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Fun Florals: Victoria Sofa, Lampshade & Quilt — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Retro, old-school and modern day nosegays.

New York, NY: Victorian Sofa - $577
Chicago, IL: Vintage Drapes - $160
Long Beach, CA: Floral Lampshade - $12
Brooklyn, NY: Anthropologie Quilt - $275
Manhattan Beach, CA: Framed Prints - $85

Hillary & Michael's Refined Roost — House Tour

Alexis Buryk — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Hillary Schuster, graphic designer and aspiring wedding stylist, and Michael Kiser, freelance writer, photographer, brand strategist, and founder of Good Beer Hunting
Location: Ravenswood; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1,600 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years; Rented

Curios collected and lovingly composed unify the style of Hillary and Michael, a Chicago couple who balance home space with work space, and ephemera with plenty of classic, quality pieces. She errs on the side of pop and color, while he favors dark wood and vintage. They both love Michigan, great beer and spirits, and creating a contemporary space that feels simultaneously fresh and timeless.

Hillary & Michael's Refined Roost — House Tour

Alexis Buryk — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Vintage Kids: Dick and Jane, Truck & Chalkboard — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Just because they're young doesn't mean they're not old souls.

Los Angeles, CA: Dick & Jane Prints - $180
Baltimore, MD: Texaco Truck - $25
Chicago, IL: School Chair - $60
Chicago, IL: Vintage Chalkboard - $30
Leesburg, VA: Three Bears Rug - $635

Sarah's Color & Composition at Home — House Call

Janel Laban — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Name: Sarah
Location: Wheaton, IL

Even though I am a visual artist, designing for print or web is very different from designing in three-dimensional space. Regardless, the same principles of my personal style—clean lines, composition, and color—still apply.

Friday Favorites: Draper Chest, Blu Dot Table & 1930s Dollhouse — The Friday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 14 Jun 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!

Tarrytown, NY: Draper Espana Chest - $450
Brooklyn, NY: Blu Dot Sprout Table - $500
Redwood City, CA: Bird Tapestry - $850
Evanston, IL: Scandinavian Desk - $595
Brooklyn, NY: 1930s Dollhouse - $100

Black & White: Mod, Damask & Upholstered Chairs — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Yesterday was neon, but today it's back to the basics in black and white.

Queens, NY: Mod Side Tables - $140
Chicago, IL: Upholstered Chairs - $325
Los Angeles, CA: Mid Century Dresser - $600
New York, NY: Judy Ross Pillows - $149
Brooklyn, NY: Damask High Chair - $70

Best of the Best: 10 Gardens to Visit Across the United States

Kimber Watson — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

One of my favorite things to do when I travel to a new destination is to find a garden or conservatory to visit. It may be an acclaimed one that I pinned to my "Gardens I Must Visit Before I Die" Pinterest board, or I might have just stumbled across it while out exploring. Regardless, in my book garden visits trump museums any day. Here are some of my favorite gardens that I've visited across the US, as well as gardens that I plan to see in the future.

Upcycled Finds: Bicycle Crate, Armchair & Armoire — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

These are so ready for their second life - stripped, painted and ready for prime time.

Brooklyn, NY: Bicycle Crate - $58
Brooklyn, NY: Wardrobe Armoire - $100
La Grange, IL: Green Armchair - $89
Blowing Rock, NC: Modern Nightstand - $149
Brooklyn, NY: Bowling Alley Shelf - $125

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 31, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Both the temperatures and the sales are heating up as we move into June. From classics like Herman Miller to contemporary looks from Magis, there are deals to be had along with art, crafts and local goodies at city fests, fairs and fundraisers. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Nicole's Beautifully Bonkers View — Small Cool Contest

Nancy Mitchell — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

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Name:: Nicole
Location:: Chicago, IL
Square Feet:: 825
Division:: Small
What I Love About My Small Home:: Well, obviously, it's the bonkers view. I've never lived in a high-rise before and totally lucked out with this place. Even though it's small, the vastness and openess of the layout, windows and - the view - make it feel palacial.

Really Red: Knoll, Joe Colombo & Blu Dot — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT

Good morning! Does this color wake you up? It should.

Chicago, IL: Red Bamboo Desk - $250
St. Charles, IL: Knoll Brno Chairs - $900
New York, NY: Joe Colombo Boby Cart - $100
Brooklyn, NY: Blu Dot Desk - $600
Leesburg, VA: Bentwood Chairs - $385

Lowell's Former Factory — Small Cool Contest

Gregory Han — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

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Name:: Lowell
Location:: Chicago, IL
Square Feet:: 650
Division:: Little
What I Love About My Small Home:: I live in a former factory building built in 1906 where industrial engines were made. The original brick and wood beams are still present; I love this about my space. I also love my cork bedroom wall, 11 foot ceilings, and the general sense of intimacy that almost inherently comes with a small space.

Industrial Storage: Metal Cart, Wine Rack & Pharmacy Boxes — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Strong, silent types.

Chicago, IL: Metal Rolling Cart - $115
Brooklyn, NY: Industrial Wine Rack - $75
Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Drawer Unit - $750
Brooklyn, NY: Wooden Parts Storage - $350
Kankakee, IL: Metal Pharmacy Boxes - $15

Kate & Chad's Art-Filled Dwelling — House Tour

Alexis Buryk — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Kate Korroch, adjunct faculty at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and art and culture critic, and Chad Jewsbury, front end web developer at Groupon
Location: Ravenswood; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 800 square feet
Years lived in: 9 months; Rented

Art leads the way in Kate and Chad's colorful and curated Chicago home. Working with a simple, open layout, with white walls as their canvas, the couple bases their apartment design on what matters to them most.

Kate & Chad's Art-Filled Dwelling — House Tour

Alexis Buryk — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Jane's Perfect Size — Small Cool Contest

Nancy Mitchell — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

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Name:: Jane
Location:: Chicago, IL
Square Feet:: 400
Division:: Teeny-Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: It's the perfect size for me and my dog, Darcy. Although each room is small, I like having separate rooms for sleeping, eating, and lounging.

Danielle's Charming, Classic Walk-Up — House Tour

Carolyn Purnell — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Name: Danielle Moss (and Buddy)
Location: Lincoln Park; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 750 square feet
Years lived in: almost 1 year; rented

Danielle Moss leads a hectic life. As a co-founder of The Everygirl, a popular website dedicated to career-driven women, the owner of her own graphic design and photography business, and the writer behind the blog Breakfast at Toast, it's a wonder that she has time to think about interior design at all. But in just a little under a year she has managed to convert a humdrum beige apartment into an inspirational, light, and glamorous haven.

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 24, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Since Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, this edition of the Weekend Guide is great for two things. First, there are plenty of sales to help you finish up your home decorating projects while saving some money. Second, it's your guide to the outdoor events that are starting to pop up across the country.Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

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.