Asparagus Interiors Inc.

This weekend we stopped off for a quick peak at Haeger Potteries, in Dundee, IL.

Haeger Pottery has been around since 1871, with an emphasis on clean lines and timeless designs.  Royal Haeger ceramic artware is their line of well crafted timless pieces.  They also offer ceramics in the Frank Lloyd Wright collection.

It’s worth a trip to get a glimpse of family history, innovation and local industry still at work.

If you are learning about pottery or interested in a specific style or era check out: Art Pottery Blog

Looking for a pop of color at the breakfast table?
Anyone interested in Mid-Century designs is sure to come across Russel Wright and the American Modern pottery line.  It’s style is so iconic and still available thru the Bauer Pottery Company.

Mary and Russel Wright’s, “Guide to Easier Living,” was written at a time when residential architecture was moving in a more modern style.  A clean – no fuss – philosophy on the mid-century style.  A must read if you’ve ever wondered why the simplistic style emerged in the 50′s and 60′s.

More than just clocks, Howard Miller offers a new line of casegoods in collaboration with designer Ty Pennington.

Fully customizable casegoods such as media center, storage, wine bar and entry way units that are fully customizable and meet a more modern style.  Clean lines and up-to-date finishes make this suite of furniture to appealing to an emerging audience of good quality furniture buyers.

Just as good as ever, Howard Miller, has introduced the ol’clock with modern appeal.  Made in Zeeland, MI and manufactured in the USA, these items are keepsakes and functional artwork.

Dorchester Wall Clock, I source Howard Miller thru FCA Design Center, Naperville.

Check out this month’s feature article in Chicago Home Improvement, “The Fab Floor.”

I was asked by author Kathy Kidwell, to contribute my take on what makes flooring interesting and insight into flooring trends.

I was quoted by Kidwell stating, “A well-designed floor should work cohesively with the room, incorporating the floor finish as another plane to work with,” says Elizabeth Marusin, designer with the Naperville-based Asparagus Interiors Inc. “Color, texture and pattern all play into how the floor grounds a space. A well-designed room strikes a balance between the vertical plane and the floor, making the room work as a whole.”

The article posted below can also be found in hard copy at local design stores throughout Chicago in February.

• Chicago Home Improvement Feb-2010 / The Fab Floor / Cover Page
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