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Name: David and James
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David and James sent us in photos of their gorgeous modern garden. They say that the style statement is "Walke...
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It's been a while since we posted a new color combo, but the warm weather here in Chicago has inspired us to pull together some bright photos featuring ora...
click thumbnails for larger pics Tucked away in a well established neighborhood of Kansas City, there's a new kid on the block. There's a shipping container home in progress and to say our jaws...
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We came across Etsy shop Haus Proud last night and really loved the vintage accessories in mustard yellows, wood tones, and golds. There's something very soulful...
The Midwest has lots of great finds this week, complete with a Vintage 5 foot tall Pilsbury Dough Boy (because every home isn't complete without one!), a collection of retro lamps in St. Louis that a...
click thumbnails for larger picsA mixed bag to be sure, including everything from the wall letters above to an outdoor sofa to great basic lampshades to a small disco ball! The differences are o...
Ohdeedoh introduced us to Shana Logic online indie store last fall. The hand towel selection spans the sassy, funny, dark, and daring -- many of which might not work in your bathroom, but others that ...
Lots of you liked Laura's Chalk Board Wall so we thought you'd like to see the idea on an even larger scale - an entire chalkboard room. Whose room is this? It's in the Brooklyn home of children's b...
At home, we painted the trim a different color from the walls. But since then, we've really fallen for the crisp, more modern look of trim and walls in all one color. We can't help but think that un...
We've had a hard time finding raised bowls for our dog that aren't 1) ugly, 2) overpriced, or 3) impractical. The one we have now is functional and cleans up pretty easily, but it's not too attracti...
Samantha sends us a question from Toronto: I want to get a duvet cover with a single large image screen printed on it. Do you know if there are any online retailers that will do it? Or have any other ...
Are you apartment hunting? Have an iphone? You might want to check this out....we just heard about Padmapper from Rachel at Re-Nest. It is a free web-based tool that takes Craigslist apartment listing...
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Ever since we spotted this book on Annie Coggan's Chairs and Buildings blog, we have been coveting it. German photographer Candida Höfer is famous for her photo...
No matter where we are, a pleasant and/or stylish bathroom can make or break an experience. Bars, especially, are known for having either the trashiest/most graffiti-laden bathrooms or the most quirky...
In Chicago, a deal on the classic Knoll Bench designed by Harry Bertoia. It's available for $850 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We love to see setups like this: a home office, sitting area, dining area, kitchen and bedroom all in one not-so-big space. Christopher wrote to us last year when doing research on adding a Murphy Bed...
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Name: Steve
Location: Uptown
Size:1650 sq/ft
Years lived in: 16
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Steve's style shines through in every corner of his place - he describes it as a "quirky" mix of contemporary new...
click thumbnails for larger picsFor some reason, whenever we see a cloud motif lately we're drawn to it. These mobiles from le Petit Atelier de Paris caught our eye and got us thinking about all ...
click thumbnails for larger pics It's been fabulous weather the last few days in the Midwest, so we took mother nature up on the opportunity for a few photos without freezing our fingers to the ...
In a recession (or any time, really) paint is one of the cheapest ways to spruce up a room. We stumbled across some photos from British purveyor Crown Paint that sparked a few ideas...
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click thumbnails for larger picsOver the last several months, Matt in Kansas City has been hard at work renovating his bedroom. There were ceilings that were lofted, windows that were resealed, ...
T from Birmingham send us a good question: I'm renovating my bungalow from top to bottom and I am stuck on paint colors for my living and dining room. I really want to paint my dining room eggplant (s...
Sometimes color without much pattern is the way to go. These color block shower curtains are made with 100% cotton and offer just enough visual interest to avoid getting sick of too much too quickly. ...
Is your child a budding scientist? Is "Why? Why? Why?" their favorite question? Do they know the difference between a stalactite and stalagmite? Then the awesome classroom science collection, at Thr...
Surface Jalouse is a custom design shop owned by graphic designers. Their unique (and often custom-made) decals are suitable not only for walls but for windows, floors, furniture, ceilings and mirro...
click thumbnails for larger picsMan, we are ready for spring...and we're pretty sure we're not the only ones out there. If (like us) you're sick of snow and looking forward to the day when green ...
Seen on the web today: crocheted stones, bright chairs, pretty paintings and a minimalist soap holder.Jump below for all the links:...
THIS WEEK
• DWR Tree Studios Floor Sample Fridays
• Pauline Grace
• 40th Annual Winnetka Antiques Show
• Post 27
• Flower & Garden Show
• P.O.S.H.
• Leslie Hindman A...
click thumbnails for larger picsEuropean manufacturer Vincent Sheppard produces Lloyd Loom weaves, a style of wicker furniture created from latex wrapped around aluminum wire frames. Their catalo...
These "easy cabinet updates" spotted at BHG have some interesting appeal. Mostly, though, we'd worry about the too-much-going-on factor, as kitchens tend to be the busiest and fullest place in the hom...
In Des Plaines, a two month old Tate Platform Bed from Crate and Barrel is available for $1450 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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click thumbnails for larger picsSlightly faded glamour with a whiff of decadence is the look of the settings for the fashion photo shoot featuring Madonna in the current issue of W. It's a timel...
Bathrooms seem to be the smallest place in our house but sadly have some of the greatest potential for icky surfaces. Earlier we kicked off our thoughts on cleaning those hard to reach places and me...
We love the way this interior by Boston-based designer Frank Roop uses box shelves, rather than built-ins, to flank the fireplace. Grouped in multiples, box shelves can create a functional focal poi...
It's easy to talk about the simple ways to clean a bathroom; there are certain things that are fairly standard, but what about the things you didn't learn growing up? There are nooks and crannies yo...
We thought this would be a tough one with clues from so many different eras...
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This just in: Jessica Jones has developed her Fireworks and Calliope designs into a 12-piece series, including Stacks and Beads, now available through Braemore Fabrics. As admirers of Jessica (her hom...
Fancy-pants Lacanche French ranges are very traditional-looking. Which makes them an interesting choice for modern kitchens. We love the juxtaposition, though, in these two kitchens, spotted at Laca...
We've written before about our love of white china - it never goes out of style, looks great stacked on shelves, and creates the perfect blank canvas for a meal. With kitchen and bath month upon us ...
According to Modernica, these Prince Charles (as in Eames) chairs are an example of Peter Shire giving "Mid Century the royal treatment". What do you think? Hot or Not?...
Meredith sent in a good question: Several years ago I purchased a gorgeous wrought iron bed from Room & Board. It's the Augusta bed- but they don't make it anymore. It has an elaborate, detailed round...
click thumbnails for larger picsCountry Living is a great resource for small DIY projects that incorporate recycled pieces. On their site, we spotted this bathroom shelf made from a vintage frame...
Funny, organizational, multi-purpose, recycled "friend figures," these animal caddies can be used to store your stuff, serving as an eye-catcher (and catch-all) in a home office, bathroom, bedroom, et...
In the West Loop, a sofa, two chairs and an ottoman from the Room & Board Duncan Collection are available for $1350. Jump below for links to this & more good finds:
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click thumbnails for larger picsMaybe you're not feeling the square lines of contemporary sofas? Finding yourself clicking over to Brocade Home to see some glitzier furniture? We recently looked...
For Kitchen and Bath month, we're starting up a new round of Guess the Decade. This bright, cheeful eat-in kitchen is your latest design detective assignment.Take a good look at the room and then jump...
On the Home Rejuvination blog, we spotted this article about a bright, bold home featured in the Telegraph. French designer Matali Crasset is known for her unconventional designs and her generally b...
This week we came across an episode of The Big Bang Theory we'd never seen before. In it, the amazingly nerdy and scientific main characters used Ebay to bid on a "miniature" time machine. Click th...
click thumbnails for larger picsDark wood floors have been popular for the last few years, but it's more rare to see a dark wood ceiling. This house in Japan by Yashima Architects incorporates wo...
click thumbnails to see how it turned out We have always had a thing for people who fall into the category of, "Go big or go home." And coming off the February Jumpstart Project it's been great...
click thumbnails for larger picsBisazza is the Italian maker of very beautiful mosaics. While doing some tile research for bathroom month, we got sidetracked to the Bisazza site, where the 2009 ...
Spotted on Oprah.com, these MOR Imperia body bars come in pretty pretty packaging. Our favorite (yellow/black) appears to be sold out, but the Hespera and Cornucopia are still available for colorful b...
We spotted this on Oh Happy Day (via a few other blogs) and it is only one of several recognizable chair knockoffs to be found at the moment on Overstock.com. The Vinnie (only in white) is going for...
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AS Hanging Systems is a Montreal-based company that offers a variety of cable hanging systems. You might see syste...
The tiny house movement continues to hold strong, with coverage by big media outlets such as CNN, the Oprah Winfrey show, and now the Economist. The British magazine focuses on two builders we've fe...
Kristen sent us an email: I just bought a house not too long ago. This home is wonderful. I would have never been able to afford it in a healthy market. There are so many things that I need to do i...
Normally we wait until April to file our taxes. (Maybe it's no surprise considering we live in the place that ranked #1 on TurboTax's list of Top 10 Tax Procrastinating Cities.) This year, we finall...
Inspired by the old Poppytalk post featuring flea market floral trays (pictured above, linked below), mixing florals on your walls, among your accents, on the floor and with live flowers combines the ...
In Chicago, a new-in-box George Nelson Spindle Clock for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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click thumbnails for larger picsWe watched an old movie over the weekend - Pink Panther Returns. In Clouseau's apartment, he has a beaded curtain as a room divider. It got us wondering if this c...
click thumbnails for larger picsUpholstered seating in the bathroom is not the most common thing to see - it is a rarity to have enough space to accommodate furniture in one of the smaller, more...
When we wrote about German hotel chain 25 Hours last week, we mentioned this clever idea from one of their rooms. Designers created colorful "trim" by painting the lintels and sides of an open doorw...
While catching up at Curbly we noticed a fantastic new table design. It's The Double-V, by Zmik (not to be confused with the Flying V by the Mighty Ducks). We love the clean lines and a simple twis...
The March '09 issue of Chicago Magazine includes a helpful guide for those who live here or plan on visiting soon. Their roundup of the best vintage shops covers everything from antique malls to clo...
click thumbnails for larger pics In the Feb/March issue of Readymade, there was a great suggestion listed for a retailer we were unfamiliar with. Gemplers. The suggestion was to use a metal st...
Sandra sent in a good question: I have a very long, 54-foot, apartment balcony. I settled on this configuration about 4 years ago and, quite frankly, I'm getting sick of it. This is very difficult to ...
If it happens to you, it may be the first time. It may be a shock. While it's usually true that "things could always be worse," that's not much consolation when you're reeling from the sudden need to ...
When we were a teen, our best friend had the lips phone, our neighbor had the Snoopy phone and we had the Private Phone (Remember the jingle? "Your calls are all private, now so is your phone. It's ...
We know, we know. You told us the last time we pitched this. Sofa heights and their stain-vulnerable upholstery often make them unsuitable as seating at dining tables. Yet we can't shake our admirat...
As apartment dwellers with a significant lack of closet space, we're always on the lookout for practical freestanding storage solutions beyond the basic coat rack. This entryway from Easy Living Mag...
click thumbnails for larger picsHere is a roundup of furniture with an expectant eye on the calendar. As we look forward to Spring arriving (soon, right?), we gathered ten examples of classics b...
Over on Solutions.com we found an unexpected treasure trove of cleaning tips for the bathroom. A few of them are ones we haven't heard before, including simple ways to keep your shower curtain from ...
Getting organized is more appealing when the stuff you're organizing with has some personality. Many of these new items from See Jane Work are mainly for hard-copy-enthusiasts. Happy browsing:
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Last month we pointed out the top home-related items that are, for the most part, ALWAYS on sale in February. Today, we followup with the list of which items to look for discounts on if you are planni...
In Lincoln Square, a Room and Board Metro sectional couch with a right arm sofa and left arm chaise for $1000. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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