Gift picks for the moms in your life.

Consultant by day, artist by night, Eleanor Miz wields a full portfolio. Life is an interesting, unpredictable journey. Compelling fascinations fade while an encounter dismissed as irrelevant proves to be the portal to an exciting new opportunity. An experience in childhood—a time when we are exposed to something new every day—may metamorphose over time, from

Since taking the helm as Producing Artistic Director of the beloved Children’s Theatre of Winnetka (CTW) in 2020, AARON UMSTED has been a champion for the arts on Chicago’s North Shore. Originally from Durant, Oklahoma, Umsted is a teacher, actor, dancer, director, and choreographer whose credits include productions with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Paramount Theatre,

Georgie Geraghty and The Nature Conservancy put the planet first. From wildfires and drought to severe winter storms and flooding, 2024 was a tough year for the nation. The toll for these natural disasters totaled $182.7 billion. And we’re not alone. Over 13 million acres burned in Canada while devastating floods impacted Spain, Afghanistan, and

COLLECTIBLE CREATIVITY Gucci: The Art of Silk tells the story of the House’s extraordinary silk scarves, the first title of its kind to do so. With exclusive access to the Gucci archives, located in a fifteenth century Florentine palazzo, the book charts an unusual history of this iconic accessory, from its inception as a gift

ARTISTRY IN BLOOM Monacello’s new book, The Art of Fine Gardening showcases the work of Craig Bergmann, a pioneering landscape designer whose innovative gardens have defined Chicago’s North Shore since the 1970s. Renowned for his mastery of horticulture and architectural sensitivity, Bergmann creates emotionally resonant gardens inspired by English, Asian, Mediterranean, and North African traditions.
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