September 17, 2011--Carson's showcased must have fashion trends for the fall season in their annual runway fashion show. Attendees viewed fashions from Vince Camuto, Michael Kors & more. Shopping followed, with their exclusive designers, John Bartlett, Victor Alfaro and Andrea Sanderlin. Read more
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October 15, 2011--Designs for Dignity hosted its 8th Annual Kitchen Walk on October 15th in Harbor Country, Michigan. More than 325 guests enjoyed touring amazing homes on the lake and charming cottages while noshing on delectable bites from talented chefs and demonstrators. Crowd favorites along the tour were the grass fed meatballs via Luisa's Cafe and the chile verde via The Kielbasa Brothers! Highlights included the reception filled with cocktails, auction and wood fired pizzas at The Journeyman Distillery. Visit Designs 4 Dignity to download recipes and see more photos from the tour! Read more
October 21, 2011--Chicago magazine, in partnership with The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, celebrated Chicago magazine’s editorial dining coverage with the first annual Chicago’s Table event held at River East Art Center. Attendees enjoyed dishes from 14 of the city’s best restaurants and chefs—picked from the pages of Chicago magazine—with perfectly paired cocktails and beer. A special thanks to spirit sponsors Bulleit Bourbon, Crown Royal Black, Don Julio Tequila, and Moon Mountain Vodka; featured breweries Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Half Acre Beer Company, and Three Floyds Brewing Co.; wine sponsors Jim Ball Vineyards and Gallo Family Vineyards; and Counter Culture Coffee. The evening’s valet was provided by BMW. All proceeds from the event supported research and therapies for stroke patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Read more
October 20, 2011--Chicago Home+Garden partnered with Subzero-Wolf showroom to discuss what to do, and what not to do, in kitchen redesign. Guests enjoyed a presentation by Jan Par, editor of Chicago Home+Garden as well as an exquisite food demonstration from the Subzero chefs. Guests were able to explore the showroom while the enjoyed great food, conversation, and company. Read more
September 8, 2011--The Find Antiques opened their second location in West Town after seven years on the North Shore. The Find and Chicago Home + Garden partnered together to officially open the store to the public. Attendees were able to enjoy hors d'oeuvres from Hell’s kitchen, view beautiful floral arrangements by Art Quest, and check out all the new treasures in store. Check out The Find, located at 1819 West Grand Avenue. Read more
October 11, 2011--Chicago Home + Garden readers received free, in-person advice from interior design professionals when Chicago Home + Garden and the American Society of Interior Designers presented Picture This! Attendees brought pictures of their latest design dilemmas and received complimentary consultations from ASID designers while enjoying cocktails and great food at The Chopping Block. Read more
October 10, 2011--Hafele & Hide Away DeskBed's consumer event featured designer Mary Cook and Chicago Home + Garden editor Jan Parr. The event, held at the Hafele Chicago Showroom, showcased smart solutions for small spaces. Read more
October 4, 2011--Chicago's design community met at the DreamHome in the Merchandise Mart to celebrate the official launch of Chicago Home + Garden's new coffee table book, Chicago Spaces: Inspiring Interiors. Chicago Home + Garden staff members mingled with guests and signed copies of the book throughout the evening. Launch party sponsors included the DreamHome at the Merchandise Mart and Nick's Fish Market.
Chicago Spaces is a compilation of Chicago-area homes that have been featured in the magazine over the last five years. Chicago Spaces goes where most other books about the city’s design culture have not—inside. To purchase a copy, visit www.chicagohomemag.com/chicagospaces.
Read moreOctober 1 & 2, 2011--The 2nd edition of the Design Harvest Festival proved to be a mecca for design fashionistas, with droves of enthusiasts turning out to celebrate the consortium of local design vendors. Under picturesque autumn skies, furniture & accessory makers, vintage stores, antique dealers and local home design retailers popped-up shop with their latest creations as visitors perused the displays, finding new ways to beautify their homes.
Chicago Home + Garden was a media sponsor of the festival and returned with their Designer Meet Up Lounge offering complimentary consultations for attendees with Chicago's best interior designers. Room & Board provided gorgeous pieces of furniture for the lounge and consultations. Beautiful terrariums were graciously donated by Sprout Home, in honor of their new how-to terrarium classes.
Read moreSeptember 7, 2011--Chicago Home + Garden magazine welcomed Coldwell Banker agents for an evening of networking inspiration at the Dream Home in the Merchandise Mart. The Dream Home designers were on-site to interact with guests and answer design questions, steps and tips to creating luxurious rooms. Read more