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Posts tagged “Chicago”

Prints: Places I Have Never Been

Can't get away this month? That didn't stop designer Jennifer Hill from creating homages to 25 of her own future destinations. Along with meccas like Tuscany and Tahiti are some less-traveled, well-de...

Hot Posts: Nate Berkus's Chi Apartment, Target Fall 08, Sources for Vintage Furniture, 5 Uses For Vintage Suitcases
Chicago

The readers favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week included a look inside Nate Berkus's Chicago Apartment, a sneak peek at Target's Home Collection for Fall 08, best sources for vintage furniture in...

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...

CHI House Tour: Ronnie & Viktoria's Roscoe Remodel

Name: Ronnie, Viktoria and two teenaged kids Location: East Lakeview, on Roscoe Size: Don’t know. Never really thought about it. Big by AT standards, I suppose. Maybe 1,500-1,600 sq. ft. per floo...

Look! Chicago in Flux

We've been feeling a ridiculous amount of pride for our city lately. Part of it is induced by the euphoria that happens to most Chicagoans during our brief but beautiful summer, but lately it's been...

Jens Jensen: Harmonious World

When we posted photos of Humboldt Park the other day, AT reader Carey linked to a documentary she's making about Jens Jensen, designer of Humboldt and other west side Chicago parks (including Garfie...

Neighborhood Noise

We woke up three times last night to a malfunctioning car alarm. Each time we sat up in bed, thinking our alarm clock was going off. We're having a hard time adjusting to the noises in our new neigh...

Flickr Finds: Updated Mini Tour from Heather Ulrich

Last year, we took a peek inside Heather Ulrich's loft apartment. She's made some changes recently, including new bedroom artwork and furniture rearrangements. One of our favorite parts of this apar...

Roundup: Vintage Dressers

For the last day of bedroom month, here's a brief roundup of vintage dressers in Chicago, from George Nelson to Paul Frankl to 1970s style. Click below for more....

Enjoying Winter in Chicago

With six months of winter, we sometimes get tired of so much snow and so little sun. But last night, we took the time to enjoy our neighborhood in winter......

Where to Buy Local Foods In Chicago During the Winter

Locally grown foods can make great gifts, especially since they're 100% usable. We've been following the Kitchn's inspiring Un-Gift Guide to consuming less. It got us thinking about gifts of food, a...