Shore vs. City

Wilmette’s HEIDI CAREY, founder of Teidi Home, is a professional organizer whose goal is to turn chaos into serenity. As a busy mom of twins, Carey launched Teidi Home in 2022 to help clients simplify their lives. A background in psychology and health care recruitment, along with her own life experiences, including losing her mother

LESLEY CROWE grew up in Lake Forest from the age of 8, after spending her early childhood in Brussels. Following her graduation from Woodlands Academy, she studied studio art and business at Boston College. A semester in Florence, Italy was pivotal for Crowe as she began creating jewelry there—sparking a lifelong passion for the craft.

JULIE MCCAULEY thrived in the fast-paced world of event production for prestigious public relations and brand experience agencies in Chicago. However, following her marriage to Mike McCauley and the arrival of their two daughters, Tatum and Margaux, McCauley decided it was time to return to her roots on the North Shore. Balancing a bustling Winnetka

Glencoe’s ELIZABETH ROSENBERG masterfully balances life as a devoted mother to two lively boys, ages 2 and 4, with her passion for health and wellness. Rosenberg’s professional journey began in the fashion industry and eventually led to the tech sector as a pet product buyer. After the birth of her first son, she pressed pause

A self-proclaimed spiritual trailblazer, Northbrook’s OLGA GILMAN exudes an infectious zeal for life. Reflecting on her journey, Gilman stands as a mosaic of experiences—undaunted by adversity, deeply rooted in her heritage, and eager for the next chapter of growth and adventure. Born in Ukraine, she lived in Vienna and Rome during her immigration journey to

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, as a young girl CAT HARDY often visited her aunt in Chicago. While her mother drove along Sheridan Road, Hardy, nose pressed against the car window, dreamed of living in the picturesque towns passing by. Fast forward a few decades and here she is! Hardy and her husband moved