Alessandra Branca’s lush, textured interiors have been featured in many publications, including House Beautiful, Elle Decor and House & Garden. Never content to rest on her laurels, in 2008, Alessandra opened her Gold Coast boutique, Branca, where she makes available the kind of one-of-a-kind pieces that have graced her projects, and in 2009, she published […]
In 2006, a Highland Park family hired Rebekah Zaveloff, interior designer and co-founder of KitchenLab and Design In a Bag, to design a plan to expand and modernize the kitchen of their nineteenth century Victorian-style Foursquare. But Zaveloff’s eclectic elegance and penchant for incorporating one-of-a-kind vintage pieces so impressed the family that soon enough, they […]
Richard Norton Gallery founder Richard Norton and Gallery Director Susan Klein-Bagdade share their collecting tips. Located at the Country House in Deerfield and on the sixth floor of the Merchandise Mart, Richard Norton Gallery specializes in nineteenth and early twentieth century American and European impressionist and modern paintings, drawings and sculptures with a special focus […]
Basements are the new family room, sport center and office. According to Stuart Shayman, of Stuart D. Shayman Associates in Northfield, in new construction, most people want high ceilings and lots of light, which make the space feel less cave-like and gives the owners flexibility to use the space however best suits their family, whether […]
Libertyville interior designers Carol Carani and Victoria Lidstrom have opened a shop, Leggy Bird Designs. They’ve partnered with Laurie King, a furniture restorer, and antique lovers Kelly Murphy and Danette Lemm. They stock the items they would choose for clients, mixing old and new to create eclectic, interesting looks. And when they’re not designing, you’ll […]
Charlotte Moss heads to Lake Forest in May Manhattan-based interior designer Charlotte Moss often employs horseback riding anecdotes when talking about style and decor, but the longtime equestrian is no one-trick pony. In addition to creating timeless and elegant interior designs, Moss designs home accessories, including a fragrance, china and fabric, and she recently finished […]
Decorating in December can be ho-hum or ho-ho-ho! Here are a few ideas to keep things fresh. Visit retailers for ideas Retailers are both the problem and solution. Large chain stores hire a cadre of visual merchandisers to make sure their displays grab eyeballs, so use them for ideas even if you don’t buy the […]
Susan Fredman Design Group’s Ruthie Delf Talks About Transforming a Glencoe Sun Porch. Recently Susan Fredman Design helped a Glencoe couple redecorate their entire home. One of the biggest challenges was creating a serene but masculine sun porch that would maximize the gorgeous views of the nearby garden and swimming pool. Staff designer Ruthie Delf […]
Designer, tastemaker and collector Thomas O’Brien spoke to a packed house about his just released first book “American Modern: My Inspirations for Classic Style, from Modern to Traditional” at the Merchandise Mart’s bi-annual International Antiques Fair. Whether speaking about one of his projects, one of his own homes or one of his lines for companies […]
You’ve probably heard about LEED certification and know it has something to do with building an energy-efficient home, but now North Shore residents have a chance to tour the first LEED-certified home in Winnetka. Located at 1092 Oak St., the 5,200 square foot colonial style red brick home will be open for tours every Thursday […]
