Chicago Home + Garden‘s November/December 2010 issue hit newsstands Thursday, October 28th. To schedule an interview with one of our writers or editors, please contact Mary Doyle at mkdoyle@chicagomag.com.

Comfort and Joy! (Cover Story): ‘Tis good to give. A gift guide that features presents for the home-obsessed Chicagoan. Plus, more than 20 pages of holiday style, gifts, and party ideas.

Revamp Your Laundry Room: Tips for transforming any laundry room into a place that makes washing clothes something to look forward to. From total renovation to laundry accessories, there is a fix for all budgets. 

Prize Winning Kitchen and Bath Makeovers: This year’s Design Vision competition was a success. We caught up with the local members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and asked the pros how they masterminded their prize-winning renovations.

Inside Marina City: What many refer to as the “corncobs” is home to struggling architecture students and well-heeled professionals alike. Photographer Andreas E. G. Larsson gives an inside look at the similarly diverse interiors.