Sherry Thomas

SUGAR PLUM PERFECT

“Twas in the weeks before Christmas, when all through the Inn, drinks were a stirring as families poured in. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care … in hopes that new holiday memories would soon be made there. And while there may not be actual sugar plums being served at The English Room

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Growing up in Lake Forest, Matty Price Collins recalls “playing” at a desk in the office of Price Insurance, a business her great-grandfather founded in 1937. Today, she and brother Andrew are the fourth generation to lead the Lake Forest institution and that desk is where she works every day. “Lake Forest has a tight-knit

WITNESS TO HISTORY

To visit Berlin is to get lost in its stories—tales of tragedy and triumph, resistance and resilience that span nearly eight centuries. Thirty-five years ago this month, one of its most compelling stories took place for all the world to see. On November 9, 1989, the wall that had divided East Berlin from West Berlin

THE TASTEMAKER

North Shore native Sami Fishbein-Prestigiacomo has always had a keen eye for design. From a young age, she found joy in exploring antique home decor shops with her grandmother, decorating homes, planning events, and frequently updating the wallpaper and colors in her childhood bedroom. In 2013, Sami moved to Los Angeles to begin her studies

IF THESE HALLS COULD TALK

When the Deer Path Inn opened its doors on Illinois Road in 1929, Lake Forest’s elite were delighted. Finally, those who didn’t want to open their summer estates for the season had a well-appointed place to weekend in the country, enjoy the new Onwentsia clubhouse, and all the glamour the evolving North Shore society scene

A PURPOSEFUL LIFE

Christine Witt says growing up in Lake Bluff was nothing short of magical. “As I get older, I’ve come to appreciate even more the deep sense of pride I feel in how close my family is and the many shared experiences we had living in the same town,” says Witt, adding that Friday night family

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