Apartment Therapy Chicago 2009-11-06T23:00:00+00:00 Apartment Therapynomail@example.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago <![CDATA[Heather's Vintage Granny Chic House Tour]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/heather-spriggs-vintage-granny-chic-097198 2009-09-30T09:18:32+00:00

Name: Heather Spriggs Thompson
Location: Nashville, TN
Size: 2100 sq. ft.
Years Lived In: 3 months in this house (although I have lived in Nashville for 11 years)

The vintage stylings

]]> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/heather-spriggs-vintage-granny-chic-097198"><img alt="110609-small1.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/110609-small1.jpg" width="424" height="550" class="mt-image-center" /></a> <strong>Name:</strong> Heather Spriggs Thompson <strong>Location:</strong> Nashville, TN <strong>Size:</strong> 2100 sq. ft. <strong>Years Lived In:</strong> 3 months in this house (although I have lived in Nashville for 11 years) The vintage stylings of Heather Spriggs Thompson feel like a beautiful echo heard around the internet. She has set the bar high in the mainstream media, when it comes to making vintage pieces not only feel beautiful, but modern and comforting. Although she's only recently moved into her current home, it's already filled with picture-perfect places where you can easily see yourself... <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/heather-spriggs-vintage-granny-chic-097198"><img alt="110609-thumbs2.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/110609-thumbs2.jpg" width="540" height="135" class="mt-image-center" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/heather-spriggs-vintage-granny-chic-097198">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/JKEMRZHantKYVIc73DtGjJWHDRk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/JKEMRZHantKYVIc73DtGjJWHDRk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/JKEMRZHantKYVIc73DtGjJWHDRk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/JKEMRZHantKYVIc73DtGjJWHDRk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/jtUcE1SRxSc" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Rae Troverno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/heather-spriggs-vintage-granny-chic-097198 <![CDATA[Elizabeth's Vintage Finds Filled ApartmentHouse Call]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787 2009-11-06T18:15:54+00:00

Name: Elizabeth
Location: Chicago

This house call came to us via Flickr. We are so glad that Elizabeth tagged her photos with "apartmenttherapychicago" so we could get a little peek inside her

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872930/e1_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787?image_id=872930'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872930/e1_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787?image_id=872940'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872940/e2_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787?image_id=872980'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872980/ee5_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787?image_id=872960'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872960/e4_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787?image_id=872950'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872950/e3_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> <strong>Name:</strong> Elizabeth <strong>Location:</strong> Chicago This house call came to us via Flickr. We are so glad that Elizabeth tagged her photos with "apartmenttherapychicago" so we could get a little peek inside her apartment which she's decorated with her vintage finds...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o1C-dfSoF-9Rm-g7Lt2xCJRoBMM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o1C-dfSoF-9Rm-g7Lt2xCJRoBMM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o1C-dfSoF-9Rm-g7Lt2xCJRoBMM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o1C-dfSoF-9Rm-g7Lt2xCJRoBMM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/1dAb3wfsXUo" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/elizabeths-vintage-finds-filled-apartmenthouse-call-100787 <![CDATA[Dining Room Rugs Inspiration Gallery]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789 2009-11-06T18:45:18+00:00

We chose not to use a rug under our dining table, but browsing through photos of some of our favorite dining rooms has us thinking we might revise our plans...

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873040/01diningtoom110609_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873040'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873040/01diningtoom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873050'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873050/02diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873060'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873060/03diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873070'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873070/04diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873080'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873080/05diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873090'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873090/06diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873100'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873100/07diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873110'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873110/08diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873120'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873120/09diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789?image_id=873130'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/873130/10diningroom110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> We chose not to use a rug under our dining table, but browsing through photos of some of our favorite dining rooms has us thinking we might revise our plans...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SiiOBbxakQv3JpIqyGcJdoiwKBo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SiiOBbxakQv3JpIqyGcJdoiwKBo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SiiOBbxakQv3JpIqyGcJdoiwKBo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SiiOBbxakQv3JpIqyGcJdoiwKBo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/uepIIAyevaQ" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/dining-room-rugs-inspiration-gallery-100789 <![CDATA[Free Cell Phone Calls & Yves Béhar's Naughty Tech Tool]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/free-cell-phone-calls-yves-behars-high-end-naughtiness-100701 2009-11-06T02:16:39+00:00 Over at Unplggd, we've collected a mixture of valuable and amusing links from the world of home tech, including instructions showing how to make unlimited cell calls using Google Voice, Twitter themed

]]> <a href="http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/slinks/free-cell-phone-calls-high-end-design-sex-toy-unplggd-slinks-for-11509-100658"><img alt="110609unplggdslinks.gif" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/110609unplggdslinks.gif" width="200" height="200" class="mt-image-left" /></a>Over at Unplggd, we've collected a mixture of valuable and amusing links from the world of home tech, including instructions showing how to make unlimited cell calls using Google Voice, Twitter themed clothing, Yves Béhar's naughty tech tool, and the Litl Webbook… &bull; <strong><a href="http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/slinks/free-cell-phone-calls-high-end-design-sex-toy-unplggd-slinks-for-11509-100658">Read the full post at Unplggd</a></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/free-cell-phone-calls-yves-behars-high-end-naughtiness-100701">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o-8uW7gwKSo6JmkBpX35e3X063M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o-8uW7gwKSo6JmkBpX35e3X063M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o-8uW7gwKSo6JmkBpX35e3X063M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/o-8uW7gwKSo6JmkBpX35e3X063M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/Wq6zkRO09F8" height="1" width="1"/> Gregory Hanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/free-cell-phone-calls-yves-behars-high-end-naughtiness-100701 <![CDATA[Rug Suggestions for Our Living Room? Good Questions]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/good-questions/rug-suggestions-for-our-living-room-good-questions-100786 2009-11-06T17:39:27+00:00 Q: As newlyweds, my husband and I have set about making our house a home. My question for you is regarding our living room (larger photo below). We have been trying to find a rug for quite some time,

]]> <img alt="sqsm110609.JPG" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/sqsm110609.JPG" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" /><strong><big>Q</big></strong>: As newlyweds, my husband and I have set about making our house a home. My question for you is regarding our living room (larger photo below). We have been trying to find a rug for quite some time, and cant seem to agree on anything. He gravitates towards things that are very masculine, and I feminine. He likes warm, I like cool. The walls are a pale blue, and the furniture black leather. Oh, we have a black haired dog as well (she wanted to make sure she was in the picture)...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/good-questions/rug-suggestions-for-our-living-room-good-questions-100786">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/XcLKgwlGTlaVn-v3EOJrKEin6Os/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/XcLKgwlGTlaVn-v3EOJrKEin6Os/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/XcLKgwlGTlaVn-v3EOJrKEin6Os/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/XcLKgwlGTlaVn-v3EOJrKEin6Os/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/hSYlOZaIArU" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/good-questions/rug-suggestions-for-our-living-room-good-questions-100786 <![CDATA[Vintage Mantel Displays from 5 Gardenias]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732 2009-11-06T11:42:06+00:00

The mantelpiece is the traditional place of honor for holiday decor: stockings, garlands, and wreaths all come to mind. If you're looking for a way to buck convention and dress your mantel in s

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872110/03mantel110609_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732?image_id=872110'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872110/03mantel110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732?image_id=872120'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872120/04mantel110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732?image_id=872160'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872160/08mantel110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732?image_id=872090'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872090/01mantel110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732?image_id=872140'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/872140/06mantel110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> The mantelpiece is the traditional place of honor for holiday decor: stockings, garlands, and wreaths all come to mind. If you're looking for a way to buck convention and dress your mantel in something less holiday-themed, we recommend checking out Etsy shop 5 Gardenias, whose product photos offer lots of ideas for styling the mantel with vintage objects...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ELxLYcjp9ieS0JKVyiFQf1zGSYg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ELxLYcjp9ieS0JKVyiFQf1zGSYg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ELxLYcjp9ieS0JKVyiFQf1zGSYg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ELxLYcjp9ieS0JKVyiFQf1zGSYg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/p9s0eEhphVc" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/artwork/vintage-mantel-displays-from-5-gardenias-100732 <![CDATA[Modern Rustic Farmhouses]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714 2009-11-06T09:00:04+00:00

The "modern rustic" look is a major trend in decor this year. At Apartment Therapy, we've noticed it in furniture collections, interiors, and the general zeitgeist that's followed on the heels

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871730/05farmhouse110609_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714?image_id=871730'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871730/05farmhouse110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714?image_id=871690'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871690/01farmhouse110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714?image_id=871700'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871700/02farmhouse110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714?image_id=871710'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871710/03farmhouse110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714?image_id=871740'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871740/06farmhouse110609_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> The "modern rustic" look is a major trend in decor this year. At Apartment Therapy, we've noticed it in <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/furniture-product-designers/varian-designs-launches-new-collection-088362">furniture collections</a>, <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/modern-rustic-bedrooms-079411">interiors</a>, and the <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/at-email/modern-rustic-finds-on-etsy-077408">general zeitgeist</a> that's followed on the heels of economic upheaval. It's a back-to-basics look that fits in well with the classic American farmhouse aesthetic...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1ZR_DNj2L2UAF1QtAnmovvidTjQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1ZR_DNj2L2UAF1QtAnmovvidTjQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1ZR_DNj2L2UAF1QtAnmovvidTjQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1ZR_DNj2L2UAF1QtAnmovvidTjQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/IG7qer93otE" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/modern-rustic-farmhouses-100714 <![CDATA[The Thanksgiving Table, Pared Down]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672 2009-11-05T19:21:59+00:00

We're all used to seeing the Thanksgiving table as a veritable horn-of-plenty. Heavy with food, dense with rich autumnal colors and patterns. Which makes these pared down Thanksgiving tablescap

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869700/1106pared01_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672?image_id=869700'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869700/1106pared01_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672?image_id=869710'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869710/1106pared02_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672?image_id=869720'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869720/1106pared03_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672?image_id=869730'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869730/1106pared04_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> We're all used to seeing the Thanksgiving table as a veritable horn-of-plenty. Heavy with food, dense with rich autumnal colors and patterns. Which makes these pared down Thanksgiving tablescapes all the more refreshing... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/coTD43Wj6K06XNJ0HccmhkJbY40/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/coTD43Wj6K06XNJ0HccmhkJbY40/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/coTD43Wj6K06XNJ0HccmhkJbY40/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/coTD43Wj6K06XNJ0HccmhkJbY40/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/SgSaAuUUAkk" height="1" width="1"/> Regina Yunghansno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/the-thanksgiving-table-pared-down-100672 <![CDATA[A Bank & Key Holder In One]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718 2009-11-06T09:35:37+00:00

Have you ever fallen in love with a piggy bank? We have. Although there's no sign of swine in this model, it's oh so pretty and holds your keys as well. Even those who claim such things bel

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871770/110609-coinbank_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718?image_id=871770'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871770/110609-coinbank_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718?image_id=871750'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871750/110609-coinbank3_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718?image_id=871760'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871760/110609-coinbank2_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> Have you ever fallen in love with a piggy bank? We have. Although there's no sign of swine in this model, it's oh so pretty and holds your keys as well. Even those who claim such things belong in the bedroom, we think this version is fetching enough to <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718">sit out in the open</a>. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2oND36uo2C5s8bK8RPvxZIQEJNI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2oND36uo2C5s8bK8RPvxZIQEJNI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2oND36uo2C5s8bK8RPvxZIQEJNI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2oND36uo2C5s8bK8RPvxZIQEJNI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/rWPEsJyNOr4" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Rae Troverno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/organizing/a-bank-key-holder-in-one-100718 <![CDATA[Tabletop Inspiration from Dining By Design Chicago, November 5-7 2009 ]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715 2009-11-06T09:08:32+00:00 Last night, we attended the opening cocktail party for the annual fundraiser at the Merchandise Mart, Dining by Design. It's a three day industry event that raises funds for DIFFA (Design Industr

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871570/diffa1_rect540.JPG' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871570'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871570/diffa1_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871580'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871580/diffa2_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871590'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871590/diffa3_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871607'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871607/diffa4_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871620'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871620/diffa5_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871630'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871630/diffa6_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871640'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871640/diffa7_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871650'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871650/diffa8_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871660'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871660/diffa9_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715?image_id=871680'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871680/diffa11_square72.JPG' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div>Last night, we attended the opening cocktail party for the annual fundraiser at the Merchandise Mart, Dining by Design. It's a three day industry event that raises funds for DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). In between the chatting, sipping and snacking, we snapped a few photos of some of the always interesting tablescapes put together by local designers and firms for the event...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/mbTnIZT_lbiumEAfTlBjK4naf2o/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/mbTnIZT_lbiumEAfTlBjK4naf2o/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/mbTnIZT_lbiumEAfTlBjK4naf2o/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/mbTnIZT_lbiumEAfTlBjK4naf2o/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/dg5FdFMF8FQ" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/entertaining/tabletop-inspiration-from-dining-by-design-100715 <![CDATA[Why We Can't Wait for Fantastic Mr. Fox]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/why-we-cant-wait-for-fantastic-mr-fox-100683 2009-11-05T22:41:37+00:00

There are so many reasons why we're excited about Wes Anderson's interpretation of this classic Roald Dahl story, but the main one is the amazing level of detail that went into designing the stage s

]]> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/why-we-cant-wait-for-fantastic-mr-fox-100683"><img alt="110509mrfox.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/110509mrfox.jpg" width="540" height="290" class="mt-image-center" /></a> There are so many reasons why we're excited about Wes Anderson's interpretation of this classic Roald Dahl story, but the main one is the amazing level of detail that went into designing the stage sets, which have a nostalgic 1970s feel. Bonus points if you know the real-life inspiration for this particular interior. Click below for the <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/why-we-cant-wait-for-fantastic-mr-fox-100683">answer and the movie trailer</a>...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/why-we-cant-wait-for-fantastic-mr-fox-100683">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/W4Cra1Sgubz6W6CbgHcc562qNvg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/W4Cra1Sgubz6W6CbgHcc562qNvg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/W4Cra1Sgubz6W6CbgHcc562qNvg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/W4Cra1Sgubz6W6CbgHcc562qNvg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/iwWWLY_vkZU" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/why-we-cant-wait-for-fantastic-mr-fox-100683 <![CDATA[Room & Board Portica Table - $550 Chicago Scavenger]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183 2009-11-01T19:14:56+00:00

In the Apartment Therapy Classifieds, a Room & Board Portica Table is available in Edgewater for $550. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/870990/t1_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=870990'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/870990/t1_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871000'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871000/t2_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871010'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871010/t3_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871020'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871020/t4_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871030'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871030/t5_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871040'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871040/t6_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871050'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871050/t7_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871060'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871060/t8_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871070'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871070/t9_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183?image_id=871080'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/871080/t10_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> In the Apartment Therapy Classifieds, a Room & Board Portica Table is available in Edgewater for $550. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SyC3WXOlThvk_vFIWEEOFyu7Epo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SyC3WXOlThvk_vFIWEEOFyu7Epo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SyC3WXOlThvk_vFIWEEOFyu7Epo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SyC3WXOlThvk_vFIWEEOFyu7Epo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/6TSQC5J1m88" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/room-board-portica-table-550-chicago-scavenger-100183 <![CDATA[Kelly Hoppen's Gorgeous Georgian Townhome Metropolitan Home]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/kelly-hoppens-gorgeous-georgian-townhome-metropolitan-home-100596 2009-11-05T09:17:02+00:00 British designer Kelly Hoppen's townhome (enviously located near London's Portobello Road market) was a gut rehab. It's featured in the upcoming December issue of Metropolitan Home and naturally,

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/kelly-hoppens-gorgeous-georgian-townhome-metropolitan-home-100596'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869620/kh1_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/kelly-hoppens-gorgeous-georgian-townhome-metropolitan-home-100596?image_id=869620'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869620/kh1_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/kelly-hoppens-gorgeous-georgian-townhome-metropolitan-home-100596?image_id=869630'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869630/kh2_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/kelly-hoppens-gorgeous-georgian-townhome-metropolitan-home-100596?image_id=869640'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869640/kh3_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div>British designer Kelly Hoppen's townhome (enviously located near London's Portobello Road market) was a gut rehab. It's featured in the upcoming December issue of Metropolitan Home and naturally, it's pretty amazing. We love how Hoppen does black, white and silver. She gets them to look amazingly warm and rich - in this house, its all about the reflections...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/kelly-hoppens-gorgeous-georgian-townhome-metropolitan-home-100596">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/-lUA03gERXzGcgBLp5ReY1XOGf8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/-lUA03gERXzGcgBLp5ReY1XOGf8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/-lUA03gERXzGcgBLp5ReY1XOGf8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/-lUA03gERXzGcgBLp5ReY1XOGf8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/ikaXf3M58BE" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/kelly-hoppens-gorgeous-georgian-townhome-metropolitan-home-100596 <![CDATA[Restyle a Basic Wooden Dining Table Five Ideas]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669 2009-11-05T18:33:24+00:00

Sick of your plain wooden dining table? Before you consider shopping for a new one, think about how you can work with what you've got to make something new...

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869740/01table110509_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669?image_id=869740'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869740/01table110509_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669?image_id=869750'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869750/02table110509_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669?image_id=869760'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869760/03table110509_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669?image_id=869770'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869770/04table110509_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669?image_id=869780'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/869780/05table110509_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> Sick of your plain wooden dining table? Before you consider shopping for a new one, think about how you can work with what you've got to make something new...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ZvV-3wpU_OrDxngb6AEEDqw2faQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ZvV-3wpU_OrDxngb6AEEDqw2faQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ZvV-3wpU_OrDxngb6AEEDqw2faQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ZvV-3wpU_OrDxngb6AEEDqw2faQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/dzH5RjcugUI" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/dining-room/restyle-a-basic-wooden-dining-table-diy-ideas-100669 <![CDATA[Screen Stache Screensaver in Support of Movember]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/screen-stache-screensaver-in-support-of-movember-100639 2009-11-05T13:44:00+00:00 As we make the transition from the breast cancer awareness month of October to the mens-oriented Movember (a month-long celebration highlighting men’s health issues - specifically prostate and testi

]]> <a href="http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/blogging/screen-stache-for-movember-tech-to-support-a-cause-100587?image_id=867690"><img alt="110509StacheScreenSaver.gif" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/110509StacheScreenSaver.gif" width="200" height="184" class="mt-image-left" /></a>As we make the transition from the breast cancer awareness month of October to the mens-oriented Movember (a month-long celebration highlighting men’s health issues - specifically prostate and testicular cancer), we wanted to share an amusing way to show your support via your computer screensaver… &bull; <strong><a href="http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/blogging/screen-stache-for-movember-tech-to-support-a-cause-100587?image_id=867690">Read the full post at Unplggd</a></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/screen-stache-screensaver-in-support-of-movember-100639">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7kBHb_zAJdjouturI9Fgtq-QaQc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7kBHb_zAJdjouturI9Fgtq-QaQc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7kBHb_zAJdjouturI9Fgtq-QaQc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7kBHb_zAJdjouturI9Fgtq-QaQc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/QPjxqwI2I-w" height="1" width="1"/> Gregory Hanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/screen-stache-screensaver-in-support-of-movember-100639