Bluff’s Edge is a handsome Georgian mansion built in 1928 on four acres above the south end of Lake Forest’s town beach. In 1892, the grounds were the scene of what is believed to be the first golf game played in Chicago, which led to…
October 3, 2009 — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 119th season in style with their annual Opening Night Gala featuring soprano Renee Fleming. Gala patrons gathered for a cocktail reception at the Symphony Center for Renee Fleming’s performance, and celebrated at the Chicago Hilton with dinner and dancing. The CSO partnered with Chicago’s Glass Slipper Project to raise donations of eveningwear for local women to attend prom.
December 2009: Shane Tritsch, Michael Boone, Robert Sharoff, Geoffrey Johnson, Chauncey Hollingsworth
Cover Story Cold Play edited by Shane Tritsch With temperatures falling, we’ve brought out the antifreeze: a bounty of ideas—from sled hills and cross-country ski trails to perfect homemade hot chocolate—to help you make the most of winter. The True Story of the Deadly Encounter at Fort Dearborn by Geoffrey Johnson For years, … Read more
In a spacious River North condominium, the whole is even more elegant than its well-considered parts
Whether you’re in the mood to relax, snooze, or just look cool, the latest trend in sofa design has you covered. It’s all about proportion. These low-to-the-ground loungers generally measure at least 40 inches deep, ideal for sprawling and cuddling. So grab your blanky and pillow—you’re about to get real comfortable. 1 Piazza Cotton-linen blend, … Read more
Double Whammy
The sisters Alexis and Camille Cozzini recently kicked off a dual-business collaboration in the Gold Coast, allowing them to open separate and individually owned boutiques under a shared address at 710 North Wabash Avenue.
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We’re totally in love with this new planter by Kikku from Chicago-based Unison. Four porcelain pots rest on a step-up walnut ladder; it’s $298. It’s meant for indoors but would look terrific on a deck or porch, too.
—JAN PARR
