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Windy City: Michael Thompson’s Kites Soar in Chicago Homes by Laurel Feldman & Lauren Coburn
We cherish our global community of designers and artists, but we’re not immune to hometown pride. When two notable Chicago interior designers both gravitate toward one of our favorite Chicago…
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Get To Know Us Better With Betsy
“Everything we do at PAGODA RED carries meaning. We believe in making connections with people near and far through extraordinary objects and their stories.” -Betsy Nathan, Founder I’m Betsy Nathan,…
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Hints of History: Alice Benjamin & Andrea Schumacher Make What’s Old New Again
Infusing soul and depth to a space—be it in a contemporary or vintage home—is a top priority for many of our favorite designers. This is where antiquities play a pivotal…
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Sculpting with Color: The Art of Peking Glass
Although practiced for centuries, Chinese glass-making gained prominence during the Qing-dynasty with the introduction of Peking glass. Originally used for the production of snuff bottles, a favored imperial gift, Peking…
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PAGODA RED at Pembroke Lodge: The 2025 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens
The Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens is one of our favorite Chicago design events. The legendary, biennial event has been a premier fundraiser for The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago…
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Patrick Burns: Concrete Gardens
April 15 – May 31, 2025 Concrete Gardens translates Patrick Burns’ deep love for the land into richly textured, mixed-media monochrome paintings. Raised on a farm in rural West Virginia,…
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Pipe Dreams: The Opulence of Chinese Opium Accessories
Beginning in the 18th century, recreational opium smoking became an entire culture unto itself, replete with beautifully crafted paraphernalia that provided an opportunity to express one’s taste and aesthetic refinement.…
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As You Wish: The Ruyi Symbol and Magical Mushrooms in Chinese & Japanese Decorative Arts
In modern pop culture, “as you wish” is the catchphrase of secretive pirates and all-powerful genies. Say it aloud at a party, and film fans will immediately think of Wesley’s…
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Kintsugi, Ju Ci, & the Art of Repair
The Japanese arts of kintsugi and sashiko have permeated pop culture and fashion, from the kintsugi repairs on Kylo Ren’s helmet in The Last Skywalker in to the sashiko patches…
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Moon Garden Magic with Jeanne Nolan
Jeanne Nolan of the The Organic Gardener is known for creating gardens that are as nurturing as they are beautiful. For Nolan, a home garden can be touchstone of daily…