Shopping Home Stores in Hubbard Woods

On the lookout for new design ideas? Look no further than the Hubbard Woods neighborhood of Winnetka.   Material Possessions 954 Green Bay Rd 847-446-8840 A Winnetka staple since 1977, Material Possessions sells everything from bed and bath accessories to table settings. They also provide design services and a bridal registry, which can be completed […]

Quick and Easy: Give Your Charitable Cause a Makeover with Get Dwell

It’s a new year, and it’s time for your charitable cause to get a new look. North Shore-based Get Dwell not only provides award-winning handyman, maintenance and repair services for homeowners (readers selected Get Dwell as Best Handyman of 2011 for our Best of 2011 issue), but its team is also heavily involved in charitable […]

Tricks of the Trade: The Power of Paint

Paint is one of the cheapest ways to make a big design impact in your home.   It’s also one of the easiest to mess up. Interior design experts and self-proclaimed paintaholics Julia Buckingham Edelmann of Buckingham Interiors + Design and Julie Fleps of Fleps Designs give us their thoughts on the power of paint. […]

4 “Secret” Design Resources of the North Shore

Touring the splendiferous homes on the North Shore has been loads of fun and a terrific source of decorating inspiration. I’ve also been able to glean information about local design resources, which interior designers and homeowners alike speak about in secretive, hushed tones. Don’t worry, it’s just between you and me,” I whisper, as my […]

Decorating Private Spaces with Public Flair

For the past three years, I’ve spent my days photographing the homes of people whom I’ve never previously met. Afterward, I use my photos and interview notes in an attempt to weave an interesting narrative along with a few takeaways for readers who are interested in gussying up their own pads. After touring so many different […]

5 Tips to Make a Room Personal yet Stylish

Lauren Gold and Sasha Adler are the design directors of Nate Berkus Associates here in Chicago. These chic gals know that once you get the furniture in place, then the real fun begins. Here are their tips for making a room personal and warm, but still chic and stylish. 1.  Photos = personal. Add your […]

Fresh: Sensational Home Furnishings

The Chicago-based home furnishings store Chiasso has just opened a new location in Wilmette. The word Chiasso is Italian slang for “to cause an uproar or sensation.” With a wide selection of sleek and modern home furnishings, their collections will appeal to design lovers. Chiasso 108 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette 847-251-8600