Midwest – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com Making a Handmade Modern Home one DIY project at a time. Tue, 10 May 2016 23:09:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/francoisetmoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Untitled-2-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Midwest – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com 32 32 76357554 Where to Shop for Vintage in Chicago https://francoisetmoi.com/interiors/where-to-shop-for-vintage-in-chicago/ Tue, 10 May 2016 14:32:40 +0000 http://francoisetmoi.com/?p=14317 Earlier this Spring, I counted down my favorite spots to hunt for vintage home treasures here in Minneapolis, and today I’m back on the topic, but this time in Chicago, my 2nd favorite Midwest City! #winkwink Summer is practically here, and you know what that means: ROADTRIP! Fellow Midwestern designer/blogger, Claire Staszak, of Centered by Design is here to give us the inside scoop on the best spots to shop for thrift and vintage pieces in her City (A.K.A. Her personal favorites for hunting vintage gems for both herself & clients.) Claire and I met on Instagram, and bonded over renovating our 1930’s era homes + our mutual love for all things vintage, so I was all-in when she suggested we collaborate. Take one look at her site or Instagram, and it’s not hard to see Claire has impeccable style and a love for good design. I knew she’d have the skinny on where to go. If you’re planning a Chicago roadtrip this summer, make sure to pin this map, so you know where to go when you’re there!   The South Loop Loft / Canary Lane North Avenue Collective Modern Cooperative / Lost Girls Vintage Divine Consign Coyle and […]

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]]> 14317 Photo Journal: 42 Hours in Chicago https://francoisetmoi.com/uncategorized/photo-journal-42-hours-in-chicago/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:03:41 +0000 http://francoisetmoi.com/?p=4458 Ken and I spent 42 hours together in Chicago and created a photo journal from the events our trip. We were lucky to have awesome recommendations from resident friends and colleagues to help us maximize our limited time in this cool city (Thanks guys!). Check back tomorrow for the details on our accommodations, favorite restaurants, and recommended shops!    

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