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West Heads East
Simple 24-inch lacquer tray, $59, on 14-inch-high wood stand, $89 Its name used to be synonymous with a trek to Oak Brook. But now West Elm, the budget-and-trend-conscious sibling of...
Sleek Street
The contemporary European furniture dealer Home Element has moved to a new location in River North and will now focus primarily on the Italian line Jesse, which specializes in entertainment...
Eggs in More Baskets
Past Basket has a gorgeous display of kitchen vignettes at its showroom in west suburban Geneva, but the sample room there has always been the real hub of activity for...
Size Matters
Charting the growth of Junior no longer means marking up a door frame, thanks to Studio 1a.m.’s MeasureMe Stick, $159. The modern, wall-mounted, oversized bamboo ruler is handmade in Chicago...
Mark It!
Attendees at Art Chicago 2009; a circa-1960s Tiffany brooch from New York jeweler Camilla Dietz Bergeron, at the International Antiques Fair The Merchandise Mart blooms with activity at this time...
The Sheet: April style must-haves
A snappy tote and sassy handkerchiefs top our April wish list
Where the Experts Shop
Ever wonder where Chicago's best-dressed people buy their clothes? How about where the city's designers and connoisseurs shop for themselves? We wanted to know. So we asked local experts and...
Agent Gallery
Slightly gritty, hole-in-the-wall Agent Gallery Chicago makes for a fun adventure. A School of the Art Institute grad and former manager at Salvage One, Mariano Chavez brings an artsy...
Lights, Camera, Living Room
Reminiscent of Old Hollywood, tripod floor lamps flood your home with drama