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Display Name:	Julian
Personal URL:	http://flickr.com/photos/walkingincircles/
Member Since:	3/23/07

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So... to whom is AT attempting to appeal? Really, Some of the recent house tours and features (including this one - which is expensively and indulgently fantastic) seem to betray what was once the heart and soul of the AT ethos. I'd make some crack about this being AT and not Martha Stewart but you know, that would be smarmy. Kevin Sharkey's High Over the Hudson House Tour Flag this comment	8/26/10 3:30 PM
And most importantly: Only photograph the most compact and controlled of vignettes so that the full space is never revealed. Works for a certain blog I read... ;) Stylist Tricks You Can Use In Your Home Flag this comment	8/25/10 4:40 PM
Seriously, cell phone quality photos showing nothing more than small vignettes? Almost nothing abut the space is communicated through these photos. Tess' Tiny Home in the Clouds House Call Flag this comment	8/24/10 10:11 AM
Yup, this "simpler times" vacation house is certainly "saving the world, one room at a time" I don't mean to rag on Robert and Ronnie as I find this home to be quite pleasant (I'd recommend replacing the white dining chairs with something a bit lighter and not so heavy) but I fail to see how this home ought to be featured on a site that was founded with the intention of helping those who RENT their APARTMENTS make their space better while not BREAKING THE BANK. Meh, perhaps I'll just subscribe to Dwell. Robert & Ronnie's Breath of Summer Escape House Tour Flag this comment	8/24/10 8:38 AM
The space is lovely, the pieces are interesting but the use of the space and objects together falls flat. Rather than building a cohesive and comfortable space, it feels as if they chose to turn every sight line into a vignette as if the only way to properly appreciate the space was through selective and framed photography. Having worked with many auction houses, this space feels set up for bidding... It's really a shame as they have a collection of really interesting pieces and the light and layout of the living space seems wonderful. David & Bevin's Curated Lifestyle House Tour Flag this comment	8/23/10 12:12 PM
The best cleaner I've ever used, in addition to one we use at work for cleaning artwork is Terg-A-Zyme. It's a protease enzymatic cleaner that is natural and leaves no residue. It will break down any protein that exists. Manufacturer link <a href->Link</a> New Lease Deal Breakers Flag this comment	8/20/10 4:03 PM
Forgot link: RLTO New Lease Deal Breakers Flag this comment	8/20/10 1:58 PM
Luckily in Chicago we have the Residential Landlord and Tenants Ordinance (RLTO) that is a hyper-specific set of rules and regulations as to what is and is not acceptable and what the remedies for various situations are. Things like unacceptable odors and incomplete construction are covered by the RLTO. In general the RLTO is a very renter-favorable document that will severely penalize landlords for the slightest infraction or breach of rigid protocol. Though landlords will profess to being in accord with the RLTO, I have never found one to fully understand just how extensive it is. For instance, if a landlord fails to provide the tenant with a copy of the RLTO at the lease signing, theoretically can be considered an invalid contract. I have used the RLTO to take 2 landlords to court for illegally seizing my security deposit. In one case the end result was a judgement in my favor for 14 times the initial deposit plus lawyers fees. Take a look at the RLTO if you live in Chicago, it will become your best friend. New Lease Deal Breakers Flag this comment	8/20/10 1:57 PM
I simply cannot endorse or support this. How does the saying go: "You can put lipstick on a pig..." Designer Ping Pong: Table Tennis with Style Flag this comment	8/20/10 8:15 AM
Family ought to bring a small gift, everyone else brig a good attitude and some drink! Did Someone Say Housewarming Party? Archive Roundup Flag this comment	8/19/10 12:47 PM
It certainly feels warm and inviting without much pretension. That said, it's a bit too periodized for my taste. While there are many fantastic pieces ranging from beautiful furniture and hansom artwork to a wild collection of tokens, objects and tchotchkes, all of it together in the same house is a bit overwhelming and results in all of the aforementioned elements stepping on eachother's toes so-to-speak. Culling some of it out would undoubtedly result in each piece having a stronger voice and feeling less like a crowd of screaming... Shauntelle & Dave's Controlled Kitsch - Part 1 House Tour Flag this comment	8/18/10 4:57 PM
Treat your art well! An unframed painting or unmatted print just doesn't command the same attention as a piece of art that's been properly addressed. Further, matting and framing protects your art. Take that painting you found in a shop to a conservator and have it cleaned! Repair the torn painting or broken sculpture... have the print cleaned by a paper conservator... Art, unlike artifact does not gain from the patina of age or wear... it only makes it look worse. Take notice of how well addressed all of the artworks in these photos are. Nothing is tacked to a wall, nothing is damaged or in poor shape... A good conservator can transform what appears to be a loss into a masterpiece. Trust me, I know ;) www.bfar.com Jay Jeffers : The Art of High Impact Art Inside Man Flag this comment	8/18/10 1:52 PM
Do whatever your heard desires and what will make you happy. Paul McCobb is dead, I'm sure he won't mind. How Much Would You Change a Vintage "Score"? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/17/10 1:41 PM
How does a studio qualify as a living space? Robin's Gorgeously Green Artist Barn House Tour Flag this comment	8/17/10 12:58 PM
Geez, by "waste of time" I was pointing out that there's no way to move or save this. I like it for what it's worth, but doing it right on the wall is unfortunate as if/when he wishes to change something the efforts will be lost. It's ephemeral, and while that's swell, methinks that investing this time ought to yield a product that can be saved...no? A DIY Approach to Marimekko Wallpaper Curbly Flag this comment	8/17/10 8:08 AM
What a phenomenal waste of time for a project that's not portable or salvageable... I'd recommend buying some photographer's backdrop paper or a sheet rather than using the wall... A DIY Approach to Marimekko Wallpaper Curbly Flag this comment	8/16/10 4:02 PM
Glossy ceiling = :( Color Therapy: Michael's Traditional Foyer & Grand Staircase Reader Painting Project Flag this comment	8/16/10 4:00 PM
The downside is that the resin will inevitably scratch and scuff and wear rather poorly. The upside is that it can potentially be polished out... How To DIY a Penny Covered Kitchen Countertop Artifacture Studios Flag this comment	8/16/10 12:03 PM
Lincoln Square, Chicago 1900 SF, 3rd floor 2 bedroom with sunroom, Garage, 2000SF yard, basement storage, In-unit washer/dryer, central AC, radiator heat 1 block from Lincoln Square, 1/2 block from EL. $1500 a month Survey: How Much Is Your Monthly Rent or Mortgage? Flag this comment	8/16/10 12:00 PM
What a lovely and confident home. I know those dining rooms, and boy oh boy do you need a bigger table!!! Leslie's Collected Cool House Call Flag this comment	8/13/10 11:38 AM