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Open House: Color is King in Designer Jayne Michaels' Manhattan Co-op Renovation

Tate Gunnerson | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Read More: Decor, Architecture, 2michaelsdesign, Jeffrey English, Strange Closets, Jayne Michaels, Interior Design, New York, New York News
Tate Gunnerson

I arrive early for my afternoon appointment at interior designer Jayne Michaels' Sutton Place co-op. It's a sunny May afternoon, uncharacteristically hot and humid, but Jayne's pre-war two bedroom, two bath feels cool and relaxing.

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Home Decor Trend Report: Snakes Slither Hither

Tate Gunnerson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Read More: Home Decor, Snake Home Decor, Strange Closets, Snake Patterns, Home Design, Chicago News
Tate Gunnerson

Mixing snakes in with other symbols (or accessories) is good advice whether you're talking about beautifying your bicep, the small of your back or your living space.

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Open House: Karl, Dawn, Kitt and Kendall's LaGrange Life

Tate Gunnerson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Read More: Room Service Andersonville, Strange Closets, Chicago Interior Design, Karl Fresa, Interior Design, Dawn Fresa, Chicago News
Tate Gunnerson

Karl's bold use of color in his art contrasts nicely with the neutral colors in their traditional brick home, and a few glam rock touches close the deal.

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A Feast for the Eyes: Chicago's Feed a Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Rock and Roll

Tate Gunnerson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Read More: Feed, Sharon Bladholm, Tracy Ostmann-Haschke, Strange Closets, Donna Knezek, Food Matters, Urban Farming, Feed Chicago, Sustainability, Food, Chicago Farming, Urban Chicken Coops, Chicago News
Tate Gunnerson

Cozy, colorful and 100% country, the place ain't fancy but it's got a constantly changing style as friends and regular customers regularly bring in poultry and/or country-centric gifts.

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