A. You can read catalogs, order seeds, and draw plans, but if you want to get your hands on flowers and plants, consider learning ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Locally, ikebana classes are offered in a number of places, including the Japanese American Service Committee (4427 N. Clark St., 773-275-0097; jasc-chicago.org), Shambhala Meditation … Read more
At home with Nate Berkus’s right-hand women
Sepia, a new loop restaurant, updates traditional by adding a touch of contemporary
The new furniture gallery in River West is simply organic.
New baby store Hadley opens in Lincoln Park
Baker’s new location gives options to pros and public alike.
Tired of turning to the usual suspects for your houseware needs? Craving a little French style for your kitchen and table?
Levine reclines on a Christian Liaigre chair in a Gold Coast townhouse he designed. To his right is a Macassar ebony and nickel credenza of his own design below a vintage Vico Magistretti lighting fixture. Douglas Levine is a true arbiter of style. From his signature skinny ties and trousers (which he was wearing … Read more
Berloni, at Michael Remi Designs Greenheart, a fair-trade and eco-friendly home accessory and gift shop, at 746 N. LaSalle St., 312-264-1625 … Market Square, on the 15th floor of the Merchandise Mart-a group of showrooms for design professionals. Find moderately priced furniture and accessories from showrooms on the 16th and 17th floors alongside newcomers … Read more
Persimmon Barcelona chair Noted: Design Within Reach (three Chicago locations; dwr.com) is offering some of its classic mid-century pieces, like the Barcelona and Womb chairs, in a slew of cool new leather colors: fern, camel, pale blue, white, chocolate, persimmon, and yellow … Home Element’s 700 N. Michigan Ave. location has morphed into an outlet. … Read more
