Kemmie Ryan

One Last Thing

Shannon Maxwell has been working overtime lately. The Hinsdale mom and owner of lolosmithian, featuring handmade boutique baby goods, switched gears during the COVID-19 pandemic and added masks to her shop. You may have seen her items at My Sister Kate in downtown Hinsdale or at a local market. Her three children were not only

Country Vs. Town: Stefanie A. Ali, M.D.

Before making her way to Downers Grove Stefanie A. Ali, M.D. grew up in Hermiston, Oregon, a small farm town in the northeastern corner of Oregon. The mom of three—soon to be four—children, attended Santa Clara University in California before continuing on to medical school at Loyola University, where she met her husband, Adnan. Ali

American Dream

Shades of red, white, and blue to celebrate Independence Day—whether poolside at home or out with friends.

The Buzz: June 2020

COUTURE FINDS Chicago-based fine art auction house, Hindman, served up some of the country’s most exclusive designer pieces during its Spring Couture Fashion and Accessories auction. Despite uncertain circumstances and social distancing protocols, the sale was able to continue—remotely. More than 700 registered bidders participated either through live internet bidding or absentee bidding. Featured designers

One Last Thing

Kimberly Arquilla is a born and raised Texan—yes, she loves a good steak! And although she hails from a long line of attorneys, she decided on a career in accounting, spending most of her career with PricewaterhouseCooper. In 1995, she was transferred to Chicago and decided to plant her roots in Hinsdale, where she raised

Balancing in Heels

Mothers carry many roles both at home and in the community—chauffeur, chef, coach, chaos coordinator, and more recently, teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, we wanted to share an intimate panel discussion between four local moms about how they coordinate their time between family, self-care, philanthropy, and career.

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