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Those who follow Maggie Getz Studio on Instagram are familiar with the Lake Bluff interior designer’s love of mixing the unexpected with the classic— often sharing her palette of colors, vintage finds, and patterned textiles as an inspirational tableau. From new construction and whole house renovations to the simplest room refreshes, her residential interior design

Mary Greub may never have chosen to be the owner of Gerhard’s Elegant Desserts, but she is abundantly grateful that such a life chose her. Mary, with her larger-than-life personality, can-do attitude, and knack for making everyone feel like she’s your friend is the woman behind the pastry shop that carriers her former husband’s name.

Walking the pristine curving trails of the just completed Carruthers Nature Preserve in Lake Forest, Ryan London’s celebratory enthusiasm is infectious. It’s understandable: London, Lake Forest Open Lands Association’s (LFOLA) President and CEO, has been working with his team to make Carruthers Preserve a reality for nearly 20 years. First, there were the negotiations that

Crisp shirt collars, wrinkle-free sheets, knife-sharp trouser pleats, and perfectly pressed garments. All are valued, but at a time when few households have time for ironing how does one get such results? “They come here, of course,” smiles Victor Seyedin, owner of Lake City Cleaners in Lake Forest and Evanston. “But I doubt very many