A Lighting Fixture Inspired by the Indian Festival of Lights By Alice Oglethorpe This sculptural piece, reminiscent of the iconic Sputnik design, will look great hanging over your dining table. Read more
Make Your Patio Pretty for Grilling Season By Alice Oglethorpe Shop the Merchandise Mart's outdoor furniture sample sale before it ends Friday. Read more
If You Really Love Biking, Show it on Your Kitchen Towels By Alice Oglethorpe Let these handy numbers from Bruno and Betty be an ode to your favorite form of transportation. Read more
One Person’s Trash is Another Person’s Really Cool Pot Rack By Alice Oglethorpe This clever design from Merkled Studio is a fine example of better living through Dumpster diving. Read more
Welcome to Chicago Flea MKT, the City's Newest Outdoor Market By Alice Oglethorpe Fifty vendors, food trucks, and no admission fee. Yes, Chicago needs this. Read more
At Stark's First Warehouse Sale in Years, Get Designer Carpets and Fabrics, Cheap! By Alice Oglethorpe Rugs and textiles are on sale for as much as 75 percent off today through May 19. Read more
Cleaning House Can Almost Be a Fashion Statement By Jessica Nikolich Whoever said utility products couldn't be pretty? Read more
August General Store Makes a Household Object a Thing of Beauty By Alice Oglethorpe This well-curated website will make you wish you had its version of all the everyday stuff you have at your home. Read more
Your Picnic Isn't Complete Without This Nifty Portable Table By Alice Oglethorpe Chicago artist Bridgette Buckley has you all set up to dine al fresco this summer. Read more
If You Want To Remodel Your Kitchen, This Is What You Need To Do By Gina Bazer Check out the inspiring Paranthesis Kitchen Walk, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Oak Park and River Forest. Read more