01/07/09

Happy Hour | Décor at the Bristol

While cutting into some lovely ravioli the other night, I noticed the simple-but-nicely-done lighting fixtures at the Bristol. How were they made? Co-owner John Ross was kind enough to share:  “We built the boxes [that are attached to the ceiling] and dropped three cords from each,” he says. The key, says Ross, was in choosing just the right bulbs to set the mood. Ross and company got their amber-colored ones through Rejuvenation. The result is subtle and stylish. We also loved the artwork on the exposed-brick walls—acrylic paint on wood, featuring mainly trees—by local artist Evie Ogborn (evieogborn.com). The food and cocktails (try the Apple Pie drink—yum!) was pretty darn good, too.

—Gina Bazer

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01/06/09

Scoop | Prime Time

Mig and Tig of Chicago and Mortise and Tenon of Los Angeles partnered with Harrington School of Design on a competition to design an audio/visual cabinet and a sofa. Chicago native Julie Logan, an interior design senior at Harrington, won the A/V cabinet category. Her entry, made of ash wood, is shown here (an elevator function raises the TV out of the credenza). Stay tuned for more information on the manufacturing of this prototype, as well as for details about the winner of the sofa competition.

—JAN PARR

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01/02/09

Scoop | In These Times

 

It seems like everyone is discounting these days—even those who rarely do. On the Thos. Moser Web site it says, “Our long-time customers know that we don’t have “sales”. However, during these unprecedented times….” Now the company is offering 10 percent off its most popular sellers (such as the New Gloucester rocker, now $1,595, and the Lolling chair, $2,600, and ottoman, $855, both shown above). Also look for up to 20 percent off on showroom samples and customer returns.

—Gina Bazer

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12/31/08

InBox | Sweet Dreams


 

I can’t wait to get over to Arelle Fine Linens to manhandle their new ultra-luxe sheets. Arelle says that Sferra Bros created the super-soft sheets and duvet covers after two years of research and development. Giza Egyptian cotton is said to be the finest in the world, previously only available for fine men’s shirts. The cotton is grown in the valley of the River Nile; it’s woven in Italy. Yum.

—JAN PARR

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12/30/08

InBox | Tile, Topped

This new collection of tile-topped tables comes from Fran Brady, a furniture maker who is the force behind Madeline Fairchild Designs. The tables are handmade here in the U.S. from wood or iron bases—the tile comes from around the world.

—JAN PARR

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12/29/08

InBox | From Russia, With Love

Perhaps it’s my family roots in Mother Russia tugging, but when I got an email from Gallery KH announcing an upcoming exhibit of the fantastical paintings of Soviet-born, France-based Roman Zaslonov, I was immediately compelled. Can you imagine having such a dramatic painting in your home? I guess I’m not alone in feeling this way: enthusiasts wait for years to acquire pieces of his work—which will be on display for the first time in the U.S. at KH from January 16 to March 7. By the way, the painting above, La Robe d'Architecte en Rouge, is priced at $97,000

—Gina Bazer

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12/26/08

InBox | PrairieMod Sale

The folks at one of our favorite blogs, PrairieMod, are having their first open house and warehouse sale December 26-28, 10AM to 6PM at 955 W. Liberty Drive in Wheaton. Get Teco Art Pottery and licensed Frank Lloyd Wright reproductions for 40 percent off. Check their blog for more details.

—Gina Bazer

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12/24/08

InBox | Coffee Table Talk

We’ve written about Jan Janders in the past and we just found out that he will have an exclusive line of coffee tables (made from his trademark concrete) at Haute Living. It’s not easy to find a modern coffee table that also has some heft to it (the ones I see tend to be skinnier and geared toward small spaces). These two certainly fit the bill.

—Gina Bazer

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12/23/08

InBox | Last Minute Gift!


This cracks me up, and it would make for a great pop of color in any room. Don’t know how practical it is, but it’s definitely amusing. Price: $45 at Zella Brown.

—Gina Bazer

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12/22/08

InBox | Gifts under $50

At Cambium, very cool salt and pepper shakers made of water buffalo horn ($24); a three-bowl pewter snack set (round or square; each $45). The Simon Pearce crystal tea lights ($30 each) are from Sawbridge Studios.

—JAN PARR

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