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Heads Up, Jetsetters!
 

The German design house Vitra, which is represented locally by Manifesto just opened the doors to the amazing VitraHaus, a showcase for the company’s home furnishings collection, on the Vitra campus in Will am Rhein, Germany. Even though it’s very far away, we can still marvel at this amazing design by Herzog & de Meuron. See more photos on the Vitra website.

—GINA BAZER

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Tale of Two Daleys
By Jennifer Tanaka
The longtime political reporter Ben Joravsky didn't think much of Evan Osnos's profile of Mayor Richard M. Daley in the March 8th issue of the venerable weekly as evidenced by this reaction piece, which posted yesterday at the Chicago Reader's website... Read more
Bridal Bliss

For tabletop settings, there is no place like Tabula Tua. Owner Grace Tsao Wu has an amazing eye-just look at the mini works of table art shown above, which she created. On March 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., she will host a bridal event at her store featuring the settings above, in addition to others inspired by some of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, including the The Art Institute and Millennium Park. Other event participants include florist Heffernan Morgan, caterer Calihan Catering, wedding cake designer Bittersweet, and invitation designer Sarah Drake Design. Admission is $35. To buy tickets, go to Tabula Tua's website.

-GINA BAZER

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Smart Home Redux, Design Star at Colori, Hortons Has an Outlet
By Bradley Lincoln
The Museum of Science and Industry’s popular Smart Home exhibit is unveiling its totally revamped interiors tomorrow, and if this chic sneak of the dining room is any indication, I think I’m going to heart Smart Home 3.0—seriously, what’s not to like about this room? (Although one of those “pops” of color... Read more
Playboy editorial director Jimmy Jellinek's hop to the top
By David Bernstein
Hare Tonic: After just over a year as editorial director, 35-year-old Jimmy Jellinek has injected new life and energy into Playboy (the Marge Simpson cover was his brainchild). But can anyone—even a brash former star of the lad-mag genre—rescue this listing flagship? Read more
Sprout’s new fleurs, funky art glass, and everywhere a sale!
By Bradley Lincoln
It’s out with the ox and in with the tiger, Chinese New Year–ically speaking, and to celebrate, Pagoda Red’s owner Betsy Nathan has generously extended a grrrrrrrrreat offer for the rest of the month. Anyone who mentions Domestica at either the Bucktown or Winnetka locations of this Asian... Read more
A Park Ridge Turkey Finally Flies
By Dennis Rodkin
List Price: $949,000
Sale Price: $857,500
The Property: The Park Ridge family who bought this new house that had stood unsold for nearly three years got the place for about half of what the builder had originally wanted. “There’s a lot that the builder put in that I don’t think he would have done if he’d known he would sell in the... Read more