A modest 1950s-era Kentfield ranch—not far from the waterfront and abutting a lush, protected estuary—seemed like a great investment for a young couple looking to start a life in Marin. They planned to upgrade to a larger abode a few years later. But they quickly found themselves smitten with their charming block, where neighbors talk […]
There’s no doubt that quality landscaping is key for curb appeal, but it is often also the most important element to transforming a backyard into something really special. Spending a warm summer evening in your very own secret garden, or practicing your putt on your own private golf green are just some of the ways […]
After a year of isolation, we’re all eager to see the world again. These finely crafted furnishings allow you to circumnavigate the globe when it comes to design—without ever packing your suitcase. Bollicosa Nautilus by Cassina If you crave time beside a body of water, check out these lights from the Italian design firm Cassina. […]
From a world-famous chef’s first Chicago outpost and new spots for tea and dessert in Evanston to an innovative approach to home design and a must-visit boutique, here are some of our favorite new local businesses in Chicago and the North Shore. Dining Happy Lemon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Happy […]
The 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (still officially called 2020 Olympics despite being held in 2021) kick off in Tokyo next Friday, July 23. If you were just planning yet another pandemic-era viewing at home, allow us to direct your attention to Airbnb, where a certain former Olympian, six-time NBA Champion, and all-around Chicago […]
The 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games kick off in Tokyo next Friday, July 23. If you were just planning yet another pandemic-era viewing at home, allow us to direct your attention to Airbnb, where a certain former Olympian, six-time NBA Champion, and all-around Chicago legend just so happens to be inviting YOU to hang […]
Triathletes are fanatical by nature. To swim, bike and then run for miles requires dedication and, of course, an amazing gym where one can train when the weather isn’t cooperative for cycling or running outside. Jim Westover, a partner and principal at the San Francisco-based firm William Duff Architects, recently finished a home gym for a […]
Kathy Shafer is quick to credit her husband, architect Tom Shafer, as the visionary in their relationship, but it was she who first recognized the possibilities in a virtually untouched Highland Park house designed by the renowned modernist architect Samuel Abraham Marx and built in 1957. Ultimately, Tom agreed, and they have lived there happily […]
The U.S.A.’s tradition of furniture design and manufacturing is alive and well—and looking good. Check out these collectors’ items, custom pieces and classics in the making. Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa for Pacific Iron Kansas-born midcentury designer Milo Baughman came up with this three-piece sectional sofa. It comprises one armless chair and two one-arm chairs. The […]
“This was a blank slate,” says interior designer Michael Abrams of a newly-built single-family home smack dab in the middle of Lincoln Park. He designed the interiors for a family of four; the parents were both busy doctors. The family left their furniture behind when they relocated from their previous home in Texas. Perhaps because […]
