In the ‘90s hit movie “Father of the Bride,” Steve Martin has a beautiful family; a loving wife, a successful business, and a daughter about to be married. After a busy day at work, he pulls up in a roadster, to a picturesque white colonial on a shady tree-lined street. What dad wouldn’t want to be […]
Although many experts recommend holding big events at reception halls, hotels or restaurants, there’s nothing like throwing a fantastic party at home—if you’re prepared. Think Through the Basics Seating, lighting, space. Is there room for 100 of your nearest and dearest to mingle, talk and laugh? A room, like this one, which was designed by […]
Featuring the most well decorated homes on the North Shore. Come participate in our inaugural The Best Dressed Homes contest. We invite you to submit photos of your own home, the home of a friend or neighbor or a home that you may have helped decorate. Our contest highlights a different room or decorating concept […]
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 […]
Intrigued by word of the vast and deep collections in Linda Crispell’s Highland Park home, I ventured her way to find out how one can pick up bride-and-groom cake toppers here and an old herb drying rack there—and avoid becoming the décor equivalent of the cat lady. Yes, my friends, it can be done. And […]
