Now and Zen
A Roscoe Village yard gets Japanese, and eco-friendly
Issues: May-June 2008
Q. Besides composting, what can I do to be a green gardener?
Water Wise Perennials that don’t ask for much. The pros at the Chicago Botanic Garden recommend the following plants for their drought resistance, bug tolerance, and adaptability to different soils. Roll over each flower to read what the pros are saying… A. You can grow healthy plants, for one thing, as it’s the unhealthy … Read more
Pieces of Kathy
A prominent interior designer goes beyond the surface with her new furniture and accessories collection
Flower Girl
Elizabeth Cronin keeps her Wicker Park flower shop in constant bloom.
Cut to the Chaise
Deck your deck with a modern take on the classic adjustable lounge chair. These sleek, sexy styles will become your flat-out favorites.
Past, Perfected
With its tapered, dark-shingled side walls and gabled roof, the new porch blends beautifully with the architecture of the stucco-and-brick house, built in 1911. To wire the Arts and Crafts–style light alongside the path, a hole was drilled through the limestone boulder. Photo Gallery::: Photographer Matthew Gilson and his wife, Holly, loved living in their … Read more
Spice of Life
Chef Art Smith’s recipe for domestic bliss?
A savory bit of this with a sweet pinch of that
Site Specifics
The $5,000 designer living room
Get Smart
a must-see exhibit for green-minded designphiles,featuring lots of local talent
A 'Shroom of One's Own
Little mushroom shapes are sprouting up everywhere