Storage envy - we don't even have a place to hang the dish towel! Recently, we set out to find hardware for doing just that in our tiny storage-challenged kitchen. The range handle (or, as we call it,...
These colorful iron birdcages are meant for tea lights, not birds. For indoor or outdoor use, we love the variety in color and shape. ...
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 ...
Maybe they have spies, but we thought it was quite a coincidence that we received our very first ever Doctors Foster and Smith Just for Cats catalog in the mail this week. We'd never even heard of th...
Since 1996, Dilly Lily has been serving Lincoln Park and beyond with flowers for special occasions and everyday additions to local homes. Sisters Christine and Melissa Gorman opened their shop with "f...
If you're at all interested in antiques, we have one word of advice, regarding Da Barn: Go. Located less than two hours from Chicago in New Buffalo, Michigan, this old barn is a scavenger's heaven. ...
Designer Linens Outlet is exactly that: designer bedding at outlet prices. They sell direct from manufacturers so you'll score discounts of 35% - 85% off retail. Jump down to hear about our own DL...
Chicago interior design firm Design Inside is run by husband-and-wife team Kathryn and Bill Cherne. They're transparent about prices, posting them online and charging a flat rate of $50 for an on-si...
Rita Konig, Domino contributing editor (and blogger) is coming to Chicago on the 24th to put together a story on the cool home stores that we all know and love. She asked for feedback on where she sh...
Hippie chic. Designed nearly 40 years ago, it is consistently made new as Roche Bobois refreshes the upholstery fabrics. Over the years the sofa has been covered with colorful choices......
These wooden desks by Belgian designer Marina Bautier are available through lamaisondemarina in Brussels. We love the style, but since they're not easily available here in the US, we saw them as ins...
"In 1972, chess grand master Bobby Fischer specifically requested the Eames executive chair while he competed in the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. He said he could concentrate well ...
I.D. Chicago is more than just a store; they also offer design services for residences, property staging, and outdoor living. Their philosophy: ...
Based here in Chicago, Daniel Strack is a woodworker/furniture maker (who also happens to make guitars). With a focus on using reclaimed wood and eco-friendly finishes for his original designs, Dan is...
We jealously know that they exist on the West Coast, but we traveled over 20,000 miles roundtrip (20,840 to be exact) to visit Daiso. It is described as Japan's #1 ranking livingware supplier. Follow...
Amy Lenahan, an interior stylist, has established design i interiors to cater to "design-conscious yet budget-savvy homeowners" (and renters!). Bringing what the site describes as "a fresh, accessi...
We spent this past weekend camping in the Michigan dunes. On the way back, we decided to avoid the mess of 90/94 and instead took the Blue Star Highway and the Red Arrow Highway all the way back. The ...
Tricia Guild started Designers Guild in London in 1970. We've been fans of her strong colors and patterns for years, thanks to the always good interior photographs of the products. We've seriously ...
Pick-up laundering service seems to becoming more and more common. Last August we featured Mudroom Laundry, which really brought in a mixed bag of reviews. In this week's Time Out, we read about Drive...
We're down lovers, and although we still like to test things out in person before we purchase stuff for the bedroom, we're glad to know about Down Lite. The online factory store sells a large range...
DvA Gallery bears the intials of it's owner, artist David van Alphen. The shop's tagline: Your source for Modern Pop and Illustration Art. From the site: "David van Alphen believes that art should b...
A few weeks ago, we discovered Direct Auction Galleries, and walked away with a lateral file cabinet and an office chair. If we hadn't been so lucky, the folks at this auction house advised another s...
We know dELiA's is really meant for the teen set, but a reader recommended we check out their home stuff, just for kicks. What we discovered: So much color, pattern, and fun, with some pieces seemi...
Design Shoppe opened it's doors just about a month ago with a selection of unusual finds for the home. It is located just off of Armitage on Fremont in Lincoln Park. The two owners have selected ...
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