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Dec 12, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
Like countless other couples, Eric and Julie moved to Arizona to enjoy the serene desert landscape. But the pair didn’t want to move into just any abode; they wanted to build their forever home—a single-story house with great views capturing spectacular sunsets. “We’ve lived in a number of locations across the U.S. over the years, and, as we started to consider retirement, we chose Scottsdale to enjoy the beautiful scenery,” Eric says.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
In crafting her elegant interiors, designer Jean Stoffer found herself in a near constant search for upholstered occasional pieces. “If we had those needs, we were confident other designers and homeowners did too,” says Stoffer, who runs her eponymous firm as well as a home goods store, Stoffer Home, with her daughter and business partner, Grace Start.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
Photo: Sarah CrowleyStepping inside Marrow Fine, a jewelry store specializing in stacked rings and reworked heirlooms, feels like slipping into the lobby of a chic hotel. Taking cues from Art Deco design, opulent materials and finishes such as velvet walls, marble-accented jewelry cases, Venetian plaster and American walnut abound.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
WHO: Matt Gilbert, an associate architect with Valerio Dewalt Train, whose Instagram documents Chicago architecture. WHAT: He gravitates toward neighborhood architecture, such as two-, four- and six-flats, courtyard buildings and bungalows, but he also photographs mixed-use structures, university buildings and the occasional school or library. WHY: Gilbert grew up in the suburbs, but the city always captivated him.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
Photo: Rosemary J PhotographyAfter noticing most of her antiques were being shipped north, Karen Abell of Naples, Florida-based home decor shop Patina Collection decided to open a second location. “I always thought it would be fun to have a store in Chicago,” she says.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
Photo: Michael Alan KaskelSome people celebrate anniversaries with cake. Rebekah Zaveloff and Nick Nichols, founders of KitchenLab Interiors, commemorated 20 years in business by launching a new firm. Long known for designing kitchens and adjacent spaces, Zaveloff, creative director, has expanded her repertoire over the years. “Since nearly the beginning, we designed more than just kitchens, but people couldn’t get past the name,” she says. Thus, Imparfait Design Studio was born.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
Fiber artist Bryana Bibbs spins and weaves textiles into wall hangings dripping with a kaleidoscope of yarns, a craft she learned while pursuing her degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. A survivor of domestic abuse, Bibbs makes art to think through and document experiences as well as connect with others. “I make things to process life,” she says. “I don’t make things and hope it sells; I’m more excited about the personal connection to people.”Describe your work.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
Chicago native Robert Earl Paige’s vast array of works exploring the artist’s lifelong quest for beauty are being shown in a solo exhibition at the Hyde Park Art Center. On view through October 27, “The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige” is part of Art Design Chicago, an effort by the Terra Foundation for American Art to spotlight the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Raised on the South Side, Paige’s art responds to the patterns, colors and materials of Black life.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
luxesource.com | Zlata Kozul Naumovski
Photo: Mark BalloggInterior designer Anne Shrader prides herself on discovering and supporting artisans who create home furnishings and accessories that are anything but mass market. After two years in Lincoln Park, she recently moved her shop, City Haus Chicago, to more spacious digs in the bustling River North neighborhood. She and daughter Elle Shrader created an elegant yet comfortable space curated with beautiful collections of furniture, home decor, lighting and art.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
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Photo: Arturo YepezCombination retail shop and restaurant, Nettare, (Italian for nectar) is bringing an organically bold aesthetic, along with a Mediterranean-influenced menu, to West Town. Underscoring his focus on seasonality and sustainability, founder Conner O’Bryne turned to designer Aimee Wertepny of Project.—who collaborated with hospitality expert Aida Napoles of AGN Design—to infuse the venue with warmth and patina.
