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MILENA PALANDECH has long been an ardent proponent of using vintage pieces in modern design. She transformed this passion into a business, founding Studio Sonja Milan, a Chicago showroom named in honor of her grandparents. Milena thrives when curating a collection of mid-century modern furniture and offers clients unique pieces with character and charm. Collectors

Before settling in Winnetka, KELLY LASZLO dedicated her career to education and taught in Chicago. This experience honed her leadership and mentoring skills and instilled a commitment to community service and bettering young lives. This year, she is helping to plan the North Shore Board of the Northwestern Settlement’s November 9 gala supporting the beloved

Growing up with parents who own an art and antique gallery, New York State native KYLEE RUDD developed a passion for art and design early in life. These interests led her to earn an engineering degree from George Washington University and an MBA in marketing and strategy from Wharton. Rudd then worked on innovation for

Wilmette’s CHASE FANCHER is the visionary behind Oak & Oscar, a distinguished watchmaking company established in 2015. Named for his fondness for oak barrel-aged bourbon and his beloved canine, Oscar, the company melds Fancher’s lifelong passion for timepieces with his expertise in branding and storytelling. Collaborating with renowned entities such as Wilson Sporting Goods, FEW

Winnetka-based interior designer EMILY STURGESS made her Lake Forest Showhouse debut last summer and keeps busy with design projects in Illinois, California, and Florida. Layering vintage and antique pieces with richly patterned textiles are hallmarks of her spirited style. In addition to curating client designs, Sturgess is co-chair of Summer Soiree, the new fundraising event

Surviving an aggressive stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis almost 10 years ago, ERIN HENKEL understands the importance of being grateful. A Cincinnati native, Henkel found her way back to the Midwest after living in Charleston and New York City. She, her husband, and two daughters now call Lake Bluff home. Henkel stays busy chasing after