Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’
Yesterday I attended the media preview and opening hour of the One of a Kind Show. If you are looking for unique holiday gifts, make sure to visit the show before it closes this weekend. As with any craft show the range of what is offered is huge… from the beginner crafter hoping to make [...]
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Tags: accessories, Chicago, handmade, home accessories, jewelry, leather, one of a kind show, porcelain, stocking stuffers, throw pillows
The project? Revamping a tiny entryway and making it not only more appealing but also maximizing the space! It’s a work in progress, so as the space progresses I’ll share the photos. The first step was removing a giant ottoman being store against the wall. Rather than being an out-of-the way place to store it, [...]
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Tags: budget, Chicago, entry, hallway, Interior Design, redecorate, repaint, vestibule
It wasn’t until working with a design firm with a particularly French aesthetic that I began to appreciate trims. From the simple and modern to the super extraveagent or traditional, a little bit of trim can utterly transform a project. A plain pillow can suddenly have some extra punch. The top or sides of your [...]
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Tags: brunschwig & fils, Chicago, fringe, houles, Paris, passementerie, tassels, trim
Griffins and Gargoyle Antiques
Looking for another place to find unique pieces? Check out Griffins and Gargoyle Antiques in Chicago. You could easily pass this building and it’s charming courtyard without really noticing it’s there, but pay attention! A visit in to this shop is worth a trip to Ravenswood. Goodies inside! Will you be more intrigued by their [...]
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Tags: antique, Chicago, dealer, French, griffins gargoyle, shop
Pretty City Chicago!
The 6th annual Pretty City, presented by prettycity.com is back! Through the end of the month hundreds of local businesses are offering $31 services in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. What can you get for $31? A brazillian, mani/pedi combos, massages, a single laser treatment, body wraps, microdermabrasion, spray tans, fitness classes, body scrubs, [...]
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Tags: beauty, Chicago, pretty city, salon, spa
Ah, almost missed it! Through Monday the Merchandise Mart Chicago is featuring the International Antiques Fair and introducing Emporium: An Eclectic Mix of Urban Antiques. This is not your granny’s attic and the array of goods available will truly blow your mind. Estate jewlers with diamonds the size of a small childs fist, first edition [...]
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Tags: Chicago, design, emporium, event, international antiques fair, Merchandise Mart, vintage
Bizarre bazaar 2010
Who says interior designers don’t have time to craft? Save the Date for IIDAs annual Bizarre Bazaar event… Lots of handmade goodies will be on display at this event from local artisans, designers and friends of the industry. Get a leg up on your holiday shopping with unique, one of a kind finds. You can [...]
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Tags: Chicago, craft, event, handmade, iida, merchandise mart chicago
Jayson Home & Garden flea market
Where are you headed this weekend? Hopefully, it’s to the Jayson Home & Garden flea market! If you’ve already been in the store you know they typically have an amazing array of furniture, textiles, accessories, tableware and plants… at Flea Market time, the amazing, one of a kind items available triples! Go prepared to fall [...]
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Tags: antiques, Chicago, european, jayson home garden
Prairie Avenue Books to Close!
Prairie Avenue books, a Chicago gem legendary for offering a huge selection of architectural and interior design related tomes (actually the largest architectural bookstore in the world) will be shuttering its doors mid next week. The selection runs from the small but interesting gift book to a 3 foot tall book of engineering drawings of [...]
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Tags: architecture, Chicago, design, prairie avenue books, sale
Shop Willow
A great former storefront, Willow, has now moved to a 100% virtual format. What does this mean for those of you in Chicago? Free DELIVERY with any order over $20. They have a unique mix of home accessories, vintage items, reconstituted dishware, clothing and green products. Visit them at: http://shopwillow.net/ Some cute items I stumbled [...]
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Tags: Chicago, home, Interior Design, Shop Willow, Shopping
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