Country Vs. Town

Wilmette’s OLIVIA METZGER is a mother of four boys, a therapist, and the creative behind the Instagram account @livviejane where she shares snapshots of domestic life. Metzger grew up in Chicago’s East Lakeview neighborhood and has had a passion for photography, writing, and art from an early age. When her first son was born in

JEANNE HENDRIE grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by extended family and enjoying summers on Lake Michigan. Her parents are both from huge Irish Catholic families so there are always occasions to celebrate. “My mom is an incredible artist, and my dad does the NYT Saturday crossword without skipping clues,” she says. Jeanne considers

Gina Scola was born in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago and grew up in Hoffman Estates. The past nine years, Scola has lived in South Barrington with her husband and two rescue pit bulls. Scola’s interest in philanthropy started when her children attended various private schools, and she became more involved when she joined The

Since 2013, Melissa Kinast has called the Barrington communities home, and in 2021, embraced the role of Executive Director at the Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT). Her career path encompasses diverse and impactful roles in commercial real estate, event planning, and advocacy for HIV-positive orphans, showcasing her commitment to positive change. This commitment, merged with

LISA DECOURCY is a native of the Western Suburbs and graduated from Hinsdale Central High School. Growing up she absolutely loved and cherished how her family did everything together, whether it be dinners together, going to the temple, vacations around the world, or even simple movie nights. While at Western Michigan University, she met her

LAUREN GLANDT was born and raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a small town about an hour North of Detroit that was also her beloved mother’s hometown. She is the third of four children, sandwiched between brothers and known as the “perfect child” of the family who always worked hard at school, received good grades, was