COUNTRY VS. TOWN: KATIE BARRY

After seven years in Chicago, Katie Barry and her husband, Brandon, chose Barrington to raise their children, seeking a more grounded lifestyle. A Wisconsin native with a master’s in counseling, Barry’s background as an art therapist informs her current passion for holistic wellness. This led her to practicing and teaching Pilates, where she helps others in the community find strength and balance—a philosophy she also applies to her own life as a busy mom of three.

Mantra? I am grateful for today Best grooming tip? Consistently using a red light mask for glowy skin Guilty pleasure? Dark chocolate and peanut butter Favorite foods? Avocado toast, a big green salad, a perfectly grilled steak Music you love? Kygo and Coldplay are my top two favs; saw both in concert this past summer—so fun! Best advice ever given to you? Let go and let God Best advice you’ve given? I tell my kids to be kind and be a helper to everyone they meet. Earliest memory? Spending time with my two younger brothers; they are the best Before bed, you? Read What’s on your bookshelf? Romances recommended by Katie @beachreadsandbubbly You can’t live without? My morning matcha and reformer Pilates, both teaching and taking class Love to escape to? Northern Wisconsin and Michigan with family Advice you would give to your younger self? Have faith that it will all work out the way it is meant to

WHEN IN COUNTRY

Your style is? Athleisure Can’t leave the house without? Lip gloss, electrolyte water, snacks for the kids (and myself) Transportation? Jeep Wagoneer Driving music? Whatever my kids are requesting from the backseat Place to eat? Organic Roots Shop? Bente Vintage Best thing about country? Our neighborhood. It is why we fell in love with Barrington Worst thing about country? Getting stuck at the train tracks The perfect day is? Getting outside with my family—whether it’s riding our bikes through the marsh, playing golf or tennis, or just playing in the backyard

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? When we go down to the city, it’s fun to dress up—wear some pieces that I wouldn’t wear day to day Can’t leave the house without? A small fun bag (that isn’t full of the above-mentioned snacks for the kids) and cute comfy shoes so we can walk to all of our favorite spots Transportation? We like to drive into the city, then park the car for the day and walk everywhere Driving music? Best of Kygo on Spotify Place to eat? Fare Shop? Neiman Marcus and the shops on Armitage Best thing about town? The energy. Also visiting our old neighborhood and favorite spots Worst thing about town? Traffic and parking The perfect day is? Revisiting some of the best memories of living in the city—Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market and Lincoln Park Zoo with the kids, walking around the park and the DePaul neighborhood where my husband and I lived for many years, shopping on Armitage, and ending with dinner at Sapori Trattoria