At Home

We've been making a few little home updates here and there in the apartment with the help of Voluspa, Colonial Antique Mall, an antique mall in the north west suburb Woodstock, and trusty ol' West Elm. It's all in the details and doesn't have to cost a lot to make a big impact!

On sale still here

memorial

I kept the events of memorial day weekend super low-key, which I guess don't make them events at all, but nonetheless had a nice relaxing weekend of eating, furniture shopping and...more eating...per the usual time consuming suspects in my life.

A girlfriend and I had a delightful American tapas meal at Sable downtown. A charcuterie plate, bottle of Zin and cauliflower gratin later, the waitress informed us that if we chose to participate, 5% of our dinner total would go to a charity. She then presented us with a cook book, which we got to take home, that featured dishes from Chicago's most famed chefs. Furthermore, the chefs featured in the cookbook would donate 5% of all participants' checks when dining at their restaurant. What's the catch? All in the name of charity. All smiles here.

The BF and a few friends stopped into Owen and Engine and surprisingly got a seat at the bar with no resos. When in Rome, or I guess in a British-themed pub, it's only natural to order Fish and Chips. So to go with my Fish and Chips I enjoyed a yummy Pimm's cocktail with Strawberry liqour and for dessert, an oat streusel topped with rhubarb. I am so spoiled living in this city!


Room and Board is where I shall die and go to heaven some day. Or max out every credit card I have to own the stylish home pieces possible. Love the simplicity, not to mention, the amazing quality of the Scandinavian pieces in the showroom.


Revolution Brewery was a quick stop after an exhausting day of completing my honey-do list for the new apartment. Popcorn in bacon fat with cheese and a pork belly burger. Need I say more?


And how cute is this Italian Ice spot on Taylor Street? Amazing first WARM weekend in the city.

design

The BF and I just signed a lease for a new apartment and I am more than excited to decorate my new home. I can hear my dearest and most talented friend, who owns Etherian Home in San Diego, asking me "what aesthetic defines you?" and "what inspires you?". Well Liz, right now I'm thinking Mid-Century modern meets Modern-Luxury, mixed art work, random vintage objects with rustic touches, not too feminine, but not too bachelor pad all housed in an exposed brick, modern loft. Is that clear at all? Probably not. Because we spend so much time inside, here in Chicago, it has never been so imperative for me to create a cozy, but luxurious space to call home!

Here are the places that I have window-shopped at (operative word: window) and am currently inspired by.

Jonathan Adler, 676 North Wabash Avenue

Jayson Home & Garden, 1885 North Clybourn Avenue

Post 27, One-of-a-kind refurbished pieces. 1819 West Grand Avenue

Salvage One, an amazing collection of, just what it sounds like, salvaged pieces. 1840 West Hubbard Street

DVF Home @ Bloomingdales, 600 North Wabash Avenue

Kara Mann, 119 W Hubbard

Holly Hunt, in the Merchandise Mart

And last, but not least, the Merchandise Mart, heaven on earth for all professional designers. The 25 story, 4.2 million gross square feet epicenter for everything design.