Barrington native, Kate Himes, has put her marketing degree from Columbia College Chicago to great use in her hometown. In addition to founding the marketing company, Kateify, Himes also spends her time working with the Village of Barrington and local nonprofits including Barrington’s White House, Let It Be Us, A Long Swim, Barrington Area Volunteer Connection. “I grew up in Barrington watching my mom give of her time to so many local nonprofits,” Himes says. “So, I love living back here again and being able to give back to the community.”

Mantra? Life is for living. Your eyes are in the front of your head, not the back. Don’t waste your energy worrying about the past and move ahead Best grooming tip? Do what works for you, not everyone else. Also, Vaseline is the best for almost everything Guilty pleasure? McDonald’s Diet Coke Favorite foods? Is it weird to say all foods are my favorite? Music you love? Good music of any style, but you can never go wrong with The Beatles Best advice ever given to you? The decisions you make today directly affect the decisions are you able to make tomorrow Best advice you’ve given? If you really knew how little people thought of you, you’d be surprised—just do you Earliest memory? Moving to Barrington from Tulsa, Oklahoma with my family When you wake up, you? Make my bed, check my email, walk to Starbucks and down a Nitro Cold Brew Before bed, you? Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize What’s on your bookshelf? The Midnight Library by Matt Haig You can’t live without? My big Irish Catholic family Love to escape to? My grandma’s house Advice you would give to your younger self? Quality is more important than quantity

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Jeans, t-shirt, and a tweed blazer. Add a vintage broach and I’m set Can’t leave the house without? Red lipstick Transportation? Driving or even better, being driven Driving music? Yacht Rock all day long Place to eat? Francesca’s, Frantonio’s, Saddle Room, Brandt’s Shop? The English Daisy Best thing about the country? Bumping into friends and family everywhere Worst thing about the country? CN trains in Downtown Barrington The perfect day is? A quick drink and bite at Neoteca, attending an event at Barrington’s White House or in the Village, and a night cap at McGonigal’s Pub

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Anything that transitions from day to night Can’t leave the house without? Crossbody bag Transportation? Walking or the L Driving music? Anything groovy Place to eat? Looking forward to Joe Flamm’s new restaurant, Rose Mary, in Fulton Market Shop? Oak Street Best thing about town? The possibilities are endless Worst thing about town? Littering The perfect day is? Grab lunch at Tavern, drinks at RL, and back to spend the night at the Union League Club