SHORE VS. CITY: MEGAN PIAZZA

Winnetka is home to MEGAN PIAZZA, her husband, and their three children. A USC graduate, Piazza began her career in political fundraising before stepping away to raise her family. Her longtime passions for interior design, entertaining, and home renovation eventually led her to Saints Faith, Hope & Charity, where a volunteering opportunity united her passions for beautiful homes, thoughtful design, community, and connection. Three years ago, Piazza became involved with FHC’s Holiday House Walk. Since then, she and a dedicated team of volunteers have helped transform the beloved fundraiser into a can’t-miss kickoff to the North Shore holiday season. On December 4, guests will step inside four beautifully decorated homes and, for the first time, enjoy a curated holiday shopping experience featuring an array of vendors. The event will also collect donations for Hope Ignites Chicago, extending the spirit of giving beyond the homes themselves. For tickets, visit @fhchousewalk2026 on Instagram.

What’s on the horizon? I’m ready to enjoy the North Shore’s best season and am living for Friday night lights with the Bulldogs and Ramblers Mantra? Be who you are, and be that well Best grooming tip? Vivian Vallone at Paul Rehder Guilty pleasure? Great champagne and America’s Sweethearts Favorite foods? Mozzarella sticks from Stormy’s or Pizza by Sal Music you love? ‘90s pop, Dave Matthews, The Greatest Showman, and I’m a forever Swiftie

Best advice ever given to you? Manners and good grammar never go out of style Best advice you’ve given? Don’t quit Earliest memory? A Three Little Pigs opera we performed in kindergarten When you wake up, you? Hit snooze twice Before bed, you? Snuggle with my pups and write my list for tomorrow, then put on an eye mask, mouth tape, and blackout my room

What’s on your bookshelf? Design books are spilling off my shelves, along with Yesteryear, Born Lucky, and Paris Hilton’s memoir You can’t live without? McDonald’s Diet Coke and my dogs Love to escape to? 30A is truly our home away from home Advice you would give to your younger self? It’s okay to change your mind; where you start doesn’t mean it’s where you stay

ON THE SHORE

Your style is? Carpool chic: tailored trousers, button-downs, and slides Can’t leave the house without? AirPods, sunglasses, and spearmint Altoids Transportation? Defender or Suburban Driving music? Megan Moroney, Pitbull, and Michael Jackson Place to eat? Tocco, EJ’s Place, Avli, Great Coast Commons Shop? Plaza del Lago for one-stop shopping. Peachtree Place for gifts and home treasures, and Bunny & Babe for clothes Best thing about the Shore? The real-life Mayberry feel. My kids can bike around town, neighbors know and look out for one another, and there’s a true sense of community Worst thing about the Shore? Historic homes being torn down The perfect day is? When all the youth sports line up so I can watch everyone do their thing

IN THE CITY

Your style is? I love any excuse for a dress and heels Can’t leave the house without? The perfect purse and Dior lip Transportation? Uber or walking Driving music? A true-crime podcast Place to eat? Ciccio Mio, Bavette’s, Monteverde Shop? Jayson Home, Oak Street shops, and department stores Best thing about the City? The skyline, the special events, and fantastic restaurants Worst thing about the City? The traffic and paid parking The perfect day is? Sleeping late at the Langham, heading to the spa, then an al fresco meal at Chicago Cut before heading home