Small Projects Awards
The entries for the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ inaugural Small Firm/Small Project Awards have been posted...
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Sail Cabin
I’m thoroughly intrigued by this new offering by a local architect—a complete energy-efficient vacation home for $149,900. The Sail Cabin, as Jeff Whyte has dubbed it, is a modern take...
Rivers Casino
My stepson, Bo, and I attended the Rivers Casino opening last week (House: $50. Us: $0)...
Serene House
Designer Carsten Jörgensen, who has worked for international companies including Bodum, Starbucks, Crate & Barrel, Target, The Conran Shop, and Ikea, will debut a line of room diffusers at the...
Best small sinks
LET’S GET SMALL: Stylish sinks for space-challenged bathrooms; plus, do-it-yourself tips for improving air quality in your home
New at Pavilion
The other night associate art director Adam Moroschan and I dropped by Pavilion, one of the best-curated home boutiques in town, where owners Deborah Colman and Neil Strauss threw a...
Jayson Sale
It's time for the semi-annual Jayson Home Floor Model & More Sale.
Outdoor Lamps
Now that we’ve installed outdoor speakers and a great retro fan (The Air King—yes, he is the ruler of our cool air!) on our deck, I’ve been thinking that a...
GE Energy Smart LED
What a bright idea! GE sent me a sample of its new energy smart LED bulb, which uses 77% less electricity than a 40 watt incandescent, and lasts 22.8 years...
New from Maxine Snider
Two new pieces from Chicago designer Maxine Snider: