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Name:

Jane

Location:

Chicago, IL

Square Feet:

400

Division:

Teeny-Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

It's the perfect size for me and my dog, Darcy. Although each room is small, I like having separate rooms for sleeping, eating, and lounging.

Name: Danielle Moss (and Buddy)
Location: Lincoln Park; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 750 square feet
Years lived in: almost 1 year; rented

Danielle Moss leads a hectic life. As a co-founder of The Everygirl, a popular website dedicated to career-driven women, the owner of her own graphic design and photography business, and the writer behind the blog Breakfast at Toast, it's a wonder that she has time to think about interior design at all. But in just a little under a year she has managed to convert a humdrum beige apartment into an inspirational, light, and glamorous haven.

Since Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, this edition of the Weekend Guide is great for two things. First, there are plenty of sales to help you finish up your home decorating projects while saving some money. Second, it's your guide to the outdoor events that are starting to pop up across the country.Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

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Name:

Leslie

Location:

Chicago, IL

Square Feet:

300

Division:

Teeny-Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

I am consistently enchanted about the amount of natural sunlight I get in my space. And even though it is a relatively tiny space, it is perfectly sized for me. I love the older architecture of the building, especially the wainscoting detail and also the archways in the entrance and between my living room to work space area.

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Name:

Greg

Location:

Chicago, IL

Square Feet:

550

Division:

Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

The great thing about my small space is my wall of windows. With a great view of the lake and city it makes what could be a snug space feel much larger. Plus, I love the color of my kitchen.

Name: Meg Zandi, Andy Green, and Lucille Austero
Location: Logan Square; Chicago, IL
Size: 800 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year; rented

If there's a principle that has been proven time and time again, it's the idea that with constraint comes creativity. Whether it's a small space, a tight budget, or the limits of a rental, restrictions can lead to the most innovative, personal solutions. Meg and Andy, working under all three of those limitations, offer yet more proof of this principle, and by keeping a positive attitude and seeing the radical possibilities of their space, they've managed to build an imaginative, resourceful, and intimate home.

Mother's Day is this Sunday. If you've procrastinated on picking up a gift, there are still a number of Mother's Day sales in the Weekend Guide. If mom's taken care of, then treat yourself to a weekend of fun and shopping. Check out all the sales and events in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.