Go to SOFA Chicago, the Annual Design Mega Fair By Gina Bazer At the preview tonight and at the fair this weekend, see work from more than 70 galleries at Navy Pier's Festival Hall. Read more
Waveland & Clark Has a Deal on a Sofa By Gina Bazer Chris Min and Ryan Scarpelli started a Chicago-based e-commerce site that cuts out the middle man on home furnishings. Read more
There Is Some Fun Design Stuff Going on This Weekend By Gina Bazer Choose from an open house at Albany Carroll Arts Building, a great trunk show at Asrai Garden, or tricks and treats at Randolph Street Market. Read more
Have You Been to Judy Maxwell's New Digs? By Alice Oglethorpe The new location of this "modern general store," owned by actress Joan Cusack, is worth a visit. Read more
Chef Paul Kahan's Home Kitchen Makes Perfect Sense By Gina Bazer Posted on Houzz, this recent remodel is a little bit Blackbird, a little bit Avec, with dash of Julia Child thrown in. Read more
See 400 Years of Design in Winnetka This Weekend By Gina Bazer Hit up Antiques + Modernism Winnetka, a union of the Winnetka Antiques Show and the Modernism Show, October 18-20. Read more
See a Hip Exhibit of American Craft Tonight By Gina Bazer The Balvenie Rare Craft Collection is at the River East Art Center from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Read more
Blu Dot's Collection With Fab.com Is Fab By Alice Oglethorpe This modern, well-priced brand has a special line available online only. Read more
Everything Is Handmade at this New North Center Shop By Alice Oglethorpe Union Handmade offers just about everything you could need for home, body, and wardrobe, in small batches. Read more
A Chicago Company and Thom Filicia Made 60 Great New Pillows By Alice Oglethorpe The TV star and designer teamed up with Chicago-based Eastern Accents for a collection that feels fun and grown-up. Read more
