Girl and her grill: Stephanie Izard at home in her outdoor kitchen
Ever since her win on Bravo's "Top Chef," Stephanie Izard has been riding a wave of accolades for her culinary skills. On top of the huge success of Girl and...
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Fun new shades for your tired old lamps
If you find yourself wishing your tired lamps and chandeliers could stay a bit more in the shadows, perhaps it's time to replace them. The shades, that is. Lamps are...
Weaving an original look with ancient techniques
The elemental practice of weaving sea grass, bamboo, water hyacinth, rattan, reed, willow and other natural fibers, is one that evolved over centuries into high craft. In home design, woven,...
Shop for Great Block Prints This Season
Stores around town are favoring bold prints and bright colors.
Chicago Flower & Garden Show to bloom with ideas
About this time of year, when most gardeners are desperately seeking signs of life, the idea of flowers and lush greens is swoon-worthy. How about ushering in spring by tiptoeing...
Orchids on sale: Color and style on the cheap
What's not to love about orchids? They are showy, whether their blooms are huge as in cattleyas, enchanting in sprays of phalaenopsis or delicate, with fluttery petals in the oncidium...
Fresh ideas to help you arrange those cut flowers
With spring comes the urge to bring a bit of nature — preferably of the green, fresh and blooming sort — indoors. But maybe you're the type who's not content...
5 things to bring a little sunshine into your space
Fiesta at your table Sun Grove Serveware mixes up geometric and floral designs in sunshine hues. The hand-painted bone china, which is dishwasher and microwave safe, ranges from $38 to...
Agate objects are design rock stars
The allure of gemstones and minerals long has inspired designers captivated with their natural beauty. Slices of agate are particularly rocking home decor because of their mesmerizing crystal quality, swirling...
Cook up some color for a kitchen that pops
Some like it hot, but when it comes to kitchen design, most of us don't dare to boldly go where no one has gone before. A little edgy with backsplashes,...