Even during this economic downturn, certain luxuries can be attained at bargain prices-that is, if you're willing to shop for them online during restricted hours. The Web-based upscale-home-accessories dealer One Kings Lane holds sales daily-usually representing one or two manufacturers per day-offering discounts of up to 70 percent off retail. Sales last for only 72 hours and who knows when any given company will be back to play again? Click on Sales Event Calendar to see whom they've got lined up. When we last checked, linens, pillows, and bath accessories from Dransfield & Ross were having their moment (a celadon-colored faux-crocodile-with-nailhead-trim tissue box, normally $80 retail, was sold out-it had been going for $39; some elaborate embroidered pillows that are normally $475 were available for $199). Coming up this week, selections from Arte Italica (see photo above) and Arteriors Home.

-Gina Bazer

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Even during this economic downturn, certain luxuries can be attained at bargain prices-that is, if you're willing to shop for them online during restricted hours. The Web-based upscale-home-accessories dealer One Kings Lane holds sales daily-usually representing one or two manufacturers per day-offering discounts of up to 70 percent off retail. Sales last for only 72 hours and who knows when any given company will be back to play again? Click on Sales Event Calendar to see whom they've got lined up. When we last checked, linens, pillows, and bath accessories from Dransfield & Ross were having their moment (a celadon-colored faux-crocodile-with-nailhead-trim tissue box, normally $80 retail, was sold out-it had been going for $39; some elaborate embroidered pillows that are normally $475 were available for $199). Coming up this week, selections from Arte Italica (see photo above) and Arteriors Home.

-Gina Bazer

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Even during this economic downturn, certain luxuries can be attained at bargain prices-that is, if you're willing to shop for them online during restricted hours. The Web-based upscale-home-accessories dealer One Kings Lane holds sales daily-usually representing one or two manufacturers per day-offering discounts of up to 70 percent off retail. Sales last for only 72 hours and who knows when any given company will be back to play again? Click on Sales Event Calendar to see whom they've got lined up. When we last checked, linens, pillows, and bath accessories from Dransfield & Ross were having their moment (a celadon-colored faux-crocodile-with-nailhead-trim tissue box, normally $80 retail, was sold out-it had been going for $39; some elaborate embroidered pillows that are normally $475 were available for $199). Coming up this week, selections from Arte Italica (see photo above) and Arteriors Home.

-Gina Bazer

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Royal Treatment

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Even during this economic downturn, certain luxuries can be attained at bargain prices-that is, if you’re willing to shop for them online during restricted hours. The Web-based upscale-home-accessories dealer One Kings Lane holds sales daily-usually representing one or two manufacturers per day-offering discounts of up to 70 percent off retail. Sales last for only 72 hours and who knows when any given company will be back to play again? Click on Sales Event Calendar to see whom they’ve got lined up. When we last checked, linens, pillows, and bath accessories from Dransfield & Ross were having their moment (a celadon-colored faux-crocodile-with-nailhead-trim tissue box, normally $80 retail, was sold out-it had been going for $39; some elaborate embroidered pillows that are normally $475 were available for $199). Coming up this week, selections from Arte Italica (see photo above) and Arteriors Home.

-Gina Bazer

Kreiss Moves to Mart

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San Diego–based Kreiss is closing its storefront at 415 N. LaSalle St. and will be represented in Chicago by Design Atelier at the Merchandise Mart. The LaSalle store will remain open through the end of October to sell off its remaining inventory at up to 70 percent.

—Gina Bazer

A Birdie Told Us

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Brooklyn-based Kiel Mead’s birdie lights just scream summer—all year long. Hang them individually or in a bunch; each is made from a real shuttlecock, $50 (includes a 15-watt bulb). At Post 27, 1819 W. Grand Ave., 312-829-6122; post27store.com   Photograph: Leonard Gertz

Keep Dreaming

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For its fifth birthday, the Merchandise Mart’s DreamHome is staying open for a whopping eight months. Larry Boeder, Missie Bender, and Mick de Giulio are among the designers in the line-up. Located in the North Lobby of the Merchandise Mart; mmart.com/dreamhome April 17-Dec. 18 $5 suggested donation

Trend: Paisley Park

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Some recall paisley as the psychedelic apostrophe that dotted dad’s ties. Others know of its prouder provenance as a botanical-inspired pattern woven into shawls in Paisley, Scotland, in the 18th century. Whatever your associations with this old-school motif, it’s back for another whirl. Showing up in new colors and incarnations, it feels both hip and … Read more

On The Scene

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Beacons of Ancestorship (Thrill Jockey), out in June, is the first new record in five years from the Chicago band Tortoise, an influential quintet with no singer and a reputation for experimental rock. The band has hardly been slacking since the release of 2004’s It’s All Around You. In between, it has released a three-CD … Read more

Get Carded

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Foursided on Clark Street is one of my favorite Chicago framers—they have a great selection of frame options and approach everything with the eye of an artist and the attention to detail of a good contractor. They also have great gifts and cards, and put together window and store displays that make my heart glad. I stopped by the other day, and the store was packed with old toys, games, and the largest selection of vintage educational flashcards that I have ever seen, big and small. Most of the ones in this shot cost two bucks, and for an additional $5 they will spell your favorite name or word and mount it together as a wall hanging. It took me right back to Mrs. Sturtz’s third-grade classroom.

—BRADLEY LINCOLN