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LAURA LESTER believes in the power of art to transform the minds, hearts, and homes of collectors. Lester founded her namesake art advisory, Lester Fine Art, in 2021 after 13 years working as a gallery director and auction house specialist in New York City. In these roles, she advised private clients and collections on artwork

Winnetka artist PATRICIA MARKOS DOLAN has been sharing her artistic excellence for more than a decade. This Greek-American painter thrives while creating authentic oil on canvas pieces that pulse with the rhythm of life. Each work reflects Dolan’s lifelong visits to the Aegean coast, relaying the sea’s compelling colors and the country’s culture. Dolan’s work

Schneider Deli (600 N. La Salle Drive), which opened in early August in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, blends both traditional and modern ideologies in a 21-seat, counter service Jewish delicatessen. For the past year, executive chef/owner JAKE SCHNEIDER has made a name for himself under his brand Schneider Provisions, which is known for its pickled

Local author, artist, and mother, ERIN MINCKLEY founded Relativity Textiles in 2015 with the help of a Kickstarter campaign. The company began with wallpaper but today is “not just for walls anymore,” as it offers fabrics, wallpapers, and rugs. With an MFA in Fiber and Materials Studies from the School of the Art Institute of

Winnetka’s ALLISON STECKO has always loved two things—a well-planned party with an emphasis on fun and the unexpected and pitching stories for PR clients. Before getting back into public relations, Stecko spent years in event marketing, where she discovered what it takes to create a “wow” experience and, more importantly, what elements are needed to

ELIZABETH “LIZ” TURNBAUGH is the owner of My CharCUTErie. In 2019, Turnbaugh left her successful career at a global wine and spirits company to pursue real estate—and that’s when she also developed an appetite and artistic gift for creating charcuterie boards. She first started making the boards as culinary gifts for family, friends, and clients.