Even when it’s below zero degrees outside, the owner of the Gregory Street Residence in Wilmette is in his garden. Or it feels that way. That’s because the home he and his husband designed and built on a sunny, “unusually narrow and long” lot is structured to wrap around the garden and embrace it with […]
As architects, builders, and remodelers of fine homes in several geographic locations in the U.S., we have a unique view into what is hot and where trends are heading. With interest rates still very low and the stock market at record levels, people are investing in themselves. They feel the desire to continue the family […]
One of the hottest design trends of 2018, wabi sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that accepts the imperfect, incomplete, and irregular — think cracks, frayed edges, worn leather, and faded fabrics. Despite its singsong name, the look is muted and rustic, grounded in neutral colors, fibers, and materials, and celebrates items made by hand or by […]
From vacation swimwear and luxurious linens to a spring 2018 trunk show, when it comes to great style, these local retailers have their finger on the pulse. The Real You Rev up your inner mojo this winter with a lingerie makeover at the new, ultra-adorable Chantilly Lace in Plaza del Lago. With a selection of […]
If the calendar months had personas, January would be the drill sergeant that marches on in, demanding push-ups and tidiness. Getting organized, after all, is one of the top New Year’s resolutions, according to the most recent survey from Nielsen. It tails behind fitness and budget goals. But, honest question: Now that we’re more than […]
If the calendar months had personas, January would be the drill sergeant that marches on in, demanding push-ups and tidiness. Getting organized, after all, is one of the top New Year’s resolutions, according to the most recent survey from Nielsen. It tails behind fitness and budget goals. But, honest question: Now that we’re more than […]
Aimee and Sean Huss share two great loves: family and good design. So when the couple decided to move from their two-story Lakeview home to Winnetka, they approached designer Rose Wormley with a challenge: Design highly functional spaces with enough room for their four young children and frequent visitors to spread out comfortably — but […]
The World Happiness Report consistently ranks Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden in their top 10 happiest countries in the world. So it’s no surprise that people around the world are paying attention to Scandinavian wellness concepts and trying to learn their secrets. This winter, as the sun dips and the snow rises, let’s look to those […]
The World Happiness Report consistently ranks Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden in their top 10 happiest countries in the world. So it’s no surprise that people around the world are paying attention to Scandinavian wellness concepts and trying to learn their secrets. This winter, as the sun dips and the snow rises, let’s look to those […]
Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Not surprisingly, U.S. News reports that 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February. This year, why not set yourself up for success by resolving to make small changes in your life that will make a big difference — both for you and others. Whether […]
