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Room Ideas: One Very Guilty Pleasure

Published: April 15th, 2013

When considering room ideas for interior design, we usually think of smart furnishings, fabulous color schemes, and amazing art.  I go there as well, but it doesn’t take much to get me thinking about … wait for it… WALLPAPER!  Yes, that little afterthought for some is a delightfully guilty pleasure for me.  After all, wallpaper […]

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Chicago Interior Design: Principled, Innovative and Bold

Published: February 28th, 2013

Is there such a thing as Chicago interior design?  If so, how would we define it?  What makes it recognizable and unique? As a lifelong Chicagoan and an interior designer, I love this question! After all, you can feel the boldness and vitality of this city’s character in so many of its  art forms.  It’s […]

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Light Fixtures and Interior Design: These Are a Few of My Favorite “Blings”

Published: February 7th, 2013

In interior design, if fabrics, finishes and furnishings are the beautiful “gowns” of a home, then light fixtures are the bling!  I’ve been having great fun these last few days selecting light fixtures for a current project:  a sleek, modern condominium in downtown Chicago.    The space demands a counterpoint to its  expansive, geometric dimensions. […]

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