The Eames lounge chair. The Noguchi table. The Aeron chair. These pieces, from the legacy brand Herman Miller, have come to define modern interiors. Recently, Herman Miller opened a massive new retail complex in Chicago’s Fulton Market, where shoppers can peruse offerings from the company, as well as several modern brands that are part of […]
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. […]
There’s nothing like our cold, gray winter to inspire lighthearted design.
If you think lighting a space well is as simple as plugging in a lamp, think again. Like any design element, careful thought and planning—along with knowing your options—can make the difference between a sterile space and one that offers the perfect marriage of functionality and aesthetics. We consulted with two industry experts, Tim Archibald, […]
We love our gardens. From tiny window ledge herb gardens to pottage layouts worthy of a Nancy Meyers film; you can find these and everything in between on the North Shore. While most gardeners love choosing plants and spend hours with their landscape designer or their shovel, few focus on lighting their property and gardens. […]
With all the rain (not to mention my wallet’s dearth of dinero), I just haven’t done a lot of entertaining out in my backyard this summer. You too? Well, heck, the fat lady hasn’t sung yet. Let’s do something about this. After getting your guest list together and before pulling out your favorite recipes, […]
During the summer, the only place we want to be on a beautiful evening is outside. Our yards—once as barren and frigid as the Artic tundra—are lush, green and inviting. Of course we want to entertain out there. But throwing a party in a kid zone can be tricky. It’s tough to work around […]
