Clip File: Global Inspiration from 9 Chic Hotels
We're always on the lookout for cool hotels around the world that could inspire readers to create a great escape at home. For some of the best hotels from our archives, jump below:...
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8 At-Home Escapes
The times when you most need a getaway are usually when you're dealing with daily life. After a busy day or a long work week, it helps to have a place in your own home where you can unwind. We've ro...
Look!: Colored Window Casings
We think about the inside of our home, as well as out. But what happens if you live in a building where you aren't able to personalize the color of your shutters, or the direction your grass gets mo...
Mod Victorian: Roomsets from Ligne Roset
One of our favorite styles is the "Mod Victorian" look characterized by bringing together two seemingly disparate ideas: the opulence of Victorian design and the minimalist tendencies of modernism. ...
On Sale at EQ3
EQ3 is a Canada-based shop similar to West Elm or CB2. There are very few EQ3 dealers in the US, but stores and dealers are fairly common across Canada. We recently perused their sale items for our ...
Midwest Vacation Destinations
Midwest Living
Can you guess where the above photo was taken? Jamaica? Florida? California? New Zealand? Click through the jump to see which part of the no-coastal states this photo was taken in, as well as a...
Jetset Modern: Designs for Modern Living
A quick jump over to Jetset Modern this morning gave us shopping pangs as we spotted the following: set of 6 Finn Juhl dining chairs, a Renzo Rutili dining set (shown above), a Renzo Rutili server/cre...
Best of Three: Black and White Floral Duvets
Maybe you were inspired by our previous post on black and white linens or this classic color combination has always been your thing, either way if you have been contemplating a black and white floral ...
Good Quote: Ansel Adams
The illustration above is from artist Antony Hare. His work is at the meeting point between portraiture and caricature and we just love it. Click through the jump for more on this great artist and ...
Top Ten: Paper Towel Alternatives
Paper towels - so useful, yet so UNgreen for the most part.
We cut up some very old white bath towels into paper towel size sheets and have been happily using them instead of paper for most jobs, a...
Free Shipping on Crate & Barrel Bedding
This is a great deal for internet shoppers, and the first thing a lot of tentative internet shoppers ask: "Is there free shipping?" Through Sept. 30, everything "top of the bed" ships free......
Reader Escapes: Kristina's Trip to Tuscany
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Name: Kristina O.
Location: Sovicille, Italy
Link: Il Bareto
Description: My parents rented the bottom floor of a house in Tuscany to celebrate my brother's coming back from Iraq in one piece - it's...
Look!: Deux Duplex
Montreal
One typical housing type here in Montreal is the duplex apartment. What's new to us, though, is their relationship. They're not side-by-side, but stacked. The front doors are next to one another. On...
Reader's Rooms: Framed Charles Harper Prints
Rob just got in touch with AT: We just had our collection of Charley Harper prints hung last night by Martin from April Sevens (custom framing). They did such an amazing job we wanted to share! We wh...
Frank Lloyd Wright Gas Station
Road trip stop: The only gas station ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Located in Cloquet, MN, it was one of the sole pieces built from his designed community called Broadacre, commissioned after h...
Scavenger: Chrome Bertoia Side Chairs for $150 - $180
Chicago
In Bucktown, a seller has 30 (!) remaining chrome Bertoia Side Chairs with seat pads. Slight rust damage underneath the seat pads has been scrubbed off, leaving a dull sheen. Pricing depends on numb...
Good Questions: Professional Spray Painting for Cabinets?
Chicago
Lori sent us an email: I'm looking for referrals for two types of painters. First, do you know of a source to spray paint kitchen cabinets doors (now 80's oak - eek!). I want to get a smooth finish, a...
House Tour: Kathleen and Alex's Guest-Ready Condo
Chicago
Name: Kathleen and Alex (and Milo)
Location: Lakeview, Chicago
Size/Type: 3 Bedroom Condo
Years Lived In: 2
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Kathleen and Alex love to entertain, whether throwing a ...
Reader Escapes: Sarah's Grecian Getaway
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Name: Sarah E.
Location: Zakynthos, Ioanian Islands, Greece
Link: The house I stayed in is privately owned by my friend's family but they own a resort just down the road: The Peligoni Club. It's a w...
Good Questions: Upholstery That Resists Pet Hair?
Sadie sent us a good question: I have two cats who are reupholstering my futon in their own fur! What can I recover it with? Do I have any options besides vinyl or leather?...
Gatework Curtain Panel at Urban Outfitters
The balcony of a Paris apartment. The iron gateway to an English summer cottage. The scrollwork prnt on this curtain panel conjures some romantic places...
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Look!: Discount Store Find
While out at a local salvage store in Kansas City, we came across these. Not being 100% sure what they are, they intrigued us. They sat tucked away with the "manly tool and construction materials" ...
Fall Preview from Jayson Home & Garden
We're nowhere near thinking about fall, but if you're a step ahead in season and style, check out some items from Jayson Home & Garden's fall preview:...
Urban Renewal
Interior Design 07.08
The new home of Chicago architect Brad Lynch, of the firm Brininstool + Lynch, was recently featured in Interior Design. In the article "Urban Renewal", Nancy Ganiard Smith, writes "Tidy wood-framed ...
Something Beautiful: Soy Teacup Candles
Tea parties were never really our bag. Mud puddles, Legos and Chemistry sets on the other hand, well, now you're talking. Which is why these sweet little teacups filled with handmade soy candles ar...
How To: Make Your Own Linen Spray
Linen spray is a bit of an indulgence, but we love it. We especially like lavender scented sprays for sheets and laundry, so we tried our hand at making some ourselves.
Ingredients:
1 tsp. lavender...
Having a Summer Block Party?
In my family's new Rogers Park neighborhood, we joined in on a block party earlier this summer. Knowing it was coming up but having a schedule conflict, we missed the evening cookout but made it aroun...
Driftwood Lounge from Bleu Nature
Escape to the beach with these driftwood pieces by French furniture maker Bleu Nature. The collection includes a sofa and armchair. Both are upholstered, but their backs are made of driftwood that's...
Neighbors Project Blog
We just found this great blog: Neighbors Project, which includes a strong focus on living well in Chicago. Dating back to August '06, the blog has been going strong ever since, focusing on the big que...
Jonathan Adler Lighting on Sale
Looking for fixtures online, we came upon this collection of Adler lamps, pendants, chandeliers and sconces, all 30% off—with free shipping.
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Nutshell Entrance Mats
Here's a good (and green) idea. The under layer of Huffco Entrance Mats is recycled rubber from old tires bound for US landfills. The non-skid, dirt-trapping top layer is made from 100% walnut shell...
New Chicago Design
Chicago Magazine 08.2008
Some of our favorite local designers have popped up in the August issue of Chicago Magazine. In the last few years, collaborations between design students, professors, and international manufacturer...
Scavenger: Set of 3 Knoll Chairs for $1080
Chicago
In AT's classifieds, a set of three Knoll chairs with a four-legged base, mod upholstery, and casters, are for sale in the West Chicago/Carol Stream area.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds ar...
High and Low: 12 Pedestal Tables
Pedestal tables can be great space-savers. The lack of extra legs and the round design enable more people to fit in a small space than a leggy, rectangular table allows. For 12 options, from low to ...
The Gallery: layerbylayer on Etsy
The bio page of his Etsy store simply reads: "He : is a schooled architect whose interests span from clothing design to painting to electronics." Somehow that seems like the right amount of informa...
Good Questions: Sofa/Loveseat to Match a Custom Rug?
Stephanie sent us an email: "I need help finding a sofa/loveseat to go in my combination living room/dining room and to match a custom rug I already have. Here is the twist: My Chicago townhouse r...
The Gallery: Paul Béliveau
Love those wall-to-wall books from Nate Berkus' apartment yesterday? Don't have the collection or don't want one for lack of space? Check out the paintings of Paul Béliveau...
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Look! Bell Bottomed Tables at World Market
While cruising the summer sales at World Market, we came across the wide legged Hako tables. We had seen them online with the other new furniture/decor items released a few weeks ago.... but hadn't ...
Upcoming Live (Green) House Tour:
Oak Park's Humphrey House
One month from today on September 13, Jason and Jennifer La Fleur will open up their Oak Park home, the Humphrey House, for a green tour. The bungalow has been the couple's green labor of love for sev...
Midwest Scavenger: Basement Bargains
The midwest treasure hunt is unique in comparison to other parts of the country. We have basements, attics, garages and large areas of square footage in which to hide forgotten furniture and "treas...
Flickr Finds: Mini Tour from Robin
Robin (who goes by the flickr screenname "maelid") sent us these drop dead gorgeous photos of a super-sweet Chicago apartment...
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Look! Leaning Tower of Pisa Replica
So, so weird. We've heard about this for years, and finally thought we'd check out the 1/2 size replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in...Niles, Illinois. This northwest suburb boasts the replica (whi...
Reader Escapes: Send Us Your Getaway Photos
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Escapes Month is in full swing and we want to hear from you, our readers, about your favorite summer vacation escapes. Send us your photos and description, and if they're chosen we'll send you a free ...
Cities of the World Paper Mats
What's your favorite city for an escape: Paris, London, Tokyo, New York? Do you ever wish you could relive any of those cities over lunch? These paper mats help with just that: they're printed paper ...
Room & Board's Top Outdoor Clearance Picks
Holding off for outdoor or patio furniture until the prices drop? It's August, so it's time. Hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the outdoors well into autumn, and if you're in the market for some outdoo...
Look!: Undrgrnd Daily Home Steals
We couldn't keep it a secret for another instant. This home design deep-deals site is almost too good to be true. Major names, one day only, M-F, at discounts around 50% off. See the most recent sales...
Prioritizing the To Do List
So let's say that you're moving out of or into a new home. Besides the worry and hassle of packing all your worldly possessions, there's also the fret of finishing up or starting anew with home proje...
Scavenger: Drop-Leaf Wooden Dining Table for $20
Chicago
In Joliet, this drop-leaf dining table is selling for just $20. With 2 drop leaves, 2 additional leaves (in a different stain) and casters on the feet, this table is super versatile. Dimensions can ...
Good Questions: Affordable Chicago Places for Plants and Flowers?
Caitlin sent in a good question: I live in Chicago and flowers and plants are expensive. Where are some good (reasonably priced) nurseries and places to buy pretty flowers?
(Note: Include a pic of yo...
Nate Berkus' Chicago Apartment
Elle Decor 09.08
The current issue of Elle Decor features Nate Berkus's newly decorated place - overlooking Lake Michigan, located in a vintage 1929 building, in an apartment which was renovated in the 40's by archite...
Mix & Match: Dish Towels
We bought these dish towels from Anthropologie as a gift for a friend. She specifically asked us to pick out "some cool dish towels," and we interpreted that request as a chance to take the mix & ma...
Sneak Peek: The Decorating Issue
Martha Stewart Living 09.08
The September issue of MSL features Martha on the cover, doing a little stenciling project. It's subtitled the Decorating Issue and the content is organized into a list of 75 "pretty and practical" d...
Roundup: Really Red Sofas
Red makes for a great focal point in a room. We've rounded up 5 great, red sofas that might have a place in your home. Red can feel warm and comforting as well as cold and clean, all depending on ...
Modernism in the Alps: km Architektur
For escapes month, we've linked to some amazing eye candy, including several homes in the Andes by dRN Architects. Here's a European version of the modernist home with a mountain view: the Walensee ...
Office Oasis: Sometimes You Don't Have To Leave Home
The word escape can often seem foreign. Many of us are doing good if we take a 3 day weekend, let alone a week in the Bahamas. Sometimes all we need is a retreat within the walls of our own home t...
Flickr Finds: Westmout Square by Mies van der Rohe
Built in 1967, Mies van der Rohe's Westmount Square stands tall at the east side of Montreal's Westmount neighborhood. In stark contrast to the surrounding historic masonry homes, the steel apartmen...
Flickr Find: Jamesjulius' Casa
It was serendipity when we found Flickr member Jamesjulius' delightful apartment pictures. He had commented on one of our photographs and being the nosy bodies that we are, immediately rushed over t...
Firebelly in Thailand: Art in Vacation Photos
In January, Firebelly Design (from Chicago) took a Globe Aware Trip to Thailand. Yesterday we showed you a small glimpse of that and today we would like to show you more. They were dilligent at p...
How To: Make a Pushpin Canvas Board
We spotted this pushpin canvas board at West Elm for $59 (now on sale for $34.99) and thought it was a great idea. We love the octagonal motif of the square boards which can be rearranged into diffe...
Look! Seeing 1's
Okay, we're a little obsessed with house numbers and playing our little games with them. That's why these house numbers just knocked us down with delight when we passed them on a walk yesterday......
Good Questions: Similar Fabric Online?
Caryn is looking for some info: I've been searching for months now to find modern red fabric to reupholster one of our favorite chairs. I recently saw this image of a red chair in Real Simple magazine...
What Do You Find it Hard to Get By Without?
Since Chicago's big storm last week, our laptop has been out of commission. (Water seeped through our windowsill and fried our keyboard.) We picked up our mended laptop with new keyboard from the Ma...
Scavenger: DWR Rotor Coffee Table for $550.
Chicago
In the Southport Corridor, a Rotor Coffee Table in Wenge from Design Within Reach for $550. The seller bought it originally for $2000 and says it is in excellent condition. Links to this and other goo...
Gilbert & George at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Bloody Life No. 3, 1975If you're looking for a quick escape that takes you indoors and surrounds you with art, the British duo Gilbert & George has a summer exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Her...
How to: Always Be Party Ready
Stock your own personal party box and get-togethers of the impromptu or planned variety will come together easier than the guest list. Even better, many of the goods are now on clearance. How to after...
Look!: Hosewares by Chase DeForest
Who knew a garden hose could look so plush? Chase DeForest is a Denver-based sculptor who's buying more supplies at the garden shop than an art store.
Jump down for more baskets and other impressive...
Look! Picking Farm Flowers
Our friends Ed and Jess were married over the weekend in Massachusetts, at the foothills of the Berkshires in farm country. On the morning of the wedding, we all set out to pick flowers for the cere...
Best Sources for Vintage Furniture
Chicago
Buying vintage furniture is a great way to go - it's a greener choice, the quality of older pieces is often superior, the retro style will definitely make your space more unique than when furnished w...
DIY Projects from AT Readers
Last week, we asked readers about their proudest DIYs and we got a whole lot of good answers, from simple projects to total household overhauls. Joel's "Wall of Clocks" looks like a professional job...
Sneak Peek: Target Home Collection Fall 08
DwellStudio, Victoria Hagen, Thomas O'Brien and More
We got a peek at some of the items Target is featuring for Fall this afternoon. From a unique and graphic striped headboard from DwellStudio to an upholstered storage ottoman decorated with nailheads ...
5 Uses for Vintage Suitcases
Hard-shell vintage suitcases aren't hard to find in thrift shops, and their compact design makes them versatile pieces in the home. We've published a few ways to use them on AT......
DIY Found Object Kitchen
Readmade Magazine
Angela Medlin of Oakland California designed her kitchen exclusively around "pre-loved" objects. She found things at recycling centers and flea markets to bring a new kind of warmth to her space. C...
Beds of the St. Paul Hotel
During travel month, we often look to hotels for a little home design inspiration. And the interiors of the St. Paul Hotel in downtown Montreal are definitely something to which we aspire in our own...
Look! Go-Go Gadget Sun Shade Windows
While cruising through downtown Kansas City last week, we happened to catch a glimpse of this home off I-35S. Having been in the area again this weekend we noticed something different about the ho...
Globe Aware: Vacations That Lend A Helping Hand
When we think of vacations, work is usually the last thing on the agenda. Instead, we want to sit on sandy beaches while drinking fruity things with little umbrellas in them. We would like to intro...
Google Decorator: The Most Beautiful Room
Eclectic to say the least.
Just for fun, we're letting Google loose as our decorator and seeing what kind of room it comes up with...kind of the Ouija Board of interior design.
Our first experimen...
Small Space Solutions
Canadian House & Home
A gallery of solutions for small space dwellers is up for our inspiration over at Canadian House & Home. If you've ever struggled with how to incorporate your bed into a studio apartment, what to do...
Good Questions: Queen Bed as Sofa?
Serena has a good question: Our tiny studio apartment can fit only one - a sofa or a queen-size bed, and the rooms are only wide enough to have it against the wall (otherwise I would've done the ingen...
On Sale: Thomas Paul Pillows
As Thomas Paul makes way for his new fall line of pillows, old cotton twill designs are on sale across the board. We rounded up a few of our favorites, available at discounted prices through several...
Grayslake Flea Market
For my family, Sunday turned into a fun outing on a beautiful day (76 degrees and sunny in Chicago in August?!): wandering outside and out of the city at the Grayslake flea market, one of the Chicago ...
RianRae Eclectic Online Shop
We recently caught up with Jeni Crawford, owner of RianRae, an online storefront with an ever-changing French flea market/Anthropologie vibe by way of Wausau, WI.
The spectrum is broad, from big-tic...
HOBO
We've been to HOBO two times but each time has been an adventure. If you're a contractor, house-flipper, or DIY junkie, you already know about this home renovation treasure chest. Now it's time to l...
Scavenger: Pair of Room & Board Portica Tables for $125
Chicago
In the South Loop, a set of 2 Room & Board Portica accent tables is selling for $125. Each table has a stainless steel base and white limestone top (as opposed to the oak tops shown in the photo). T...
Marketplace Auction: This Wednesday
This Wednesday, Leslie Hindman is holding their Marketplace Auction at 10am. Currently in preview, the auction features more accessibly priced merchandise......
Hot Posts: Best of What's New from Ikea, So Chic with SJP, Karl's Mid C Home Tour & Tips for Staging Your Kitchen
Chicago
The readers favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were our ten picks for the best NEW items from the Ikea 2009 catalog, a peek at So Chic - including Sarah Jessica Parker's place, a tour of Karl's Mi...
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