“Even in the gray sameness of our current days, the future does look a whole lot brighter. Illuminated even.” ( NY Times, 2021) How fortuitous was Pantone’s 2020 color,...
I recently obtained my State of Illinois REAL ID. The federal government has mandated that by October 1st, 2020, all domestic travelers must have a valid passport or REAL...
“A boundless blue, evocative of the vast and infinite skyline.” – Leatrice Eiserman As the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago and its skyline is world famous for its...
“I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – Anne Shirley October in Chicago is a personal favorite month for me for several reasons....
My favorite time of year in Chicago is fast approaching, and hopefully our unseasonable weather will soon make way for warm, beautiful evenings and fun, sunny days. In anticipation...
March 19th is St. Joseph Day. But how much do you know about the patron saint of home selling? The present-day strategy of burying a statue of St. Joseph...
Color in our everyday world is a reflection of our global attitude. It influences every industry from the entertainment world to the auto industry and, yes, even politics (think...
My husband Tim and I moved to Hinsdale in August 1982 with two small children in tow (soon to be four). We were so excited to live in this...
It is that time of year when we all look at past the cold and ick winter has brought us… and we begin to make plans for our spring...
If you are lucky enough to know Cathy, you know one of her strongest talents is her ability to envision a transformed space, faster than most around her. Cathy...