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The Magic of Blackberry Farm

IN 1939, MRS. FLORIDA Lasier of Chicago snagged her silk stockings on a wild blackberry bramble while exploring the idyllic Smoky Mountain foothills, and the name Blackberry Farm was born. Forty years later, the Beall family invested their hearts and souls in the same romantic site that has become their family home and lifelong passion.

Newsworthy: October 2020

GIRL POWER Glencoe native Teri Bracken of BRONTË FALL releases a new album titled “Finishing School.” Brontë Fall is the songwriting pen name of the classically trained multi-instrumentalist Bracken and is inspired by her love of music, literature, and the history of the Brontë sisters. At a time when only men’s opinions were valued, the

On My Desk

DURING THESE UNCERTAIN and often isolating times, I find tremendous respite in being outdoors in the garden. With the end of the growing season upon us, I am working on a plan for planting fall bulbs for my future garden oasis. As a new member of the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society, I

Autumn Harvest

AUTUMN HARVEST Makes one 3 ounces apple cider 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed clementine juice 1 1/2 ounces spiced rum 1/2 ounce autumn spiced simple syrup (recipe follows) cinnamon stick, clementine peel, or apple slice for garnish Add the first four ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks

Mental and Physical Well-Being

Many people ignore and/or minimize their own health issues, believing symptoms and feelings will go away or eventually get better. However, during times of crisis, when there is more pressure and stress, it’s imperative we focus on taking care of ourselves because truly, why suffer when there is relief available? Here’s where ketamine infusions come

A Monthly Celebration of Seasonal Blooms

OCTOBER’S ARRANGEMENT of the month marries mounds pillowy Limelight hydrangea blooms with pale, fragrant roses and mochainto-pink-hued dahlias. A simple terra cotta vessel grounds these late-season blooms, allowing them to feel at home in any room of the house. In the garden, dahlias are the stars of late summer and autumn, blooming prolifically until the

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