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A contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, Howard Van Doren Shaw was recognized as one of the leading country house architects of the early 20th century. In addition to his noted work on Lake Forest’s Market Square, from 1894 to 1926 Van Doren Shaw designed a number of stately houses in an area stretching from Lake

HOME DESIGN

One of the largest retailers of decorative fabrics in America is now offering in-home design consultations for Chicago’s North Shore. No more multi-stop visits to reinvent your home! Now, one call or visit to Loomcraft Textiles is all you need to get your custom window treatments or reupholstery started. The staff at Loomcraft of Vernon

EYE FOR DESIGN

Cynthia McCullough has been captivated by interiors for as long as she can remember. Whether moving furniture around her pink gingham childhood bedroom, scouring antique stores, visiting historical societies, or fixating on the miniature floor plans through the windows of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Thorne Rooms, she has spent life firmly immersed in the

LET THE MAGIC BEGIN

Designers selected to help transform a midcentury home and its lavish gardens for this year’s 19th biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens were asked to reimagine the estate’s indoor and outdoor spaces in new and inventive ways. A recent preview of this spectacular Showhouse endeavor revealed that they more than exceeded expectations. This year’s designers

OPEN HOUSES

The tradition continues! The 2023 Winnetka Community House Home Tour returns next Friday, May 19, and tickets sold out as we were going to press. Four beautiful homes will be open for touring in Wilmette, Glencoe, and Winnetka, and each offers a unique window into why the North Shore is home to some of the

SHOW TIME

Take one-part classical Georgian architecture, imbue it with a 70s midcentury vibe, and give 21st century designers carte blanche to unleash their creativity. This sets the stage for what promises to be a truly memorable showcase for the 19th biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens. A major fundraising event to benefit Infant Welfare Society of

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