Elaine Doremus

LET THE MAGIC BEGIN

Designers selected to help transform a midcentury home and its lavish gardens for this year’s 19th biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens were asked to reimagine the estate’s indoor and outdoor spaces in new and inventive ways. A recent preview of this spectacular Showhouse endeavor revealed that they more than exceeded expectations. This year’s designers

SHOW TIME

Take one-part classical Georgian architecture, imbue it with a 70s midcentury vibe, and give 21st century designers carte blanche to unleash their creativity. This sets the stage for what promises to be a truly memorable showcase for the 19th biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens. A major fundraising event to benefit Infant Welfare Society of

NEXT-LEVEL LUXURY

Modernist architects, like Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the early 20th Century, pioneered the notion that form should follow function; in the case of a home, the shape should primarily relate to the intended function or purpose on the inside—not the other way around. Fast-forward more than 100 years to Michael Klein’s vision for

Timeless Estate

What makes a house a home? It’s tempting to think that selecting the finest materials, from custom cabinetry and woodwork to bespoke fixtures, countertops, and hardware, will fulfill this goal. Yet, a home is defined by the people who envision and inhabit it just as much as by the bricks and mortar surrounding it. Such

NEXT-LEVEL LUXURY

Master Of His Ship

WHAT DETERMINES the measure of a man? Those who knew Norman Olsen describe him as a gentleman with a kind and generous soul and a loving spirit. He treated everyone equally and with respect, possessing his own unique zest for life and infectious optimism. “He never met a stranger,” says daughter Freya Olsen. “He was a

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