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NeoCon 2026: The Rise of Soft Modernism
The emphasis throughout the show was unmistakable—comfort, softness, and human-centered design.
Patrice Barge-Munden
Jul 72 min read


Seeing Chicago Through My Daughter’s Eyes
My daughter recently moved back to Chicago, a city that she loves. Two weeks ago, I visited her there--I wanted to experience it the way she does each day and see things through her eyes. She kept me busy—vintage shopping, the museum, comedy, the beach, riding the El, and lots of coffee shops that prepare it in every way that you can imagine. We were able to take in so much of the city—especially the small neighborhoods like Edgewater, Uptown, Belmont, Lakeview, Lincoln Park
Patrice Barge-Munden
Jun 232 min read


Finding Jonathan Adler
I stopped by Michael’s Arts & Crafts yesterday to pick up some supplies and was pleasantly surprised.
Patrice Barge-Munden
Jun 161 min read


The Journey to my Japanese Garden
I have always been drawn to Japanese aesthetics.
Patrice Barge-Munden
Jun 111 min read
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