Mary Daniels

Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co.'s grande dame of design, recently visited Tiffany's Chicago store in celebration of her 25th anniversary with the firm whose name is a synonym for the...

The Eames Auction, presented later this month by Richard Wright at the John Toomey Gallery in Oak Park, is a unique opportunity for fans of Modern design to see, learn...

"I was looking for an old radio to give my mother on her 88th birthday and finally located a 1920s Freshman Masterpiece Radio on e-bay, the antiques auction on the...

Along with tulips, spring brings a new lineup of classes at The Live & Learn Program at The Latin School of Chicago, 59 W. North Blvd. Among them are several...

"I have some old records: `Just one more chance!' by Dean Martin (issued by Sears); an original soundtrack recording of Rogers & Hammerstein's `South Pacific' on RCA Victor, with Rossano...

Often used in a series above dining tables, kitchen islands or breakfast bars, cone-shaped glass pendant lamps come in a variety of colors and prices-from $10 to almost $200. Read...

David L. Hostetler/OHIO Wood carver and bronze sculptor Woman in wood: Since 1957, David L. Hostetler has carved wood sculptures exploring one dominant theme, the essence of woman. He gained...

Vortex Design Inc./ILLINOIS Furniture-makers Joined forces: Vortex Design Inc., which formed a little more than a year ago, is a collaborative effort among Martin O'Connor, former principal furniture designer for...

DILEMMA "My husband and I recently moved into a great rental apartment and we are grateful it has air conditioning. Unfortunately, a dark brown AC unit is centered at the...

Did you ever go shopping and just have to tell someone about something you saw? Sometimes, it's a delicate hint, sometimes it's to share your shock. The Home section staff...