COUNTRY VS. TOWN: CARLY DANTI

Originally from LaSalle, Carly Danti grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago. She spent a decade in San Diego and another 10 years in Seattle before life brought her full circle back to the Midwest. She met her husband, Domenic, (ironically also from Chicago) while they both worked at tech companies in Seattle. They married and then welcomed two sons, Lorenzo and Cruz (13 months apart). They chose Barrington to settle with their family for the highly rated schools, space, and community. Danti is a seasoned executive assistant with 20 years of experience, currently bringing her passion and expertise to her role at Warner Bros. Discovery and a proud member of Barrington Junior Women’s Club.

Mantra? My roots are deep. My heart is grateful. My strength is quiet Best grooming tip? Hydration, moisturize, SPF, and sculpted brows Guilty pleasure? Taco Bell. I save all the drama in my life for the experts: The Real Housewives, the 90 Day Fiancé couples, and the staff at The Pitt Favorite foods? Sushi, tapas, and Mediterranean cuisine Music you love? ’90s R&B, Hip Hop, Electronic Chill, and Deep House Best advice ever given to you? “Everything always has a weird way of working out.” – Mom

Best advice you’ve given? Without risk there’s no reward Earliest memory? I’m from LaSalle, making mud pies and catching tadpoles down by the “crick” aka the Little Vermillion with family while others were fishing. Also, playing endless games of euchre Before bed, you? Wrangle my boys into their room about a dozen times and then give my two Dobermans the attention they’ve been looking for all day. Finally, quality time with my husband What’s on your bookshelf? Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Book of Lost Hours, and People We Meet on Vacation You can’t live without? My family, friends, shots of espresso (maybe espresso martini), and laughter Love to escape to? Off the grid in the alpine wilderness backpacking in The Enchantments. Recentering in untouched nature Advice you would give to your younger self? Keep yourself balanced. Put less energy into making sure others are “ok” and make myself the priority

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WHEN IN COUNTRY

Your style is? Polished and comfortable Can’t leave the house without? Chic sunglasses, Owala water bottle, and dinosaurs in my purse Transportation? Range Rover Driving music? RÜFÜS DU SOL, oskar med k, DMB, A Tribe Called Quest, Frank Ocean Place to eat? The Greggory and Region Shop? Angelina Best thing about country? Community, and quietness with convenience Worst thing about country? An upscale lounge would be nice, everything closes early The perfect day is? An early workout at Orangetheory, an afternoon walk around Grassy Lake Forest Preserve with my family, and ending with a dinner at Tangled Roots or Neoteca

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Swanky with a little bold Can’t leave the house without? Heels and an edgy leather jacket Transportation? Metra, Ubers, and walking Driving music? Kaskade, Robyn, Odesza, Dua Lipa, Post Malone Place to eat? Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!, La Serre, avec, Aba Shop? Alice & Wonder Best thing about town? Architecture, food, energy, and there is ALWAYS something to do Worst thing about town? Traffic and parking The perfect day is? A family day at Wrigley Field with my boys. Go Cubs!