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How to Renovate & Design with Antique Architectural Elements
Vintage architectural elements might not make the top of every renovation resource list, but for those who want their space to tell a story, they should. Antique materials bring a higher level…
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Spirited Objects: African Art from the Ann Nathan Collection
After almost 30 years, Ann Nathan closed her eponymous Chicago gallery at the end of 2016. Ann is a true collector — always ahead of the curve, she lives with an…
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Timeless Ming: Form & Function
The Ming Dynasty not only represented the peak of design in China; it represented China to the rest of the world. Ming tables, beds, and vases were among the most…
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Refurnishing & Revisiting the Farnsworth House
News Flash: The Farnsworth House was named one of the Most Significant Works of Postwar Architecture by the New York Times. Read the article here. Designed by Mies van der…
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Designer William Cullum Delights in Details
No two Jayne Design Studio projects look alike. Each, in its own surprising way, tells a story that weaves together the house, its location, and its owners. Founded in 1990…
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Susan Ferrier: Layering with Light
Of all the tools in a designer’s kit, from color to texture, natural light is one of the most misunderstood. Often considered the province of architects, light in the hands…
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The Nathan Family Ginger Tea Recipe
As the weather cools off and the holidays near, we’re all spending more time in the kitchen. Like us, you might be looking for ways to keep cozy and fend…
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Donna Mondi: Enduring Style with an Edge
“I love vintage properties and the character they naturally possess,” says Chicago-based designer Donna Mondi. The catch? Many of the firm’s projects are new builds and luxury condos that don’t…
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A Shared Sensibility: Maya Romanoff & PAGODA RED
“Kindness and generosity,” are the words Joyce Romanoff uses again and again to describe her late husband, Maya. “It was important to him to create a community of people from…
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Take a Virtual Minibreak with a Visit to Ray Booth’s Healing Nashville Home
A partner at the prestigious architecture and interior design studio McAlpine, Ray Booth discovered PAGODA RED online years ago before visiting our Chicago space in person. “I have always felt…