Woodlands Academy Entitled “The Power of Dreams,” Woodlands Academy celebrated their 38th annual Congé at Knollwood Country Club on April 30. Nearly 200 current and former parents, alumni, students, staff,…
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Wine Tasting Gala
First Presbyterian Church Preschool More than 110 parents and supporters of First Presbyterian Church attended the preschool’s spring Wine Tasting Event at The Fresh Market in downtown Lake Forest on…
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Preview Party
2011 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens In order to kick off the 14th biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens in the proper fashion, the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago hosted…
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Mad Hatter Luncheon
Lake Forest Symphony Guild On the eve of the most-watched wedding of the century, supporters of the Lake Forest Symphony Guild tipped their hats to William and Katherine at the…
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Lake Forest High School, Prom 2011
The rain sure didn’t dampen the spirits of Lake Forest High School’s juniors and seniors on the evening of May 14 as they strutted their stuff for this year’s prom,…
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Opening Night
J.McLaughlin Lake Forest More than 150 madras-loving guests filtered in and out of the grand opening fête for the newly minted J.McLaughlin store on Market Square in Lake Forest during…
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Book Picks, July 2011
From biographies to mysteries and light reading, our Forest & Bluff book picks are sure to be reads you won’t want to put down. Book picks featured in the July 2011 issue of Forest & Bluff magazine, selected by Sue Boucher of the Lake Forest Book Store.
A Natural Transformation
From a messy thicket of buckthorn to an award-winning elegant and organized garden, the Lemonis’ grounds have undergone an unreal transformation. Their home in Lake Forest was one of the only homes on Ridge Road during the early 1900s. Originally a two-story farmhouse, it was the only residential landmark on a multi-acre, family-owned farm. Throughout time, the land was sold off and developed. Now, six other homes surround it.
10 Favorite Wines
Ever wonder what type of wine your friend is drinking? We asked the experts at Courtyard Wines in Lake Forest to tell us the top 10 wines the locals are buying.
Forest & Bluff’s 10 Best Covers
Nothing like an anniversary to give you an excuse to look back and take stock. But in the case of reviewing the 100 plus covers we photographed over the last 10 years, this was a trip down memory lane that we enjoyed immensely.