Dark Painted Cabinets
Dark painted cabinets are having a moment. A moment that I think is going to stick around for a while. We have spent 20 years in the beige range that dulled our senses and put us to sleep. It is an exciting time to be in design and see the marketed shift in peoples comfort […]
Modern Luxury Interiors Feature
We are completely grateful for the inclusion in the January issue of Modern Luxury Interiors January 2018 for our work we did for the historic Kenwood “Poppy House.” Thank you for all the fantastic writing and support! Link to full article, page 90! Cheers! xo, Jen
Chicago Life Magazine + Jen Talbot Design
Lighting is my jam. I love that it has finally caught up and become artful, thoughtful and special. Rewind 15 years ago and all lighting options were traditional, not inventive and snooze worthy. Then designer and artists got a hold of the light industry and shook things up. One big collective, thank you, from all […]
Favorite Chairish Picks
I surely hope you have discovered Chairish, the fabulous curated vintage marketplace from vendors across the country. Think of 1st Dibbs meets Etsy, which is a happy mix of vintage retailers and everyday individuals that have an amazing piece to sell. It’s a great place to find an original pieces to introduce in a unique element […]
Best Up & Coming Artists
Author: Sydney Piwowar Finding affordable, art can be hard… it’s expensive! To find affordable art that is original, is even harder. This is one of the main reasons why I love to embrace new, up and coming artists. Often these artists have not only a fresh, new look, but more reasonable prices too. It’s a […]
Holiday Table Setting Guide
Retailers have been stocking their shelves with holiday decorations the weekend of Halloween. I know that is too early for the average person to be planning that far in advance, but now that Thanksgiving is around the corner it’s time we face the music start making our list. The holidays can present stress to source […]
Historic Prairie Style Home – Gets a Modern Update
I love the mix of high and low. This combo inevitably creates an interesting visual of texture, line and color. Tapping into the classic lines of a vintage piece mixed with something new is really exciting when it’s done right. One of my most creatively challenging projects, which ultimately became the most rewarding, was a […]
Colorful Front Doors – Stand Out from Your Neighbors
Author: Sydney Piwowar On October 31st, many Americans were standing on each other’s doorsteps. Accompanied by our children, doorstep-to-doorstep ringing doorbells and listening to our kids’ yell “TRICK OR TREAT!” As a creative person, I was paying as much attention to the costumes as I was the doors. After half a dozen of white and […]
Plug-In Pendants and Sconces: The Go-to Problem Solvers
Author: Sydney Piwowar You hear me talk about lighting all the time and how it is key to give any space a particular mood. In reality, it has a much more practical application required for everyday life. We need good lighting for tasks such as work, getting dressed, make up, shaving, cooking, etc. Getting good […]
Who Doesn’t Love a Good Before and After?
This summer, I have had the pleasure of transforming several rooms of an historic home in the Kenwood neighborhood of Hyde Park. For the locals, everyone knows it as the “Poppy House.” It is famous for the poppy stained-glass windows throughout the original part of the home. The second owner added an addition, which included […]