is also wallet friendly. Available in a Gold (shown h...

How To: Clean Your Lampshades

There are certain things you learn actually require cleaning when you become a grownup (or at least get older). For instance, your washer and dryer, or your toaster. One of the hardest of things to...

The Gallery: Berkley Illustration

Sometimes we can take the design of our home a bit too seriously. Our furniture must have names, our sheets must have high thread counts, and it must all be bought from places with high ethical stan...

Good Questions: Display Images in a Grown-up Manner?

Rachel has a question for the crowd: This sort of ties in to the post on clustering frames not too long ago, but I still hope you can help me out...throughout college, I've always decorated my dorm/ap...

Curbing Consumption: Dopamine & the Pleasure Principle

A few months ago, we wrote a post on How To Read Design Blogs and Resist the Urge to Buy. In the post, we mentioned that researching and writing about design gives us a buzz that cuts down on our ne...

Reader Tip: Swedish Shelving

Danny sent us an email about some sleek and simple shelving. He says,Thought I'd pass along this book shelf I stumbled upon while lurking the web... I can't read what the site says and don't know who ...

Lori Wall Beds
Time Out Chicago Issue no. 179

We spotted local designer Lori Moore's wall beds in the recent issue of TOC: "The Ultimate Hide-A-Bed and Urban Space Saver." Aiming to steer clear of the typical murphy bed pricing and to provide fur...

Russell+Hazel Sidewalk Sale

Back-to-school displays have us jonesing for all things paper-producty and productive. Mpls-based luxury-utilitarians Russell+Hazel answered our prayers with a sidewalk sale—and it's online, too. ...

Vacation Fears

Going on vacation is often (and should be) relaxing. Yet we're all human and prone to worry. As you prepare for your time away from it all, we're curious to know what worries you about what you're l...

Scavenger: 1960s Table and Chairs for $350
Chicago

In Tinley Park, this 1960s round table and 5 Shell Chairs are selling for $350. The bases are gold-tone, the chairs are blue-green, and the table top is white with a gold marbled finish. The seller ...

Room Service

There is a new shop in town - Paul Lechlinski has recently opened Room Service in Andersonville, specializing in mid-c modern home furnishings, decorative accessories and gifts. He sent Apartment Ther...

Hot Posts: New IKEA Catalog, How to Shine Your Sink, Modern Dorm Rooms & 8 Midwest Homes in Print
Chicago

The readers favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were our first look at the brand new IKEA 2009 catalog, a how to for shining a stainless steel sink, 21st century dorm rooms and 8 Midwest homes in p...

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