“Three Little Trees in the City” (1955), color lithograph by Eleanor Coen A. You never know when you might come across a relatively unknown artist whose work absolutely rivets you. And it’s fun to think that your piece could someday be considered important by people other than you. Many highly regarded artists whose pieces now … Read more
A. Yes, you can—to match your china, or just about anything else. We learned how from Steve Goldman, store manager at Rexx Rug and Linoleum (3312 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-281-8800; rexxrug.com). Bring in a piece of your china, such as a salad plate, and the staff will make a color copy of it. A salesperson … Read more
A suburban couple’s city retreat takes its cues from the master himself
Macy’s goes Martha Stewart on us
Architects Lisa and Ron Elkins are true believers
Forget matchy-matchy. Handmade and hand-finished porcelain pieces—in styles both delicate and bold—play well with each other.
Neon hues to brighten every day.
I occasionally get e-mails or calls from enthusiastic people telling me about a home they are sure will wow me. The first thing they emphasize: It’s huge! Twenty thousand square feet! Or more! As though this alone will make me want to run and see the place. It does not. Is it 20,000 square feet … Read more
Inside the home of two modernists with a taste of timelessness
Wondering whatever happened to Tragara, that funky little vintage shop on Lincoln Avenue? It has been reincarnated in River North as K. Palmer, and it’s no longer so little.
