Ipso FactoHeading out of town this weekend? It's supposed to be a beautiful couple of days. We recently rounded up some favorite sources for vintage furniture in town, but sometimes you have the time ...
This vase in Amy's Humboldt Park dining room is the perfect scale, shape and pattern for her space. Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, who creates furniture and ceramics for high-end lines such as Vitr...
Item: 10-Pack of Ditto Hangers
Designer: Green Heart Global
Retail Price: $10
A few months ago we told you about Ditto hangers. Since then the people over at Green Heart Global have been busy littl...
On October 7, the Wright Auction house is holding the Modern Design auction. We just received our catalog and are planning a few posts highlighting some beautiful examples of modern design that will b...
We've written about Etsy shop Spruce Home before, and we keep coming back to them for their amazing photo styling. We've gotten lots of ideas for arranging furniture and accessories just by checking...
With The Fall Colors Contest right around the corner, remembering that seemingly bold colors won't take over a room if used frequently enough, or sparingly enough. Make sure to choose colors that t...
Our dog Otto doesn't usually try to get up on the couch while we're around, but as soon as we leave the room, he's all over it. (His full-sized dog bed is just a few steps away, but he usually prefe...
More tea towels, this time for pet owners. Take your pick: cat or dog......
Bamboo can be used as beautiful wall covering akin to hardwood paneling or marble. So says the "Bamboo Fencer." We found some cool papers and woven cloths that would bring natural texture to your hom...
Our sister is in the market for an orange glass vase, which she wants to add to the corner of her bathroom which is predominantly sage. She thinks the orange will add a nice "pop" to the room. Here ...
Jenny sent in an email: I know there is a lotta Ikea shiz on here but I was wondering..Does anyone have an Ikea sofa that they loved or hated? I was just gonna go retro but I found the BEMZ website wi...
The Casgrain Residence by Atelier In Situ is full of lofted balconies that contain the private spaces of the home. The one pictured above is a bedroom over the kitchen. It can be curtained off for a...
Paasky Kit, 54" sq, $95 (or 26" x 54" for $60)
Sarah's post titled Wallpaper We'd Frame got us thinking about doing the same with fabric. Not something that really requires a kit, but if you're more...
Some of the best tips and tricks when it comes to household maintenance or ideas haven't been found in books or on tv, but came from the mouths of our grandparents and parents. Click through the jum...
We got a tip from reader Miss Anthropology. She writes, I was recently looking around the Home Decorator's Collection website and came across a new line of furniture. This line, called Audra, is very...
When we were young, the idea of the Welcome Wagon seemed very different. If memory serves us correctly, someone actually did come to our door with a basket of goods and coupons for the neighborhood. A...
Water, wine or PBR? NYT or USWeekly? All of the above? Reading habits, shopping bags, empty bottles and jars (and body count)—we put out a biweekly microcosm of our real consumption vices and virtue...
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Multitude is Qin Fengling's first exhibition in the US - "her works deliver the experience of China's vast, collective society in the throes of mod...
In Bucktown, this pair of lucite swivel chairs is selling for $150. The swag legs and clear back make these chairs appear very lightweight. Click below for links and more good finds:
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•What: Penny Rounds in Mint from Ann Sacks
•Where: Our friend Amy's newly remodeled kitchen; West Rogers Park
•When: Photos taken Monday, August 20th at 9 pm
•Why: These popular ...
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Name: Amy (and Janis, her Maltese)
Profession: Editor & Founder of Venus Zine and venuszine.com
Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago
Size: About 500 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year, owned
Type: 1920...
Does your Chicago home need a detox? If so, then help is on the way - in the form of Danny Seo and Method. Are you ready to make the switch to earth friendly products to get your place really clean? W...
A while ago, AT Editor Heather and I got a sneak peek of the new BoConcept store in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Since they're now officially open, we thought we'd share some of the store's ...
While checking out a local Independence, Missouri craft fair (which is exactly how you would picture it, quilts, sweatshirts with cats on them and all), we came across these iron animals. We liked t...
During our travels today we found some Lava Pottery inspired tea towels, an Ikea DIY Woodgrain Hack, a modern take on wood paneling and a source for free vintage embroidery patterns. Jump below for al...
A 2008 report by the Urban Land Institute includes information from several studies that predict, among other trends, a significant decrease in the demand for McMansions by 2025. The report is part ...
World Market has improved their textile selection recently. We're still thinking about the Kuba-style pillows we saw there a couple of weeks ago. The floral motif on these new cotton terry bath towe...
Okay, initially we noticed the terrific dining set and pinball machine in this photo tagged apartmenttherapymontreal. But what really struck a chord with us on second glance was the lighting over th...
The Instant Decorator (Yellow Living Room), 2001We love the work of photographer Laurie Simmons - especially the 2001-2004 Instant Decorator series. In the words from a 2004 exhibition at Sperone West...
"Our dogs will love and admire the meanest of us, and feed our colossal vanity with their uncritical homage." - Agnes Repplier
"I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is ...
Brittany has a good question: My husband and I are buying our first home just north of Ann Arbor, Michigan and it has poured concrete floors in the lower level. I love them! The sellers claim they r...
Designer Benoit Lemoine created this tape as an experiment for use in the urban outdoors. It's printed with a zipper pattern and makes for quite a surreal visual when applied in some contexts. We ca...
"If order and logic are in the Architecture, then Architecture will inevitably compliment nature." - 1950, Craig Ellwood, architect
To All Good Quotes...
There are pieces of furniture along our path in life that become true treasures. Pieces we know we will have forever and our children and grandchildren will remember for years to come. The Eleva So...
Following last weeks good question about the IKEA stainless table, we heard from Justin about two IKEA hacks he's completed, one using the same table legs... ...
Digging into the details of our house tour slideshows is one of our favorite things. From Jim & Kari's Evanston modern home, we found much to love and be inspired by, including the candlesticks in th...
Regional force/source for emerging art, Soap Factory hosts a blind fundraiser that promotes the value and gut check of art for its own sake. The rules: one size, one price, no names, 200+ pieces from ...
Mobiles are usually hung up for baby, to entertain and stimulate, but who says adults can't also share in the joy? We love how these modern mobiles work within a grown-up space. Jump down for more s...
On State Sreet, a vintage butcher block with red painted base, originally from a 40's Kansas City butcher shop, for $200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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These kits consist of 100% natural ingredients and cover the gamut of needs: for home, body, baby, and pets. We've given cleaning supplies as housewarming gifts before, but this green batch of goodne...
As we start preparations for this years big color contest, we decided to take a look back at the Midwest entries that were the reader's favorites from last year. We're hoping that they will inspire so...
The other day we posted chandeliers between $50 and $500, but we forgot to include a few options from Restoration Hardware that are currently on sale. In fact, all their lighting is on sale right no...
Often times food plays with our senses. Not just by taste, but by sight as well. Now we don't really want a guest to walk into our room and say, "Your living room reminds me of lasagna." But we ar...
After a few months of testing and tweaking, we are proud to announce the launch of our new, separate Boston and DC sites over at Apartment Therapy! Please click on over and say hello to:
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Graham sent in a good question:I recently moved into my first apartment, and since I am now completely on my own with no roommates, I have had to buy all my own furniture. Long story short; I live in...
Designed by architecture firm F3, Hotel Elquidomos lies in Chile's Elqui Valley, where clear night skies provide gorgeous views of the constellations. One of only 7 astronomic hotels worldwide, the ...
Several weekends ago, we checked out the newest West Elm store out in Leawood, Kansas. In the same day we also stopped in at the hardware store to pick up a few things. What do the two have to do w...
Here's something to lighten up your Wednesday afternoon. From the Japanese creators of the Eggling comes the second wave of novelty herb gardening: the Taterpot. These potato-shaped planters come pr...
A tribute to water. Designed in Montreal, Aquaovo's Ovopur uses age-old principals to clean and restore tap water to crystal clear quality in the greenest possible way......
One of our Top Ten pet bowls was an Otis and Claude raised feeder, which got us curious about this design trend. We came across the custom-made raised feeders and bowls at Michigan's Trendy Pet. Thei...
You may recall we recently ran a Sneak Peek of the Fall '08 items available at Target, well just this week we received their Fall 08 Fashion/Beauty/Home catalog and found a few more items we wanted to...
Flor has new styles for fall - two offerings in 100% wool. Described as "our most plush yet" - they combine the ease of carpet squares with the luxury of wool underfoot. Info and links below:...
We love to see original detailing like plaster scrollwork inside of old homes. Have you ever wondered if you could achieve the look quickly, and on the cheap? Here's how Cynthia Rowley did it in her...
An online resource for quirky paper model downloads - we think this would be a great rainy day activity. Just download PDFs to your computer, print to your preferred paper quality, fold 'em up and enj...
Last week we upped "our Craigslist game" when it came to searching the midwest, bringing you 50+ items from all all over. This week is no different and there are some fantastic finds out there to be...
Builder Brad Kittel makes these Texas "Tiny Houses" from 95% recycled materials. The only new elements of the home are electric systems, plumbing, and insulation. Unlike modern prefab mini-homes, ea...
No longer just available to the trade, direct access to a few fabrics designed by Thomas Paul just got a little easier for the consumer. The fabric retailer Calico Corners is offering a few of his pat...
If your walls don't don artwork by friends or from fine art collections, and you just aren't sure what to hang, one option lives in a furnishings store. We would advise that this choice always be coup...
An afternoon coffee stop ran us into this rough-hewn pillar that felt very fall. From a distance, the texture looked like weathered, rustic wood. It’s actually odd bits of slate.
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Usually, it's all about hiding the AC monster but these outdoor units are meant for showing off. Whether you're looking to add a splash of color to your landscape or just really really like college f...
In Bucktown, a genuine Herman Miller Eames Walnut Stool (shape B) for $450. The seller says the condition is great, with some minor overall wear. Jump below for links:
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We love the idea of pets and owners and everyone in between living in perfect harmony. The reality, though, is that many people live with animals that they don't exactly have a lovey-dovey relationshi...
Zara Home's European catalog for autumn/winter features lofts in a range of styles. Clicking through, we found several ideas for dividing a large space using screens, thoughtful furniture arrangemen...
Found tagged with "apartmenttherapychicago", a great-looking graphic statement of a room. It's black and white, with touches of brown and orange, but this space is less about the color and ALL about t...
For those who have been reading the comments lately, you might have seen the garage above pictured in one of our readers links. Click through the jump to see who this fabulous space belongs to......
Laura sent in a good question: With all the rain in the Chicago-area this weekend, I (as well as others) am dealing with water damage in my apartment. It looks as though my windows/walls started rain...
We got this idea from Etsy weaver Ecological Artist, who displays her handmade scarves on wooden side chairs. As we think about ways to warm up our home for fall, this is one quick and easy idea......
With fall weather rolling in it's time to start thinking about mixing up our wardrobes. We all know that maintenance to the small aspects of your home in a timely fashion (with the seasons) can help...
This photo of a green bedroom from Moroccan guest house Casa Lila grabbed us right away. We love the painted ceiling, the yellow-green sheers, the wall hanging, and the floor cushions at the foot of...
This cute little doormat would fit perfectly into that pet-friendly mudroom decked out in this wallpaper. The scotty dog-inspired mat is half plastic, half coir....
TEMA offers stunning pieces in multiple lines worldwide. Now, you can shop for TEMA at Chicago's Stitch:
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Billy Bookcases for $59.99, Storage Boxes 50% off, Persian Rugs 30 - 50% ...
That house looks really warm from this perspective, standing out in the snowy woods. What makes those windows glow with such warmth? For one, much of the home's interior surfaces are clad in wood......
Old Town Aquarium is one of those Chicago staples that command a stop if you're walking around the neighborhood; it's a great place to stare through the window from the sidewalk whether you own fish o...
We know Halloween isn't quite here yet, but it has officially been set in retail stores across the country. And although we despise seasons being merchandised 30+ days early, we still have a ridicul...
Yesterday we mentioned that Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House (the architect's first residential building) fell victim to recent Midwestern floods. Landmarks Illinois has posted photos and more i...
Everybody loves a pet portrait, right? We found these amusing images online - from a 2007 Australian-based photo project, "a labour of love" for artists Justin Spiers and Yvonne Doherty. Documenting o...
Based on recent whale sightings, we’re having a bit of a Moby Dick moment. Bird themes, beware.
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The styling says Mid-Century but the sleekness says Brand New. Urban Outfitters is making a big splash into the pool of "vintage" design with this new chair. Jump down for the details and the price ...
In Evanston, a vintage credenza in tomato red metal. The seller says it was commissioned by a bank in the 1940's for their lobby. Jump below for links:
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Free shipping ends today, but DWR's dining sale continues through Sept. 30. The deal: mix and match any six chairs and save 15%. That includes these classic and gorgeous 1006 navy side chairs, shown h...
This home has a sense of style and life lived large. It's not shy or retiring - it's all about color - powerful colors used in subtle ways. It's pink and purple and green and melon and turquoise and p...
To add a little oomph to a space, nothing works quite as well as a chandelier. These high-drama light fixtures often come with a high price tag, but there are a lot of affordable options out there. ...
We came across this ridiculously cheery, Mid-Century home and fell in love with several things. First, anyone who can pull off a tiki successfully deserves props, second, the paint treatment was j...
Some worth-a-look posts from the design blogs today...a helpful how-to, great b&w magazine storage, pretty patterns and a palazzo updated with modern furnishings. Jump below for all the links:...
For us, preparing our home for fall is all about textiles - adding blankets and throws to warm up a space. Organic Modern boutique Ochre has a beautiful photo gallery that's already inspired us to s...
Tucked away in a corner of downtown Kansas City, we came across this giant map of Paris, split into individual frames at TMB Travel. Click through the jump to see them closeup!
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It can be difficult to find pet portraits that aren't too cutesy, overdone, or expensive. These custom animal portraits from Chicago-based Etsy shop, Unless Someone Like You, meet all 3 requirements...
Goldfish are overlooked. They can be low-maintenance pets and their homes, aquariums, can be downright beautiful. Take this built-in aquarium by NYC architect Leslie Gill, for instance...
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Lemonadefish sent us an email: I am on the verge of ordering the Hemnes bed from IKEA. I love the slender posts, and I even like the yellow color. Because I live far far away from a store, I would hav...
A fresh, new pillow with some serious vintage charm: "Embroidered sound waves resonate 3-D on plush neon pink cotton velvet." Sound hot? We think so. It's like having a chenille bedspread (without com...
The same designer of the ultra cool restaurant Le Club Chasse et Peche brings us this beautiful chandelier at the Pullman wine bar. It's made of - what else - wine goblets......
There's not a whole lot of shopping resources for Chicago pets in AT's archives - but we'd like to change that. So far, Barker and Meowsky, Rogers Bark, and Sam & Willy's top the list. Please add your...
We never thought we'd be the type of people to rely on a machine to scoot leaves around our yard. However, our new home is blessed with a ridiculous amount of trees. And although it feels poetic...
After a weekend of record rains in the Midwest, we're welcoming drier forecasts this week. Storms moving northward from Hurricane Ike have left many people in Chicago and the surrounding area with f...
This month, Elle Decor rounds up ten elegant occasional chairs. The piece defines the occasional chair as "one of the most valuable players in a home, intended primarily for use as "pull-up" seating, ...
We've lived in many types of apartments with a wide array of views: a Burger King outside a bedroom window, Lake Michigan from a living room, brick walls directly across from the dining room...we've s...
Something besides withering echincea and political signs have cropped across our Minneapolis hood: entreaties to go slow. Prompted by road-construction detours, they made us think. First, how fast are...
After spending a full rainy weekend at Chicago's Renegade Craft Fair, we're appreciating handmade more than ever. Jump down to see why this vase makes the grade......
There are two bunches of Bertoia side chairs on offer in Chicago right now -six in white for $165 each and ten in chrome for $185 each. Jump below for links to these and more good finds:
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ashleyg: One of Those Days
I escaped late Saturday afternoon from a semi-flooded Chicago to sunny Las Vegas. As I write from the West, I think about the hurricanes in the South and the storms in the ...
This week, the reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago were the 25 biggest renovating mistakes, an antidote to expensive decor entitled, "Not Everything Needs to Cost a Fortune", a look a Scandinavian M...
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