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  • A Little Bench Goes Better With…

    This little bench (which comes in larger size and in three colors) would make the perfect perch to sit and…
    January 25, 2012
  • Patterned Black and White Pillows (Each Under $50)

    I put together a couple of guides to mixing and matching throw pillows last week. Many of you requested a…
    October 6, 2011
  • Hold on to Summer

    October in Chicago is funny. The temperature is in the high seventies this week but we could just as easily…
    October 5, 2011
  • Hipster Chia Pets in the Dining Room

    Oh, you guys. I know what you were waiting for. All weekend you thought "ooh, if only I could see…
    October 3, 2011
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two?…
    September 27, 2011
  • Patterned Pillows for the Color-Shy

    Here's a nice way to add a little pattern without going all boom boom pow. • stripes • polka dots…
    September 27, 2011
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  • A Little Bench Goes Better With…

    This little bench (which comes in larger size and in three colors) would make the perfect perch to sit and take off your shoes. Bonus…

    January 25, 20129 comments'D' for Decorating, 'F' for Furniture, 'S' for Shoes, Filing Cabinet, Goes Better With
  • Patterned Black and White Pillows (Each Under $50)

    I put together a couple of guides to mixing and matching throw pillows last week. Many of you requested a few more affordable options, so…

    October 6, 201116 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Hold on to Summer

    October in Chicago is funny. The temperature is in the high seventies this week but we could just as easily be thirty degrees colder, so…

    October 5, 20119 comments'F' for Furniture, 'O' for Outdoors, Filing Cabinet
  • Hipster Chia Pets in the Dining Room

    Oh, you guys. I know what you were waiting for. All weekend you thought “ooh, if only I could see those creepy giant head vases…

    October 3, 201146 commentsDining Room
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two? • stripes • polka dots…

    September 27, 201128 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Patterned Pillows for the Color-Shy

    Here’s a nice way to add a little pattern without going all boom boom pow. • stripes • polka dots • floral • texture •…

    September 27, 201110 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
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