“This is a week for the books. Literally. Last night we enjoyed Nate Berkus’ The Things That Matter book signing at Jayson Home. Tonight Nathan Turner is celebrating the launch of his first book, Nathan Turner’s American Style: Classic Design & Effortless Entertaining at Pottery Barn (1000 W. North Ave. at Sheffield Ave.) from 6:30-8:30 p.m.”
“From the catwalk to the tabletop, the color blocking trend is taking over. Diane von Furstenberg Colorblock Flatware is the latest example of how fashion and home design go hand in hand.”
“Fall 2012 is all about Nate Berkus. Between the release of his book, The Things That Matter, and his recent collaboration with Target, the man is everywhere this season. And we love it—bring on the Berkus!”
“Election day is going to be here in no time (uh, in case you didn’t notice). So when I saw these cool letterpress coasters from Ruff House Art, I thought it would be fun to invite friends over to watch the results come in.”
“RMH Interiors + Design has been improving Chicago homes since 2004. Headed by Robin Harmon and Lynngail Page, the company creates spaces that combine classical and modern style with luxurious textures and fun, unexpected twists.”
“Kathy Hahn, the owner of Highland Park’s Adesso (600 Central Ave.), recently went on a road trip with her sisters through Indianapolis, Louisville, and their hometown of Dayton, Ohio. On their travels, the three hit up their favorite shops and antique markets and discovered some new ones.”
“This weekend, the Woman’s Board of Winnetka Community House will once again show us how a design show is done. The Antiques + Modernism Winnetka exhibition and sale, which goes Friday through Sunday, is a chance to check out furniture, garden antiques, lighting, fine and folk art, architectural artifacts, and more.”
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“Zara, the international apparel powerhouse, has launched its line of equally fabulous housewares in America via www.zarahome.com. And we are welcoming it with open arms.”
This weekend, the Woman’s Board of Winnetka Community House will once again show us how a home design show is done
