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Gatsby Glamour
A North Shore home with its own storied past is the perfect setting for a Great Gatsby-themed wedding. Photographed on location at the Schweppe Estate by Billy Rood… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
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
Style + Beauty, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Features
Fairy-Tale Weddings
Whether it's formal nuptials at Westminster Abbey or a simple ceremony at Gillson Beach, the wedding venue sets the tone for everything that follows.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel, Culture
Great Scot! Scotland, Two Ways
Scotland's historical castles, breathtaking landscapes, and picturesque villages make it the perfect place to get away from it all--for Royals and commoners alike.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel, Culture
Summer in France
There are myriad reasons visitors return to Paris: luxurious hotels, decadent meals, exquisite shopping. But there's more to explore outside the City of Light, especially in the summer.… Read more
Living + Giving, In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
Here's to the Ladies Who Do More Than Lunch
They are mostly a Chicago phenomenon. In other major cities, Women's Boards have disappeared along with white gloves and pillbox hats. But in Chicago, they've evolved.… Read more
Style + Beauty, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Features
Ode to Audrey
Free-spirit and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn is celebrated with two new books this spring; SR pays tribute to the actress by re-imagining some of her classic Hollywood scenes.… Read more
Sheridan Rd TV, In Sheridan Rd, Features
Audio Interview with Steve Platcow
Not every part of an interview makes it onto the page. Steve Platcow had more to say about executive producing the hit documentary Not Yet Begun to Fight (and more)… Read more
Sheridan Rd TV, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Features
Gatsby Glamour: Behind the Scenes
Join us at a fabulous property in Lake Forest as we use modern fashions to evoke the elegance of a jazz age wedding.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
Something Old & Something New
Designer Tony Stavish breathes new life into a homeowner's beloved pieces while finding a few new favorites.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel
P.S.: I Love it Here!
Finding an overnight camp as unique as your child… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Entertaining, Features
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
SR Interview: James Vincent Meredith
From the North Shore's Piven Theatre to Broadway's Book of Mormon… Read more
Sheridan Rd TV, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Style, Features
Mad For Style: Behind the Shoot
We're mad for this stylin' behind-the-scenes look at our 60s glamor photo shoot.… Read more
A Hotel for the Holidays
For many North Shore families, a weekend at a Chicago hotel is a treasured holiday tradition.… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
Second Act
An empty nest finds new life as a country home. --Photography by Craig Dugan… 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
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Features
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
Style + Beauty, Fashion, Features
Cafe Society
Miramar Restaurant in Highwood, a French bistro that Hemingway himself would approve of, provided the perfect setting for this springs 20s inspired drop waist beaded gowns, flapper headbands, and shimmering silk fabrics.… Read more
The Pampered Pet
From Chewy Vuittons to Barkberries; Paw Paw gourmet pet baskets to Snow Dog Sundaes; pawdicurists who come to your door to holistic vets who make house calls; boarders with chauffeur service,… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Style, Features
Spring Fashion 2012 Trend Report
Featuring designers Derek Lam, Milly, Tracy Reese, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Herve Leger, Chado Ralph Rucci, and Diane Von Furstenberg.… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
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
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
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
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Jewel Tones
Blame it on the Royals, but colored gems--sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and even more exotic baubles--are at the top of many wish lists this Valentine's Day.… Read more
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Fashion Noir
See beyond the smoke and shadows of our moody airport shoot. We spent the day in a hangar at Landmark Aviation with two models, a classic Jaguar, and a personal airplane to create an ode to getting away ''film noir'' style.… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
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
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel
Paris is for (Movie) Lovers
Images of the city have been burned in moviegoers' collective memories since the beginning of cinema: Gene Kelly dancing with Leslie Caron to Gershwin music in an impressionistic dream...… Read more
Style + Beauty, In Sheridan Rd, Beauty, Features
Spa Day
Flowers and chocolates are great, but a day of relaxation and pampering in a spa is the ultimate Valentines Day treat. We visited the top North Shore spas to find out what each of them had to offer.… Read more
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Sheridan Road Shape-Up
Want a brand-new body this year? Then you'll need a brand-new lean routine. We scoured the North Shore looking for some of the best new workouts around and then we gave them all a test run. Here's what we found… Read more
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Survival Gear
Don't let heavy snowfall, wind chill, or arctic air put a damper on your spirits or your wardrobe this winter. Survive in style with the right pair of boots.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
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
North Shore Steak House Guide
Sometimes, nothing but a sizzling steak and an excellent glass of red wine will do. Calories and cost be damned--time to splurge! With so many top-notch steak houses right here on the North Shore, there's simply no reason not to treat yourself...… Read more
Style + Beauty, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Style, Features
A Nutcracker Fantasy
Dressed in this season's most glamorous gowns, our model is swept away by the magic of The Nutcracker as Joffrey company dancers rehearse at The Joffrey's studios.… Read more
Simply Smashing: Billy Corgan's New Passion
Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan has lived in Highland Park for the last eight years, where on any given day he can be found eating sushi at Happy Sushi on Roger Williams Avenue...… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Home, Entertaining, Features
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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Perfect Timing
Being punctual just became a chic activity again, thanks to these stylish timekeepers.… Read more
SR Dinner Date: Quince
That's right. It's fall. It's grown-up time. Go to bed, children, you've got school in the morning. We don't. It's Tuesday. That's right, it's Tuesday. We've got a sitter. We're going out for dinner.… Read more
Style + Beauty, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Style, Features
Horse Country
Autumns rich bounty of color and texture is at its most beautiful in horse country, where this seasons mix of cashmeres, velvets, tartans, and plaids add up to a real equestrian story.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Home, Entertaining, Features
The Art of the Party
Two local party experts share their ideas for the perfect holiday soiree.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel
Away for the Holidays
Planning your winter break vacation? Whether your family's idea of fun involves schussing down a Colorado mountainside or soaking up the warm Caribbean sun, we have a couple of suggestions for the ultimate holiday getaway.… Read more
Fast and Functional
Ferrari has always been one of the most enviable cars on the road, now with the Ferrari FF they've extended their driving season by offering all-wheel drive for the first time ever.… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Features
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
The Writer Who Came From Ragdale
SR's Kate Ancell catches up with New York Times best-selling author and Bellweather Prize winner, Heidi Durrow.… Read more
Style + Beauty, In Sheridan Rd, Beauty, Features
Reason for Hope: October Marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 230,480 American women will be diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer this year, and, of those women, nearly 40,000 will lose their lives to the disease.… Read more
Design, In Sheridan Rd, Features
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
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Fall Fashion Trends
The September issue is all about the hottest fashions and accessories that you'll be seeing everywhere this autumn. Take a look at what's in style this fall, fresh off the runway.… Read more
Designing for a Living World: Paulina Reyes
When she was invited to participate in Design for a Living World, Paulina Reyes was a senior designer for Kate Spade New York, designing handbags that often reflected the personality or aesthetic of particular places, like Florida and Los Angeles.… Read more
Designing for a Living World
A new art exhibit challenges designers to think about the world around them. Art doesn't imitate nature. It's inspired by it.… Read more
Designing for a Living World: Abbott Miller
Architecture you can sit on has intrigued designers and consumers in the last century--the Eames Chair and Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair are still instantly recognizable as icons of mid-century design.… Read more
Designing for a Living World: Christien Meindertsma
About two hours west of the North Shore, 3,000 acres of prairie grasses blow in the breeze, while dickcissels and grasshopper sparrows chirp nearby.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel
Finding Balance in Hong Kong
Find a little escape from the North Shore, where Eastern tradition meets western luxury amidst the transforming Chinese landscape.… Read more
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Into the Woods
We traveled to an enchanted forest on the North Shore to showcase fall's ethereal, romantic clothes, and the result was pure magic.… Read more
European Romance, Two Ways
From enjoying the unspoiled beauty of Bavaria and the historical spectacle that is Oktoberfest to taking in the Belle Epoque grandeur of the Ritz Hotel in Spain, fall is perhaps the most beautiful season in Europe.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
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
College Prep 101
The path that leads to College begins in high school--Sheridan Road has the map for your North Shore student.… Read more
Sheridan Rd TV, In Sheridan Rd, Fashion, Features
School's in Session
With summer break coming to a close, the anticipation of school is sure to set in on the kids of the North Shore. Check out some of this fall's trendiest looks in children's fashion.… Read more
The Art of the Essay
Forget the studying, the testing, the decision making, and the financial concerns. Of all the stressors that make up the college application process, nothing causes more angst than the entrance essay. Is it really worth all the worry?… Read more
The Gap Year Trend
More high school students on the North Shore each year are taking a gap year prior to college. Is this respite from academia the wave of the future?… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel
Classic Summer Resorts
When its time to gather the kids and savor the last days of summer, cool breezes, beautiful beaches, and old-fashioned pampering at these summer resorts can be the picturesque, family-friendly destination you need to cap off the season.… Read more
Your Club or Mine?
An insiders guide to the private clubs of the North Shore.… Read more
A Rich Tradition of North Shore Clubs
Since the late 1800s, country clubs have played an important role in the development, culture, and lifestyle of the North Shore.… Read more
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True Prep
Nostalgic preppy clothes are having a moment, this time with a newer, fresher flair--just the thing to slip on when you head over the the club this summer.… Read more
Having It All
Now that Kandis Wrigley has created her own successful business, shes also going to fulfill her lifelong dream.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
The Creation of An Artist
From New York to France, the collection of experiences and influences in North Shore artist Marla Friedman's life has established her as a true artist.… Read more
An Unbelievable Ride
McLaren Chicago, known by car devotees as Lake Forest Sportscars, can have you in the front seat of the new MP4-12C before client models start arriving stateside in September. To get better acquainted, learn about this luxurious new ride.… Read more
Living + Giving, Sheridan Rd TV, Spotlight, Features
True Star Power
Check out excerpts from our audio interview with actress and songstress Minnie Driver about the upcoming Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest chapter 25th Anniversary Gala, scheduled to take place on June 4th!… Read more
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The North Shore Goes to Camp
Our guide of extraordinary camps for extraordinary kids. Check out our exclusive interview with the author of P.S. I Hate It Here.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Publisher's Picks
The Best of Both Worlds
Ever dreamed of a quiet life in the country while knowing reality required you to live in the city? Today, with the development of sustainable communities like Serosun Farms, you dont have to make a choice.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
Sara Gruen: From the Big Top to the Big Screen
With the film release of the best-selling book, Water for Elephants, right around the corner, SR's Ashleigh Martinez recently caught up with author Sara Gruen to talk about her dazzling novel and its upcoming film release, her latest book...… Read more
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Power of the Purse
Highland Park native Yali Derman's love for handbag design not only led her to create a purse for Kate Spade, it also launched a whole new way of blending fashion with philanthropy.… Read more
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Gentleman Goodies
Valentine's Day shouldn't only be about chocolates and red roses. Make it extraordinary this year and grab your guy a special gift to show him how much you love and appreciate him.… 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
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Sights + Sounds: On the Street
Our video and editorial staff head to Northbrook Court Mall to find out what people on the North Shore are listening to and reading.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
SR Loves...
We've scoured the North Shore to find out what you're into at the moment (check it out--some of the answers may surprise you!), and then we made our own list. Here are a few things Sheridan Road cant live without--and neither should you.… Read more
The Heart of the Matter
Each year, more Americans die from cardiovascular diseases than any other cause, according to the American Heart Association. Because February is American Heart Month, now is the perfect time to educate yourself and your loved ones on heart disease.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
Vivid Intuition
Though she starts her paintings without a plan in place, up-and-coming artist Licha DeLaPena's final products are definitely stunning and thoughtful works of art.… Read more
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The Write Stuff
Gone, Baby, Gone left millions of readers grappling with hard questionsand the desire to know what happened next. Now, bestselling author Dennis Lehane brings us Moonlight Mile, the novels long-awaited sequel.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
SR Loves...
We've scoured the North Shore to find out what you're into at the moment (check it out--some of the answers may surprise you!), and then we made our own list. Here are a few things Sheridan Road cant live withoutand neither should you.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Travel
Into the Not So Wild
Searching for a way to combine kid-friendly fun with top-class amenities? Look no further than Paws Up, the Montana resort that pampers the campers.… Read more
The Great Admissions Guide
The North Shore is famed for its outstanding public schools...but they're not for everyone. Joy DuPuis guides prospective parents through the sometimes daunting, always interesting, private-school admissions process.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
Famously Not Famous
Chicago artist Robert Guinan has been drawing the city for more than half a century. After much success in a Parisian gallery for 35 years, only now are his gritty urban paintings being exhibited here. Evangeline Politis welcomes him home.… Read more
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Lisa Birnbach Audio Interview
In celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Preppy Handbook, author Lisa Birnbach talks about her new book True Prep and her travels to our preppy North Shore.… Read more
House, Dreaming: Artists Interpretations of the Ragdale House, Asleep
For the first time ever, the Ragdale House, home to the Ragdale Fellowship, is hosting an exhibition of artists' works instead of playing host to the artists themselves. Until the end of October, the Ragdale House is a unique kind of haunted house.… Read more
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Writers' Theatre Presents "She Loves Me"
A video interview with some of the key players in the Writers' Theatre's new production, She Loves Me.… Read more
Sheridan Rd TV, In Sheridan Rd, Sheridan Rd Movies, Features, Culture
Heir to the Throne
It's a new era for the Joffrey Ballet. For the first time in their history, the reigns have been handed to someone other than a founder of the company. Ashley Wheater has some big shoes to fill, but he knows how to slip into them.… Read more
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Bobbi Brown Audio Interview
Sheridan Road's Evangeline Politis revisits with Bobbi Brown upon the arrival her brand new book Beauty Rules: Fabulous Looks, Beauty Essentials, and Life Lessons.… Read more
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A Design Dream
Lake Forests Peach Carr is still transitioning back to North Shore living from her surreal experience as a contestant on Project Runway. Sheridan Road caught up with her about her time on the showand how it feels to be back.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
Art on Fire
With a deep appreciation for Mother Nature and an interest in the cycle of life, North Shore artist Jane Fulton Alt captures our captivating landscape in her compelling photographs.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Features, Culture
Portrait of an Artist
Kathleen Carbonara is a stylish wife and mother of three. Her home is filled with gorgeous decor and walls filled with beautiful paintings, mostly portraits of her children. What is unexpected is that Kathleen painted all of the beautiful portraits hersel… Read more
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The Many Faces of Nelly
Miami, Los Angeles, and Ravinia. Those are the only U.S. destinations that currently appear on Nelly Furtado's tour schedule, following the wildly successful South American tour for her latest album. Check out our story and audio interview with her here!… Read more
Adapted to Ficition
After growing up on the North Shore, writer and producer Mike Kelley uses memories from his vivid childhood as inspiration for many of the characters and plotlines in his primetime television shows.… Read more
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Experience
Thirty years ago, we had the chance to host a big Hollywood production in our own backyard. But it was the subject matter rather than the locations that ended up hitting a little too close to home.… Read more
North Shore Moxie
Lake Forest native Sarah Spain's determination (and passion for sports!) has made her one of Chicago medias rising stars.… Read more
Picnic Essentials
Sheridan Road prepares you for your summer festivities with a must-have list of picnic essentials.… Read more
Wedded Bliss
We kick off the wedding season by following the stories behind three North Shore couples on the happiest day of their lives.… Read more
Destined to Design
Host of HGTV's Designed to Sell and Bang for Your Buck, Monica Pedersen of the North Shore has made her passion for home design into a remarkable and respected career.… Read more
Cut, Print, MOVING ON!
"Never work with children or animals." Its an often-referred to Hollywood credo attributed to W.C. Fields. But film director Brian Levant, raised in Highland Park, has spent the last 35 years of his life building a film career by ignoring it.… Read more
Couture Connoisseur
North Shore native Abigail Rutherford is surrounded by the finest names in fashion on a daily basis as the Director of Vintage Couture and Accessories at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.… Read more
Animal Advocates
For more than a decade, PAWS Chicago has been on the forefront of pet adoption and population control, serving as the city's leading no-kill humane group.… Read more
A Dream Revisited
After his music-filled high school experience at New Trier, broadcaster and musician Dan Ponce's career has come full circle.… Read more
Couture Elegance
While following her own dreams, Michelle Gertzman has also been making the dreams of hundreds of brides come true.… Read more
Celebrate Spring!
Gale Gand dishes about spring menus for Easter and Passover and the art of brunch.… Read more
After School Rock Stars
A group of young North Shore rockers on the road to stardom.… Read more
A Cutting-Edge Visionary
Winnetka native Barbara Crane is a master of photography. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and Art Institute of Chicago.… Read more
In Sheridan Rd, Home, Features
A Family Affair
Two Winnetka sisters work together to create a house that sings of home.… Read more
Style + Beauty, In Sheridan Rd, Style, Features
Fixings for Fellas
For this spring, Sheridan Road rounded up some of the newest in-demand tools, from a flexible mouse to a bottle of new cologne, that will increase any mans masculinity quotient.… Read more
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