Sawbridge Studios is spearheading and organizing a furniture design competition in conjunction with Illinois Institute of Technology and Horigan Urban Forest Products. The project involves IIT Architecture Professor Paul Pettigrew focusing on the distinct relationship between architecture and furniture design with the 24 students in his Spring 2012 class which began mid-January. Students are being mentoredContinue reading “Sawbridge Hosts IIT Student Design Project”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Cutest Dog In Chicago Contest Kicks-Off
The search is on for the Cutest Dog in Chicago as For Dog’s Sake joins forces with Skyline Newspaper and the Amalfi Hotel to sniff-out the city’s cutest pooch. If you think your Spaniel is special, your Dachshund dashing, or your Mutt est magnifque, here’s your chance to claim bragging, barking and yelping rights. The top dog receives aContinue reading “Cutest Dog In Chicago Contest Kicks-Off”
Salsa Heats-Up Chicago
Chicago’s hottest wintertime tradition is back February 16-19, 2012 as the Chicago International Salsa Congress merges world-class dancers, musicians, performers and dance instructors for four sizzling, non-stop days and nights of top Latin, Afro-Caribbean and Cuban-fused dance and music. Now in its 11th year, and with a dizzying array of programming organized by founders ChicagoansContinue reading “Salsa Heats-Up Chicago”
Salsa on ABC-7 News
Client Chicago International Salsa Congress live on ABC-7 News
Hungry Monkey Baking Company: “Let Them Eat Cake”
Fans of Hungry Monkey Baking Company converged on Chef Sarah Stegner’s popular Prairie Grass Cafe to help Hungry Monkey founder Cindy Kienzle decide her next cake creation. Kienzle recently asked her most loyal customers to choose her next creation; her only criterion was that it be chocolate. Suggestions rolled in via Hungry Monkey’s Facebook page, with finalist cakes revealed last night, as customers eagerly sampled away, voting forContinue reading “Hungry Monkey Baking Company: “Let Them Eat Cake””
Rack ’em Up in Style
Think Bond…James Bond. The ultimate bachelor pad must-have has just arrived at Chicago’s Design, Inc., seats 8-to-10 — keeping them entertained all night long. Made by Belgium-based billiards powerhouse Aramith — the Rolls Royce of billiards — and available exclusively in Chicago-area market at Design, Inc. — the Fusion Table seamlessly transforms from Rack of Lamb toContinue reading “Rack ’em Up in Style”
River North Goes to the Dogs
Tucked in a century-old building in the heart of Chicago’s fashionable River North gallery district, top dogs, cats, and their companions have become smitten with Marcia De Andrade’s charming For Dog’s Sake boutique. Since opening last spring, For Dog’s Sake’s collection of imported leather leashes, luxurious nap-inducing beds, faux jewel encrusted collars, eco-friendly toys and hauteContinue reading “River North Goes to the Dogs”
Sawbridge Studios on WGN-9 News
Sawbridge Studios recently stopped by WGN-9 News to share tablesetting tips and ideas, all part of their Festival of Holiday Tablesettings which continues through the end of the year. This special in-store holiday display highlights five themed tablescapes — including Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve — each using basic foundation pieces from Sawbridge, teamed with inexpensive, easy to findContinue reading “Sawbridge Studios on WGN-9 News”
Lure Lands Spot on TOC “Best Things” List
Lure Izakaya Pub continues captivating guests with Chef Kee Chan’s line-up of Asian-fused small plates, signature cocktails, Midnight Kitchen Menu, newly-launched weekend brunch…and now a coveted spot on Time Out Chicago’s just-released “100 Best Things” list. Since its spring opening, Chan delivers big-time on his mission to better acquaint Chicagoans with the Japanese tradition of Izakaya. Much like tapas, whichContinue reading “Lure Lands Spot on TOC “Best Things” List”
Red Alert: Design, Inc. Unveils All-New Location
Long time go-to Chicago designer Bill Bruss celebrates the opening of his newly-located DESIGN, INC. home furnishings and accessories boutique with a Simply Red Holiday Open House Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 18. Following a successful 7-year run in the River West area, Bruss has moved his red-hot store to expanded, all-new headquarters smack-dab in the center of Chicago’s booming Grand Avenue Design District. Design, Inc.’s new location showcases Bill’s latest discoveries in furnishings,Continue reading “Red Alert: Design, Inc. Unveils All-New Location”
mikeforanpr.com 