May 31, 2007 – The Terrace at Conrad opened this season, celebrating the elements of the outdoors and embracing the Art Deco flavor of South Beach. The decor featured a backdrop of vibrant colors, candelabras dripping in crystal, lush palm trees, and exotic flowers. Guests enjoyed live Latin music, a fashion show by Luca Luca, and dynamic Latin-inspired cuisine.
Michael Heltzer was a rookie lawyer in the late eighties when he heard furniture’s call, and began sketching designs at night in his Logan Square apartment. After selling a few tables, he quit law-and the apartment, setting up base in an old Ravenswood candy factory. One of the most innovative furniture designers in the country, … Read more
Features Ann Marie’s Worldby Steve RhodesIn February, Ann Marie Lipinski became the first woman to edit the Chicago Tribune in its 154-year history. She’s got bold plans for the paper, but can she take it to the next level Ladies and Gentlemen, The Greatest Athlete in Chicagoby Robert KursonPayton? Jordan? How about the legendary Dave … Read more
Amid the clamor of the Fulton Street wholesale markets and the clinking of small plates on Randolph Street’s restaurant row, a chic urban residence.
Livable style that only looks effortless, with charming surprises around every corner
A lean, clean mid-century condo makes the most of its moment—and its view
An architectural solution gives an art-filled apartment a bold new personality and more than a touch of glamour
Looking for a classic modernist? An eclectic traditionalist? A transitional . . . oh, never mind. With so many designers and decorators to choose from, it can be tricky finding one you’ll click with. These five firms stand out from the crowd by specializing in a certain type of client—you, perhaps
River North has become a veritable playground for design junkies over the past few years. For those on the hunt for modern classics and ethnographic treasures, the selection just keeps getting deeper . . . and deeper
These aren’t your daddy’s cookers, but when it comes to stylish barbecuing, they are smokin’
