Jonathan Adler’s shagadelic Valley of the Dolls–meets–1970s Palm Springs aesthetic isn’t for everyone (“Honey, that’s why there’s more than one dress shop,” my dear friend Renée always says), but even if you’re not sold on Adler’s colorful and aggressively vivacious vision for an entire room or home, I bet a daily dose of Adler would be welcome in your life with his new spin on such mundane necessities as magnet boards, markers, mugs, pens, and laptop and phone cases, available now at the Chicago location and online." /> Jonathan Adler’s shagadelic Valley of the Dolls–meets–1970s Palm Springs aesthetic isn’t for everyone (“Honey, that’s why there’s more than one dress shop,” my dear friend Renée always says), but even if you’re not sold on Adler’s colorful and aggressively vivacious vision for an entire room or home, I bet a daily dose of Adler would be welcome in your life with his new spin on such mundane necessities as magnet boards, markers, mugs, pens, and laptop and phone cases, available now at the Chicago location and online." /> Jonathan Adler’s shagadelic Valley of the Dolls–meets–1970s Palm Springs aesthetic isn’t for everyone (“Honey, that’s why there’s more than one dress shop,” my dear friend Renée always says), but even if you’re not sold on Adler’s colorful and aggressively vivacious vision for an entire room or home, I bet a daily dose of Adler would be welcome in your life with his new spin on such mundane necessities as magnet boards, markers, mugs, pens, and laptop and phone cases, available now at the Chicago location and online." />

Adler Gifts, Lake Geneva Holiday Open House, Mart Sample Sale

I’ll be the first to admit, Jonathan Adler’s shagadelic Valley of the Dolls–meets–1970s Palm Springs aesthetic isn’t for everyone (“Honey, that’s why there’s more than one dress shop,” my dear friend Renée always says), but even if you’re not sold on Adler’s colorful and aggressively vivacious vision for an entire room or home, I bet a daily dose of Adler would be welcome in your life with his new spin on such mundane necessities as magnet boards, markers, mugs, pens, and laptop and phone cases, available now at the Chicago location and online.

Shaping Up

If you’re pining for reflective room accessories this holiday season, the new and affordable shape mirrors from Graham & Brown are a great option…

Holiday Entertaining with Tereasa Surratt and David Hernandez: More Ideas for Theme Parties

Tereasa Surratt, a veteran entertainer, has some other ideas up her sleeve:  Holiday Portrait Party: Guests come dressed to have their portrait taken by a professional photographer you hire for the night. You set up a corner with a backdrop. On the table, an empty frame at each place setting for guests to fill with … Read more

Holiday Entertaining with Tereasa Surratt and David Hernandez: Party Elements

Parting gifts for guests: truffles in shot glasses and flash drives loaded with music from the evening. Photo Gallery » Stationery, etc. All printed items—invitations, menus, table-tent labels—are from Paper Source. “It’s faux woodgrain printed with an ink-jet printer,” Surratt says. Vintage attire Every guest wore at least one item of clothing or an accessory … Read more

Tereasa Surratt’s Guide to Vintage Shopping In and Around Chicago

David Hernandez and Tereasa Surratt Photo Gallery »   When she’s not installed in her office as a creative director at Ogilvy & Mather, tending to her new baby daughter, renovating vacation cabins, and writing books, Tereasa Surratt is shopping for the little-known, the underappreciated, and the ripe-for-new-life. The superstar hostess buys almost nothing new … Read more