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Good Questions: Maintenance for Bamboo Bathmat?
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Ellen emailed us with a good question: Recently, I bought a bamboo bathmat at CB2. I have been really happy with it, but am curious as to how I should clean it. On the website, it says to wipe it cl...

Roundup: 8 Items from CB2's Fall Catalog for $199 or Less

A mod coffee table, menswear dining chair, bright red office chair and super sized black steel pendant are just some of the under $200 items that caught our eye in the new fall catalog from CB2. Jump ...

Matthew Lew's Everything Urban Art Prints for CB2

Through the Trees Starting today, July 7, CB2 features the work of Chicago artist Matthew Lew in stores, catalogs and online. The line of original prints combines painting and photography and serves a...

On Sale: Marimekko and Unison-Designed Linens at CB2

On sale at CB2 right now: linens by two of our favorite designers, Marimekko and the folks at Unison. Pillows, sheets, shower curtains, and accessories are on sale up to 50% off. Click below for our...

Look! White Pots

We inherited a bad yard. Unfortunate, but true. So while we try yet another year of making the backyard into something special, we find comfort that at least the front of the house can be snappy. ...

Colorful Stairs: Inspiration from CB2 Catalog

The thing we most love about this room is the yellow stairs. Wow. We've never seen anything like this in person, but are sure that it must exist in plenty of places besides CB2's catalog pages......

CB2 Ada Lamp

Perhaps it was inspired by the iconic Saarinen table or its ubiquitous Tulip chairs? Although it seems to give a straight-up "holla" to the Spun lamp. Whatever the case, we are really enamored with ...

Recycled Outdoor Lanterns from CB2

Chicago's much-anticipated outdoor life '08 is here. If you're set to spend evenings on the porch or in the yard, but need a little light (always a struggle, we find), old fashioned lanterns with cand...

Hot or Not? CB2 Bollywood Pillow

Details and Survey Below:...

Best Products: Bamboo Bath Mat

We struggled with a fluffy white bathmat for a year. No matter how many times we washed it, it seemed to get dirty again after two showers. Despite its spa-like look, it felt grungy underfoot. Final...

Crochet Outdoor Tables from CB2

We asked readers about a macrame comeback a few weeks ago - we do think it is something of a trend. We think we'll be seeing more and more hand-crafty looking stuff for the home start surfacing. This...

Sofas on Sale at CB2

CB2 has a number of sofas on sale right now, all for under $1,000. Some of these have gotten good reviews on AT (like the Lubi Daybed and Marcel Sofa). Click below for links and prices......

CHI Good Questions: How's the Movie Sofa from CB2?

Alexis writes: This isn't a terribly unique question, but I'm hoping you can help me out. My husband and I are converting a rarely used bedroom into a media room that's ideal for lounging away our NW...

Coconut Bed from CB2

The fully padded/upholstered Coconut bed from CB2 is our new favorite. Padded head to toe, the white all-cotton bed looks warm and cozy, dashed with contemporary L-shaped brushed aluminum feet. Made ...

New Picks from CB2 2008: Alchemy Stool, Hippie Armchair in White, and More...

In our first peek at CB2's new items for 2008, we saw a few things we liked...particularly in the "work" section of the catalog. CB2's never been super cutting edge, but when they stick to their str...

Online Deals from the CB2 Outlet

Seems like the last thing we need to do right now is accumulate anything. But if you relish in post-holiday deals, take a look at CB2 outlet sales, including this great Merimekko cotton sheet set for ...

Pairings: High and Low Sofas and Coffee Tables

Sometimes when you invest in one timeless piece of furniture, it can elevate everything around it. These pairings combine one high-end sofa with one less expensive coffee table, and vice-versa. Clic...