Chicago Roof Deck + Garden Design Studio Succulents Succulents are, by nature, a “low-maintenance” plant. Considering they grow on their own in the middle of the desert where rain comes but once a year and seemingly nothing else can survive, you would think these guys are tough as nails. But …
Duck Duck Goat Butcher Should you know someone, or at least know someone who knows someone, you might be able snag a reservation. Or if your wife, by nothing other than dumb luck, happened to have called for a reservation on their opening day, you are one of the few …
The long stand by, the comfortable old blanket, mom’s meatloaf, apple pie a la mode. Something is new over at Restoration Hardware. It’s subtle and we almost missed it as we were lulled by your comforting beige and greys, over sized cushions and familiar lines. Is that? Could it be? …
Crate and Barrel, West Elm, Frontgate and even Pottery Barn look like they have their ship together. The cool blues and yellows add pop to an array of light greys, whites, off whites, almost off whites, on whites (whatever those are) and beiges to create a soothing palate that whisk …
Chicago is known for many different things ranging from the gangsters that ruled the streets in the 1920’s & 1930’s to the beautiful architecture that lines the streets today. One of the best parts of living in or visiting Chicago is the unparalleled Restaurant scene. Chicago is home to some …
Here in Chicago, as the days grow longer, the mercury rises, and human civilization begins to crawl out of hibernation, a sense of urgency begins to build. We feel compelled to take advantage of every precious jacket-free, sun-filled, summer moment. To that point, it is our belief that in the summertime, no …
How do you envision enjoying your outdoor space? Maybe these will help inspire you. In the midst of the busy outdoor living building season it is easy to get lost in the daily tasks of project management. The job becomes a juggling act of construction schedules and product deliverables blurring …
A roof deck, back patio, or even front parkway are all opportunities to increase the perceived size of your space and give more livable square footage. I recently read an article on the Zillow Blog speaking on the value of outdoor space when purchasing and selling a home. Here are a few of …