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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

An Oasis Awaits You

Disembarking from a direct flight—newly offered— from O’Hare to Santa Barbara’s airport, my husband and I took a quick drive six miles up the coast to enter a luxurious oasis. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean on California’s Gaviota coast lies the lush resort of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Stepping into the impressive open-air lobby, we

Fashion: December/January 2021

This issue, guest fashion editor Mija Knezevic selects her top looks to wear during Barrington’s winter months. Originally from Montenegro, Knezevic is a creative director who has lived all over the world including Switzerland, New York, and London. Her fashion collaborations include Net-A-Porter, Tory Burch, Tibi, as well as serving as a brand ambassador for

HJWC Polo Event

Members of the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club gathered at Fuller House in downtown Hinsdale before making their way to Oak Brook Polo Club’s August 29 match. Indulging in light bites and summer drinks, guests enjoyed the afternoon event which also served as the club’s 2021- 2022 kick off. hjwc.us

Bûche de Noël (Christmas Yule Log Cake)

Among our family’s holiday-making traditions, filling rooms with boughs of evergreen is one of the brightest and best. As we bring armfuls of snowy branches in, there is freshness and chill, that wild citrusy conifer smell, and always, a swell of gratitude for nature’s provision. This celebratory cake, with its cute caps of meringue mushrooms,

Zoo Ball

In late September, The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted its annual Zoo Ball raising a roaring $1.5 million. This year’s apropos theme, Roar with the Changes, featured a vibrant black-tie optional event to engage and inspire guests in support of Chicago’s cherished wildlife experience. Guests were among the first to experience the zoo’s

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