Sherry Thomas

Breathtaking Debut

Architect Daniel Burnham was famously quoted saying that Chicago should “make no little plans.” However, the second part of that oft-cited speech might be said again today after walking through the newly completed renovation and restoration of a Gothic Revival landmark built almost a century ago as headquarters for the Chicago Tribune. “Make big plans,”

The Visionary

Crisis is often a catalyst for change, forcing us to adapt the way we think, work, and live. The results are often positive and enduring, allowing us to chart a new path forward. However, Megan Lally, who recently moved to Hinsdale from Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood with husband, Ken Schroeder, and son, Charlie, believes we can

Go West

AS THOUGHTS TURN to winter escapes, sometimes it’s hard to decide. Go East for cozy, snowy Cape Cod evenings by the fire? Or, perhaps, go west for sunshine, beaches, and a taste of Hollywood glam? Turns out, you don’t always have to choose. We recently discovered Shutters on the Beach (aka “Hollywood Beach House”) in

Signature Soirees

With much of last year’s holiday festivities toned down or canceled altogether because of the pandemic, 2021 is already shaping up to be a season to remember. However, Hinsdale interior designer Lauren Ashley Allan says the key theme for 2021 is something we learned from the recent health crisis—focus on the things that make you

La Vita Branca

HEAR THE NAME Alessandra Branca and the first thing to come to mind might be the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago’s beloved Lake Forest Showhouse & Garden fundraiser. If you’ve visited any of the biennial showcase homes over the last decade, you’ve likely seen her unforgettable take on these designer spaces—often bursting with vibrant color,

Legal Leaders

The complications of the legal process can be daunting for many of us, but inevitably we will all find ourselves in need of guidance at some point. Whether you’re working through legal matters concerning estate planning; family law disputes and divorce; commercial and business transactions; criminal defense; home and property matters; or injuries and accidents,

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