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How to Sell Your Your House Fast: Expert Staging Tips
Updated April 5, 2018 Making the decision to sell your house can be a bit like ending a long-term relationship — once you’ve made up your mind, you just want the whole thing over with already. But, making sure your house is in prime selling condition on the front end can get you an offer […]
How to Style (and Stock!) the Perfect Bar Cart in 4 Easy Steps
The bar cart is one of hottest trends in home décor right now — and for good reason. No longer an afterthought meant to be wheeled out of the background for guests, the bar cart is taking center stage as the key to a memorable party. From picking the most stylish cart, to stocking it with the chicest […]
Gorgeous Fireplaces You’ll Want to Cozy Up to This Winter
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright felt that the hearth is the psychological center of the home. ”For Wright, the fireplace represented not just the psychological center, but also the spiritual center and a family gathering spot,” says Peter Nicholas, founder and principal of the Nicholas Design Collaborative. Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily the case today. “Fireplaces […]
Windows and Doors: Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Home's Look and Energy Efficiency
You may have noticed that your entryway is looking a little less than welcoming, or felt a slight breeze every time you walk past those panes in your living room. Like everything else in your home, windows and doors need maintenance and, in time, replacement. And while new windows and doors can have a transformational […]
A. Perry Homes' Wilmette Studio: So Much More Than an Office
The holidays are my favorite time of the year. It’s a time to reflect, to be grateful, and to celebrate. We have been entrusted to design, build, and remodel homes for many families in our community to celebrate this special time. We understand the importance of the family traditions that are made and special moments […]
On the Market: Magnificent English Tudor in Highland Park
Magnificent home — all brick and Masonry with the most beautiful modern finishes and professionally decorated. This 5 bedroom, 4.2 bath home sits on a 1.25 acre gorgeous, private lot. Spectacular living space with magnificent carpentry throughout. Features include: high ceilings, gourmet chef’s kitchen, wet bar, walk-in closet, and hot tub. Three car attached garage, […]
Holiday Tablescapes: 4 Table Decoration Ideas From Local Pros
Upping the elegance factor at home is as simple as lighting a candle, but local designers have a few other tricks up their sleeves. Read on for chic ways to elevate your entertaining space with the ease of a pro, whether you’re sitting down to a family dinner, hosting friends on a Friday night, or […]
100 Impact Stories: Home
Declutter and ‘Rightsize’ Your Life in 5 Easy Steps By Lauren Chesley | July 2016 Former TV news anchor Lauren Chesley was divorced and downsizing from her five-bedroom Cincinnati home to a much smaller downtown Chicago apartment and knew it was time to declutter. She came up with a system she calls “The 5 Ps” (Plan, […]
100 Impact Stories: Environment
Meet Some of the Hundreds of Marine Animals Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium Rescues Every Year By Lisa Bertagnoli | May 2016 A once-homeless sea otter pup named Ellie is the carrot that draws you into this story on the valuable rescue work done by Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. And who doesn’t love a sea otter? The Shedd is […]
