Posts by Renee DiSanto
Glen Ellyn Housewalk
We are so fortunate to live and work in a community that places a high value on giving back. It is one of the things that really sets Glen Ellyn apart, and makes us so proud to live and work here. An example of this philanthropy that is near and dear to our hearts is…
Read MoreBoxwoods
Oh, how we love a boxwood. Is there any more classic element to traditional landscape design? For gardening enthusiasts and fans of elegant landscapes, boxwoods are must-have. Evergreen, with dense foliage and a neat, compact appearance, boxwoods have been an integral part of formal gardens and landscapes for centuries, thought to have originated in north…
Read MoreWaiting for Summer
Our friends in California and the southern East Coast are already deep into summer weather and the decorating that goes along with it, but here in the Midwest we are still wildly spinning — sometimes daily — between 40° and raining and 85° and sweltering. While we patiently wait for the weather to catch up…
Read MoreColor Story: Soft Blues
Have you noticed more soft blues in your feeds lately? We have. Whether in a kitchen or a cocktail room or a bedroom, soft blue has been making its case as a go-to neutral, and this is one trend we wholeheartedly endorse. We have turned to soft blues like those pictured above in many homes…
Read MoreWelcome to The Parlour at Park & Oak
We’ve been a little busy these last few years at Park & Oak. Growth is inspiring and fun and exciting, but boy it requires a lot of hard work, late nights, and sometimes impossible to meet demands on time and energy. Today, it’s all worth it. Today, we open the doors to our expanded Collected…
Read MoreDesigner Q&A
We were so excited to be able to film this round of Designer Q&A in our new space, which opens tomorrow!! Learn more about it in the clip below, and to view the full Q&A, check out our YouTube channel!
Read MoreAn Interview with Annelise Madsen, Associate Curator, Art Institute of Chicago
Annelise Madsen is the Gilda and Henry Buchbinder Associate Curator, Arts of the Americas at the Art Institute of Chicago. As part of our ongoing effort to highlight women who inspire us, we spoke by phone with Ms. Madsen about her role at the museum, her entrée into the study of art, and her thoughts…
Read MoreWrapping Women’s History Month
The end of Women’s History Month always sneaks up on us, as it coincides with so many school breaks. But we did not want to pass up the opportunity to once again recognize this incredible team of women (plus one lucky man!) who pour their hearts and souls into helping Park & Oak clients turn…
Read MoreContrasting Wood Tones
We get a lot of questions about how we decide which wood species and stains to use in a space, and how to ensure that everything will add up to a cohesive look. While every project and every room is different, we have a few rules of thumb to share that will help you on…
Read MoreThe Three Seasons Room
It’s time!!! March is here, and just because it’s 35° and snowing in Chicagoland doesn’t mean that three seasons room weather isn’t right around the corner. And you’re going to want to be ready. Imagine those first truly warm, sunny days. A Sunday afternoon lounging with a book and a lemonade soaking up those rays…
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