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500 Square Chic: I'm a Homebody/Home Shopping for April 16-18

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Friday, April 16, 2010. I'm a Homebody/Home Shopping for April 16-18. Event begins today, where ten local design teams have mastered every room in the house from the bathroom to the living room to the foyer. Though there's nothing to buy, you'll be inspired to traipse around town on a home shopping expedition. Monday-Friday, 1o am-5 p.m, Saturdays 10 am-3 pm The Merchandise Mart. West Kinzie Avenue at North Wells Avenue, (800-677-6278). Spurlock Antiques and Decorative Arts. Labels: chicago home events.

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500 Square Chic: Mamma's Day/Advice from Paula Deen

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Thursday, April 29, 2010. Mamma's Day/Advice from Paula Deen. Out of gift ideas for Mother's Day? Then, why not focus on creating a memory, like having her over for lunch or tea. Paula Deen, chef of all things decadently-Southern, has served-up some tips. On how to set the scene for a dainty girls luncheon. 4) GLASSWARE - Mix-and-match whatever old vintage glasses that you may have your cupboard, or venture out to the flea market to buy a set of four wine glasses to add to the ambiance. At Deen's tab...

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500 Square Chic: I'm a Homebody/ Chicago Home Shopping for March 26-28

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010. I'm a Homebody/ Chicago Home Shopping for March 26-28. Is throwing a sample sale just for fabric: one to five yard pieces of upholstery, drapery fabrics and wallpaper rolls. It's probably a good idea to bring your measurements or any swabs of fabric from pieces you are trying to match because all sales are final. Friday, March 26, 11–7 and Saturday 10–5. (1429 W. Chicago Avenue; 312-455-0505, urbansourcechicago.com. Want a set of hotel silver on the cheap? Spring upholstery sal...

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500 Square Chic: Space Hog/How To Create More Space

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Thursday, April 22, 2010. Space Hog/How To Create More Space. Interview with Dallas designer, Alice Cottrell, who recently finished her three-year remodeling of her 700-square-foot apartment, lends a couple helpful hints for making a small space look bigger. It's as simple as cleaning house. Cottrell removed interior doors, raised doorways to the ceilings, and ripped up shag carpeting and waxed the underneath concrete to a shiny finish. Decorating tips for small spaces. April 25, 2010 at 9:57 PM. Yes, ou...

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500 Square Chic: Photofabulous with Clifton Henri

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Photofabulous with Clifton Henri. He's 30. His clients include Disney, Dow Chemical and McDonalds. And he's also working on his first book. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Clifton Henri is a self-proclaimed storyteller, who finds inspiration from "emotion and nostalgia." And the only thing more impressive than his award-winning bio is his body of photographic work, which will make you stop and ponder. Labels: clifton henri prints for sale. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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500 Square Chic: It's a Small World

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010. It's a Small World. It's your lucky day. You can forget calling back that outrageously expensive interior designer that your over-the-top friend recommended. This month top designers open up to Elle Decor. On their tricks and secrets on how to decorate small spaces. See the sages' advice below on how to turn your overmatured dorm room into a mature, sophisticated apartment. Against the grain of most design advice, which advises painting rooms lighter shades to make it look b...

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500 Square Chic: Manhandling/Chicago's (Hot) Handyman Service Launches

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Friday, March 26, 2010. Manhandling/Chicago's (Hot) Handyman Service Launches. Bury your fears of a greasy guy with plumber's derriere showing up to fix your water pressure. Or wondering if the guy you contacted on Craigslist. Is going to turn out to be some serial killer. For the top that Chicago has a new Mr.Fix-It service in town that sends over handsome, capable men in a jiffy to tackle any of your domestic needs. Founded by Clayton Jarvinen, the service " Call Clayton. April 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM.

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500 Square Chic: Chip and Chic

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Friday, March 5, 2010. You no longer have to strip the paint off your chipping furniture to refurbish it. Confused? Essentially, it's the recipe to keep the original color of paint on a stool, chair or accent piece you adore with a little sandpaper and primer. One gallon Ace Royal Touch Interior Alkyd Enamel Undercoater (about $40, acehardware.com. One gallon Behr High-Gloss latex (shown in Citrus Blast; $24, homedepot.com. Regular or foam paintbrush (prices vary, at hardware stores). Sign up for updates.

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500 Square Chic: Welcome to the Fold

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Thursday, February 18, 2010. Welcome to the Fold. In Manhattan, (I think) the most elite invitation of all is the invitation into someone's home. With through-the-roof rents, small and cramped apartments, and kitchenettes deemed a way of life, soirees among the 20s subset usually migrate elsewhere. But if you do want to do something special and welcome friends over for a cocktail or dessert, one easy trick is to stow a set of six folding chairs under your bed or in closets. Below). Each chair is $17.

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500 Square Chic: Decal-ious/Dress-up Your Walls with Decals

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Monday, March 29, 2010. Decal-ious/Dress-up Your Walls with Decals. Wall decals seem to be the next hot trend to inject life into a boring, drab wall- and not to mention, a decoration that should be less expensive than finding a piece of art or a mirror. On a shopping trip to Jayson Home and Garden. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon the wall (pictured above). The store created a montage out of small wooden-carved birds (below), which they are selling. Other places to search wall decals are Etsy. Yes, our...