As luck would have it, the housing bubble was at its peak in 2008 when Sarah Schmidt and Julie Matthei began house hunting for a home spacious enough for them to raise their three growing children. “We had outgrown our place in Evanston, and our initial thought was that we wanted to remodel another old […]
Since 1985 Bedside Manor Ltd has been providing our customers with the inspiration to create bedding ensembles that make a house feel like a home. Our customers are treated to some of the finest fabrics available from aound the globe. Our educated sales associates work closely with every customer to help make just the right selections for any size […]
Think of it as “What Not to Wear” for your house. We polled local interior designers for their thoughts on the most common design mistakes and tips on how to fix them. 1. Out-of-whack proportions Too many times Julia Edelmann of Buckingham Interiors & Design sees spaces where the scale and proportion of the […]
In many industries, casual Fridays have gradually given way to casual every-days, but putting your best foot forward never goes out of style in the wine business. I was reminded of this fact during a recent visit to Tangley Oaks, the historic Lake Bluff estate where Terlato Wines International houses their executive offices. Designed by […]
Leslie Hindman owns one of the country’s premier auction houses. She famously discovered and sold a lost-in-the-attic Van Gogh, but her business isn’t all multi-million dollar works of art—she’s interested in what’s in your attic too. I talked with Hindman about her auction house and why an average North Shore mom (who isn’t […]
Builder spec home? Dated colonial? Simple but not sweet? Turning drab interior architecture to fab is easier than you think. With the help of experts Orren Pickell and Thomas Kearin of Orren Pickell Designers and Builders, architect Richard Becker AIA of Becker Architects, and designer Kathleen Nelson of NuHaus, we’ve got simple solutions to […]
Looking for a unique thank you note or Mother’s Day card? Naughty Betty greeting cards are a great way to break from the ordinary. Christine Montaquila and Courtney Weinberg of Glencoe spent many years crafting clever messages in the advertising world, and now they’ve started their own line of funny and sarcastic greeting cards and […]
Who doesn’t love a gorgeous dining room with all the elegant appointments?
Tired of the gray already? Although the grass is greener on the other side of winter, you can get a jump on Mother Nature (MoNa) by incorporating houseplants into your home. Whether you choose ferns, orchids or just a vase of lucky bamboo, plants will add a dash of spring to your home and clean […]
If you still think wallpaper is dated, think again. Wallpaper is back and this time it’s got attitude. We asked two interior designers, Kenneth Walter and Shelley Johnstone, for their thoughts on the best ways to transform your rolls from dowdy to dandy. Start small Wallpaper a powder room, small foyer or focal point […]
