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See you in December!
The 16th annual One of a Kind Show, Holiday
Edition, returns December 1-4 at The Mart with
more than 600 talented artists from across
North America and thousands of original
handmade gift options.
Holiday
December 1-4
oneofakindshowchicago.comSome of the best suggestions for
each room of your new home
By CTW Features
THE BEDROOM
A bedroom should be cozy and welcoming … it should be designed as a place to sleep
and a place to entertain each other.
THE BATHROOM
“The space allows you to be crazier because it’s so small. You can pick a theme you
really like and take it over the top,” says Alison Hall, a former editor at
Domino
Magazine
.
THE KITCHEN
Consider classic shapes, colors and pared-down styling so your items integrate with
additional items over the years.
THE DINING ROOM
“Registries are quite different than they were even 10 or 15 years ago. Many brides
have shared with us in focus groups that they would rather receive something that
they can use weekly than something that they will only take out once a year,” says
Leigh Oshirak, a spokeswoman for Pottery Barn.
THE LIVING ROOM
“Don’t rush to decorate the living room. Get key pieces first – something to sit on, eat
on, sleep on – a good sofa, good chairs, coffee table. Don’t try to accessorize it all at
once,” says Donna Ferrari, gift registry & entertaining editor at
Brides
magazine.
THE GARAGE
“The garage is becoming more and more of a focal point of the house … it’s much
more than just a place to keep the car,” says Paul Ryan, host of the DIY Network’s
“Weekend Handyman” and “Kitchen Renovations.”
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