Ann Marie Scheidler

SERENDIPITY

“How this whole thing came about is pretty serendipitous,” says Jennifer Duke, owner and head pastry chef of French-inspired Après Pastry & Bakery. “It’s really like this was all meant to be.” This might seem like a bold statement coming from Duke, but when you hear her tell the story of all the things that

A MOTHER’S INTUITION

Call it a mother’s intuition, but Christine Goshgarian, Mothers Trust Foundation (MTF) board member, event chair, and a supporter of MTF for more than 20 years, just knew when they asked her to lead this year’s fundraiser that it was time for something new. “The Betty Bash had a great run, but I want to

SEASON OF REFLECTION

Many hands make light work. If the Guild of St. Mary could be summarized in one short phrase, this would be it. This year marks the 90th anniversary for the Guild of St. Mary. Comprised of more than 400 active members, the Guild offers a rich and unique environment for women of all ages to

WHAT ONCE WAS OLD IS NEW AGAIN

When the husband and wife design team of R. Nicholas Loope (Ryc) and Lynne Beyer, decided to move from Arizona to grow their design and architectural business in 2021, the couple knew they wanted to move East. “We had originally considered New York because of client work I was already doing there,” explains Beyer, who

TRUE BLUE

When Anna Murphy sees a large exterior wall without windows, she imagines it as a canvas. In the last 10 years, she has emerged as one of Chicago’s preeminent muralists—something she evolved into after years of perfecting her craft as a traditional oil painter. “Although much of my early training was in oil painting, I

PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

Well-heeled women everywhere don’t consider themselves so without a pair of Loeffler Randall’s Penny Pleated Bow Heels in their closet. Loeffler Randall—the lifestyle brand behind this iconic shoe—has taken the world by storm, outfitting fashion lovers everywhere with their beautiful shoes, accessories, and ready-to-wear collections. Jessie Randall and Brian Murphy launched Loeffler Randall in 2004

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