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We guide you through designing and entertaining on the North Shore, from its phenomenal architecture to our most spectacular parties.
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A Showhouse Like No Other
Please, come in. Welcome to the 2013 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens David Adler Estate.… Read more
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Culinary Travels
The third annual Designer Kitchens of the North Shore offers an intimate look at six amazing kitchens. Photography by Tom Harris for Hendrich Blessing Photographers.… Read more
The Forest for the Trees: Susan Jacoby
Looking at the wall of Susan Jacoby's studio in Winnetka, you're likely to feel yourself drifting away from civilization.… Read more
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Something Old & Something New
Designer Tony Stavish breathes new life into a homeowner's beloved pieces while finding a few new favorites.… Read more
Good Eats: The Sidecar
April brings bridal showers, brunches, and other festive spring celebrations. Keep your guests entertained with a glamorous cocktail that boasts an equally glamorous story.… Read more
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You're Invited: Party Tips From North Shore Hostesses
We polled some of the North Shores top hostesses and asked them to share their holiday party expertise.… Read more
City Sojourn
Departing from the North Shore Life with a pied-a-terre.… Read more
The Diary of Francine Turk
Living in the moment lets one artist paint her truth.… Read more
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Second Act
An empty nest finds new life as a country home. --Photography by Craig Dugan… Read more
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An Eye for Design
Mark David Designs brings classic interior elegance to Lake Forest.… Read more
Living + Giving, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Home
A Toast To The Gold Coast
The 57th Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show on September 28 not only raises funds for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago, it is the fashion event of the season.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Entertaining, Features
An All American Party
With no gifts to wrap, no big bird to wrestle out of the oven, and no gripes to air (lets hope), Independence Day is the one holiday that should be stress-free. But, like Thanksgiving, it is not the time to fool around when it comes to entertaining.… Read more
Palm Beach Chic
Welcome to the season of golden sunshine, emerald grass, bright blue skies, and fuchsia and coral flowersthe bold color palette of Palm Beach dcor, tempered with summer white. Let the classic preppy glamour of Lilly Pulitzer, Jackie O, and Babe Paley into… Read more
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Lost Art Found
Renoir knew the value of capturing and preserving a persons essence on a piece of canvas. Important historical figures, royalty, and celebrities have been the subject of fine oil portraits for centuries.… Read more
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There's No Place Like Lewis Floor & Home
What does it mean to be the third-generation owner of a local, family-owned North Shore business? For Steven Lewis, owner of Lewis Floor & Home in Northbrook, it means a decade-long commitment to giving back to the community, including contributions to lo… Read more
The Beauty of Blue
As summer nears and our thoughts turn to Lake Michigan, theres nothing like blue-and-white dcor to put us in a nautical frame of mind. Whether youre decorating the dining room, living area, or powder room, these blue and white finds will give your home th… Read more
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Rooms with a View
Location, location, location may be every real estate brokers mantra, but for one North Shore family, its not so much where a house sits as the view it offers thats really important.… Read more
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House of Glass
The Northfield residence of architect Thomas Roszak and his family proves a glass house can be more than an architectural statement: It can be a home.… Read more
Modern Masterpieces
Looking to give your home an artful edge? Interior designer Shane Inman of The Inman Company recently combed the North Shore for contemporary home dcor pieces that double as artwork.… Read more
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A Place in the Sun
Getting away from it all means different things to different people. For some, escape can simply be a matter of putting that spreadsheet aside and hitting the links. For others, relaxation demands a change of scenery.… Read more
Romantic Rooms
Gail Plechaty of Real Simple Design scouted the North Shore for glamorous pieces that every true romantic can appreciate.… Read more
Painting a Path From Lake Forest to Lincoln Park
When Josh Moulton opened his own gallery in Lincoln Park last June, he had hundreds of paintings, but only an inkling of the success that would await him.… Read more
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Location, Location, Location
From Lake Bluff all the way down to Evanston, we asked top local real estate agents to identify the most exclusive real estate in our communities and tell us what makes it special.… Read more
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Victorian Revival
Sometimes, home design is like comfort food. We surround ourselves with things that are familiar but, like that artery-clogging mac and cheese, are no longer what we really need...… Read more
Livin' Lodge
This winter, as you venture to Vail, Aspen, or another favorite ski destination, make the best of the snowy landscape by decorating your second home with rustic ski lodge decor....… Read more
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Hospitality House
Whether it's welcoming a gang of kids to the kitchen, hosting a cocktail party, or celebrating a holiday meal, for one North Shore family, hospitality is what ''home'' is all about.… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Entertaining, Features
King of the Kitchen
The home kitchen is no longer solely the domain of the ladies. Now more than ever, men enjoy taking the lead when it comes to cooking and entertaining.… Read more
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The Art of the Party
Two local party experts share their ideas for the perfect holiday soiree.… Read more
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Bountiful Table
With the fall social season in full swing and Thanksgiving looming on the horizon, you're bound to have guests rolling in at any moment. Impress them with a beautifully adorned table, complete with stunning dinner plates in every shape, color, and size.… Read more
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North Shore Design Star
From sought after Chicago designer to winner of HGTV's Design Star, Meg Caswell gives us an insider's look at what it's like to be a cable television star and how Chicago rivals New York when it comes to interior design.… Read more
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Glamorous Rooms
Glamour, said French milliner Lilly Dache, is what makes a man ask for your telephone number. But it also is what makes a woman ask for the name of your dressmaker. Or, in the case of these stunning rooms, the name of ones decorator.… Read more
Simply Marvelous, Darling
Embrace the Golden Age of Hollywood with these glamorous North Shore finds, fit for a classic movie star. Whether you're a Katharine Hepburn fan or an Elizabeth Taylor devotee, these alluring pieces will add a dash of sophistication to your home.… Read more
Beautiful Beds
This month, create your own peaceful sanctuary with exquisite new bedding from Bedside Manor Ltd. Mix and match various shams, duvet covers, and decorative pillows for endless style possibilities, from timelessly traditional to sweetly chic.… Read more
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This New Old House
What happens when your dream home is your childhood home? For one Highland Park resident and her North Shore designer, the answer is a dream come true.… Read more
Constructing A Career of Creativity
Highland Park native Jordan Goodman grew up with a love for building. From his affinity for LEGOs to constructing all the furniture in his childhood bedroom, as he grew up he started realizing that this could become more than an extracurricular pastime.… Read more
Everyday Beauty
Local photographer John Vlahakis finds beauty in the place that taught him to appreciate it, home.… Read more
Pump up the Patio
Summer is the time for jam-packed schedules. In between the tennis games, afternoons at the beach and picnics at the park, take time to enjoy your patio with these fabulous finds.… Read more
The Lake House
A nautical North Shore family finds the perfect vacation home in Bay Harbor, Michigan and designer Martin Horner makes the interior as beautiful as the lake that surrounds it.… Read more
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Winnetka Women's Club Housewalk 2011
Take an exclusive early video tour of one of the beautiful homes included in this year's Winnetka Women's Club Housewalk.… Read more
The Royal Treatment
With the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton on the horizon, it's time to embrace your noble side. This spring, crown your home with these regal findings and host a dinner party so friends can marvel at your elegant estate...… Read more
April Showers Brings Wedding Flowers
and Kate Ancell has some advice about how to weather the joy, wonder, and flat-out agony thats about to become a part of your life.… Read more
Getaway Garnishes
With the new year in full swing, its about time to plan for your much-needed annual spring vacation. Whether you favor a chic city apartment, a calm seaside escape, or anything in between, these darling North Shore finds will add a distinctive flair to yo… Read more
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TOP CHEF: North Shore
Sheridan Road loves a party--and we know you do, too. So we asked eight of the most talented chefs on the North Shore to help make your next party even more fabulous. Check out our behind-the-scenes video here of each concoction.… Read more
House Guest Guide
Planning on getting away from it all these cold, dark months of winter? Kate Ancell has a few things to pack away for thought, while you're packing for away.… Read more
Gifts and Giving, From Soup to Nuts
Hoo boy. Its here again: the time of year to bestow. To be bountiful. To give and keep on giving. Kate Ancell takes you through your paces.… Read more
Deck The Halls
'Tis the season to embrace the quaint, traditional decor of times past. Embellish your home with these charming North Shore keepsakes that your family will cherish for years to come.… Read more
An Artful Approach
A lifetime of collecting art and an unerring eye for design make this North Shore home as special as it is unique.… Read more
At Home: Tech Talk
When was the last time you dared to go phone-free? Kate Ancell is willing to bet it's been a whileand shes got some etiquette notes for those who just cant kick the habit.… Read more
Designs for Life
Take one of the North Shores top designers, a fabulously chic boutique owner, and a home in need of decorating, and the results are outstanding. Kate Ancell takes you inside one of Winnetka's most beautiful homes.… Read more
Patterns to Inspire
As summer gives way to autumn, the weather may be getting milder, but there is no reason your home decor should be, too. We combed the North Shore for the areas most elegantly patterned, distinctively textured, and remarkably shaped pieces for your home.… Read more
Dinner Party 101
As summer winds down and the thick white envelopes begin to mount up in the mailbox, our etiquette expert, Kate Ancell, brings you a review of good, old-fashioned Manners for the Modern Day.… Read more
A Welcoming Abode
Situated in the heart of Glencoe, David and Linda Richters stunning, recently constructed home is the ideal gathering place, designed with a harmonizing blend of vintage and contemporary materials.… Read more
Picnic Essentials
Sheridan Road prepares you for your summer festivities with a must-have list of picnic essentials.… Read more
Flower Power
Stumped for fabulous floral ideas for summer? Look no further: we asked top North Shore floral designers for their go-to styles and here they are, just for you.… Read more
A Walk Through History
This year, The Winnetka Woman's Club Annual Housewalk will take attendees through six outstanding Winnetka homes.… Read more
Celebrate Spring!
Gale Gand dishes about spring menus for Easter and Passover and the art of brunch.… Read more
A Tribute to Provenance
Harkening to a time of craftsmanship, skillful design, and speakeasies, Bruce and Laureen Grieve of Lake Forest open their one-of-a-kind Art Deco home to us.… Read more
One of a Kind
Chicago pink brick, unstained Honduran mahogany, Cherokee red concrete tile floors, and at one with nature. Sound familiar? Frank Lloyd Wright's signature elements remain aesthetically pure and unadulterated in the only Wright home ever built in Lake Fore… Read more
From Apprentice to Master
The right training can help you accomplish your goals. If your dream happens to be designing and building your own home, what better teacher to have than Frank Lloyd Wright?… Read more
A Feeling of Unity
Unison founders, Robert Segal and Alicia Rosauer, are leading the charge to bring a modern look back to the bedroom.… Read more
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A Family Affair
Two Winnetka sisters work together to create a house that sings of home.… Read more
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