Me, My Shelf and I: Jessica Campbell and Aaron Renier
When artist Jessica Campbell and comics artist Aaron Renier moved into their homey West Town apartment (replete with a wood-burning stove), they were intent on turning one bedroom into a...
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The Cuboid Doormat from Dwell appears to be 3-D
Doormats aren't the most inspirational of household purchases. Whereas the quest for a great interior rug involves carefully considering several details — size, material, design, durability and so on —...
Me, My Shelf and I: Whitney Gaylord and Thomas Peri
When furniture designer Whitney Gaylord, who works part-time as a librarian at the University of Chicago, and her husband, Chicago Public Schools data strategist Thomas Peri, moved into their Logan...
Review: ‘Barbara the Slut and Other People’ by Lauren Holmes
Reading is usually a solitary activity, but it made sense to read Lauren Holmes' debut story collection, "Barbara the Slut and Other People," with my dog curled up beside me...
Foscarini’s Spokes lamp puts unique spin on pendant lighting
To add to the Pinterest board, Amazon wishlist, wedding registry or other "to buy" list: a Spokes hanging lamp from Foscarini. Inspired by antique Asian lanterns, birdcages and bicycle wheels,...
Currently coveting: An elegant vase made of concrete
Concrete walls and flooring lend homes a contemporary, minimalist feel — as do concrete countertops, sinks, chairs and tables. More traditional-leaning decorators may find the material too bare or industrial...
Elliewood’s Party in a Box makes entertaining easy
Some people really delight in party prep: planning the perfect menu; crafting the perfect playlist; setting a perfect table that aspires to Martha Stewart Living standards. For every other host,...
Me, My Shelf and I: Doug Seibold
Though Doug Seibold grew up in a reading household, his family didn't own scores of books. "I started going to garage sales and buying Peanuts and James Bond paperbacks for...
‘Conran on Colour’ distills the design legend’s color theory
"Conran on Colour," the latest tome from English designer Terence Conran (who has authored more than 50 books) starts by stating the obvious: "Colour is one of the most dynamic...
Me, My Shelf and I: Lori Rader-Day
It's no mystery what literary genre Lori Rader-Day prefers. The evidence is right there on a beautiful wooden bookshelf (built by her husband as an anniversary gift) in her Jefferson...