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At home for the holidays Hinsdale Magazine concludes the 2018 with this special holiday issue, featuring the Hinsdale Humane Society (HHS) and the Venetsanopoulos family. The Hinsdale family has supported the non-profit organization as volunteers for more than seven years. We asked HHS if we could visit a someone who has adopted from the humane society, and we were greeted by the family, along with their furry pets Maggie and Kali. You can get to know them on p. 36.

The holiday season is a time of giving, and the humane society has proudly contributed to local families with adoptions dating back 65 years. If you have not visited HHS, the holiday season is a great time to do so. The former Robert Crown Center location has been transformed into a state-of-theart complex, complete with a full-time veterinarian, educational classes, coffee bar and of course, rows of lovable cats and dogs waiting for someone to adopt them. Please visit the new location at 21 Salt Creek Lane in Hinsdale, and you might return home with a new addition to the family.

There is plenty to do in the Hinsdale area this month, and you will want to glance at our December To Do List on p.

18. You can begin your holiday shopping at the Dec. 7 Clarendon Hills Christmas Walk, featuring a tree-lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, an ice-sculpture artist and plenty of food and drinks. You can skip over to The Community House to see “A Christmas Carol” in concert, and the next morning, you can have Breakfast with Santa at the same location. And remember to visit the Brookfield Zoo’s “Holiday Magic” light festival on Dec. 8 and 9, 15 and 16 and 22 and 23. Finally, take the “Holiday Express” at the Hinsdale train station to the “North

Pole,” (i.e. the Aurora train station). Tickets are given on a lottery basis, so visit www.hinsdalechamber.com in hopes of securing your seat with the family.

In this month’s Spotlight feature, we introduce you to Hinsdale resident Hope Lloyd Brown, who is putting her art history degree to good use as the lead curator for Triad Art Group, her stepfather’s company. Brown recently assembled a catalog of a Salvador Dali collection, and gave a presentation about it at Acquisitions of Fine Art in Hinsdale last month on p. 50.

Earlier this year, we gave our readers a look at Downers Grove-based Diveheart, a non-profit organization founded by Jim Elliott, who is attempting to change the way people view disabilities.

In our Health & Wellness segment, now we share the research side of its deep-sea scuba-diving, which is proving beneficial to the self-confidence of the disabled individuals that participate in its programming. for the Holidays

Each year, our staff features local HINSDALE HUMANE SOCIETY FINDS LOVING HOMES FOR PETS businesses in our Holiday Gift Guide ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE Gift ideas, both large and small pages, and I invite you to visit them as PLUS Warming up your home you contemplate your shopping list. As Start the new year in style On the market a locally-owned publication, we partner with local businesses who choose to advertise with Hinsdale Magazine. They have many media options to choose from, and we are proud to work with them to support our local communities. If you enjoy reading Hinsdale Magazine each month, please drop them a note. And as always, your comments and suggestions are welcome.

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CONTENTS | December 2018

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10 PUBLISHER LETTER 18 TO-DO LIST

December/January calendar of events

20 ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE

Gift ideas, both large and small

36 COVER STORY

At home for the holidays

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18 42 ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Warming house

45 ON THE MARKET

Historic Hinsdale

50 SPOTLIGHT

Art centric Ring in

54 FASHION & STYLE

New Year’s Eve glam

56 COMMUNITY SCENE

Night of Wonder Ball Wine, Women & Shoes Infant Welfare Holiday Traditions YoungLife Fall Fundraiser Books & Brunch

66 HEALTH & WELLNESS

ON THE COVER: The Venetsanopoulos family Sydney (holding Kali), Kristen, Spil (holding Maggie) and Daphne Photographed by Marcello Rodarte

Team up

72 INSIGHT

The Christmas crib

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Giant lit reindeer are on display near The Carousel during Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic.

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Clarendon Hills Christmas Walk Join us for the lighting of the Christmas tree at village hall, free food and drinks from local businesses, horse-drawn carriage rides, strolling Victorian carolers, an ice sculpture artist and more. www.clarendonhillschamber.com/ christmas-walk

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A Christmas Carol: In Concert Join with friends and neighbors, and start a new holiday tradition by attending A Christmas Carol: In Concert (three performances at The Community House). www.thecommunityhouse.org

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Breakfast with Santa Bring the entire family to enjoy breakfast with Santa at The Community House. www.thecommunityhouse.org/ breakfast-with-santa

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Holiday Magic Brookfield Zoo’s “Holiday Magic,” now in its 37th year, is Chicagoland’s longest-running

lights festival, featuring more than one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and a video light show. www.czs.org/HolidayMagic

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Holiday Express Hinsdale’s Holiday Express Train will leave the Hinsdale train station and travel to the North Pole (the Aurora train station).

Tickets for this event are done by lottery; enter into either the 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. train times. www.hinsdalechamber.com

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of an interactive virtual ride on Santa’s sleigh, parked on the seventh floor of Water Tower Place. Visitors can receive a recorded video of their thrilling adventures from the North Pole. www.celebrateyourholiday.com/ reservations

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Festival of Lights Twenty thousand twinkling lights and hand-decorated trees transform Cosley Zoo into a fairytale winter wonderland. Visit the animals, and purchase a cup of hot chocolate, your tree, wreath and holiday gifts. cosleyzoo.org

The Polar Express Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers on the Amtrak train will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express for a magical trip. www.chicagothepolarexpressride.com

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Winter Wonderfest One hundred and seventy thousand square feet of holiday fun features indoor ice-skating, entertainment, rides and inflatable slides. There are also glistening lights, décor and trees. navypier.org/winter-wonderfest

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Christmas Around the World The museum’s 45-foot grand tree takes center stage in the rotunda, surrounded by more than 50 smaller trees decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities. www.msichicago.org

Vintage Holidays Festivities each weekend include the famous Christmas Tree parade, complimentary horsedrawn carriage rides, carolers, Victorian buildings trimmed in lights, cobblestone walkways lined in luminaries and appearances

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Ultimate GIFT GUIDE The holidays are officially here, and ’tis the season for shopping and checking off that lengthy list. Whether you’re searching for that special someone to the hostess with the mostest, we’ve got you covered.

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Diamond Pave Initial Pendants Make it personal with a diamond letter pendant necklace from Shy Creation at Razny Jewelers. For new moms, a picky teenager or someone special, these charming dazzlers are available in 14-karat white-, yellow- or rose-gold. Price upon request at Razny Jewelers, 37 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale, 630-455-1900, www.razny.com

Longines Master Collection Watch Time to keep it classic with this Longines Master Collection watch for him. This stainless-steel and 18-karat yellow-gold timepiece with polished bezel and black dial is accented with diamond number accents. $3,650 at Merry Richards Jewelers, 17W300 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, 630-516-8000, www.merryrichardsjewelers.com

14K White Gold Cinnamon Zircon Ring Nowadays, real is rare, just like this one-of-a-kind white-gold ring mounting a natural 8.43-carat excalibur-cut cinnamon zircon gem, surrounded by 68 round brilliant-cut diamonds. Price upon request at Caffray Jewellers, 14 Grant Square, Hinsdale, 630-655-0505, www.caffrayjewellers.com

18K Diamond Huggie Earrings With every turn of your head, these white-gold diamond hoop earrings will add more sparkle to your holiday season. The insideoutside design has diamonds facing forward at all times, offering maximum glimmer. $2,325 at Bella Cosa Jewelers, 7163 S. Kingery Hwy., Willowbrook, 630-455-1234, www.mybella.com

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The Henn House has perfect gifts for the arts-and-crafts lover. Make the holidays fun and unique with personalized and interactive signs like this “Santa stops here” sign. $85 at The Henn House, 306 Burr Ridge Pkwy., Burr Ridge, 630-908-7568, www.thehennhouse.com

Easy Traveling Get carried away with the Lipault Spinner, available in black, cherry red, navy and purple. This 22-inch nylon travel suitcase is perfect for the world traveler looking for an easy and lightweight haul. $220 at Kaehler Luggage, 28 E. First Street, Hinsdale, 630-908-7411, www.worldtraveler.com

Harriet’s Hides Grab hold of a calf hair-clutch with crystal-embellished closure any trendsetter will love to have and hold.

Whether in metallic acid or slate gray, these bags will elevate any look and make a statement. $150 to $170 at Sweet William, 15 E. First Street, Hinsdale, 630-920-8444, www.sweetwilliaminc.com

Winterberry Kisses Bouquet Send festive wishes to everyone on your list with this charming holiday bouquet, nestled in a hand-blown frosted glass cube adorned with winterberry branches.

Prices vary at Phillips Flowers, 47 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale, 630-719-5200, www.phillipsflowers.com

Blissful Gift Pamper someone deserving with a gift card. They can indulge in the Elysian pedicure, complete with a warm detox soak, exfoliation, heel-care, moisturizing mask and warm-candle massage finished with Instant Dry Gelcolor. $90 at Elysian Nail Spa, 24 W. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale, 630-908-7478, www.elysiannailspa.com

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The Tasteful Gift Treat your friends, family and colleagues to the finest in fresh quality food, personal service and a comfortable dining atmosphere—or treat yourself.

Purchase your gift cards at Capri Ristorante, 324 Burr Ridge Pkwy. No. 1, Burr Ridge, 630-455-4003, www.capriristorante.com

Gifts for Wine Lovers The holiday season is enhanced with lots of red and white—wine that is. Make like a great host by stocking up for your next party, or to give as gifts.

Purchase a case and get ten percent off at the Hinsdale Wine Shop, 12 E. Hinsdale Ave., Hinsdale, 630-654-9862, www.hinsdalewineshop.com

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At home for the

HOLIDAYS Hinsdale Humane Society Houses Safe Shelter for Pets

BY SCOTT JONLICH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARCELLO RODARTE

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nimal euthanasia is viewed as a In its 65th year of caring for animals, the non-profit compassionate necessity due to organization last month hosted about 1,300 people for overpopulation, and our ability to its grand opening at 21 Salt Creek Lane in Hinsdale in be empathetic and responsible pet the former Robert Crown Center location. The newlyowners is a reflection of our remodeled facility has a full-time veterinarian on site, humanity. educational classes and even a full coffee bar for visitors.

Approximately five million cats and dogs are euthanized The collective efforts of local volunteers and families in the United States each year, and unfortunately, many willing to adopt pets are the reason why humane of these animals are perfectly healthy. Sometimes they societies are able to exist. One of those volunteers is only need minor treatment for colds and cases of flus Kristen Venetsanopoulos of Hinsdale. Venetsanopoulos with antibiotics. Fewer than has volunteered for HHS 15 percent of the dogs and for more than seven years, cats brought into new homes and enjoys walking the each year are adopted from rescue dogs in town. shelters and rescues, leaving “We adopted all our dogs the majority of pets coming from the Hinsdale Humane from breeders or pet stores.

Society after our golden Locally, the Hinsdale retriever, Honey passed Humane Society (HHS) is a away,” she said. “Honey no-kill shelter that limits the was also a rescue dog, and number of animals that are we had him when our two —KRISTEN VENETSANOPOULOS euthanized. girls were little.”

“We meet the general Kristen’s husband Spilios criteria of ‘no kill,’” HHS said that when Honey executive director Tom passed away, they went to Van Winkle said. “Since HHS and adopted Maggie, there is no national standard for what we prefer to call a Great Pyrenees mix who arrived from a Missouri kill‘responsible sheltering,’ I can tell you what is widely shelter. accepted in the animal welfare world is a euthanasia “Maggie (age 7 now) was about four months old, and rate of ten percent or less; our current percentage is had the same birthday as Honey; so it was ironic that less than seven percent. Euthanasia is only utilized in we got her,” he said. “They have all given our family so cases of terminally-ill animals, or those determined to much joy and unconditional love.” be dangerous to public safety. We do not euthanize The Venetsanopoulos daughters Daphne, 12, and for reasons of too much time or not enough space, and Sydney, 14, said the family of four adopted Kali, a we do all we can to get every animal adopted out. Our “lovable and cuddly” Pomeranian breed to help reduce mission is to educate and advocate to help reduce the Maggie’s anxiety. Kali came from a kill shelter as a stray number of animals in shelters.” one year after Maggie’s adoption.

“We adopted all our dogs from the Hinsdale Humane Society...”

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Daphne Venetsanopoulos with Maggie

“When Maggie sees that Kali is relaxed around other people, it helps her understand that its safe,’’ Daphne said.

Kristen recalled the first time they laid eyes on their little “misfit,” who was missing some teeth, and has one ear different from the other.

“She did her little twirls in the pen when we walked up to her and stole our hearts,” she said. “She does that little twirl anytime she wants something or is happy.”

The Venetsanopoulos were in attendance for HHS’s grand opening weekend, which produced 16 adoptions (three dogs and 13 cats and kittens).

In addition to having a thorough adoption process, Robin Carroll, the humane society’s marketing director, said the new

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facility has a humane education space, a puppy-bowl training center, enrichment for all of the animals and a fear-free sheltering designation.

“The Hinsdale Humane Society is training staff members on fear-free sheltering practices that nurture the emotional wellbeing of animals as much as the physical,” Carroll said. “The shelter allows for the rescue of more than double the animals from the previous location.” n

Families interested in adopting an animal can visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

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Napleton Westmont Porsche Celebrates Grand Opening of new Dealership on Ogden Ave. Napleton Westmont Porsche recently celebrated in grand style with the opening of their brand new, 60,000 square foot facility at 201 E. Ogden Ave in Westmont. The new dealership is more than double the size of their previous space at the same location. Over 400 guests attended the Grand Opening celebration on October 25th, which featured musical performances by The Jersey Boys. Another highlight of the evening was the announcement that Napleton Westmont Porsche is now the only dealership in the Midwest to be designated a Porsche Classic Partner.

The Jersey Boys performed at the grand opening of Napleton Westmont Porsche.

The brand new Napleton Westmont Porsche on Ogden Ave. is an expansive tribute to the rich heritage of Porsche sports cars. The showroom, spanning two floors, has room to display nearly 30 vehicles. It features a fitting lounge where guests can customize a Porsche to fit their specific taste. There is also a customer lounge and coffee bar overlooking the service center, complete with 22 service bays.

At the recent Grand Opening event, Ed Napleton, along with Porsche Cars North America COO Joe Lawrence, addressed the crowd. The Jersey Boys performed songs from the Tony Award winning musical in two crowd-pleasing sets. There were even appearances by Al Capone and Marilyn Monroe (impersonators) as a nod to the long, rich history of both Porsche and the Ed Napleton Automotive group, which has operated in Chicagoland for over 85 years.

History was a theme throughout the night. The Grand Opening of the new dealership also marks a new milestone for the dealership, as a Porsche Classic Partner. Alexander Fabig, Director Classic PAG, came all the way from Germany to make the announcement. The Classic designation means they have exclusive access to classic parts from Germany,

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2018 Year-End Checklist The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 has resulted in significant changes to individual tax rates, deductions, credits, and exemptions. Most of the individual provisions in the new law will apply for eight tax years, starting in 2018 and continuing through the end of 2025. Understanding the impact of these changing federal tax laws will better equip you to review and modify your retirement income needs and strategies as appropriate.

Below you will find the following checklist that includes some common tax topics that could provide tax strategies for you to consider. Keep in mind that this list is only a preliminary guide. Consider it a starting place.

Lower Tax Rates

The new law still includes seven individual tax rates, ranging from 10% to 37% depending on filing status and taxable income. With a possible tax hike on the horizon after 2025, this could be a relatively short period of time with the lowest tax rates many have seen, so you may want to consider these strategies: 1. Roth IRA Conversion: The conversion of qualified plan assets or traditional IRAs to a Roth IRA, to the extent of staying within your current tax bracket, can be a useful tool if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket during retirement. With this strategy you pay taxes today in exchange for tax-free income later when qualified distributions are taken.

2. Roth 401(k): With current tax rates temporarily lower, you may see a benefit in contributing to a Roth 401(k) versus deferring taxes with a traditional 401(k) contribution.

3. Use of Annuities and Life Insurance: Lower taxes may equate to more income available for savings. Creating a safety net for future needs – without adding an additional tax burden – can be attractive for some individuals. Annuities and cash value life insurance may be great tools for helping to do that.

Higher Standard Deductions and Changes to Itemized Deductions

The TCJA doubled the 2018 deductions to $12,000 for an individual, and $24,000 for married, filing jointly. In addition, the child tax credit increased to $2,000 until 2026. TCJA also eliminated personal and dependency exemptions until 2026. Also, many changes were made to specific itemized deductions under the new law but here are some of the major ones.

1. State and Local Taxes: Under TCJA, individuals would be allowed to deduct up to $10,000, or $5,000 for married taxpayers filing separately, in aggregate for the total of state and local income taxes and property taxes in 2018.

2. Medical Expenses: The TCJA temporarily reduces the threshold for deductions of medical expenses to 7.5% or AGI for 2017 and 2018 only.

3. Mortgage Interest: The home mortgage interest deduction is modified to reduce the limit on acquisition indebtedness for individuals from the previous $1 million limit ($500,000 for married taxpayers, filing separately)

to $750,000 for individuals (or $375,000 for married taxpayers, filing separately) for acquisition debt incurred after 12/15/2017.

4. Home Equity Loan Interest: Elimination of deduction for interest on home equity loans without any grandfathering for existing home equity indebtedness starts in 2018, unless used to buy, build, or substantially improve the home that secures the loan.

5. Charitable Contributions: TCJA increases the income-based percentage limit for charitable contributions of cash to public charities to 60% of AGI. 6. Moving Expenses & Reimbursements: The moving expense deduction is repealed, except for members of the armed forces on active duty who move pursuant to a military order and incident to a permanent change of station.

7. Alimony: For any divorce or separation agreement executed after 12/31/2018, alimony and maintenance payments are not deductible by the payor spouse. TCJA also repeals the provisions that provide such payments may be included in income by the payee.

Gift and Estate Tax

The TCJA also significantly increased the gift and estate tax exemption.

In 2018, the $11.18 million exemption applies to gifts and estate taxes combined—whatever exemption you use for gifting will reduce the amount you can use for the estate tax. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) refers to this as a “unified credit.” Each donor has a separate lifetime exemption that can be used before any out-of-pocket gift tax is due. A married couple can combine their exemptions to get a total exemption of over $22.36 million. In addition, in 2018 you can give any number of people up to $15,000 each in a single year without incurring a taxable gift ($30,000 for spouses “splitting” gifts). However, if your gift exceeds $15,000 to any person during the year, you must report it on a gift tax return (IRS Form 709). Once you give more than the annual gift tax exclusion, you begin to cut into your lifetime gift and estate tax exemption. Consider the following: 1. Make annual exclusion gifts: Annual exclusion gifts of a present interest of $15,000 for 2018 (indexed in future years) can be given to anyone without incurring a federal gift tax.

2. Consider generation-skipping transfers: For 2018, the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax rate is 40%, and every taxpayer has $11,180,000 million of GST exemption applicable both to lifetime and testamentary transfers.

If you have a substantial estate and wish to benefit future generations, making gifts to grandchildren might provide estate and gift tax benefits.

3. Timely file IRS Form 706: Portability of the federal estate tax exemption between married couples means that if the first spouse dies and the value of the estate does not require the use of all of the deceased spouse’s federal exemption from estate taxes, then the amount of the exemption that was not used for the deceased spouse’s estate may be transferred to the surviving spouse’s exemption.

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AN AWARD-WINNING HINSDALE HOME HITS THE MARKET Host elegant dinner parties in formal dining room. Every detail designed with top-shelf construction of imported reclaimed finishes. Custom leaded windows made to match 100-year-old originals.

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n impressive piece of Hinsdale history is for sale. 841 S. County Line Road, built in 1928 by Robert Aiken Gardiner for his second wife Kathryn, offers a look into the grand lives of Hinsdale’s well-to-do. Gardiner, who was president of Gardiner Metal Company in Chicago (which is still in business today), spared no expense in building a gigantic Norman Rockwell-style home for his wife, featuring leadedglass windows, mahogany millwork and doors, oak floors and enormous rooms throughout.

“You just can’t afford to build like that anymore,” said Berkshire Hathaway listing agent Lisa Read, noting that the

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Restored original hardwood flooring and impeccablydetailed abundant space; chef’s kitchen with best of everything, including Sub-Zero, Wolf and Carrera marble countertops/ backsplash.

lot size alone, 300-by-100 feet, sets it apart, allowing for seemingly endless front and backyards.

The historic English brick home was completely gutted in 2010, with a second renovation in 2018.

“The homeowners took great pains to preserve and match the home’s original grandeur,” Read said. “They restored all the original hardwood floors, restored the original fireplaces and rewired a number of original light fixtures. They even had custom double-leaded windows made for the family-room addition. They were very meticulous.”

In fact, the homeowners were awarded preservation award from the Hinsdale Historical Society after their extensive rehab in 2010.

Top: Spectacular great room with restored stone fireplace; left: c. 1946-1951, Robert Aiken Gardiner and his second wife Kathryn Z. Gardiner sitting in front of the fireplace. Photo provided by the Hinsdale Historical Society.

While the five-bedroom, six-bathroom home offers the charm and authenticity of its past, it also boasts a number of brand new bells and whistles, including a completely renovated gourmet kitchen, a mudroom/laundry room with Romar cabinets and lockers, a family room with wet bar, a threeseason screened-in porch with bluestone floors and a master bath with Ann Sacks tile, Thasso marble, Swaorvski crystal hardware and refrigerated drawers for chilled beverages (so you don’t have to walk all the way downstairs for a glass of wine).

The basement rec room, rehabbed in 2018, features a modern, gray, porcelain-tiled floor and endless storage.

But if there’s one room in the house that really stands out,

Read said it’s the grand formal dining room. Featuring original mahogany-paneled walls and doors, a restored pulled-plaster ceiling and restored leaded windows, the spacious dining room is a peek into a more genteel time.

“It’s like the dining room in Downton Abbey,” Read said. “It’s so spectacular—it’s just an incredible room for entertaining.”

While the world has changed considerably since the Gardiner family lived at 841 S. County Line Road, the home has stood the test of time, Read said.

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Portrait of Marguerite by Salvador Dali

Art CENTRIC Hinsdale resident and native Hope Lloyd Brown explores the mysterious world of Salvador Dali.

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ost of the artistry that is regularly on display in Hinsdale and s urro undi n g communities is of the professional variety, consisting of men and women who apply their acquired skillsets to their respective crafts.

But for Hinsdale resident and native Hope Lloyd Brown, studying fine art is part of the family business and her everyday career.

Brown, who previously consulted and advised for art connoisseurs in the Chicagoland area, is now the primary curator for her stepfather’s company Triad Art Group, which functions as a resource to high-end art galleries.

Growing up in Hinsdale, Brown said she had an affinity for history since high school, and began her collegiate journey as a general history major, concentrating on architecture and historic preservation.

“I was a history major from day one of college,” Brown said. … “I was always a historian first. I started studying art history, because I was studying Gothic architecture.”

Pursuing a second major in art history, Brown proceeded to earn a master’s degree in the subject as well.

But notwithstanding her interest in art, she said she has never dabbled in furnishing her own creations, being more fascinated by the history of its development.

“I like the history and education part of it more,” Brown said. “I’m not an artist; I don’t paint—I’ve never been an artist of any sort.”

Her mother remarrying, Brown said stepfather and Triad owner Greg Bloch, whom she calls “the smartest man [she] has ever met,” has been a tremendous resource for her as she has adapted her career in recent years.

“I wish that I could just absorb everything that he knows,” she said.

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“In order to have somebody really invest in art, they need to feel like they know what they’re getting.” —HOPE LLOYD BROWN century masterworks, including works by Degas, Renoir, Picasso, Chagall, Miro and Katz.

Brown described working with Triad as involving a “huge learning curve.”

“Before, I was working with individuals and designers, just acquiring art from different artists, different galleries,” she said. ... “Now with Triad, it’s much more focused, and much more academic. I have to do a lot more research.”

This year, Brown has been specifically dedicating herself to researching the famous 20th-century surrealist Salvador Dali, as Triad works with the Pierre Argillet collection of etchings Dali constructed between 1958 and 1973.

According to Brown, Triad has a relationship with Argillet’s son, who inherited the collection from his father.

She recently completed and published a catalog accounting for all of the pieces in the collection.

“It’s an amazing collection that Dali worked on for 15 years,” Brown said.

On Nov. 15, Brown presented on the collection at Acquisitions of Fine Art in Hinsdale, where a selection from the artwork will be on display for a limited time.

“The best way to sell fine art is to know a tremendous amount about it,” she said. “In order to have somebody really invest in art, they need to feel like they know what they’re getting.”

Prior to conducting research on the collection, Brown acknowledged that she was not very acquainted with Dali’s work.

“I did not study contemporary art, other than a class here or a class there,” she said. ... “But Greg had sold this collection for 15 years.”

Brown described Dali as “very complicated, both as a person and as an artist.”

“He was incredibly scientifically-minded,” she said.

“Everyone knows all of his theatrical [tendencies] and the melting clocks, [but] in reality, he was very, very interested in ‘big picture’ [questions]—what is religion, the atomic age, obscure geometric and mathematical [relations]. He wasn’t just this oddball, obscure surrealist guy; there was tremendous amount of skill and thought that went into everything that he did.” n

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RING IN

Bella Cosa Jewelers open a second location.

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Joseph and Amy Molfese

West suburban residents Amy and Joseph Molfese opened their first jewelry store in Willowbrook in 2000, and recently opened their second location on the North Shore in Wilmette.

The location at 1149 Wilmette Ave. was the former Wilmette Jewelers, whose owners retired this year. The Bella Cosa owners saw an opportunity to serve their clientele from the city and north suburbs, and jumped at the chance of extending their service further. They took their attention-to-detail approach in custom jewelry, and renovated the 3,100-square-foot store to reflect its existing brand with impeccable attention to customer service. Hinsdale Magazine interviewed Joseph Molfese to talk about the company’s secret to longevity.

HM: What inspired you to start Bella Cosa Jewelers, and did your family’s jewelry background inspire you?

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before I started. I was working my own wholesale business when I met my wife. I did a lot of traveling at the time, and because I was getting married, it was best to set roots down in a community. The idea from the beginning was to be together and build something together.

HM: Why do you want to expand, and how did you choose your second location?

MOLFESE: Expanding to multiple locations is a natural progression for a successful business. When we heard that the owner of Wilmette Jewelers was retiring, we explored Wilmette, and got to know the community very well. We talked to our existing clients in Wilmette and the surrounding area, and they were very excited to see us come to their neighborhood. We did not want to just open a storefront; we wanted to be part of a community that valued their local businesses, and Wilmette

private parties Book a party making unique crafts and sharing laughs—BYOB parties available.

and the surrounding communities do that. In turn, the businesses help the local community.

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Maybe you’re intrigued by a particular designer or line of jewelry; how do you select a piece that’s right for you?

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All the vendors we have are thoroughly vetted for responsible sourcing and ethical treatment of their employees. It is very important for us as a first step. From that point on, we ensure that every piece is meant to be cherished and worn for years to come.

We go through a thorough inspection of every piece of jewelry with a graduate gemologist.

HM: Giving jewelry as a gift for special

occasions is a time-honored tradition.

What are the main things to keep in mind when shopping for a jewelry gift?

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Quality—no matter how small, if you buy quality, you will never be sorry. You know you are getting quality when you purchase from your neighborhood jeweler. They are the going to be there for you 25 years from now to service it.

HM: What are some of the industry’s most sought-after designers, and what are the jewelry trends everyone will be wearing in 2019?

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The constant trend in jewelry is to buy from your local trusted jewelry store. They are the ones that you can create a relationship with; they are the ones that live and work alongside you. Tacori is the number one engagement ring brand in the country, because it is a very highquality lifetime ring. The company is extremely ethical, family-owned and gives back to many organizations. The jewelry and engagement rings are all made in the U.S.A. in California. There are very few jewelry brands that have made the commitment to manufacture solely in the United States, and they are receiving the benefits of making that commitment. The jewelry is stunning, and the company stands behind every piece. n

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New Year’s Eve

Slip on a little black dress—and this jaw-dropping 18-karat sapphire and diamond pendent from the Bella Cosa Color Gemstone Collection, $895 at Bella Cosa in Willowbrook, bellacosa.com

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BY KERRIE KENNEDY Step out in style with a pair of velvet crown slippers, $298 at Brooks Brothers in Oakbrook Center, brooksbrothers.com

Gold fingers are sure to be noticed while sipping your champagne.

YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTY La Laque Couture Nail Polish in gold magnet, $28 at barneys.com

Sophisticated glamour, 18-karat whitegold and 23.65 karats of diamonds, $85,920 at Merry Richards in Oak Brook, merryrichardsjewelers.com

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Out with the old, in with the new; 18-karat gold and diamonds necklace from the Dancing in the Rain collection by Nanis, price upon request at Razny Jewelers in Hinsdale, razny.com

Borrow from the boys—and be comfortable all night long— with a black velvet tuxedo, $245 made to order at sumissura.com

Ring in the holiday spirit with a Regent Fit Plaid tuxedo jacket, $598 at Brooks Brothers in Oakbrook Center, brooksbrothers.com

Slip on a classic. “So Kate” pointy toe pump, $725 at Nordstrom in Oakbrook Center, nordstrom.com

Say cheers to this one-of-a-kind, 14-karat white-gold ring, containing one 1.62-karat oval naturalgreen tourmaline and 42 round brilliant-cut diamonds, $5,995 at Caffray Jewellers in Hinsdale, caffrayjewellers.com HINSDALE MAGAZINE, INC. | Hinsdale60521.com

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NIGHT OF WONDER BALL

Wellness House hosted a sold-out evening with 550 guests at The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago on Oct. 20 for its annual black-tie ball.

Night of Wonder raised nearly $690,000 for programs supporting those who are living with cancer, which was the second-largest amount raised in the 26year history of the organization.

The evening featured a wine auction, live auction and paddle raise, which gave guests an opportunity to make donations in support of Wellness House programs.

Guests were treated to a unique and exclusive experience, while they dined under the giant rotunda, danced until midnight and toured museum exhibits nearby.

The highlight of the event was a moving video presentation and on-stage personal story of a family affected by cancer, and how Wellness House has provided them critical and meaningful support.

All funds raised during the evening directly impact the lives of people affected by cancer through Wellness House programming.

The next Wellness House ball will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago on Oct. 5, 2019.

For more information about Wellness House, visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

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WINE, WOMEN & SHOES

Scoreboard Charities raised more than $200,000, thanks to the generous support of their sponsors, donors and attendees, at its second annual Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser at The Drake Oak Brook on Sept. 28.

The Drake hosted 350 fashionablyheeled guests for an evening of some of Napa’s finest vintners, culinary delights, boutique shopping and a haute couture Neiman Marcus fashion show in support of Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwesten University and Camp One Step Children’s Oncology Services.

From the winner to Key to the Closet, a $10,000 dream closet, to exciting liveand silent-auction items, to shoppers at Kendra Scott, Neiman Marcus, Lilly Pulitzer and boutiques from across the country, everyone helped to “win the game against cancer.”

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In preparation for the Infant Welfare Oak Brook chapter’s signature holiday fundraising events, the chapter held its Holiday Traditions socializer—a champagne, wine and food event.

Jointly sponsored by the chapter, the event was held on Oct. 18 at Merry Richards Jewelers in Oakbrook Terrace.

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YOUNGLIFE FALL FUNDRAISER

YoungLife of Eastern DuPage held its annual fall fundraiser on Oct. 18 at Hinsdale Golf Club.

More than 120 parents and community leaders attended, and enjoyed hearing pastor, mother and author Tracey Bianchi relay her experience as a YoungLife participant during her years at Hinsdale Central.

Students were shown in a moving video describing the impact of YoungLife leaders, programs and the ongoing relationship they have with Christ in their lives.

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BOOKS & BRUNCH

Assistance League held its Books & Brunch event on Nov. 13, at the Abbington in Glen Ellyn.

Books & Brunch is a charity luncheon that raises funds for Assistance League Chicagoland West.

The luncheon featured three authors who spoke about their experiences. Our featured authors included Andrea Thome, Jack Bishop from America’s Test Kitchen and novelist Kathleen Rooney.

For more information about Assistance League, please visit www.alcw.org.

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Team up

BY MIKE ELLIS

Many partnerships between people from different organizations work as or more seamlessly than intra-organizational relationships.

In October, we reviewed the medical research of Dr. Milan Mrksich, a Hinsdale resident and professor at Northwestern University, and observed how naturally his group’s work aligns with and furthers the objectives of pharmaceutical companies in developing drugs.

Downers Grove-based non-profit organization Diveheart, which extends deep-sea scuba-diving opportunities to individuals with disabilities in the

A unique partnership to study the effects of deep-sea scuba-diving on people with autism spectrum disorders

Chicagoland area, has established a similar partnership with Mark Kovic, associate professor in the college of health sciences at Midwestern University.

Like Mrksich, Kovic’s work centers on research, and in his specialty area of occupational therapy, Diveheart has furnished ample materials for test subjects.

“Right after I started Diveheart, I knew intuitively that we wanted to do research,” Diveheart founder Jim Elliott said, adding that research studies “build credibility for the program.”

Roughly ten years ago, Elliott said he approached Midwestern University, and

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they considered it as such, the Diveheart participants replied after working with several other researchers, discovered that that they were diving together, in a group.

“Mark was the right person” to work with Diveheart.

“I was approached by one of the physical therapy faculty Respondents from the same study reported that diving here, who had been doing research on lung capacity related to made them “more self-aware,” provided a “sense of belonging,” divers with Diveheart,” said Kovic, who started at Midwestern assisted with problem-solving and benefited social participation.

On a general self-efficacy scale, which represents a selfin 2009, and traced his relationship with Diveheart to 2010 or report of how someone feels about their own usefulness, 2011. ... “What I quickly learned was that there was a unique Diveheart respondents scored a 73 percent on average, as contribution that I might be able to make.”

According to Kovic, occupational therapists take a “holistic opposed to the adapted soccer respondents, who scored a 60. approach” when evaluating their subjects, and after having Since the ages and conditions of the subjects varied considerably, Kovic said the study suggested that adapted seen roughly 800 people across a variety of conditions and scuba-diving is a more productive activity for individuals with ages, they realized that “there’s a lot we have to learn.”

“We’re fortunate that they’re right here in our backyard in disabilities than adapted soccer.

Downers Grove,” he said. “I think it’s a hidden gem right here, “What we’re taking from that is, both groups were equal, such that to us it seems like the and a lot of what I’ve been able to do activity they were involved in made the with Diveheart is learn that it’s not just difference,” he said. about the diving, but it’s more about the

When asked whether he would intangible.”

Recently, students pursuing master’s like to see more physiological data and doctorate degrees at Midwestern buttress his research findings, Kovic said have been researching individuals with that is not his primary concern.

“Am I curious about that as an disabilities, and the impact of diving area that we haven’t seen—absolutely,” and other physical activities on their he said. conditions.

One study, which focused specifically

Elliott said he has been very on the effects of scuba-diving on children pleased with the partnership his on the autism spectrum, found that the organization has forged with Kovic and subjects reported gaining confidence, his fellow researchers at Midwestern.

“I think Midwestern University “sensory freedom” and other quality of has been an incredible supporter, and life improvements through diving.

“The power of qualitative data what they’ve done is motivate other comes from when you analyze the data, medical universities to get involved,” he and then take it back to the subjects, said.

—MARK KOVIC

Kovic expressed a similar sentiment and get their points of view on it,” Kovic regarding extending his research to work said.

According to Kovic, this particular with other organizations in the area. study has not been replicated, but it

“It would be good if we could partner with others; I’m always looking is one that he would be interested in to do that,” he said. revisiting down the road.

Another student study took a more general approach, Irrespective of the research component, Kovic offered attempting to assess the impact participation in adapted sports effusive praise for Diveheart, and said he looks forward to had on what is termed the “self-efficacy” of adolescents with continuing the partnership he has cultivated, and learning disabilities. (Essentially, self-efficacy refers to the confidence more about the benefits that individuals with disabilities can individuals feel in their personal autonomy and independence.) derive from therapeutic activities like deep-sea scuba-diving.

This study incorporated both adapted scuba-diving and “It’s one of the most powerful, committed, professional soccer, with all of the former subjects being evaluated through service organizations that I’ve ever been involved with,” he Diveheart. said. ... “For me to have been connected with them for so long The Diveheart respondents suffered from a variety of now, I like to think we’re just at the beginning of unpacking disabilities, ranging from autism spectrum disorder and cerebral what can be done for people with disabilities.” n

palsy, to bipolar disorder, ADHD and visual impairment from For more information about Diveheart, visit neurofibromatosis.

According to Kovic, five of the six respondents viewed www.diveheart.org. diving as both a group and individual sport, while the sixth identified it predominantly as a group sport. When asked why

“The power of qualitative data comes from when you analyze the data, and then take it back to the subjects, and get their points of view on it.”

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The Christmas crib The crib in bedlam It was bedlam in the Harrison household on Christmas day.

Wired on too many candy-canes and the frenzy of gifts too easily given and too quickly torn apart, the kids were running amok.

When the two-year-old smashed the creche-scene in a fit of jealous rage, mom could take it no more. Grabbing young Tyler by the arm, she hauled him upstairs, and practically threw him into his playpen. The child wailed like his life was over, and though the door was slammed shut as his mother left, everyone downstairs could still hear the tantrum.

A few minutes later, grandfather entered the child’s room.

Tyler was clutching the edge of the playpen, and still jumping up and down, crying. At the sight of his grandfather, the boy’s little hands shot up, as he burbled through his tears, “Out, gramps, out!”

It was only natural for the older man to reach down to lift the child out of his predicament. As he moved to do so, however, the voice of his daughter snapped from behind: “No, dad, that’s not helpful. Tyler, you are being punished—so you must stay in.”

The grandfather was at a loss. The child’s tears and outstretched hands reached deeply into his heart, but the mother’s wisdom in correcting her son couldn’t be taken lightly. As he stepped back from the crib, Tyler’s wailing soared to a new pitch.

Collecting herself in the kitchen a moment later, mom returned to the living room, shaking her head in exasperation.

It was then that she noticed that the noise from above had stopped.

“I don’t believe it,” she said.

Quickly mounting the staircase, she burst through the bedroom door, her mouth already moving to berate her father for stopping the lesson before its work was done.

But what she saw simply made her stand in shock.

Grandpa had not removed the child from the playpen; he had climbed into the pen with him.

The manger in Bethlehem Do you think Mary grasped the staggering descent at the heart of Christmas?

Did it occur to her as she gazed into those quietly-blinking eyes and touched that puckered mouth, that this tiny, helpless infant in her arms was actually the most enormous presence and the greatest power in the universe?

Did the significance of the words of the angel now really

come home to her—that this was not simply a baby she held, but “Emmanuel,” literally meaning “God with us?”

Did she understand that on that holy night, the Most High God had climbed over the rail between eternity and time, and let himself down into the crib of humanity?—More importantly, do we?

The meaning of it all What does it mean to you that God entered the crib of human flesh and life? I’ll tell you what it means to me.

First, it means that God understands everything about the confines of human life that limit and stress us. He knows the fatigue and aches you feel at the end of a trying day. He has hit his thumb with a hammer, and suffered with a cold.

God knows what it is to be hungry, to thirst and to have a headache. He understands what it’s like to feel pulled in a dozen different directions by clamoring people, and to not want to watch the news. God has felt the terror of his body giving out and shuddering under the cold, creeping shadow of death.

That God came into the crib with us also means that God knows what it’s like to endure the consequences of human moral failure. He has felt what it is to live with angry or insensitive people. He gets what it is to be criticized, maligned and misunderstood. He knows the pull of temptation you feel, and the agony of hard choices. He understands loneliness and the pain of separation from those you love, or rejection by those whose love you want. He can be with you and me in these things, because he has been there himself.

And finally, Christmas means that God offers hope and help for us all. It is important to remember that while the one we honor during this season has come into our crib, he comes from beyond it, from far “above the rail.” Like a cosmic grandparent, God has abilities we don’t have in ourselves. He can counsel us through our present troubles and tantrums. He can pronounce us forgiven of our failures, and grant us a new beginning. He has the capacity to carry us to new life, even after our bodies wear out.

Whether we are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu or none of the above, every time we give good gifts to imperfect children, or stop to offer someone our full presence when we could have left them to struggle alone, we are entering into the mystery and marvel of what Christmas means.

May yours be filled with grace.

DAN MEYER Columnist Dan Meyer is senior pastor of Christ Church Oak Brook.

His additional writings and messages can be found at www.christchurch.tv.

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