Ireland has changed tremendously in the nearly 30 years since I took my first intrepid voyage there—a fearless college student visiting a new Dublin friend on a tight budget. She…
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Paradise Found
The luxury begins within minutes of stepping off the plane. And trust us, you may need what is awaiting you here in the small and steamy bustle that is the…
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Pied-À-Terre
When a Winnetka couple first relocated to the area from southern California, they had a familiar decision to make—live in downtown Chicago and enjoy the splendors of the city, or…
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A Fanciful Flight
Since 2005, Mudlark Theater Company has raised the bar for professional quality theater for young people—producing nearly 100 productions that are changing the perception of the genre. This year, with…
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Trend Watch
Our living spaces are evolving canvases, growing and changing with our lifestyle and family needs. What this means is whether you’re starting fresh with a new house or embarking on…
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Fun In The Sun
Shelley Johnstone Paschke is a woman who needs no introduction. The North Shore interior designer is nationally renowned and sought after by clients worldwide. So, we were especially thrilled to…
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The Interview
What led you to a career in coaching? Interestingly enough, I started my professional career as one of the first female traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. I spent 15…
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Franco Files
The French call it je ne sais quois—that certain thing or experience that eludes description. And that characterizes how you might feel when you step into the breathtakingly beautiful Québec…
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Art and Science
When Elizabeth Lovelace was 12, she earned enough money to buy her first 10-speed bike by going door to door selling potholders custom-made to match neighbor’s kitchens. Meanwhile, young John…
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Trend Setting
For more than 40 years, Studio 41 home design showrooms have been bringing luxury products to the consumer at every level. Unlike other high-end showrooms, Studio 41 is open to…
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