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#HASHTAG: PATRICIA MARKOS DOLAN

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

FOUND OBJECTS

Diana Durkes didn’t know much about thrifting as a kid growing up in rural Illinois. It just wasn’t a thing. She did, however, master the art of dumpster diving at an early age—a rare talent best embodied by her mother’s best friend, Phyllis. We all know a Phyllis; we all want to be Phyllis. So

PABLO, PABLO, PABLO

It’s a Friday night in Málaga and a constant hum runs through the streets of the city’s historic center. At a restaurant on the Plaza del Obispo, steps from the massive, Baroque cathedral, a group of mature women sings happy birthday to one of their own. A few streets away, voices raised in civil disputation

CATCHING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL BUG

An innate interest in tinkering led Highland Park native Susie Spigelman to a career in startups. Her latest startup, Beacon, aims to make the world a healthier place. Launched in 2021 by Spigelman and co-founders Brian and Andrea Clark, Beacon created a hand-sized, wall-mounted smart device that simplifies daily cleaning routines. Operated by a phone

THE BUZZ: AUGUST 2023

LIGHT IT Table lamps are having a moment. For your desk, we love the GOODMAN TABLE LAMP. Handsome and chic, it showcases the simplicity of conical shades with refined details, and definitely displays classic elegance. Exploring pared-down silhouettes through metal and paper, the lamp’s designer, Thomas O’Brien, focuses on elegant accents like graceful long link

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