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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

The Lake Forest Shop’s owner Ellen Stirling hosted a gathering for The Lake Forest Shop’s 100 years of fashion. Guests enjoyed light bites and champagne while perusing fashions from designers Philippe Goetschel from ALGO of Switzerland, Bonnie Beard of Lourdes Chavez, and Cyril Verdavainne. Angela Alvarez shared her “Stirling” handbag designed especially for the anniversary,

SECRET INGREDIENT

AN ATHLETE came to see me because he was struggling during competitions, despite having the skills in practice. After learning some new strategies in sports psychology, he was able to excel during games, and even ended up getting recruited to his first-choice college. Sports psychology is the practice of using psychological principles to optimize sports

A Home That Will Stand the Test of Time

With the next trend always around the corner, creating a timeless design is an exercise in restraint. The renovation of an almost 100-year-old home in the Jewel Park neighborhood of Barrington called for a design that was simple yet sophisticated, neither excessive nor dull. The homeowners worked with Jennifer Lauren Design and Warman Construction to

Butler International Cup

A glorious sunny Sunday was just what a large group of polo fans ordered. The Butler Invitational Cup drew families, friends, and a festive group of Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) revelers welcoming new couples. The centennial season of Oak Brook Polo was a divot-smashing success. oakbrookpoloclub.com

ILLUMINATE

This fall, The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted its annual Fall Benefit, themed “Illuminate,” at Theater on the Lake in Chicago. Nearly 400 guests gathered to raise funds for the Rush University Medical Center’s education, research, and community service programs, as well as The Woman’s Board Fund for Excellence in Cellular Therapy.

HARVEST DINNER

Elawa Farm Foundation celebrated the growing season under the stars at their annual Harvest Dinner on September 17. Guests were treated to a farm-to-table dinner and cocktails in the garden by Chef Giuseppe Tentori of Boka Restaurant Group, music, and dancing in the Hay Barn. Funds raised from the evening will support the much-needed renovation

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