Author Archives: Jane

February 2, 2012 – 4:00 pm

January Flickr Faves

It’s February? So far (knock on any available wood) Chicago has escaped the wrath of “the worst winter ever” that was forecast ad nauseum this fall. Thank goodness, is all I have to say. Bring on any and all signs of spring. I’m ready. Some of my January favorites at Flickr: morning fishing Its getting [...]

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February 1, 2012 – 5:00 am

Week Five: McNally Jackson Café

Wandering down Prince Street early in the evening over our December weekend in New York City, McNally Jackson‘s windows were aglow and beckoned me inside. I was completely won over – the bookstore was warm, welcoming and stocked with an appealing array of product (including an intriguing espresso book machine, which allows you to publish [...]

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January 25, 2012 – 5:00 am

Week Four: A Space of My Own

When our house was built 12 years ago, we had the oversized master bedroom converted into two rooms: a smaller master bedroom, and an additional room, accessible from the master, that could be used as an office. Fast forward to today, where the office space is plenty functional, and yet the bulk of my “office-ing” [...]

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January 23, 2012 – 5:00 pm

Pre-Fall 2012: Ter et Bantine

Ter et Bantine’s pre-fall collection juxtaposes simple silhouettes with richly textured fabrics. I’m smitten. See the full collection at Ter et Bantine’s website. images from teretbantine.com

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January 19, 2012 – 8:00 am

Pre-Fall 2012: Jil Sander

Gorgeous + luxe coats at Jil Sander. I think I’ll be hitting the stores in June. See the full pre-fall show, presented magazine editorial-style, at Style.com. image credits: photos courtesy of jil sander for style.com

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