Vibrant and showy mophead hydrangeas shine in arrangements from rustic to the most formal. Here we see their giant, variegated blossoms layered with complementary delphinium spikes echoing the adjacent painting’s…
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Summer Gathering
Gathering with friends on a lazy summer afternoon is one of life’s great pleasures. A table placed under the shade of a tree, layered with deliciously simple food that…
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The Lifestyle List
F&B‘s editor in chief curates casual-chic summer finds for the month of July
Serving Up Success
Alexandre Cotard, The Racquet Club of Lake Bluff ’s Junior Program Director and Head Tennis Professional, coaches young athletes with a focus on character-building, care, and self-esteem. “For me, it…
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The Lifestyle List
Channeling Bunny American style legend Bunny Mellon, famed for redesigning the White House Rose Garden for President Kennedy, was known equally for her gardening prowess and her unerring, understated style.
“Fashion is Over Quickly. Style is …
This Father’s Day, treat the man in your life to a well-deserved dose of style.
Bees, Please
Gorgeous, healthy gardens rely on busy bees. Think of yourself as the ultimate matchmaker: choosing a variety of flowers and herbs that bloom from early spring through late autumn will…
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Nurturing Roses
June ushers in the first, long-awaited roses of the season. All gardeners know the delight imparted by these classic beauties is often eclipsed by their infamous need to be pampered….
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Entertaining
Lake Forest Native Ellie Nottoli is the founder and mastermind behind elliestyled, a modern-luxe lifestyling company specializing in parties and events. Known for seamlessly incorporating clients’ visions and décor into…
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A Monthly Celebration of Seasonal Blooms
PEONY SEASON. Almost unbearably lush and utterly intoxicating, there are no flowers more eagerly anticipated than peonies. And their weighty blossoms, coaxed open each morning by the warm sun, are…
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