The Great Escape
A lush penthouse retreat has the Merchandise Mart for a neighbor—and views that put urban life in perspective
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Higher Society
A century-old building in a historic neighborhood gets a state-of-the-art terrace with all the comforts of home—and plenty of reasons for friends to relax and stay awhile.
Choosing Lampshades
Whether inherited from Grandma or purchased at a flea market, your base deserves to be dressed in style
Bargain Dining
Chicago is full of restaurants that offer good food for not much money; you just have to know where to look. We've gathered a definitive package of 90-plus great spots—ethnic,...
The Hang of It
Professional art installers show us how to create an eye-catching arrangement of family photos
Best New Restaurants 2006
26 great places to Eat Now
Flower Arranging
Get maximum impact from cut flowers with a few simple tools and a bit of ingenuity
Picture Perfect
How to choose mats and frames that bring out the best in your artwork
The China Syndrome
Give antique dishes a surprising new spin by mixing them with modern pieces
Say Cheese!
In verdant southwestern Wisconsin, independent-minded dairymen and women (and their pampered cows) more than hold their own against mass-produced Cheddar