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Jill Ruzicka

Jill is a graphic designer, illustrator, and letterpress printer. When she isn't taking photos of homes, she's running her business, Hello Paper Co.
    Bye-Bye Bi-Fold Closet Doors. Hello Space-Saving Slider Doors
    When I moved into my apartment last summer the closet doors in my second bedroom/office were already banged up and constantly falling off. It was a small room with bi-fold doors on the closet, so I was daydreaming about the space-saving benefits of sliding doors. Finally, after months of constantly putting the doors back into place after they fell off, I decided to fix the problem for good and install some brand-new sliding doors.
    Jill Ruzicka
    Apr 15, 2017
    25 Years In, This Modern Farmhouse Decor is Perfection
    Name: Phyllis and Bill Location: Glen Ellyn, Illinois Years lived in: Owned 25 Years This is a house I know intimately…because it’s the home I grew up in! My parents, Phyllis and Bill, bought this house over 25 years ago when it was filled with pink and teal decor from the ’80s. Once we moved in, they chose to decorate with neutral colors and vintage furniture that seemed more appropriate for a house built in 1902.
    Jill Ruzicka
    Apr 2, 2017
    A Chicago Home Where Repurposed & Restored Items Rule
    It was the interesting architecture of this place that drew Jeannine in when apartment searching. She scoured estate sales, garage sales and Craigslist to fill it on a budget.
    Jill Ruzicka
    Mar 2, 2017
    A “Joyfully Minimal” Chicago Apartment
    Name: Mark Dye and Jeffrey Spivock Location: River North — Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, renting Jeffrey and Mark have lived all over the world. Jeffrey is from Montreal, Mark is from London, and the two met while they were both living in Toronto. They then moved to Japan where they lived for two years, and most recently they relocated to Chicago.
    Jill Ruzicka
    Feb 10, 2017
    “Everything Has Its Place” in this Black & Brass Chicago Rental
    Wood floors, dark molding, lots of natural light and a gorgeous, contrasting black, white and brass palette. Even more impressive? Matthew's only lived here two months!
    Jill Ruzicka
    Jan 18, 2017
    A Chicago Couple’s “So Us” Vintage & Modern Mix
    It seems like a constant challenge to find space for art supplies, music equipment, books and records, but this couple loves using their home to showcase their passions.
    Jill Ruzicka
    Dec 30, 2016