ryan mcelhenney

Charmed partly because I have sons who adore Buzz Lightyear.

Also because this designer uniquely recycled and actually made

the throw-aways elegant.

Ryan McElhinney

made me smile with his lovely lamps and mirrors.

Find the designer here.

(all images, Ryan McElhinney)

michael del piero, part 2

I have posted images of this designer's work

in the past, but Chicagoan

Michael del Piero's rooms are simply

too stunning for just one glance.

Bucktown Contemporary.

Del Piero is so successful at marrying

modern and warm.

These sculptural lights are sold in her shop.

We're back to her Goldcoast Vintage project.

How incredible is the palette and

the dining room chandelier below?

So texturally scrumptious.

20 north wacker

all images mine

Chicago's Lyric Opera House

Snapped these while in the city yesterday. Truly an architectural lovely welcoming tenors, sopranos, and a great law firm. The Lyric is the second largest opera house in North America (after the Met). Built in 1929, the building's architectural sculpture is by Henry Hering, and the interior is Art-Deco.

michael del piero

Chicago-based 

Michael Del Piero

designs and owns the fabulous The Good Design Studio.

Prior to her design career, Ms. Del Piero

spent two decades as an Executive Coach.