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White & Wood: Mid Century Bar, Desk & Headboard — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Cool white, when paired with warm wood, is a match made in heaven.

New Brunswick, NJ: Kent Coffey Desk - $200
Queens, NY: Mid Century Standing Bar - $495
Brooklyn, NY: Herman Miller Style Dining Chairs - $250
Chicago, IL: Wood Dining Table - $350
Brooklyn, NY: Wood Tiled Headboard - $500

Leslie's Enchanting Sunlight — Small Cool Contest

Gregory Han — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

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Name:: Leslie
Location:: Chicago, IL
Square Feet:: 300
Division:: Teeny-Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: I am consistently enchanted about the amount of natural sunlight I get in my space. And even though it is a relatively tiny space, it is perfectly sized for me. I love the older architecture of the building, especially the wainscoting detail and also the archways in the entrance and between my living room to work space area.

Greg's Every Square Foot Counts — Small Cool Contest

Gregory Han — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT

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Name:: Greg
Location:: Chicago, IL
Square Feet:: 550
Division:: Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: The great thing about my small space is my wall of windows. With a great view of the lake and city it makes what could be a snug space feel much larger. Plus, I love the color of my kitchen.

Cool, Clean White: Artifort Chair, Lytegem Pouf & Tulip Table — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

As the days get warmer, seek ways to stay cool.

New York, NY: 1967 Artifort 300 Series Chair - $450
New York, NY: Lightolier Lytegem - $45
Chicago, IL: Faux Leather Pouf - $40
Washington, DC: Tulip Dining Table - $300
Chicago, IL: Jonathan Adler Vase - $25

Shiny Style: Pierre Cardin Table, Lacquer Console & Chrome Stools — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Can you imagine seeing brass, chrome, or lacquer furniture for the very first time, instead of just wood? Mind blowing.

Tarrytown, NY: Black Lacquered Console - $695
New York, NY: Pierre Cardin Coffee Table - $970
Denver, CO: Chrome Bar Stools - $275
Chicago, IL: Brass Duck Bookends - $28
New York, NY: Cylinder Side Tables - $400

Meg & Andy's Radical Possibilities — House Tour

Carolyn Purnell — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Meg Zandi, Andy Green, and Lucille Austero
Location: Logan Square; Chicago, IL
Size: 800 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year; rented

If there's a principle that has been proven time and time again, it's the idea that with constraint comes creativity. Whether it's a small space, a tight budget, or the limits of a rental, restrictions can lead to the most innovative, personal solutions. Meg and Andy, working under all three of those limitations, offer yet more proof of this principle, and by keeping a positive attitude and seeing the radical possibilities of their space, they've managed to build an imaginative, resourceful, and intimate home.

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 10, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Mother's Day is this Sunday. If you've procrastinated on picking up a gift, there are still a number of Mother's Day sales in the Weekend Guide. If mom's taken care of, then treat yourself to a weekend of fun and shopping. Check out all the sales and events in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Anne & Leo's Cozy Cosmopolitan Loft — House Tour

Alexis Buryk — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Anne, a writer (most recently of the novel Love Like A Dog) and professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Leo, a creative director
Location: South Loop, Prairie District; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 3,000 square feet
Years lived in: 10 months; Owned

When my former professor and dear friend Anne and her husband Leo decided to move their family, including their teenage son and two dogs, from a 1950s-style home on Chicago's Far North side (complete with basement rumpus room featuring built-in back-lit framed woodland scenes and a wet bar) to an industrial loft in a former South Loop engraving factory, I wondered how their style would translate across such drastically different spots. The alluring effect is a testament to Anne and Leo’s taste and years of careful collecting, as well as their spirit of taking chances on places and objects that truly captivate them.

New York State of Mind: Finding Neighborhood Equivalents Across the Map — The Morning News

Bethany Seawright — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

New York City — if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere. But what if you made it there, and now you have to move?? Will you ever find a neighborhood in your new city that suits you as well as your NYC one did?

3rd Annual Small Project Architecture Award Winners — AIA Chicago

Rachel Wray Thompson — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

One of our favorite annual architecture awards is the AIA Chicago Small Project Awards. It's an opportunity for small firms to recieve recognition for work that might otherwise be shadowed by larger offices. The AIA awards innovation, low budgets and small firms — this year there were 15 winners, ranging from a table on two wheels to a studio renovation in the Hancock building.

Room Dividers: Screens, Partitions & Shelving — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Small spaces demand special solutions, especially when it comes to dividing up rooms.

San Francisco, CA: Custom Plexi Partitions - $1900
New York, NY: Curtained Changing Screen - $100
Bronx, NY: Carved Wood Screen - $200
Los Angeles, CA: Shelving Units on Casters - $400

String Theories: Tapestry, Pendant Light & Lamp — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

These might not revolutionize your understanding of the universe, but they are pretty neat anyway.

Washington, DC: Woven Tapestry - $60
Venica, CA: Moroccan Stool - $68
Eureka, IL: String Table Lamp - $95
Brooklyn, NY: Vintage Light - $100
Chicago, IL: Butterfly Art - $45

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 3, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

The first real taste of summer is here - it just feels like time to let off a little steam and get out there and enjoy. In today's calendar, we've got a full roster of ways to make the most of the weekend AND possibly pick up a few goodies for your home at the same time. Happy (finally!) May, everyone!

The Weekend Guide: April 26, 2013 — National, Local & Online Sales & Events Calendar

Jason Loper — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Soon we'll spend our weekends enjoying cookouts and beach parties. Until then, let's take the time to get our homes in shape for summer entertaining. To help, here are the week's best design-centric sales and events. Check them all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Caryn & Jared's "Bird by Bird" Collections — House Tour

Carolyn Purnell — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Jared & Caryn
Location: Lakeview; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years; rented

Jared, who is working on a Ph.D. in African-American Studies, revealed to me his dissertation mantra: "Just take it bird by bird." Drawn from the writings of Anne Lamott, this saying suggests that when one writes, it's best to proceed one step at a time, focusing on the immediate task instead of getting bogged down by the big picture. This is excellent advice for writers of any ilk, but looking around Caryn and Jared's home, it also seems clear that taking it "bird by bird" is a great way to build an inspirational home full of truly loved objects.

Friday Favorites: Milo Baughman, Tom Dixon & Angela Adams — The Friday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT

It's the end of the week, which means my list of favorites from our Classifieds. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy scavenging!

Baltimore, MD: Milo Baughman Chair - $300
New York, NY: Tom Dixon Dining Table - $BO
Chicago, IL: Red Metal Chairs - $150
Emeryville, CA: West Elm Ottoman - $170
San Francisco, CA: Angela Adams Rug - $600

Before & After: Chicago's FLOR Store Gets a Makeover

Jason Loper — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:15:00 GMT

Back in 2009, FLOR launched this Lincoln Park location as their first foray into brick and mortar retail. Since then, FLOR has launched stores in a number of other cities across the country. Now they're turning their attention back to home base and giving their Chicago store a new look.

In The Navy: MCM Table, Tufted Chairs, Aalto Chair & Room & Board Bed — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT

This shade of dark blue is classic and confident. Plus you get to yell things like "Ahoy Matey!" in your living room.

Baltimore, MD: Navy Tufted Chairs - $175
Brookfield, IL: Mid Century Round Table - $85
New York, NY: Aalto Design Chair - $345
Lake Bluff, IL: Room & Board Bed - $700
Concord, CA: Ladderback Chairs - $225

10 Travel Apps for Chicago Visitors — Smartphone Travel App Showcase

Jason Rodway — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Did you know that Chicago has the third highest population in America only behind New York and Los Angeles? The Windy City is certainly a whirlwind of activity for vacationers looking for culture, history, and a slice of big city life (including their famous deep dish pizza, no doubt). The Museum of Science and Industry, the Museum of Contemporary Art, a vibrant dining and bar scene, and even the home of our current President await your next (or first) visit!

Setting the Bar: Medical, Lucite & Mid Century Cabinets — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT

It's always cocktail hour somewhere in the world.

Brooklyn, NY: Apothecary Cabinet - $450
Chicago, IL: Lucite Beverage Cart - $500
Philadelphia, PA: Mid Century Cabinet - $145
Draper, UT: Cocktail Cabinet - $395
Los Angeles, CA: Rolling Bar Cart - $75

70's Flashback: Orange Dresser, Lucite Bar & Burl Wood Clock — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Go back to the age of the Electric Company and the Cher and Sonny Bono Show, and you'll find this furniture waiting for you.

Brooklyn, NY: Loewy Era Chest of Drawers - $799
Weehawken, NJ: Milo Baughman Style Sofa - $1495
New York, NY: Pierre Cardin Dresser - $1500
Denver, CO: Chrome Bar Stools - $275
Chicago, IL: Burl Wood Clock - $70

2013 Flea Market Guide: Coast to Coast

Jason Loper — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Vintage collectors and bargain hunters rejoice! The arrival of Spring also means the beginning of flea market season. In anticipation of this exciting event, I've rounded up a list of some of the country's best flea markets.

The Weekend Guide: April 19, 2013 — National, Local & Online Sales & Events Calendar

Jason Loper — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT

There's no time like Spring to say out with the old and in with the new. Apparently this notion also applies to retailers, as we're seeing more and more spring warehouse sales. We're also seeing more special events, like CraftBoston and the NYC Green Festival, now that the weather's warming up. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Friday Favorites: Hay, Concrete & Emeco Tables — The Friday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT

It's the end of the week, which means my list of favorites from our Classifieds. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy scavenging!

Los Angeles, CA: DLM Hay Table - $350
Melville, NC: Concrete Table - $40
Haverill, MA: Aluminum Chairs - $100
Brooklyn, NY: DWR Elba Bench - $225
Brookfield, IL: Vinyl Tufted Armchair - $89

Dendro's Reclaimed & Handcrafted Furniture in Chicago — APARTMENT THERAPY CLASSIFIEDS SELLER SPOTLIGHT

Jason Loper — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMT

In addition to being a marketplace for vintage designs and used furniture, the Apartment Therapy Classifieds are also a great source for handcrafted furniture. Today's featured seller, Dendro, produces tables using reclaimed wood and industrial materials for an on-trend vintage industrial look.