A couple raised four children in the home they lived in for 21 years, and after their youngest child launched, the couple sold the family home, moved to San Francisco and began looking for property in the tiny coastal community of Point Reyes. “I had a file of architects in the area, and I noticed […]
As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how to make the most of every square foot of sunny space. Here are some great ideas on how to do it, plus resources and inspiration. 5 Ways to Transform Your Outdoor Living Space Into a Place You’ll Enjoy (Almost) All Year Long Even in a place […]
Like so many things this year, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase went virtual. But that didn’t stop the premier design show on the West Coast from making a strong impression, to say the least. The free virtual experience launched on Saturday, May 22, and will remain live through the summer. So, there’s still time to […]
Most products are just a click away, sure, but there’s no replacement for the in-person shopping experience, especially when you’re shopping for your home and need to see colors and textures in person. Winnetka and Northfield’s house and home boutiques offer an engaging and tactile shopping experience, personalized customer service and one-of-a-kind products at all […]
Father’s Day is June 20, and whether you are together or apart, we bet your dad deserves some love this Father’s Day. Here are eight ideas for gifts that you can pick up around Chicago and the North Shore, and as a bonus, support local businesses in the process. It’s a win-win. Tala Coffee Roasters […]
There’s a good reason so many fairytales take place in a forest—a magical, ever-changing setting that offers serene summer shade, dazzling autumn foliage and, with the addition of a few evergreens, color all winter long. Nestled into thick canopies of trees, these five luxurious properties offer everything one would ever want in a bosky setting. […]
As these tony real estate listings in spectacular mountain settings beautifully illustrate, life at the top is pretty sweet. 24 White Otter, Big Sky, MT, $5.25 million Rustic wood, stone and metal come together beautifully in this contemporary five-bedroom abode on a private cul-de-sac in Big Sky. Surrounded by evergreens, the updated house offers spectacular […]
From florals to butterflies, these new decor pieces are elegantly feminine and have us eating our hearts out. Bloom Easy Armchair Swivel by Kenneth Cobonpue You’ll feel like some kind of magical garden nymph every time you sit in this collector’s object by the acclaimed industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue, whose clients include Hollywood A-listers and […]
Sometimes a roadblock leads to an interesting route, as was the case when a North Shore couple discovered an obstacle to building their smaller, chicer, empty-nest abode on a lush one-acre ravine-front lot in Highland Park — the existing house on the site. “This area is a historic district, so we couldn’t tear it down,” […]
After a six-year stint in L.A., Harry and Patti Cocciolo returned to Marin in search of a new family home. They had one mandate: “We wanted a place surrounded by nature,” Harry says. “Our L.A. neighborhood felt very urban, lots of freeway noise. Part of the appeal of moving back was the opportunity for more […]
