If interior design were as easy as selecting furniture from a catalog, most of us could manage well enough on our own. Putting it together is the tough part, and that’s why a young couple with two children in grade school asked interior designer Claire Staszak, of Centered by Design, to decorate their Lincoln Square […]
If interior design were as easy as selecting furniture from a catalog, most of us could manage well enough on our own. Putting it together is the tough part, and that’s why a young couple with two children in grade school asked interior designer Claire Staszak, of Centered by Design, to decorate their Lincoln Square […]
While the benefits of eating organic and shopping local are widely known, it’s just as important to dispose of your food waste in an environmentally conscious way. Fourteen million tons of waste end up in Illinois landfills every year, and food waste accounts for 20 percent of that, which is more than any other waste. […]
For a few glorious months every year, Chicago’s frigid temps become a thing of the past. Here’s how to make the most of your home’s outdoor living space so you can soak up all the sun and warmth you can before the next polar vortex strikes. Even in a place like Chicagoland where nearly half […]
Linen closets often become an overflow of bedding, towels, toiletries, and more. Make this commonly used space more coordinated (and stylish) with these clever tips. 1. De-Clutter The first step to getting your linen closet organized is to get rid of the items that don’t need to be there. “The less clutter there is, the […]
Linen closets often become an overflow of bedding, towels, toiletries, and more. Make this commonly used space more coordinated (and stylish) with these clever tips. 1. De-Clutter The first step to getting your linen closet organized is to get rid of the items that don’t need to be there. “The less clutter there is, the […]
If your family is like most, your kitchen is the nerve center of your home, and therefore prone to excess mess and clutter. Since it’s the hub of your family’s day-to-day operations, it’s a good idea to take the time to periodically de-clutter and reorder plus develop some long-term organizational habits. Here’s a step-by-step guide […]
If your family is like most, your kitchen is the nerve center of your home, and therefore prone to excess mess and clutter. Since it’s the hub of your family’s day-to-day operations, it’s a good idea to take the time to periodically de-clutter and reorder plus develop some long-term organizational habits. Here’s a step-by-step guide […]
Solid and voluptuous, these objects are local and global, limited-edition and mass-produced treasures. BAKKER’S POT Dutch designer Aldo Bakker’s Pot is a limited-edition collectible. Made of bone china, the teapot is manufactured by Frans Ottink. Available online for $2,200. MARGAUX SWING ARM SCONCE By Charles de Lisle for Phoenix Day, this is made from solid brass. […]
Solid and voluptuous, these objects are local and global, limited-edition and mass-produced treasures. BAKKER’S POT Dutch designer Aldo Bakker’s Pot is a limited-edition collectible. Made of bone china, the teapot is manufactured by Frans Ottink. Available online for $2,200. MARGAUX SWING ARM SCONCE By Charles de Lisle for Phoenix Day, this is made from solid brass. […]
