Wright in Spring Green
It seems there’s always more in store when it comes to Frank Lloyd Wright, even if you’ve already tackled the Chicagoland tours of his designs…
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Words and Pictures
Serious collectors know all about the Fine Books and Manuscripts auctions Leslie Hindman holds from time to time, and they’re sure to be all over the Hemingway and Fitzgerald first editions at the next one, Wednesday, August 8 (preview Sunday through Tuesday) …
Homey Economics
Granted, we’re suckers for vintage china and cloth napkins, generally, so it’s no surprise that one of our favorite new places to eat is Antique Taco in Wicker Park …
Fighting Fire with Fire
When it comes to design, sometimes the only thing to do when disaster strikes is to start from scratch …
A Refrigerator That Can Think for Itself
Our phones sure are smart, so why can’t our fridges be brainy, too …
Day-tripper Alert: Restoration Hardware Outlet
Did you know there is a Restoration Hardware outlet in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, just about an hour away from Chicago? If you are in the market for
Take a seat
We recently spotted a Franco Albini chair outfitted with cushy Mongolian wool for sale at the WPA Chicago showroom…
Hot Town, Summer in the City
We’ve been thinking about old-fashioned solutions to surviving heat waves…
Local Color
There’s still time to take on an ambitious summer project, and here’s an extra incentive…
Mick De Giulio Thinks Big
House Beautiful turned to a Chicago designer, Mick De Giulio, to create its 2012 Kitchen of the Year…