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    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account…
    September 30, 2016
  • The Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago 2011

    The ninth annual Renegade Craft Fair took place here in Chicago over the weekend. The show was so good this…
    September 12, 2011
  • One of a Kind Show 2010

    The One of a Kind Show Chicago is going on now through Sunday. Many artists from last year's show were…
    December 3, 2010
  • 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
  • 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
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  • Beige

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account of taking his 13-year-old son…

    September 30, 20161 commentHonor Roll
  • The Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago 2011

    The ninth annual Renegade Craft Fair took place here in Chicago over the weekend. The show was so good this year! Here are the goodies…

    September 12, 201113 commentsCovetable
  • One of a Kind Show 2010

    The One of a Kind Show Chicago is going on now through Sunday. Many artists from last year’s show were back, along with several I…

    December 3, 201014 commentsCovetable
  • 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
  • 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
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