From Tear Down to Terrific

Standing in the entry of Brian and Tami Quinn’s five-bedroom Spanish Revival home in Wilmette, it’s difficult to believe that the house had been marketed as a tear down less than two years ago. “Water had been seeping into the interior walls from leaking gutters, so plaster was crumbling, wallpaper was sagging and floors were […]

by Tate Gunnerson

Decorating with Antiques: How to mix old and new, modern and antique

Jaw-dropping interiors that are still family friendly, warm and inviting. That combination describes the Edelmann home in Wilmette that’s featured in the March 2010 issue of Make It Better. Here’s a preview of the home and some great take-away tips: A few things I learned from Julia Buckingham Edelmann Wood as art: We’re talking driftwood […]

by Elaine Matsushita