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Wu-ing The Crowd - The Fall/Winter 2012 Colletion By Jason Wu

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A controlled frenzy of paparazzi surrounded the feral style-conscious spectators as they were all seemingly strategically placed around Anna Wintour, the renowned fashion goddess herself, waiting impatiently to witness what was referred to as the “hottest ticket in town” for New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2012 – Jason Wu’s new Chinese-inspired fashion collection. A West... Read more »
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February 16, 2012 at 9:48 am
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VANISHING POINT - Decreasing the Distance Between Dreams and Reality

Cutting-edge professional interior designers with audacious goals and tenacity are being sought by consumers everywhere who are looking for out-of-the-box creations and envelope-pushing intentions to make their own spaces (professionally or commercially) scream originality. As a professional interior designer, I am called upon by all types of people to design all types of interiors, and... Read more »
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January 16, 2012 at 4:04 am
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AS SEEN ON TV - In Between Commercials, You May Want To Know This!

The greatest innovative thinkers among all business visionaries may be those sitting behind the expansive wooden conference tables whose jobs it is to conjure up a plethora of do-it-yourself (DIY) television shows that dazzle, educate and entertain us. These shows fascinate us time and time again by showing us how our very own everyday spaces... Read more »
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December 21, 2011 at 11:28 am
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HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN'S ANNUAL CHICAGO GALA - Changing Hearts, Laws and Minds

Working towards a better tomorrow requires insurmountable work today – just ask the hundreds of volunteers and the thousands of members and donors of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization in the United States– the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The organization chose Chicago’s elegant Fairmont Hotel as its fighting ground and... Read more »
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December 3, 2011 at 6:24 am
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YOU WANT TO BE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? - 5 Important Facts to Consider Before Choosing Interior Design as Your Profession

People often use the titles “interior designer” and “interior decorator” interchangeably, without realizing the very important difference between the two. Should you be contemplating a career in either field, you will want to know that difference! Interior design is not about drawing pretty pictures and choosing attractive fabrics – it is about the ability to... Read more »
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November 7, 2011 at 4:31 am
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THE STYLE DIAL - Turning Your Personal Style Up A Notch

Style, as defined in the world of interior design, is a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed and placed into an interior element. Whether eclectic “Goodwill chic” or polished contemporary, it all boils down to our own individual comfort level of what motivates and inspires us, rather than... Read more »
By ShaneInman,
October 5, 2011 at 4:38 am
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LAYING DOWN THE LAW - Crimes of Our Own Professional Passions

Growing up, my father told me that all you have in this world is your word, and that respect has to be earned! Flash forward twenty years later and behold: his words are just as true now as then! If you are fortunate enough to be passionate about your occupation and you truly love what... Read more »
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September 4, 2011 at 3:05 pm
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LIGHTOLOGY - The Science of Your Home Lighting Selections

Upon entering the magnificent 20,000-square-foot showroom of Lightology in Chicago, the magical illumination of thousands of lighting displays transports one into a transcendental state of electrical bliss. For an interior designer, taking a client to any lighting showroom – let alone one this size – can be a daunting task. We need to be well... Read more »
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August 14, 2011 at 10:33 am
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CHICAGO'S ANNUAL RANDOLPH STREET MARKET FESTIVAL - Whether you refer to it as old, antique or vintage, there’s something for everybody!

Just as the fascinating syndicated television program Antiques Road Show has the ability to mesmerize viewers – when lucky participants discover their bric-a-brac is worth a small fortune – Chicago’s Randolph Street Market will captivate you with the prospect of finding that once-in-a-lifetime conversation piece and will have you bragging to everyone who will listen... Read more »
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July 17, 2011 at 9:51 am
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GRAND ILLUSION - What You See Isn't Always What You Get...

Congratulations! You finally found it – your beautiful new home! After months of combing the local real estate market, stressing over offers and counter-offers, you may feel as if your dreams are finally coming true. But before you begin unpacking grandma’s china and propping the glossy wedding photo up on the mantel, you will want... Read more »
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July 4, 2011 at 1:29 pm
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