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STRIKING A BALANCE

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

PROTECT AND PRESERVE

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

THE BUZZ: MAY 2025

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

THE BUZZ: MAY 2025

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.

WELLNESS: QUIT HAPPENS. IS IT GIVING UP OR GROWING UP?

How to understand if your child’s desire to quit a sport is taking the easy way out—or the ultimate power move. Each month, peak performance sports psychologist (and fellow parent) Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo tackles your toughest questions head-on. Dear Dr. E.—After years of playing soccer, my son suddenly wants to quit. He has played ever

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