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Executing a traditional interior scheme might seem like a snap. After all, we know what Federal, Craftsman, or Mid-Century Modern styles are all about. But there’s more than one way to take a cue from architecture. And for designer Claire Staszak, giving a contemporary Georgian a sympathetic look meant adding a few pages of her

SET THE SCENE

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, surround yourself with what makes you happy. Bringing children into holiday traditions young and taking them through the design process make it more fun to celebrate holidays. It’s not just about buying the perfect décor or pumpkins from the store, it’s about taking the kids with you

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Stay cozy at home with these delightful housewares.

LUXURY OFFERINGS: WHAT YOU GET FOR $4 MILLION

A spectacular ski-in/ski-out chalet in Austria, to the slopes of Les Houches in France, to a stunning French country home in Barrington … all on the market for close to $4 million. ELLMAU$3.9 millionAUSTRIA The Details: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • 2,691 square feet, $1,449 per square foot • Ski-in/ski-out, open fireplace, double garage, wellness

SEASON OF STYLE

Beloved style icon Aerin Lauder, who brought her AERIN brand to a Lake Forest trunk show with designer Shelley Johnstone a few years ago, has now created an exclusive line of holiday-themed tabletop pieces and décor for Williams- Sonoma. “I love the idea of red florals for the holidays,” says Lauder, founder and creative director

AN EYE FOR DESIGN

Before Diana launched her design firm, she worked for ten years in the mortgage industry. While a different field, the experience provided her with unique experience in working with clients who are seeking to purchase and establish a comfortable home for their families. “I think it was a really good precursor to what I’m doing

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