Writer and historian Catherine Grace Katz holds degrees in history from Harvard and Cambridge and is pursuing her JD at Harvard Law School. But it’s fair to say that she…
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A Gathering Place
Of master architect David Adler’s 45 country houses, 27 were in Chicago, including Ann Marie and Tony Farino’s residence on Estate Lane in Lake Forest, once the coach house for…
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Radical Generosity
Born to a Vietnamese mother and an American military contractor, Campbell’s life journey began in Saigon during the Vietnam War. Moving to the United States, Campbell grew up in mostly…
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Full Circle
Self-described entrepreneur and advocate for policy dialogue Sylvie Légère Ricketts launched The Policy Circle in 2015 following casual, dynamic, intellectually-charged discussions with her Wilmette neighbors. Women met regularly in Ricketts’…
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The Power of Positivity
With a 15-year commitment to wellness, inspiring scores of North Shore men, women, and teens to achieve their fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle goals, TONY AND SHAI DUNCAN opened a sparkling,…
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Enchanted Gardens
Gardens of astonishing beauty can be found across the globe: Jacques Majorelle’s garden in Marrakech; Gertrude Jekyll’s Munstead Wood garden in Surrey; Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant’s gardens in Charleston;…
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Bunny & Babe
North Shore women looking for classic style with a twist of provenance can count on an upbeat new fashion outpost in Winnetka: Bunny & Babe. This fresh and modern retail…
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A Forever Home
Facing East, toward the shores of Lake Michigan, stands a graceful, striking Georgian home belonging to Winnie and Bob Crawford. Symmetrical lines and classical architectural elements exude a sense of…
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Bright Futures
Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has said, “The seeds of resilience are planted in the way we process the negative events in our lives.” This certainly reflects the spirit…
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Hometown Hero
Weekends will often find athletic 6’4” Phil Andrew pacing the perimeter of Northwestern University’s 50-meter, 8-lane pool overlooking the bluffs of Lake Michigan. With a rolled heat sheet in hand,…
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