Rustic and Modern Design Coexist in Evanston

Interior designer Laura Soskin helps an Evanston homeowner strike the right balance between modern and rustic. “I’ve always liked ethic, old and beat-up pieces that have been handled and loved for a very long time,” explains the homeowner of a 6000-square-foot home with seven bedrooms in Evanston. To help her to decorate her new home, […]

Shopping Guide: Harbor Country, Michigan

Every summer, thousands of New Yorkers stream out of Manhattan for the sandy shores, shopping and relaxation of the Hamptons. And we have our own summer paradise, located a mere 100 miles from Chicago in Harbor Country, Mich., where people retreat to second homes in the tiny towns along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan. […]