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Brimfield, Haute for Less, Homey
By Bradley Lincon
During a drizzly Andersonville Arts and Home walk earlier this month, I stopped in to see what was new at Brimfield, Julie Fernstrom’s home store at 5219 North Clark Street. She showed me around the newly opened basement showroom, (which virtually doubles her floor space) jam-packed with more of her comfy country antiques, midcentury furniture... Read more
The Art of the Postcard, Elvis Sale, Highland Park Days
By Bradley Lincoln
The Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda, Illinois, has a cool show and sale up right now of winning designs from PACE, the international Postcard Art Competition and Exhibition that celebrates the postcard as an art form. Thirty-six designs got the stamp of approval out of more than 400 entries, and the top three artists... Read more
Insider Fabric Source, Pasquesi Party, Sales Galore
By Bradley Lincoln
Window treatments intimidate me. There are a lot of premade panels, blinds, poles, and gewgaws for hanging available, but I’m never sure where to measure or hang the rods, and I’m not a fan of big contrasting buttons, tabs, or clips. My partner Peter and I have been talking about changing up our sunroom window situation for quite some time... Read more
Anniversaries, Mart’s Antique Fair, and More
To celebrate 34 years of business, the family-run antique store Griffins & Gargoyles is having a 34-34-34 sale (sounds like the measurements of a very sturdy Centerfold, but it actually just means they are discounting all merchandise by 34 percent for 34 days). The celebration commences this Friday, Oct. 2 at 2140 W. Lawrence Avenue, with extended store hours from 11–9 p.m., and the deals continue through Nov. 4. G&G primarily handles American and European antique wooden furniture and accessories and customizable contemporary pine pieces... Read more
Staff Décor, Martha, Design Parties, and More
By Bradley Lincoln
Joanne Trestrail, one of Chicago Home + Garden’s senior editors, wears a lot of hats. In addition to being a fellow copy-cat, she runs all over town as a food critic for Chicago magazine, has taught photography at Jane Addams Hull House, and is an accomplished artist. Read more
Hejfina Sale, Divine Consign, Home in Color
By Bradley Lincoln
It’s safe to assume that Chicago Art Source Gallery is fond of the figurative and abstract work of local artist Francine Turk—it has devoted a permanent section of the space to an ongoing exhibition of her work, and are celebrating with an opening reception... Read more
Rug Sale, Estate Tour, Accessories Swap
By Bradley Lincoln
The Evanston location of fair-trade retailer Ten Thousand Villages is hosting an Oriental Rug Event from September 11-19, bringing in a selection of more than 300 heirloom quality hand-knotted Pakistani pieces in all sizes. The event kicks off with an educational seminar and reception on Friday... Read more
Pagoda Red Happening, Fun in Buchanan
By Bradley Lincoln
Hobnob with the ninth Earl of Spencer (that would be Charles, brother of the late, lovely Diana, Princess of Wales) at Barrington’s Honquest Furniture for Living, this coming Tuesday, September 8 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Charlie is in town to meet and greet fans... Read more
Cubs’ Fans, Be Seated; Craft Expo, Mica Lamps
By Bradley Lincoln
What could be better for die-hard Cubs fans than to have a memento of Wrigley Field in their own friendly confines? A local contractor who has worked on the interior of the ballpark has amassed quite a selection of historic seats, and is selling them at his warehouse-office located... Read more