When Sam Berngard and her husband, Jason, were looking for a home for their young family, the timing was imperfect. Having sold their city dwelling right before COVID shut down…
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HOMETOWN DESIGN
When Glencoe’s Sarah Dippold graduated from the Harrington College of Design in Chicago, she had hopes of someday opening her own design firm. Nearly 25 years later, she has not…
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Business is Blooming
“I could never have dreamed that one day I would own a flower shop in downtown Lake Forest,” says Arturo Mar. “But 25 years later, here we are.” Arturo, owner…
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A Century of Style
It’s a significant milestone for any retailer to celebrate 100 years in business. It’s even more so when you know that it’s a family-owned business that had to navigate its…
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Ghost Story
When most people are asked to define the military, their answers often include descriptions of marching soldiers or rumbling tanks. But few include stories about the Ghost Army—a covert unit…
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The Beat Goes On
Sometimes being in the right place at the right time can be life-changing. Woodlands Academy alum Lauren McClusky would most definitely agree. McClusky’s life-changing moment occurred as a high school…
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Color’s Whimsical Impact
There is liking the color eggplant and then there is living with it painted floor to ceiling. Those who can fearlessly make such a selection for their living space are…
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Coastal Vibes
When Chris and Kerry Kelley relocated to Lake Forest from Atlanta, they were ready for a project. They had renovated a kitchen in a past home and wondered how hard…
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Growing Community Organically
When Raheela Anwar was a young mother new to Winnetka more than two decades ago, neighbors encouraged her to visit Winnetka’s Community House as a way to meet other residents….
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Flower Power
It wasn’t that long ago that M on the Square’s Missy Poth was a bride. This September, she’ll celebrate her second wedding anniversary with her high school sweetheart, Johnny…
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