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  • International Antiques Fair at the Merchandise Mart

    The International Antiques Fair at The Merchandise Mart is taking place this weekend (Oct. 1-4). They've introduced a new section…
    October 1, 2010
  • Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago 2010

    The Renegade Craft Fair took place this weekend in Chicago. Many of my favorite artists and crafters were there again,…
    September 13, 2010
  • Non-Clothing Inspiration from the New J.Crew Catalog

    The clothes were great, but here's what I really found inspiring in the latest J.Crew catalog… Fuchsia lipstick. More specifically,…
    August 25, 2010
  • New Old-Fashioned Technology

    I love the look of vintage technology. The ability to fix up old electronics however is not among the skills…
    August 5, 2010
  • Constructor Craft Fair 2010

    The Constructor Craft Fair took place in my neighborhood on Sunday, June 6. Here are some of my favorites from…
    June 9, 2010
  • Vintage Cups and Saucers

    My mother-in-law moved back to Oak Park from Des Moines, Iowa last year. She downsized, going from living in a…
    May 12, 2010
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  • International Antiques Fair at the Merchandise Mart

    The International Antiques Fair at The Merchandise Mart is taking place this weekend (Oct. 1-4). They’ve introduced a new section to the show called The…

    October 1, 20108 commentsCovetable
  • Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago 2010

    The Renegade Craft Fair took place this weekend in Chicago. Many of my favorite artists and crafters were there again, but this year I decided…

    September 13, 201024 commentsCovetable
  • Non-Clothing Inspiration from the New J.Crew Catalog

    The clothes were great, but here’s what I really found inspiring in the latest J.Crew catalog… Fuchsia lipstick. More specifically, Funny Face by Nars, which…

    August 25, 201036 commentsCovetable, My Life
  • New Old-Fashioned Technology

    I love the look of vintage technology. The ability to fix up old electronics however is not among the skills that I possess. Luckily there…

    August 5, 201045 commentsCovetable
  • Constructor Craft Fair 2010

    The Constructor Craft Fair took place in my neighborhood on Sunday, June 6. Here are some of my favorites from the show… Funny plush from…

    June 9, 201011 commentsCovetable
  • Vintage Cups and Saucers

    My mother-in-law moved back to Oak Park from Des Moines, Iowa last year. She downsized, going from living in a large home to a small…

    May 12, 201053 commentsCovetable
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