Apartment Therapy Chicago 2009-11-20T23:00:00+00:00 Apartment Therapynomail@example.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago <![CDATA[Luciano & Marzia's Labor of Love House Tour]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/luciano-house-tour-097522 2009-10-03T17:19:56+00:00

Name: Luciano, Marzia, and Margherita
Location: Modena, Italy
Size: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo
Years lived in: 28

Modena, an ancient city in Emilia-Romagna, is home to the Ferrari company, Italy's

]]> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/luciano-house-tour-097522"><img alt="112009luciano3.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/112009luciano3.jpg" width="500" height="669" class="mt-image-center" /></a> <b>Name:</b> Luciano, Marzia, and Margherita <b>Location:</b> Modena, Italy <b>Size:</b> 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo <b>Years lived in:</b> 28 Modena, an ancient city in Emilia-Romagna, is home to the Ferrari company, Italy's best balsamic vinegar, and this incredible pre-war apartment, shared by Luciano, his wife Marzia, and their daughter Margherita. The building dates back to 1906, and the first thing you notice when you walk through the door are the hand-painted walls and ceilings, which Luciano and Marzia had restored to their original colors and motifs. <p><p></p></p><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/luciano-house-tour-097522"><img alt="112009lucianothumb.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/112009lucianothumb.jpg" width="540" height="133" class="mt-image-center" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/luciano-house-tour-097522">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2dh3tbUKNzqws8Ko_ffyyrb02Y8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2dh3tbUKNzqws8Ko_ffyyrb02Y8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2dh3tbUKNzqws8Ko_ffyyrb02Y8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/2dh3tbUKNzqws8Ko_ffyyrb02Y8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/jo6QpOgse6M" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/luciano-house-tour-097522 <![CDATA[Have You Ever Hired A House Sitter?]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/travel/have-you-ever-hired-a-house-sitter-102152 2009-11-20T16:56:02+00:00 We haven't. When we head out of town, our dog goes to friends (or comes along) and we are not really "plant people" so that isn't an issue. I think it feels ok because we live in a multi-unit building

]]> <img alt="hs112009.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/hs112009.jpg" width="500" height="375" class="mt-image-center" />We haven't. When we head out of town, our dog goes to friends (or comes along) and we are not really "plant people" so that isn't an issue. I think it feels ok because we live in a multi-unit building - we know that <em>someone</em> is always around. How about you - have you had a sitter come keep an eye on things while you hit the road?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/travel/have-you-ever-hired-a-house-sitter-102152">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/KRHZ7QBhHBncJxc8Whuv4YqV4vQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/KRHZ7QBhHBncJxc8Whuv4YqV4vQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/KRHZ7QBhHBncJxc8Whuv4YqV4vQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/KRHZ7QBhHBncJxc8Whuv4YqV4vQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/_3oW6936Vvk" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/travel/have-you-ever-hired-a-house-sitter-102152 <![CDATA[5 Sources for Rugs on a Budget]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/rugs-carpets/5-sources-for-rugs-on-a-budget-102090 2009-11-20T10:57:05+00:00

We’ve needed a new rug for our living room for a long time, but we keep putting it off, waiting for the perfect rug at the perfect price. As our non-urgent search continues, we’ve made some note

]]> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/rugs-carpets/5-sources-for-rugs-on-a-budget-102090"><img alt="112009rug.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/112009rug.jpg" width="500" height="500" class="mt-image-center" /></a> We’ve needed a new rug for our living room for a long time, but we keep putting it off, waiting for the perfect rug at the perfect price. As our non-urgent search continues, we’ve made some notes of sources that continuously come through with good prices.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/rugs-carpets/5-sources-for-rugs-on-a-budget-102090">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1uJy0yhUqIB-HfaD4QEJ7KCIIeY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1uJy0yhUqIB-HfaD4QEJ7KCIIeY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1uJy0yhUqIB-HfaD4QEJ7KCIIeY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/1uJy0yhUqIB-HfaD4QEJ7KCIIeY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/87M1OuOUpl4" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/rugs-carpets/5-sources-for-rugs-on-a-budget-102090 <![CDATA[Small Kids, Big Color 2009: The Winners!]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-winners-102156 2009-11-20T17:12:37+00:00 In Ohdeedoh's biggest contest to date, we had a huge field; with entries coming in from all around the world showing rooms of all sizes, for kids of all ages, and naturally, in a rainbow of beautiful

]]> <img alt="smhenry112009.JPG" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/smhenry112009.JPG" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" /> In Ohdeedoh's biggest contest to date, we had a huge field; with entries coming in from all around the world showing rooms of all sizes, for kids of all ages, and naturally, in a rainbow of beautiful colors. The readers gave their thumbs up to get their favorites into on to the next round and then had to make the difficult choice on just one room to give their final vote to... <strong>Check out all the winning rooms on: <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2009/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-winners-102143">Ohdeedoh</a></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-winners-102156">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/pBGFJ8LHd3YzW96d5yWWVUReyM4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/pBGFJ8LHd3YzW96d5yWWVUReyM4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/pBGFJ8LHd3YzW96d5yWWVUReyM4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/pBGFJ8LHd3YzW96d5yWWVUReyM4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/nyA1IHiSo7c" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-winners-102156 <![CDATA[What Color Tablecloth for Newly Painted Dining Room?Good Questions]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/good-questions/what-color-tablecloth-for-newly-painted-dining-roomgood-questions-101541 2009-11-16T12:35:03+00:00 Q: I recently painted my Craftsman dining room (larger photo below) with white trim and royal plum walls. My table is a family heirloom that I just had refinished so I'm not even going to dare to lea

]]> <img alt="drqsm111909.JPG" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/drqsm111909.JPG" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" /><strong><big>Q</big></strong>: I recently painted my Craftsman dining room (larger photo below) with white trim and royal plum walls. My table is a family heirloom that I just had refinished so I'm not even going to dare to leave it bare. My question is: what color tablecloth or even table runner with placemats do you suggest? I really want it to look elegant so I'm thinking gray but part of me would like to be adventurous and go with green or orange. Any thoughts? Sent by <strong>K.C.</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/good-questions/what-color-tablecloth-for-newly-painted-dining-roomgood-questions-101541">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/frrZf7b2ZKh8Tpa1yoG1o2l3nxc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/frrZf7b2ZKh8Tpa1yoG1o2l3nxc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/frrZf7b2ZKh8Tpa1yoG1o2l3nxc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/frrZf7b2ZKh8Tpa1yoG1o2l3nxc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/llb2wsPiHHY" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/good-questions/what-color-tablecloth-for-newly-painted-dining-roomgood-questions-101541 <![CDATA[Traditional Meets Modern: Bedrooms Inspiration Gallery]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053 2009-11-20T08:12:43+00:00

We’re always impressed by people who are able to make disparate styles feel right at home together. These bedrooms, pulled from the Apartment Therapy archives, balance traditional and modern

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913560/01bedroom112009_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/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913560'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913560/01bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913570'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913570/02bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913580'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913580/03bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913590'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913590/04bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913600'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913600/05bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913610'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913610/06bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913620'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913620/07bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913630'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913630/08bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913640'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913640/09bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053?image_id=913650'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/913650/10bedroom112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> We’re always impressed by people who are able to make disparate styles feel right at home together. These bedrooms, pulled from the Apartment Therapy archives, balance traditional and modern elements to create a look that’s uniquely suited to each space.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/IitHccZ-naBvABcyuuqlle_3zy0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/IitHccZ-naBvABcyuuqlle_3zy0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/IitHccZ-naBvABcyuuqlle_3zy0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/IitHccZ-naBvABcyuuqlle_3zy0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/B7Lw94782GU" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/bedroom/traditional-meets-modern-bedrooms-inspiration-gallery-102053 <![CDATA[Modern Rustic Cupboards & Cabinets]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033 2009-11-19T21:13:40+00:00

By now, the clean lines and natural materials of "modern rustic" style have become a familiar sight. The aesthetic mixes 21st century organic modernism with nostalgia for traditional American a

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911300/01hutch112009_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/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033?image_id=911300'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911300/01hutch112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033?image_id=911310'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911310/02hutch112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033?image_id=911320'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911320/03hutch112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033?image_id=911330'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911330/04hutch112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033?image_id=911350'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911350/06hutch112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> By now, the clean lines and natural materials of "modern rustic" style have become a familiar sight. The aesthetic mixes 21st century organic modernism with nostalgia for traditional American and European woodworking, and one area where this style is really catching on is kitchen design.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/tjh1WyBQ9j0BFotUsRIIRJysgx8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/tjh1WyBQ9j0BFotUsRIIRJysgx8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/tjh1WyBQ9j0BFotUsRIIRJysgx8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/tjh1WyBQ9j0BFotUsRIIRJysgx8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/hqB7qjuwZX8" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/kitchen/modern-rustic-cupboards-cabinets-102033 <![CDATA[Holiday Decor Made of Felt]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948 2009-11-19T09:12:13+00:00

Come to think of it, felt has been a part of every single Christmas I've been home for. Our familiar felt stockings have been around for as long as I can remember, and they continue to be used

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/908580/1120_felt00_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/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948?image_id=908580'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/908580/1120_felt00_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948?image_id=908590'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/908590/1120_felt01_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948?image_id=908600'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/908600/1120_felt02_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948?image_id=908610'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/908610/1120_felt03_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> Come to think of it, felt has been a part of every single Christmas I've been home for. Our familiar felt stockings have been around for as long as I can remember, and they continue to be used each year. What other holiday decorations can we find that are made of felt?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/LeZFj7t3hKAIV45l_TsdTw0Z79U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/LeZFj7t3hKAIV45l_TsdTw0Z79U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/LeZFj7t3hKAIV45l_TsdTw0Z79U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/LeZFj7t3hKAIV45l_TsdTw0Z79U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/741HnaIGElk" height="1" width="1"/> Regina Yunghansno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/holiday-decor-made-of-felt-101948 <![CDATA[When Do You Put Up Your Holiday Decor? Survey]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/surveys/when-do-you-put-up-your-holiday-decor-survey-102081 2009-11-20T09:57:48+00:00 We let out a silent cheer when we came across this sign at Nordstrom yesterday. As the holidays seem to become closer and closer to Halloween every year, it seems Thanksgiving feels a little left be

]]> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/surveys/when-do-you-put-up-your-holiday-decor-survey-102081"><img alt="112009-nordstrom.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/112009-nordstrom.jpg" width="200" height="187" class="mt-image-left" /></a> We let out a silent cheer when we came across this sign at Nordstrom yesterday. As the holidays seem to become closer and closer to Halloween every year, it seems Thanksgiving feels a little left behind. Although we understand the benefit of decking the halls early, we're not sure if we're ok with the idea. Share your thoughts after the jump!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/surveys/when-do-you-put-up-your-holiday-decor-survey-102081">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/8GWSU-tkXSeGKEyw4LHplH-dVxc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/8GWSU-tkXSeGKEyw4LHplH-dVxc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/8GWSU-tkXSeGKEyw4LHplH-dVxc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/8GWSU-tkXSeGKEyw4LHplH-dVxc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/tC9P4r4A4N0" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Rae Troverno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/surveys/when-do-you-put-up-your-holiday-decor-survey-102081 <![CDATA[Twilight Inspiration: Edward Cullen's Bedroom Design]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/twilight-inspiration-edward-cullens-bedroom-design-070384 2008-11-24T10:41:25+00:00 Since today is the launch of New Moon, we thought we'd take a look back to just around a year ago, when we Twilight hit the screens and we posted this look at Edward's bedroom...

We went to see Twi

]]> <small>Since today is the launch of <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/real-estate/for-sale-edward-cullens-twilight-new-moon-house--102049#comments">New Moon</a>, we thought we'd take a look back to just around a year ago, when we Twilight hit the screens and we posted this look at Edward's bedroom...</small> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/twilight-inspiration-edward-cullens-bedroom-design-070384"><img alt="edwardbella112408.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/edwardbella112408.jpg" width="540" height="349" class="mt-image-center" /></a><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/twilight-inspiration-edward-cullens-bedroom-design-070384"><img alt="small112408.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/small112408.jpg" width="156" height="100" class="mt-image-left" /></a> We went to see Twilight this weekend and our room radar went into overdrive when we saw the set for Edward Cullen's bedroom. Of course, the whole house is gorgeous, with its walls of glass and amazing forest views...but Edward's room was (appropriately) dreamy in a modern way. <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/twilight-inspiration-edward-cullens-bedroom-design-070384">Jump below for details:</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/twilight-inspiration-edward-cullens-bedroom-design-070384">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/i9Vx5WRZa8TM_Dq_0Cu-3XV61UY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/i9Vx5WRZa8TM_Dq_0Cu-3XV61UY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/i9Vx5WRZa8TM_Dq_0Cu-3XV61UY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/i9Vx5WRZa8TM_Dq_0Cu-3XV61UY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/DSsUCYuiRzo" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/twilight-inspiration-edward-cullens-bedroom-design-070384 <![CDATA[Another Approach to Casual Slipcovers: Les Indiennes]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054 2009-11-20T08:21:50+00:00

Earlier this month we wrote a post about how to make a dropcloth slipcover work. There were mixed reactions to the idea of draping a sofa in a basic canvas throw, so we're wondering how people

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912920/01slipcover112009_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/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054?image_id=912920'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912920/01slipcover112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054?image_id=912930'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912930/02slipcover1120009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054?image_id=912940'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912940/03slipcover112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054?image_id=912950'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912950/04slipcover112009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054?image_id=912960'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912960/05slipcover1120009_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> Earlier this month we wrote a post about how to make a <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/living-room/decorating-with-dropcloth-slipcovers-tips-tricks-100484">dropcloth slipcover</a> work. There were mixed reactions to the idea of draping a sofa in a basic canvas throw, so we're wondering how people feel about using a printed cloth cover, like <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054">this sofa</a> styled in hand-blocked indigo fabric from Les Indiennes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/72irSbFejSPxiDW6NMeeGabkyRM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/72irSbFejSPxiDW6NMeeGabkyRM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/72irSbFejSPxiDW6NMeeGabkyRM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/72irSbFejSPxiDW6NMeeGabkyRM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/lImfN_TQK50" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/fabric-textiles/another-approach-to-casual-slipcovers-les-indiennes-102054 <![CDATA[Herman Miller Airia Desk from DWR - $1500 Chicago Scavenger]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490 2009-11-16T07:04:25+00:00
In Bucktown, a Herman Miller Airia Desk from Design Within Reach is available for $1500. 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/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912480/w1_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/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912480'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912480/w1_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912490'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912490/w2_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912500'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912500/w3_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912510'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912510/w4_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912520'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912520/w5_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912561'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912561/w6_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912581'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912581/w7_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912600'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912600/w8_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912619'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912619/w9_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490?image_id=912636'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/912636/w10_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> In Bucktown, a Herman Miller Airia Desk from Design Within Reach is available for $1500. <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490">Jump below</a> for links to this and more good finds:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/EAYl9Siedg0Bp2VV5o94alNx_5U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/EAYl9Siedg0Bp2VV5o94alNx_5U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/EAYl9Siedg0Bp2VV5o94alNx_5U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/EAYl9Siedg0Bp2VV5o94alNx_5U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/GvjsZHLS0pk" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/herman-miller-airia-desk-from-dwr-1500-chicago-scavenger-101490 <![CDATA[Best Buys at IKEA The Best of the Basics]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021 2009-11-19T17:16:19+00:00 We've been shopping at IKEA for years and have definitely found the items that are our "classics" - the things that we've bought, loved and ended up buying more of as needed. These are the workho

]]> <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/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910880/i1_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/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910880'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910880/i1_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910890'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910890/i2_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910900'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910900/i3_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910910'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910910/i4_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910930'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910930/i5_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910940'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910940/i6_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910950'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910950/i7_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910960'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910960/i8_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=910970'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/910970/i9_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021?image_id=911070'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911070/50311_PE132568_S3_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div>We've been shopping at IKEA for years and have definitely found the items that are our "classics" - the things that we've bought, loved and ended up buying more of as needed. These are the workhorses that are nicely designed, well priced and really useful. Jump below for our top picks and please add your favorites to the comments.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/v6igmDM_AGrkAyRVJqzcfK_K33Q/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/v6igmDM_AGrkAyRVJqzcfK_K33Q/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/v6igmDM_AGrkAyRVJqzcfK_K33Q/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/v6igmDM_AGrkAyRVJqzcfK_K33Q/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/hUApno6GMRk" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/roundup/best-buys-at-ikea-the-best-of-the-basics-102021 <![CDATA[Weekend Tent by Cibic & Partners]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029 2009-11-19T18:41:33+00:00

This mod tent (titled "the Perfect Weekend" by Italian designer Aldo Cibic) is the grown-up version of a kid's fantasy play fort. Cibic makes it clear that, although his idea takes the form of

]]> <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/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911080/01tent111909_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/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029?image_id=911080'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911080/01tent111909_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029?image_id=911090'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911090/02tent111909_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029?image_id=911100'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911100/03tent111909_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029?image_id=911110'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911110/04tent111909_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029?image_id=911120'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/911120/05tent111909_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> This mod tent (titled "the Perfect Weekend" by Italian designer Aldo Cibic) is the grown-up version of a kid's fantasy play fort. Cibic makes it clear that, although his idea takes the form of a tent, it's not meant for camping.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/wwC5QsK4QHEObs3QvBK-UE7z5Zo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/wwC5QsK4QHEObs3QvBK-UE7z5Zo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/wwC5QsK4QHEObs3QvBK-UE7z5Zo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/wwC5QsK4QHEObs3QvBK-UE7z5Zo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/mM6Hs7F7_lM" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Coffeyno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/weekend-tent-by-cibic-partners-102029 <![CDATA[Small Kids, Big Color 2009: The Semifinals!]]> http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-semifinals-102009 2009-11-19T15:33:21+00:00 Congratulations to our semifinalists! Out of the pool of hundreds of entries received, we posted fifty fantastic, colorful kids rooms. Over the past three weeks, the readers gave their "thumps up" and

]]> <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2009/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-semifinals-101974"><img alt="ohsm111909.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/ohsm111909.jpg" width="200" height="200" class="mt-image-left" /></i></a>Congratulations to our semifinalists! Out of the pool of hundreds of entries received, we posted fifty fantastic, colorful kids rooms. Over the past three weeks, the readers gave their "thumps up" and now, we've got the top nine rooms ready for your perusal and final vote. <strong>Click through to cast your vote on: <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2009/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-semifinals-101974">Ohdeedoh</a></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-semifinals-102009">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/PjoyjpbtRivWpOH4_rh1H9nbC4c/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/PjoyjpbtRivWpOH4_rh1H9nbC4c/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/PjoyjpbtRivWpOH4_rh1H9nbC4c/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/PjoyjpbtRivWpOH4_rh1H9nbC4c/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/chicago/~4/prhN5rUlu4I" height="1" width="1"/> Janel Labanno@email.com http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/crosspost/small-kids-big-color-2009-the-semifinals-102009