November 10, 2008

Design Within Reach Chicago

Summer Thornton’s Decorating Tips

You haven’t redecorated since big hair was … big. Bad news first: The economy blows; ...

  Home & Garden

October 10, 2008

Paint Life Grand? Online

SafePaint Milk-Based Wall Paint

What do you get when you cross an interior decorator with a cow? 1. Bovine ...

  Home & Garden

August 26, 2008

Such a Lush Online

Lushpad Midcentury Marketplace

Nothing against Craig, but shopping the man’s list is like searching for a needle in ...

  Home & Garden

January 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide Chicago

What to Do This Weekend

weekend n. Two consecutive days that allow for sleeping in, dining out, and temporarily forgetting ...

  Culture, Music

January 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide Chicago

What to Do This Weekend

New year, new you. EAT Soiree Bar & Bistro What : French-American fare (sauteed frog ...

  Food & Drink

July 23, 2007

Charles in Charge Online

Charles Fradin’s Home Accessories

You were invited to a friend’s beach house for the weekend (yay!). You got wasted, ...

  Home & Garden

November 10, 2006

How Zella Got Her Groove Back Chicago

Zella Brown Opens

Your designer friend’s pad is to die for. (Watch your back, Berkus.) And while she ...

  Fashion

July 17, 2006

At First Plush Chicago

Plush Living Opens

You have finally removed the last teddy bear from your bed. Congratulations. You’re officially a ...

  Fashion

March 29, 2006

Franco American Online

The Paris Market Online

From the look of things (Subway six-incher in your hand, torn sweatpants, American Idol on ...

  Culture