Hinsdale Living, March 2022

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And, if your home isn’t surrounded by flowers yet, we have some of the Western Suburbs top home and design professionals to help. Our annual Luxe Living feature fills the pages of this month’s Home & Design issue.

From outdoor landscape designers, architects and builders, and painting and door restoration to real estate gurus and interior design experts, we have the best of the best in the area in our feature, Home Sweet Hinsdale.

On our cover is Reem Hassaballa and her stunning Hinsdale home that Parisian dreams are made of. Hassaballa has been featured in national publications like HGTV Magazine and has the most unique story to accompany her family’s journey to settling into a historic home. Local interior designer Aimee Sahlas and her latest Hinsdale re-design is also featured this month. Sahlas unique ability to update a 1990s home, but keep treasured heirlooms

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See her latest projects on Instagram— @aimeesahlasdesign.

We have an exclusive Anantara NY look inside luxury Palace Budapest auction house, Hindman Hotel Lobby Auctioneers, latest offerings in Collector’s Corner. And in Dinner Date, Peter and Kate Michael take us to RH Rooftop Restaurant and Wine Bar in Oak Brook. Filled with signature RH pieces, the new RH gallery is something out of the Gilded Age. Country Vs. Town highlights Allison Schutz and her work with modernly concepted interior design firm The Finish.

Legal experts Anita Ventrelli and Brendan Hammer of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, LLP share their expertise in Esquire and Family Law. Their attorneys are certainly worth noting if you’re working through adjustments in your family.

And, just in time for Spring, we have a look inside the Clarendon Hills Auxiliary Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago’s annual benefit—Light Up the Night Garden Party. Typically held in January, the group moved their event to April, and it’s one not to miss.

March is such a special month for me, my daughter Kassie will be celebrating her fourth birthday mid-month and I can’t wait for the (hopefully sunny) festivities. I’d love to see what you’re celebrating this month. Be sure to share with us on Instagram—@hinsdale_living. And with that, I present to you our March issue. Happy reading!

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Hotel, Chicago The Les Turner ALS Foundation will honor Lisa F. Wolfe, MD of Northwestern Medicine and Joshua Cohen and Justine Klee, co-founders of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals during the evening, which is emceed by WGN-TV’s Paul Lisnek.

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APRIL 7 – 10 EXPO CHICAGO WHERE: Navy Pier’s Festival

Hall The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art features leading international galleries alongside a leading platform for contemporary art and cultural programming. Under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, EXPO CHICAGO draws

WHERE: Theatre on the Lake, Chicago

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Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club presents its much-anticipated 2022 benefit, this year themed GiveChella. The beautiful venue will be transformed into a festival experience with live music, drinks, fundraising, and fun all around. e.givesmart.com/events/nyl

APRIL 22 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT GARDEN PARTY WHERE: Butterfield Country Club, Oak Brook WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

The Clarendon Hills Auxiliary Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago hosts its annual Light Up the Night, this year in the spring. The theme is “Garden Party,” and guests are encouraged to wear their chicest spring cocktail attire. clarendonhillsinfantwelfare.org/benefit

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COUNTRY VS. TOWN “Helping people has always been my purpose, and the best way I can impact an individuals’ life is through my gift of design,” says ALLISON SCHUTZ, a designer with The Finish, a unique interior design firm created in 2019 by Stephanie Purzycki and Kaitlin Madden to fill a void they experienced whenever they visited their friend’s homes and were asked for their decorating advice. Schutz grew up in Downers Grove and studied at Illinois State University and College of DuPage. Following her formal education, Schutz continued to expand her knowledge, working on commercial and hospitality design projects like the Chicago Tribune building and Topgolf locations, and residential homes. When it comes to Schutz design style, she describes as a blend of old and new, with a dash of uniqueness. “I like to push design boundaries and take you out of your comfort zone to create a space that you will never want to stop showing off,” she says. “I approach interior design by blending style and function effortlessly, while adding a touch of whimsical. Whether it is a very eclectic style or a simple and timeless design, each space has the flavor of the clients’ personality.” Schutz helps clients with projects big and small at The Finish, which blends the best of traditional design services with e-design. Her clients work with her in their home (or via FaceTime/ Zoom) to solve specific problems in the space, with no budget minimum. When she isn’t working with clients to make their home their own, Schutz can be found singing karaoke, cooking, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her two rescue pups—Isla and Nash—and friends and family.

Here are a few of this creative designer’s favorites when in the country and on the town: EDITED BY KEMMIE RYAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR STYLING BY THERESA DEMARIA / HAIR & MAKEUP BY LEANNA ERNEST Mantra? Everything you have dreamed of is one step outside your comfort zone. Best grooming tip? The best thing to you can do for yourself is to drink a lot of water.

Guilty pleasure? Riding motorcycles. Favorite foods? If I could eat oatmeal raisin cookies every day I would. Music you love? I love all music. Best advice ever given to you? With passion comes success. When you wake up, you? Snuggle with my pups.

Before bed, you? Read. What’s

on your bookshelf? Books, new accessories, and old vintage pieces that were my grandparents who traveled the world. You can’t live without? Seasons. I love the change of weather and how each season exposes new colors, beauty, and life. Love to escape to? I’m a mountain girl through and through. I used to live in a ski town in Colorado, so when I have a vacation––I head to the mountains. Advice you would give to your younger self? Go with your gut––it’s always correct. And the phrase I hated as a kid but now repeat myself––everything happens for a reason.

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY WHEN IN TOWN Your style is? I love all styles, but my personal style is eclectic. I am like Phoebe in Friends. I love when each piece has a story. Can’t leave the house without? A list. Driving music? I prefer to have the radio off in the car … it’s my downtime. Place to eat? I love to go to Chef Soon’s Sushi in Lisle, Kama Indian Bistro in LaGrange, and Boston Fish Market in Des Plaines. Shop? I frequent the Home Depot a lot, as I am a very hands-on gal. Best thing about country? Having a backyard––summertime dinner parties, forest reserves, farmers markets, each town’s different festivals.

Worst thing about country? The amount of train tracks. I somehow get stuck by freight trains all the time.

The perfect day is? In the winter, a robust red wine and watching a great movie or reading a good book with my dogs snuggling by my side, is a perfect evening after a long creative day.

Your style is? City style to me is classic elegance with a pop of vintage pieces. Can’t leave the house without? Flip flops! I love my heels in the city, but a girl needs to give her feet a break after a while. Shop? I enjoy shopping for décor and furniture. I have a chair obsession. I truly believe (as everyone should) a chair has so much personality. I love to shop for décor and vintage furnishings in the city on Grand Ave in West Town, as well as shopping Architectural Artifacts, The Lazy Dog, Salvage One, and Urban Remains. Best thing about town?

The variety of culture, entertainment, and food. Worst thing about town? The traffic. The perfect day is? In the summer, a perfect day in the city for me is starting the day off at brunch with friends and mimosas before heading to a local fest and perusing through the amazing artist tents.

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Corbin Horn, Hindman VP, Senior Specialist, Furniture & Decorative Arts with on the right, Karel Appel’s Cat, from 1972 ($15,00025,000) and on the left, Syd Solomon’s Big Pass, from 1982 ($4,000-6,000).

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s a Senior Specialist and the Director of Hindman’s sales of European Decorative Arts, the category of collecting that includes furniture, sculpture, carpets, ceramics, mirrors, and more, I am often asked what’s “in” and what’s “out.” My colleagues and I advise our clients on acquiring for their collections, how to furnish a historic or a brand-new home, and how our firm can help them with transitions in their lives.

Regrettably, the word “collecting” has a public relations problem.

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jects. You might think “I am not interested in antiques,” but historic objects absolutely belong in contemporary rooms. Incorporating something with the patina of age adds personality and character; a single rare object casts its glow across everything else in a room. I would advise you should never hire a designer who only buys from manufacturers’ showrooms.

Historic design and decorative arts are as cherished now as they were in our grandparents’ day—what has changed is the way we use them in our homes. It is out of fashion to fill a house with collections and formal furniture; many people will buy two or three very good things, the best of the best, and juxtapose them against more inviting furniture in open rooms. If you bring home a 1740s gilded Rococo mirror with opulent details, give it room to breathe. It needs a stark white wall or an uncrowded room to show itself off.

Auctions bring modern and historic designs from all over the world to one’s doorstep, at a range of price points from entry-level to major commitment. It is possible to own near-museum-worthy examples of the finest furniture ever made, often for less than the cost of something from the Merchandise Mart and without waiting fourteen months in this supply chain-challenged climate.

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Above all, have fun. Collecting is an encyclopedic experience that brings a lifetime of enjoyment. Find a friend or a partner who likes to learn, and you will never be bored.

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One of Ventrelli’s career-defining cases found her when a quadriplegic mother of four special needs children reached out to her.

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The house hunt had her feeling a bit like Goldilocks. She had a wish list.

She had a plan. But nothing was ever quite “just right.”

“We were planning on building near Fullersburg Woods off of York Road,” explains Reem, who chronicled the family’s story on her blog at reemsdesign.com. “But after going through the initial design process of the house, we decided to throw in the towel because we didn’t like the builder’s work.”

That wasn’t the only thing they didn’t like.

When the family first moved to Hinsdale in 2014—just five years after the tragic loss of their daughter, Bayan Hassaballa, to Ataxia-Telangiectasia and Lymphoma—they were in a new construction home located within walking distance of downtown.

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“She knew we were looking for spaces with grandeur in a great location and this home fit the bill,” says Reem, explaining that even though the house was over a century old, it had been meticulously renovated by an investor. “The home’s brand-new bathrooms, and clean, white kitchen really impressed us. And, since we knew we wanted space for a pool, the nearly one-acre lot was very appealing.”

The original plan was to do a walkthrough of the sprawling fivebedroom home and take notes that a builder could use to replicate a similar look and feel in a new construction. But by the time the tour ended, there was no turning back. They were beyond smitten—even Hesham, who famously told Reem before the showing he was only seeing the property to “humor her.”

It was not only perfect; it was “just right.”

“The moment we stepped into this home, both my husband and I agreed it reminded us of the flats in Paris or the homes on the Gold Coast in Chicago,” says Reem, adding that they almost thought it was “too good to be true” at first.

“Since traveling to Paris a few times, I have gained a greater appreciation for homes like this. Lots of Hollywood movies are shot in homes like ours and I have always wanted to spend part of my life in something more historical—a place that stands apart from the rest.”

That dream not only came true, but the Hassaballa’s story is now inspiring others.

In addition to Reem’s blog and regular photo montages on her Instagram page @reems_design, the family’s interior design journey was the subject of a 10-page HGTV Magazine article last September.

“The editor told me that it was one of the biggest spreads for a home ever,” she says. “They spent two days here, videotaping from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It was definitely a very exciting moment.”

Reem, who now also works as an interior stylist and was recently chosen as one of the featured designers for the Better Homes and Gardens One Room Challenge, says the home’s prestigious architectural pedigree and majestic finishes provided the ultimate canvas to build from.

“It is a Prairie-Style home designed by architect George Maher, who was a colleague of Frank Lloyd Wright. In fact, they both worked in the same office,” she explains. “The home is filled with natural light, which can be enjoyed by a grand sunroom that was

added in the ‘90s. This natural light and the massive windows throughout the house are what really attracted us.”

The couple also fell in love with the fireplaces—seven in total.

“Two of the fireplaces on the first floor have the original mantel surround and they are vintage gems,” she says, adding that soon after moving into the home, she and Hesham realized what a solid investment it was, literally. “When we replaced all the windows in 2020, the contractor kept telling me that this house is just solid. It is a fortress.”

As Reem proceeded to infuse her own eclectic modern style into the home’s décor, she began to appreciate the vintage details that should never change, even the quiet hum of the old radiators.

“The character in this home would be so expensive to replicate. The molding, trim work, and doors are all solid wood.

You can feel how heavy the doors are,” she says.

“We have original hammered brass doorknobs and hinges, as well. All these things make this home so unique and one of a kind.”

One of her first projects in the “new” house was to give her children, Lianna, Zac, Minna, and Sereen, bedrooms tailored to their own interests and hobbies.

“My older daughters had a big say in how they wanted their rooms decorated,” she explains.

For 11-year-old Lianna, who dreams of living in Hawaii someday, a boho look was achieved with floral decals (from Urbanwalls) and a rattan headboard from HomeGoods. Sereen, the 15-year-old, loved her old room so much she wanted to recreate it, down to the hanging chair from Anthropologie (and the same type of decals used in Lianna’s room). Twenty-year-old Minna’s room got similar decals and 9-year-old Zac’s room was given a one-of-a-kind makeover with a black shiplap wall for an adventure theme.

“My kids truly love the home but are most impressed with our newly built pool. We have hosted birthday parties, yoga classes, team dinners, and baby showers out there,” she says, adding that her children also benefited from her recent One Room Challenge.

“I decided it was time to improve their video gaming/teen lounge, so I worked with over 10 brands to really make this into a dream teen area. Now they love hanging in their own space down in the basement.”

“The moment we stepped into this home, both my husband and I agreed it reminded us of the flats in Paris or the homes on the Gold Coast in Chicago”

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That’s right. In addition to sharing her passion for interior design with friends and family, Reem has inadvertently become something of a social media influencer.

“I always have found that decorating and styling come so naturally to me. I started my Instagram page in 2015 for fun to start posting about my home at that time. I did this just to document my design progress in my home and I soon found that people really liked and supported my page and my work,” says Reem, who now has 55,000 followers. “What happened then was that my neighbors would come to my house and beg me to help them with theirs. I decided to take a few neighbors up on their requests, and so I went over and helped them.”

Soon, major brands began reaching out to Reem to enlist her help in promoting their items.

“They loved the way I styled their products and soon, I found myself in over my head,” says Reem, who has worked with such brands as Hudson Valley Lighting, McGee & Co., Pottery Barn, and Cozy Earth Bedding. “I receive a ton of requests daily and I wish I could say ‘yes’ to everything, but the brand needs to suit my aesthetic.”

One of her favorite things to do with interiors is to mix larger, more expensive pieces with lower-end accessories (or deals from places like HomeGoods).

She is also sure to add a dash of vintage and personal items that make a space truly one of a kind.

“Vintage items add so much interest and tell a story. This is what makes a house a home,” she adds.

“A California-casual sense of style is what I love most. Rattan, cane, and raw woods create a very lived-in look. It helps the home feel less sterile and uber-modern.”

While Reem does take on some interior design projects for friends and neighbors who reach out to her through her Instagram page, she’s trying to take it slow.

“I would love to grow this into a major interior design or interior styling firm in the future. But, right now I am focusing on growing my portfolio a bit more,” she explains. “I have received so much recognition through my page. I have even been interviewed for a TV show.”

The Hassaballa home was also the setting of a recent White Claw commercial.

At the end of the day, for Reem, the focus always comes back to family—not fame.

“I am so honored to have made a mark on one of Hinsdale’s gems,” she says. “And even if we don’t stay here forever, I can look back and say ‘I loved that home from my deepest core and I enhanced its beauty and character’.”

You can follow Reem Hassaballa’s blog at reemsdesign. com or follow her on Instagram at @reems_design.

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On Angel’s Wings A nonprofit foundation founded in honor of the Hassaballa’s daughter, Bayan, provides warm blankets for children in the hospital and supports research to find cures for Ataxia-Telangiectasia and Lymphoma.

The center of Reem Hassaballa’s world has always been family.

So, when she and husband, Hesham, lost their 13-year-old daughter, Bayan, to a debilitating disease called Ataxia-Telangiectasia (which caused her to get Lymphoma), it was beyond devastating.

“She survived six months of chemotherapy until she lost her battle and passed in 2009,” explains Reem, who founded and serves as Executive Director of the Bayan Hassaballa Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to support the vital research into finding cures for AtaxiaTelangiectasia and Lymphoma. “Since coming to Hinsdale, I have started something called Blankets for Bayan, which has been a great success.”

With a mission to “Paint The World Pink For Bayan,” the Bayan Hassaballa Foundation provides warm blankets for children (and adults) at Lurie Children’s at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital— where Bayan spent many days doing chemotherapy.

“This community has been overwhelmingly supportive, and we can’t thank them enough for it,” says Reem. “We have received grants from some local companies that have helped us make more blankets and that have helped us give back to some of the amazing charities that helped Bayan, like St. Jude’s and Make-A-Wish Foundation.”

Grants to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in honor of Bayan’s December 30 birthday (affectionally called “Bayan’s Birthday Gifts”) allow that organization to support other children the way it supported Bayan.

“I hope to continue Painting The World Pink for Bayan through our foundation,” she adds. “I know she would absolutely love the idea of the blankets and that warms my heart.”

For more information about the Bayan Hassaballa Foundation and how you can help, visit ourangelbayan.org.

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hen Hinsdale attorney Susan Slimack began working with Chicago area interior designer Aimee Sahlas to redecorate her family’s 1997 home, she knew she wanted a more modern, updated vibe.

The interiors were very typical of the period, complete with Frank Lloyd Wright-style leaded glass windows. Slimack’s vision was to add much-needed definition to the open-space concept and tone down the “cookie cutter” architecture with custom furniture pieces and original works by local artisans.

But that dream renovation wish-list came with a major caveat— the heirloom dining table and hutch needed to stay.

Some interior designers might have hesitated to take on that challenge. Sahlas embraced it.

“I believe that incorporating heirlooms brings warmth to the home,” explains Slimack, who has worked with Sahlas over the last two years to elevate and upgrade her family’s dining room, eat-in kitchen, and den. “Some of my furniture pieces hold family memories that I cherish. Rather than encouraging me to put them in storage because they aren’t new, she listened to my connection with them and included them in her design.”

Part of that may be due to Sahlas’ background as a prop and photo stylist.

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room should tell a story.”

And that’s exactly what Sahlas set out to do with the project.

The family’s vintage burl wood dining table with brass inlay and heirloom hutch (painted in Sherwin Williams “Greek Villa” high gloss) were paired with chic designer pieces to create truly eclectic spaces.

“The table is gorgeous so it was fun to find things to complement it,” adds Sahlas, explaining that her Aimee Sahlas Design atelier commissioned several custom pieces for Slimack. “She also cares about independent artists, so we brought in some very unique touches.”

In the dining room, for example, a bespoke, waterfall console table was commissioned from The CEH in a similar burl wood to match the heirloom. An acrylic and brass chandelier from John Richard illuminates the room’s other signature elements, including drapes by Schumacher in Del Tesoro print and a vintage MCM abstract scribble painting.

A standout creation in the eat-in kitchen is an American ash clover table with gold streaking by Aronson Woodworks, a small mill in Iowa that uses already fallen ash trees to create gorgeous works of art. Its unique “CLAIZE” process uses multiple opaque paint colors to cover the surface while accentuating the natural grain. Sahlas paired that with dining chairs by Serena and Lily and other custom touches, including a designer vase by Jonathan Adler and built-ins by Len Builders.

While the dining room and kitchen makeovers were a big success, Sahlas says if she had to choose a favorite part of the project, it would be the piano room—a new space she created by adding a wall to separate it from the den area.

“Sometimes an open concept layout just doesn’t work. One thing I realized when working on this particular home was that

we needed to divide the spaces so they would be more functional.

Otherwise, everything would just mishmash into each other,” she explains. “Our goal with the piano room project was to create something that would function as more than just a piano room.”

Sahlas began the transformation with “Aztec” wallpaper by Chicago artist Erin Minkley’s Relativity Textiles, a chandelier by Arteriors, and a rug by Serena and Lily. The family’s now-painted, heirloom hutch has a place of honor in the room, accentuated by a Serena and Lily lamp, a basket from Jayson Home, and a plant from Seguin Garden Center.

The result is a classic, yet elevated space that also functions as an elegant sitting room. As with other parts of the project, there are personal touches everywhere.

“Conservation is important to her so we purchased a photograph of elephants from Render Loyalty, a company that does conservation with elephants in Africa. Every purchase of photographic art benefits that cause,” says Sahlas.

“I love that she is willing to invest in quality pieces and things that have meaning.”

However, because the Slimack family has two young boys, there were certain pieces they chose not to invest in, opting for practicality and durability instead.

“Her fabrics had to be performance fabrics and the carpets weren’t top of the line,” Sahlas explains. “What we didn’t sacrifice is style.”

Slimack agrees.

“Aimee understands what it is like to have kids in the house,” she says. “She definitely pushed me toward items that were not only stylish, but are of quality so that they will stand the test of time with young ones,” While the design project is ongoing, Slimack says she could not be happier with the result, so far.

“I love all the uniqueness that Aimee brought into our space.

She took my memorable pieces and blended them with hers and my own decor style,” she adds. “Now, I feel like our home is anything but cookie-cutter.”

For more information about Aimee Sahlas, visit aimeesahlas.com or follow her on Instagram at @aimeesahlasdesign.

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f the past two years have taught us anything, it’s the value of home and family. Hinsdale area homes have always been known for their stunning architecture, world-class interiors, and sumptuous landscapes. Now more than ever, people are rethinking how to make the best use of their living space, both indoors and out, or even moving to a home that better suits their new normal. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to area professionals who buy, sell, and transform the spaces where we live. On the following pages, Hinsdale Living is proud to feature some of the area’s most sought-after interior designers, luxury homebuilders, top-quality vendors, and real estate professionals who can assist in making lifestyle changes efficient and worry free for your best version of “home” in the Western Suburbs.

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This feature was greeted enthusiastically and will be a recurring annual series. If you like what you see in these pages and would like to recommend an outstanding home design or real estate expert for our 2023 feature, please contact us at features@hinsdalelivingmag.com.

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AIROOM ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS & REMODELERS Third-generation builders Maxx and Jack Klein say that design/build is in their blood. The brothers are focused on ushering Airoom Architects, Builders and Remodelers into a new era by innovating and integrating cutting-edge technology into every aspect of the business. For more than 60 years, Airoom has been a premier remodeling and custom home building company with a reputation for designing and completing high-end projects with superior service and craftsmanship—in the Greater Chicago area and across the country in regions including Aspen, Miami, California, and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

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What sets you apart from the competition? When we propose a project, our clients know they are getting an Airoom project with unmatched quality and expertise, and exceptional service. Our team, our construction process, our knowledge base, our design skills, and our innovative approach are superior to others. Not to mention that all of our work is backed by a 10-year service warranty.

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Past trends you would like to see return? Trends come and go, and each of our projects is unique and tailormade for our clients.

To accomplish that, we spend hours with each client personalizing every last detail. We see our style as enduring without focusing on what is in vogue.

Trends on the horizon? We guide our clients to work on making their homes timeless by not cornering themselves into a traditional, transitional, or contemporary style. One trend that we do see developing further is a desire for outdoor living spaces. What was once reserved for more favorable year-round environments has now become something that almost every homeowner in any climate can enjoy thanks to new heating technologies.

Favorite Mantra? “Measure twice, cut once.” We take deliberate care to look where others do not; execution always lies in the details.

Most looking forward to in 2022? One of the things we are most excited about is our growing real estate division. Our focus has been on finding unique properties or land that allow us to create a one-of-a-kind Airoom masterpiece. Our newest project is an

8,000-square-foot luxury home sitting on a half-acre lot in Winnetka. It’s exciting because it lets us be creative on every level of the process. From design to construction, it’s 100 percent a product from the entire Airoom Team.

Airoom is located at 6825 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincolnwood. For more information, call 847-325-5447 or visit airoom.com.

Editor’s Note: Check out the house for sale from the Airoom real estate division here at airoom.com/white-oak.

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TRACY ANDERSON, JD Tracy Anderson serves her Compass clients with the same degree of integrity and urgency she refined in her previous career as a lawyer. A 5 Star Real Estate Award recipient for 10 consecutive years, her winning combination of empathetic approach, with a keen eye for design and top-notch negotiation skills, ensures that she provides an unparalleled, seamless real estate experience.

Why you love what you do? It is like matchmaking, I love connecting people to their new home and community. My experience as a lifelong resident of the Western Suburbs allows me to share my deep knowledge of local neighborhoods as well as the broader Chicago market.

What sets you apart from your competition? I leverage technology to maximize listing exposure, create stunning marketing materials, capitalize on my extensive network, and bring excellent negotiation skills gleaned as an attorney to the table. And, a big part of what makes me different and appeals to potential clients is that I take an empathetic approach.

Best thing about 2021 was? I had my best year for production in my career, and it was the first full year my licensed assistant—who happens to be my sister—worked with me.

Past trends you’d like to see return? With the uptick in COVID-19 cases, I see the continued trend toward more space, including flexible areas for home offices, schooling, and exercise, as well as outdoor space.

Best advice you’ve given? Tell the truth.

Tracy Anderson with Licensed Assistant Jill Tabachka.

Favorite mantra? Don’t wish for it; work for it.

Tracy Anderson is with Compass in Hinsdale.

For more information, call 630-452-3108, email tracy.anderson@compass.com, or visit tracyandersonrealty.com.

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KRIS BERGER With 27 years of experience in real estate, Berger has created a winning business model.

In addition to her personal attention, her clients benefit from the Kris Berger Group’s two team members, marketing team, and long list of service providers that are highly creative, knowledgeable, and committed to helping clients from start to finish.

Why you love what you do? There are so many facets to my job that I love—real estate, design, marketing, sales, and finance—which I use to make client dreams come true.

What sets you apart from your competition? I grew up in the area, have deep roots in these communities, know the history of properties, and have the connections and knowledge that are needed in this competitive market. I have also aligned myself with COMPASS agents across the country to form the No. 1 National Team called PCN Private Client Network, which allows me to take care of my clients locally and globally.

Best thing about 2021 was? It was also my top-producing year ever in real estate, which is so rewarding.

Past trends you’d like to see return? I’d see mixes of antiques or vintage with modern to make homes more interesting and personalized.

Trends on the horizon? I am a partner of Luxe Interior & Design in Chicago, which gives me insight into trends. Top architects say that people need more distinct spaces in their homes, and home offices are essential.

Kris Berger is with Kris Berger Group at Compass in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630.975.0088, email kbgroup@compass.com, or visit krisbergergroup.com.

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LESLIE BOWMAN | THE DESIGN BAR Leslie Bowman is the Founder and Design Director of the award-winning interior design studio and retail showroom, The Design Bar. With an approach that streamlines and simplifies the design process at any stage, Bowman has created a lifestyle brand, bringing each home’s story to life.

Guided by Bowman’s creative vision and high-touch approach, the studio welcomes clients with its inspired décor collections and approachable shopping experience.

Named one of Chicago’s Top 30 Interior Designers, Bowman has been featured in national publications, and she is regularly featured on Windy City Rehab with Alison Victoria.

Why you love what you do? I love that I get to turn a house into a home and that each design is specifically curated for each client. Designing is like a puzzle; where we figure out the best solution for your space.

What sets you apart from your competition? In addition to our huge retail showroom, The Design Bar was recognized as one of the Best Home Accents Stores in the nation. We are also a finalist for the 32nd annual Arts Award for Best Design Studio in the nation. It’s an honor to be considered for this peer-nominated award.

Past trends you’d like to see return? I would love to see a more casual version of Art Deco design—one of my favorites for its smooth geometric shapes— brought back to life.

Trends on the horizon? I predict that people will move away from transitional spaces toward distinct areas for working at home, allowing for work-life balance and a definitive end to the workday.

Where do you draw inspiration from? I am inspired by nature and the architecture of Chicago, including lots of Art Deco inspiration!

The Design Bar is located at 880 Village Center Drive in Burr Ridge. For more information, call 630-734-0000, or visit thedesignbars.com.

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JACK BRENNAN Raised in Hinsdale and residing in Fulton Market, Brennan brings fresh energy, unique perspective, deep knowledge, and an unwavering work ethic to city and suburban real estate with Second City Agents | Compass. He is responsible for selling more than $40 million (YTD by volume 2020-2021), totaling over 50 transactions across Chicago and its western suburbs.

Why do you love what you do? The endless opportunity—to meet people, face challenges, keep up with an always-evolving market, and guide clients through the process.

What sets you apart from your competition?

My commitment to my clients and the industry, relationship-centric approach, and integrated network continue to push me to new heights. I know there’s always more work to be done, lessons to learn, and strategies to explore.

Best thing about 2021 was? Taking lessons learned, big dreams, and a leap of faith to elevate my career has resulted in a lot of personal and professional growth and success.

Best advice ever given to you? Good things come to those who wait, but better things come to those who work for it by not taking shortcuts, making sacrifices to help others, maintaining integrity, and working extremely hard.

Best advice you’ve given? Embrace being uncomfortable. I spend a lot of time outside of my comfort zone.

Favorite mantra? Be humble, be hungry, and always be the hardest worker in the room.

Jack Brennan is with Second City Agents | Compass in Hinsdale and Chicago. For more information, call 630-532-0011, email jack.brennan@compass.com, or visit jackbrennanSCA.com.

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BETTY BRANDOLINO | FRESH TWIST STUDIO

Considered a thought leader in the industry, Brandolino is extremely talented in running a multi-faceted design and window treatment business. Her love of people makes her both approachable and well respected. Brandolino has been quoted and featured in The Wall Street Journal, Business of Home, Home and Gardens, and My Domaine.

Why you love what you do? I love that I am able to create, build, and grow a business that allows me to be creative and use my business background. I truly enjoy how different each project is, the process itself, and mostly the end result. Now more than ever our clients are coveting a space that brings them comfort and joy. This is one of my driving factors of being in the design industry.

textiles, rugs, artwork, and accessories.

Trends on the horizon? Our customers are getting away from what we call “mall furniture.” They want a more curated look to their space, one that does not look like their neighbors’ homes.

What sets you apart from competition? Our business model is unique. We offer a one-stop, 4,200 square foot design studio and showroom to our clients for furniture, window treatments,

Fresh Twist Studio is located at 132 N. York Street in Elmhurst. For more information, call 630-607-0993 or visit freshtwiststudio.com.

Most looking forward to in 2022? Welcoming more clients to our new and expanded showroom.

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CARRIE KENNA AND ELIZABETH BURKE Carrie Kenna and Elizabeth Burke’s shared passion for family, home architecture and design, and the real estate industry, makes them ideally suited as a team with Kenna Homes Realtors. As longtime residents of the Western Suburbs with firsthand knowledge of custom home building, they bring creative marketing techniques, comprehensive market knowledge, and an unparalleled network of qualified buyers and sellers to achieving their clients’ goals.

Why you love what you do? We love helping people transition to their next phase in life. If they’re downsizing, expanding their family, or just starting out, we find it very exciting to be a part of everyone’s journey.

Trends on the horizon? We’re hoping to see bright pops of color such as blue and green. We’ve always loved a sharp white backdrop with a pop of color and would love to see pallets transition away from grey.

What sets you apart from your competition? We’re highly motivated by our clients and ensure we’re always doing right by them.

Best advice you’ve given? When buying a home, look for the longer-term solution. The ups and downs of the market are unpredictable, and we never like to see our clients outgrow their home before the market bears a better selling price!

Past trends you’d like to see return? Beautiful wide plank oak flooring. We are amazed by how much real, hand-scraped wood flooring can add a luxury appeal to a home.

Carrie Kenna and Elizabeth Burke are with Kenna Homes Realtors in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-430-0876, or visit atproperties.com/site/elizabethburke

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BETH BURTT Beth Burtt epitomizes integrity, honesty, energy, and dedication in every detail of a real estate transaction. As a real estate agent with @properties, her savvy negotiations and cutting-edge marketing strategies join uncompromising integrity to form the hallmarks of Burtt’s reputation. Thanks to her exceptionally loyal clientele, personal referrals and repeat business form the foundation of her client base.

Why you love what you do? I love what I do because I meet wonderful people and I get great satisfaction helping them. Many of my clients have become lifelong friends.

Trends on the horizon? More traditional designs and less open floor plans are making their way back, as well as more color and more wood elements.

What sets you apart from your competition? My knowledge of the market after 40 years of being licensed, and as a third generation Hinsdalean, gives me an incredible competitive edge. My devotion to ethics and service are the pillars of my success.

Best advice ever given to you? No efforts go unrewarded. Always do the right thing.

Best thing about 2021 was? I chose to make a move to @properties Hinsdale and it has given me renewed energy and provided fabulous new cutting edge resources. And, it was my most successful year to date!

Most looking forward to in 2022? The New Year brings renewed hope for a great year, wonderful new clients, an expanded sphere of influence, and interesting learning experiences.

Beth Burtt is with @properties in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-204-8090 or visit atproperties.com/agents/10877/beth-burtt.

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DESITTER FLOORING INC. There’s good reason why DeSitter Flooring Inc. consistently receives Five-Star ratings. Since 1920, the award-winning, full-service residential and commercial flooring company has been serving satisfied customers throughout the Chicago area and Western Suburbs. Last year, the company launched its “Shop at Home” service, with a mobile showroom stocked with the latest flooring samples for customers to browse in the safety and convenience of their homes.

Design flooring specialist Karen Gaimari and the DeSitter team are always working to elevate the client experience, building on generations of relationships.

What makes you unique? Our longstanding reputation, friendly and dependable experts, core values, outstanding warranties, and Five-Star experience.

What does your company pride itself on? More than a century of history and the relationships we have built over generations. The La Grange store has been there since 1950.

We also take pride in making our clients happy.

What sets you apart from your competition? With more than 4,000 installations per year, we have buying power, reputation, and high-quality employees.

Best thing about 2021 was? The remodeling business was even stronger in 2021, so we saw a lot of growth. We also launched a new division called “Shop at Home”—creating the DeSitter Experience from the comfort of home.

Trends on the horizon? Hard surfaces are becoming more popular in bedrooms and in second floor living spaces, creating the need for rugs to soften the space and create comfort. We can do custom-size carpet or rugs to fit any room.

Most looking forward to in 2022? Growing our company, building our trade business, increasing our showroom experience, and seeing our Shop at Home expanding even more.

Best advice ever given to you? When bad things happen to good people, they become better people!

Karen Gaimari

Favorite mantra? Success does not happen by accident.

DeSitter Flooring’s La Grange showroom is at 1 North Kensington Avenue. For more information or to schedule your free consultation in your home or in the showroom, call 708-813-2933, or visit desitterflooring.com.

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ANNA FIASCONE AND NATALIE RYAN Anna Fiascone and Natalie Ryan are seasoned, synergistic, full-time real estate brokers with AFNR Homes/Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. Their combined education and experience covers the gamut, including sales, business, law, and advertising—all essential elements contributing to their proven track record. They are both passionately involved in their communities with an in-depth knowledge of the local market.

Why do you love what you do? Real estate is incredibly rewarding in that we genuinely connect with our clients, with true integrity, to help them make life-changing decisions to achieve their dreams.

Best thing about 2021 was? Business was exciting! No two deals are ever the same and our year was built on 34 very lively transactions culminating in $33 million in sold properties.

Past trends you’d like to see return? Historical preservation.

Trends on the horizon? People are prioritizing and optimizing time spent at home. More and more people are relocating to our beautiful Western Suburbs from big cities around the world.

Buyers want their own land to tend and roam and lots of indoor space for work, school, play, entertainment, exercise, cooking, crafting ... you name it!

Best advice given to you? “Shut up and listen.” When it comes to negotiations, always best to listen before you lay down your terms.

Best advice we have given: “Niche down.” As a real estate broker, one should stay true to the markets you know and love.

Anna Fiascone and Natalie Ryan are with AFNR Homes/Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, in Hinsdale. For more information, call Anna at 630-336-1883, Natalie at 917-952-0056, or visit afnrhomes.com.

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MEGAN MCCLEARY The No. 1 Hinsdale real estate broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, McCleary and her associates at McCleary Group are well connected. She is consistently ranked as one of the best in the real estate business in Hinsdale and Chicago’s Western Suburbs, and among the top 1 percent of brokers in the nation.

Why you love what you do? I have a passion for residential real estate. I love to help people with this critical transition in life.

What sets you apart from your competition?

I offer the perfect balance of personal touch and business savvy. My husband and business partner Tom McCleary is an incredible asset, with an MBA and extensive financial market experience. Tom and I are involved with our clients every step of the way and provide them with expertise, a high level of attention, and concierge-level service.

Best thing about 2021 was? My years of experience, acute market knowledge, and relationships made all the difference for my clients this past year. Whether it was winning a bidding war for that hard to find dream house, or elevating a home so that we get the best sales price, my clients’ objectives are my number one priority.

Best advice you’ve given? Residential real estate is serious business and should be treated as such. Homes are most people’s largest financial asset.

Megan McCleary is with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s Hinsdale office. For more information, call 312-848-9370 or visit mcclearygroup.com.

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JACOB-LUKAS DESIGN Designers S. Lukas Mack and Kurt Jacob Miller have cultivated a specialty in elegant and practical interiors. Their Jacob-Lukas Design atelier was built on the shared belief that your home should be a comfortable place that reflects your personal style. Mack is a design historian and specializes in European design and antiques. Miller brings his background in luxury goods marketing and retail visual merchandising to round out this interior design team’s expertise.

Why you love what you do? We are so lucky to meet people who share in our creativity and vision.

It sounds cliché but doing what you love for a living is a blessing.

What sets you apart from the competition? We are adept at working in many different styles with proficiency, and we prioritize total transparency with our clients.

Best thing about 2021? If there was a best thing, it is that people really began to rediscover “home.”

Past trends you’d love to see return? Quality in craftsmanship has really suffered and we would love for people to rediscover artisans and their craft.

Trends on the horizon? A return to rooms with specific purposes, and the death of the great room.

Where do you draw inspiration from? Everywhere—art, nature, history, fashion, etc.

Favorite mantra? Don’t be afraid of color!

Most looking forward to in 2022? We are excited to debut our new furniture line “Worth Avenue” with Alden Parkes, and our new hardware line, Jakob & John, jakobandjohn.com.

For more information, follow Jakob-Lukas Design on Instagram @jacoblukasdesign, call 312-450-5101, or visit jacoblukasdesign.com and jakobandjohn.com.

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KATHERINE KARVELAS Passion for her work and helping people defines Katherine Karvelas’ philosophy as a broker with @properties. Holding two masters degrees, she is a leader and master networker who uses her skills in analytics, marketing, design, and negotiation. Karvelas’ reputation amongst clients, community and philanthropic endeavors, coupled with her record setting achievements is what sets her apart. But even more important, she is hard working, honest, fiercely loyal, committed to success, and will stop at nothing to help her clients achieve their goals.

Why you love what you do? Without a doubt, I love what I do because it has not only changed my own life, but with each transaction, I have the honor to be a part of a critical moment and time in my clients’ lives.

What sets you apart from your competition?

The competition is my motivation. Everyone has a choice, and those who choose to work with me know my unique offerings and the difference that I represent.

Best thing about 2021 was? New professional and personal records set. Also, the challenges presented over the last couple of years have only proven to be a step forward into navigating the new landscape of life.

Trends on the horizon? The landscape of work and life have changed, and I predict new entertaining and experiential spaces within the home, warm and natural tones, colors, and gold accents.

Where do you draw inspiration from? My children, peers, client stories and experiences, social media, or a good cocktail and music.

Katherine Karvelas is with @properties located at 30 S. Lincoln Street in Hinsdale.

For more information, call 630-935-8150, or visit katherinekarvelas.com.

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KING’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN Mark Speers’ passion for the outdoors inspired his decision to pursue a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a landscape architect with King’s Landscape Design, with more than nine years of industry experience, Speers works one-on-one with his clients to bring their outdoor living dreams to life.

Why you love what you do? It is very rewarding to be able to take a client’s wish list, turn it into a comprehensive design that meets their needs, and then see that design come to life right in front of you with the help of our talented installers.

What sets you apart from your competition? Craftsmanship.

Most of our installation work is done in-house, and we have incredibly high standards. We have a great warranty, and all of our clients are given a dedicated company representative who sees the project from concept to completion.

Best thing about 2021 was? With pandemic-related limitations, outdoor spaces and home projects continued to be a priority.

Past trends you’d like to see return? I’d like to see a renewed interest in water features—koi ponds, pondless features, streams. They are always fun to design and build.

Favorite mantra? “Work smarter not harder.” Whether it be via education, technology, or equipment, we are always looking for ways to improve our efficiency and production to better serve our clients.

King’s Landscape Design is located at 16W280 Jeans Road in Lemont.

For more information, call 630-323-3757 or visit kingslandscapedesign.com.

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JOHNNY KLOSTER IV A creative and passionate real estate broker, renovation and design expert, and seasoned salesperson with Compass Real Estate, Kloster taps into his skills and experience to prepare sellers’ homes for maximum sale price.

He has sold more than 120 homes and flipped or renovated over 25 Hinsdale area properties.

Why do you love what you do? I changed careers to pursue my passion in real estate, home design, and renovation. Now I love what I do, and never feel like it’s work.

What sets you apart from the competition? My clients get the bonus of my unique strategy that blends design, renovation, staging, and marketing to help sellers maximize a home’s sale price. The savings I offer on renovations and the increase in equity and sales price usually covers my commission.

Best thing about 2021? The incredible increase in home value and equity my clients achieved in 2021.

Trends on the horizon? I see a move toward one-story living with tall vaulted ceilings.

Most looking forward to in 2022?

No more COVID-19 variants! I’m looking forward to home prices stabilizing, so that my clients who are waiting for the market to calm down can enter the market.

Johnny Koster is with Compass in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-286-9824, email johnny.kloster@ compass.com, or visit johnnykloster.com.

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GERI MCCAFFERTY Geri McCafferty is a real estate specialist with @ properties dedicated to exceeding expectations for her clients, both buyers and sellers. Her experience as a relocation expert handling employees’ moves for large corporations, combined with 44 years of experience in the real estate industry, gives her a competitive edge.

Why you love what you do? I enjoy meeting new people and helping them find their dream home. It is also rewarding to get referrals from friends, family, and previous clients.

What sets you apart from your competition? I am a top producer because of my experience, proven ability to build long-term client relationships based on results, and negotiating skills in closing transactions. Also, I make sure the information and photos of my listings are extensive, thorough, and complete.

Best thing about 2021 was? Watching my clients get so excited when we found the perfect home, especially after negotiating in a multiple-offer situation.

Past trends you’d like to see return? I miss attending brokers open houses, where I could talk with my colleagues and preview the homes on the market for my clients.

Most looking forward to in 2022? I’m looking forward to advancing my career by working in a collegial environment with @properties agents, and making the most of the advanced tools and resources the company offers its agents and clients.

Geri McCafferty is with @properties in Hinsdale.

For more information, call 708-431-6635 or visit gerimccafferty@atproperties.com.

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BRIANA BRANDT MURRAY Born and raised in Hinsdale, and now raising her own family here, Murray offers an insider’s perspective to find the perfect home in the perfect location for every homebuyer. As broker with @properties and a Certified Staging Consultant with a background in marketing and advertising, she is adept at marketing her clients’ homes effectively to bring maximum exposure and sale at desirable price.

Why you love what you do? I love working with my clients. To help and watch someone start a life in a new home is truly a humbling experience that I never take for granted.

What sets you apart from your competition? My business model is about quality not quantity, and I think my clients appreciate the honesty in that.

Best thing about 2021 was? Personally, it was my dad beating cancer. Professionally, it was the fact that 40 percent of my deals in 2021 came from repeat clients, and that is the highest form of a compliment to me.

Trends on the horizon? I see dark and moody colors, along with an emphasis on repurposing vintage furniture with supply chain issues the way they are.

Best advice you’ve given? Speak less, listen more.

Favorite mantra? I have all that I need.

Most looking forward to in 2022? I look forward every year to the new clients I will meet, from near and far, and the lifelong relationships I will build.

Briana Brandt Murray is with @properties in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-294-7453 or visit brianabrandtmurray.com.

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MIKE MCCURRY McCurry’s mastery of local real estate, combined with his background in competitive athletics, gives him an edge in transaction success. A full-time broker in the Hinsdale area for three decades, McCurry has maintained his success by perfecting the art of the pivot by embracing change and being an early adopter of innovations. He has helped more than 1,600 local families and businesses make meaningful moves, with 74 percent of his business coming from repeat clients or referrals.

Why you love what you do? I love having a seat at the table, as a trusted confidant and on important decisions that matter to my clients.

What sets you apart from your competition?

I’m an educator; not a salesman. Clients experience a team atmosphere, but I am their primary contact. And, we bring design, construction, and staging services that will help lower time on market, maximize profit, and make for a more meaningful experience.

Past trends you’d like to see return? Luxurious millwork and rich hardwoods used in coffered ceilings, baseboards, and trim.

Trends on the horizon? Pools and spas are back!

I love the idea of families enjoying a good oldfashioned pool party.

Best advice you’ve given? Be yourself; find your own voice. It is much more attractive than a false projection of you.

Favorite mantra? I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.

Mike McCurry is with the Mike McCurry Group of Compass in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-447-9393, email mike@mccurryhomes.com, or visit themccurrygroup.com.

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JULIE SUTTON | THE JULIE SUTTON GROUP Hinsdale resident Julie Sutton is a real estate expert specializing in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. With her strong marketing background, Sutton provides her sellers with a keen eye for aesthetics and staging. The Julie Sutton Group’s team includes 11 full-time brokers that specialize in their communities of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, La Grange, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, and Elmhurst.

Why you love what you do? I love working with my team in the communities we live in and adore.

What sets you apart from your competition? Our clients have an advantage over single agents or two-person teams because we are all out there searching for the pre-market opportunities and we have first hand expertise in each of the towns where we live.

Best thing about 2021 was? Growing our team has been very rewarding.

Trends on the horizon? With the cost of building on the rise, more and more amazing renovations are on the horizon.

Past trends you’d like to see return? The “perm.” Oh, and light oak floors, light wood grain kitchen cabinets, and who doesn’t love a laundry chute? Just kidding!

Best advice ever given to you? Ask yourself every day, “Would you hire you?”

Favorite mantra? “You must do the thing you think you cannot do,” by Eleanor Roosevelt.

The Julie Sutton Group | Compass office is located in Hinsdale. For more information, call 312-909-9561 or visit thejuliesuttongroup.com.

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DAWN MCKENNA Dawn McKenna is one of America’s most successful, creative, and sought-after luxury real estate agents. In addition to being the No. 1 real estate agent in Hinsdale and in Illinois, the Dawn McKenna Group (DMG) is Coldwell Banker’s No. 6 large team worldwide, and the No. 10 large team among all agencies nationwide. An active philanthropist and mentor, Dawn serves on the Chicago Advisory Board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

Why you love what you do? Nothing is more valuable to a healthy family than a happy home. No matter the size or price, I love helping families find their perfect home and making it their own.

What sets you apart from your competition? We invest time, energy, and resources with talented agents, creative and stylish marketing, global reach, hard work, and personalized service that few agents or teams can match.

Best thing about 2021 was? Eclipsing $600 million in volume was very exciting for our entire team. In 2021 we proved that we can provide our unique DMG experience on a scale that we were told was impossible.

Past trends you’d like to see return? I am a huge movie fan, and so I would love to see more unique ideas for home theaters and entertainment centers.

Best advice you’ve given? If you want to succeed, get out there and work hard.

Favorite mantra? Look your best and work the hardest.

Success will follow.

The Dawn McKenna Group has offices in Hinsdale, Chicago, Winnetka, Lake Forest, and Naples, Florida. For more information, call 630-546-3763 or visit dawnmckennagroup.com.

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LINA SHAH Lina Shah symbolizes the new ranks of a modern real estate professional, providing significant knowledge about all aspects of real estate with unwavering service and dedication to her clients. Shah’s diverse work background and life experiences allow her to connect with people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds and truly understand their needs from all facets. A native of England and a 20-year resident of Oak Brook, Shah has an impressive track record of success and is the recipient of numerous awards, consistently ranking as the No. 1 agent in Oak Brook, in the top agents in the Western Suburbs and nationally, and named among the top 1 percent Coldwell Banker’s Premiere agents worldwide for nearly a decade.

Why you love what you do? I have a deep passion for real estate and love being a part of one of the most important life decisions for my clients.

What sets you apart from your competition? My work ethic and accessibility at all times, understanding and putting my clients’ needs first, and my in depth knowledge of the local area, strong local presence, vast local and global network, combined with innovative marketing skills, as well as my worldly experience and insight ensure that I achieve my clients goals.

Best thing about 2021was? I surpassed $50 million in sales for 2021—all as a result of hard work, innovative marketing skills, and personal attention and service.

And, I loved moving more young buyers and families from the city.

Best advice you’ve given? Focus on your clients needs, and always go the extra mile for them.

Most looking forward to in 2022? I will continue to assist my clients navigate and achieve their goals in the challenging real estate market. As always, I will be ever thankful for the opportunities that allow me to follow my passion—my work.

Homes by Lina Shah | Coldwell Banker Realty is located in Oak Brook. For more information, call 312-593-4818, email linashah5@gmail.com, or visit homesbylinashah.com.

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CHRIS PEQUET With her long list of satisfied clients, extraordinary depth of real estate experience, and hands-on personal approach, it’s not surprising that Pequet is ranked as the top agent at the Hinsdale office of Jameson Sotheby’s Realty. Add to that her deep-rooted connections in the community and her mantra to “never give up, because there is always another way,” and you’ve got satisfied buyers and sellers.

Why you love what you do? It is very special to continually make new friends and maintain lasting relationships in our community.

What sets you apart from your competition?

My business plan has never been about being the biggest or doing the most volume, but giving my utmost personal attention to the clients I serve.

Best thing about 2021 was? As I worked more efficiently and expanded my support staff, it allowed me to serve more clients—both buyers and sellers—to accomplish the best year of my career.

Past trends you’d like to see return? I am hoping to see the continuation of “cozy spaces” as opposed to massive, cavernous rooms.

Trends on the horizon? I see the trend as still luxurious, but more relaxed and approachable.

Hanging out and entertaining at home is very important for today’s buyer.

Best advice ever given to you? Your reputation is the single most important element in business and life. Always protect it.

Chris Pequet is with Jameson Sotheby’s Realty in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-3275175 or visit chrispequet.com.

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TIM’S PROFESSIONAL PAINTING | “THE FRONT DOOR EXPERTS” “The front door is the first thing a guest sees when they arrive at your home. A beautiful door emulates both the character of a home and the care it receives by its homeowner,” says Tim Callarman, owner of Tim’s Professional Painting. The company has been well known for its top quality painting and workmanship for more than 36 years, and now their expanded front door restoration service—which preserves and restores high-end doors for longevity—is more important than ever.

What sets you apart from your competition? Our customers tell us they appreciate our quality, workmanship, timeliness, and customer service.

Best thing about 2021 was? Exterior home care was a top priority during the pandemic, and 2021 was the year we expanded our front door restoration service.

Past trends you’d like to see return? I would encourage a pop of color against the standard grays in a bedroom, bath, or office space to draw people in and welcome them with cheer, drama, or a sense of calm and serenity.

Trends on the horizon? Painted cabinets will continue to be a preference rather than purchasing new. Choosing a color, other than white, on island or bar cabinets seems to be on the rise.

Best advice ever given to you? Find a niche, like our door restoration services, and let people know about it.

Best advice you’ve given? The first color you’re drawn to will typically the one you’ll choose. Don’t think too long or too hard.

Where do you draw inspiration from? Color! A client’s home is a blank canvas that demands color to define it, inside and out. Each hue has something to offer.

Favorite mantra? It’s all in the finish!

Tim’s Professional Painting, Inc. is located in Westmont. For more information, call 630-789-3443, email timspropainting@gmail.com, or visit timspropainting.com.

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COURTNEY BOHNEN STACH Lifelong resident of Hinsdale area, Courtney Bohnen Stach got her first exposure to the real estate industry by answering phones at a real estate firm at age 15. Her tenacity, experience, and ability to embrace any challenge have earned her multimillion dollar status for the past 21 years. An agent with County Line Properties, Stach is adept at thinking outside the box to create winning strategies for her clients.

Why you love what you do? Every day is different and no two clients’ needs are alike. I find devising a plan to sell or locate a home for a client to be much like a Rubik’s Cube, a fun game of strategy!

What sets you apart from your competition?

I have an acute sense of reading peoples’ needs and work tirelessly in a streamlined, wellplanned process that yields results.

Past trends you’d like to see return? More young families coming from the city sooner and visiting open houses with young children.

Best advice ever given to you? You will develop a thick skin in real estate. It looks glamorous and fun, but it’s also a high energy, highly competitive industry with great challenges.

Favorite mantra? Take the road less traveled; you never know where it may lead you. Get creative in your life, your business strategy, and your daily game plan, because it will get you farther, bring you more happiness, and lead to more opportunity.

Courtney Bohnen Stach is with County Line Properties in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-209-1115 or visit courtneybohnenstach.com

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ARCHITECTURE

REAL ESTATE

• Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers, 847-325-5447, airoom.com

• Anna Fiascone and Natalie Ryan, 630-336-1883 (Anna), 917-952-0056 (Natalie), afnrhomes.com

DOOR RESTORATION

• Beth Burtt, 630-204-8090, atproperties.com/agents/10877/beth-burtt

• Tim’s Professional Painting, 630-789-3443, timspropainting.com

• Briana Brandt Murray, 630-294-7453, brianabrandtmurray.com

FLOORING • DeSitter Flooring, 708-813-2933, desitterflooring.com FURNITURE, HOME DÉCOR & FINE HARDWARE • Jacob-Lukas Design, 312-450-5101, jacoblukasdesign.com, jakobandjohn.com, Instagram: @jacoblukasdesign • The Design Bar, 630-734-0000, thedesignbars.com

• Chris Pequet, 630-327-5175, chrispequet.com • Carrie Kenna and Elizabeth Burke, 630-430-0876, atproperties.com/site/elizabethburke • Courtney Bohnen Stach, 630-209-1115, courtneybohnenstach.com • Dawn McKenna, 630-546-3763, dawnmckennagroup.com

HOME BUILDING • Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers, 847-325-5447, airoom.com

• Geri McCafferty, 708-431-6635, gerimccafferty@atproperties.com • Jack Brennan, 630-532-0011, jackbrennanSCA.com

INTERIOR DESIGN • Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers, 847-325-5447, airoom.com • Fresh Twist Studio, 630-607-0993, freshtwiststudio.com • Jacob-Lukas Design, 312-450-5101, jacoblukasdesign.com, jakobandjohn.com Instagram: @jacoblukasdesign

• Johnny Kloster IV, 630-286-9824, johnnykloster.com • Julie Sutton, 312-909-9561, thejuliesuttongroup.com • Katherine Karvelas, 630-935-8150, katherinekarvelas.com • Kris Berger, 630-975-0088, krisbergergroup.com

• The Design Bar, 630-734-0000, thedesignbars.com

• Lina Shah, 312-593-4818, homesbylinashah.com

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN

• Megan McCleary, 312-848-9370, mcclearygroup.com

• Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers, 847-325-5447, airoom.com

• Mike McCurry, 630-447-9393, themccurrygroup.com

• The Design Bar, 630-734-0000, thedesignbars.com

• Tracy Anderson, 630-452-3108, tracyandersonrealty.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

REMODELING

• King’s Landscape Design, 630-323-3757, kingslandscapedesign.com

• Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers, 847-325-5447, airoom.com

PAINTING & WALLCOVERINGS

WINDOW TREATMENTS

• Tim’s Professional Painting, 630-789-3443, timspropainting.com

• Fresh Twist Studio, 630-607-0993, freshtwiststudio.com

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his month, the 94th annual Academy Awards, will take place. The popularity of the Oscars illuminates more than we know about how we view divorce. Although no court bestows an award for Best Supporting Spouse in a LongTerm Marriage —many people speak, think, or behave as if this is or should be a thing. We lawyers often hear about the years that our clients have spent deferring dreams, postponing advancement, taking care of the household, and rearing children. We learn of the decades of toil and labor. We discover the indignities endured and the accumulated slights, fights, silences, and betrayals. All of it is very much real and it deserves our compassion and empathy.

But the “awards” that many of our clients seek for their endurance are beyond that which is compensable in dollars — and they constitute something that a court can never provide, and lawyers can never obtain. In divorce, quite often, people seek validation or vindication. And while we can write fault out of the statute, we cannot write it out of our minds, hearts, or souls. We are not (and perhaps never will be) any less a blaming, shaming, and guilt ascribing people than we were when warned against casting the first stone. These attributes that we seem imprinted with are, quite possibly, intrinsic to our humanity.

When fault was banished from legislative legitimacy in divorce, it did not go away, it simply went underground like any banned substance, practice, idea, or movement. Fault continues to drive divorce, but because it is not recognized and has no formal outlet, it presents itself as many suppressed or repressed matters do––it comes forth unconsciously, finds a host, and latches on to what is available. It may drive positions on matters large and small in a case. Noting this all does not mean that fault should be restored.

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Although I am a divorce lawyer, I am also a divorcé. My observations as a practitioner are also grounded in personal experience.

In divorce we can often see our spouse as “winning.” This tendency comes from an impulse to view things as zero-sum propositions.

Divorce is complicated from the start by what we bring to it, how we approach it, and what we ask of it. In divorce, lawyers can obtain financial and child-related results, but they cannot obtain these other things we often seek. Even with objectively good out-

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We can all, at times, conceive of our lives as a grand narrative, almost like a film or novel. We can come to view the marriage as a kind of story— with a beginning, middle, and end to which we must ascribe meaning. We feel a need to have our loss, pain, and suffering make sense and have a clear and concrete purpose. Like my clients going through it now, I know the thoughts, feelings and sensations that come with divorce — the confusion, anger, regret, bewilderment, and sorrow. Even in an amicable divorce, as mine was, the maelstrom of emotions can be overwhelming. As a former spouse — I know that tendency to seek out the elusive Award.

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MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD EATING RH’s new gallery in Oak Brook not only extends its streak of showrooms you’d be proud to call home; it marks the debut of the first RH Rooftop Restaurant and Wine Bar in the Chicago area.

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hatever you do, don’t take the elevator.

When you book dinner reservations at RH’s rooftop restaurant atop its new store in Oak Brook, you really want to take the stairs.

They’re impossible to miss. Just look for the floating black-meets-brass double staircase—it’s grand enough to put Scarlett O’Hara’s little old stairwell to shame—and start climbing. It’s two floors up, but it’s worth the extra effort, even in 3-inch heels.

We’ve certainly visited enough RH showrooms across the country to know they are the single most-pleasurable furniture showrooms to browse on the planet. Exploring the 60,000-square-foot RH showroom in Oak Brook is no exception. The vaulting cathedral-like ceilings. The moody chiaroscuro lighting. The artfully appointed furniture displays, so immaculately immersive you’d swear they are discrete movie sets on an old Hollywood film lot. The Oak Brook location is very RH. It looks, in short, like a modern-day Versailles.

And yet, there’s something even more magical about ascending that stairwell at night. Maybe it’s the fact that the space’s designers have taken a page straight out of the Hogwarts School of Design. They’ve sheathed the entire ascending wall with as many Louis Philippe Gilt mirrors as could fit, not only refracting light but the streams of shoppers moving up and down the building.

It almost feels, when night falls, that you’re ascending through a stagger-stepped tunnel of light toward the sky. It’s all very dramatic, very Gilded Age thanks to RH’s love for giant urns and

pottery. And then at long last you’re cast back toward an inky black sky, like an illuminated movie theater WORDS BY that goes dark for the main PETER AND KATE MICHAEL attraction.

The RH Rooftop Restaurant and Wine Bar, as it’s formally called, is a glass-enclosed dining room in the sky. Twin Serenella chandeliers, looking like two golden upside down wedding cakes, float over the stairwell. A lion’s head fountain spews calming streams of water. And a gorgeous backlit bar boasting a centralized coffee station and a collection of 40 different wines, each offered by the glass.

There’s always been something irresistible to us about shadowy restaurants where it’s difficult to determine where the outside ends and the dining room begins. As such, the restaurant is a culinary extension of the RH’s desire to build showrooms that feel more like palatial dream homes rather than retail outlets.

You can thank the designer’s clever use of a charcoal gray Venetian plaster exterior for that optical allusion. The room itself is stenciled with green hedgerows and anchored by a central water fountain. It’s very Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in here, as if RH was able to elevate a moonlight park from Savannah or Charleston and bracketed it with glass and steel.

Prior to our visit, I’m not sure I completely understood what RH’s chairman and CEO Gary Friedman meant, a while back, when he said RH Oak Brook would be “a reflection of a hierarchy that leads to harmony.” But I think I have a better idea what he

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DINNER DATE means now. RH is fond of saying that its stores blur the lines between the indoors and outdoors and create a sense of balance and proportionality as often as possible. There certainly is harmony up here on the roof. You can feel a designer’s touch—a very human hand—in the creation of this space.

It’s an atrium, whether consciously or unconsciously, that says, “You can do this too. If we built this skylight garden party in the sky—complete with olive trees and chandeliers that glow like candlelit amber—think of what you could do back at your house?”

Perhaps it’s no coincidence, then, that the space not only marks the first rooftop restaurant in the Chicago area but also its first Interior Design Firm & Atelier, an interactive workspace that offers shoppers targeted advice.

And thus you see the genius of pouring so much time and elegance into this restaurant. RH has built that two-way staircase for a reason. Guests are free to celebrate a new purchase by heading upstairs to enjoy a splendid meal in the sky. Or dine upstairs and be so swept away by the experience they’ll want to rush back downstairs and finally pull the trigger on that chandelier or sideboard they’ve been dreaming about.

And make no mistake about it: The dining experience is splendid. You’ll definitely pay RH prices to enjoy it, but the menu is as well curated as it is compact. Not a single dish we tried disappointed, so should you decide that sixty-something dollar rib eye or twenty-plus dollar hamburger are within you’re price range, you won’t be disappointed.

We were delighted, for instance, to discover just how much we enjoyed RH’s signature burger. It’s without question one of the tastiest in the western suburbs.

It’s a double burger. American cheese. Pickles. Dijonnaise.

Served on a fluffy, oversized brioche bun. Diners have the option to add avocado or thick-cut pork belly bacon for an extra fee. It may not sound that revolutionary on paper, but it’s a juicy handful.

By the time you squeeze that pillowy bun and lift it to your lips, the cheese—slightly sharp with an incredible gooey melting point—will have already seeped into each craggy crevices of the burger.

That’s one of the keys to a great burger. Can the kitchen get its timing just right, so that the sizzled, crispy exterior breaks and releasing its inner juices just as the cheese is hitting a semi-liquid state? The result here is as gooey as a Juicy Lucy with a richness that’s counterbalanced by the acidity of the pickles and the creamy undercurrent of the Dijonnaise.

In many ways, the small size of the menu—there are only three non-sandwich entrees—is the inverse of the sprawling War and Shaved vegetables salad

Peace-sized catalogue of products RH is known for. The appetizer list—dubbed “for the table” on the menu—has been written to ensure the kitchen can turn around and send out a starter almost immediately after you’ve ordered it.

Most of the apps are cold, and lean toward simple charcuterie

staples. Think Italian picnic or what you’d buy on a quick run to your local French boulangerie. There are prosciutto boards, served with our without a creamy hunk of a triple-cream Delice de Bourgogne cheese. And a burrata plate drizzled with aged balsamic and roasted peppers. There are no real surprises here, but the quality of the cheese and balsamic, plus the decision to pack sweet slices of basil between the charred peppers won us over.

What can you say about something like RH’s arugula salads, other than they arrive piled so high with frilly greens that they look like they’re going to topple over and fall right off the plate at any moment. Lightly dressed with a vinaigrette, pumpkin seeds, and curls of Parmesan and fennel, it’s a four-season salad dappled with tiny globes sweet grapes.

Both the 16 ounce rib-eyes and the perfectly prepared broiled honey-brown butter salmon are first rate, although they both come a la carte, requiring diners to pony up more money to pair them with steakhouse sides. For a more complete meal, the kitchen’s roasted chicken may be your best bet. It’s an incredibly juice half bird cooked with garlic confit and set over Joel Robuchon-style potato puree coated in a rich reduced gravy.

It’s an incredibly rich yet elegant menu, one that pairs exceptionally well with a dining room worthy of the RH name.

RH Rooftop Restaurant and Wine Bar is located at Oakbrook Center, 1300 22nd Street, Oak Brook. For more information, call 630-572-0074 or visit rh.com/oakbrook/restaurant.

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AMSTERDAM In the 17th century, The Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam emerged as one of the world’s most important centers of trade.

With that came wealth and with wealth, a blossoming of culture and the city’s expansion. The Dutch masters thrived, producing some of the world’s most treasured masterpieces, while storybook row houses sprung up like Dutch tulips along winding canals.

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam Hotel guest room royal suite living room with view of the Royal Palace

The city continues to be steeped in culture and retains the beautiful architecture of centuries past, but it also feels modern.

Just beyond the historic facades, we found swanky hot spots and modern luxury. Our first encounter with a thoroughly modern Amsterdam took place while traveling from the airport to the city center. During this quick 25-minute ride, we spied massive glass structures lining the highway. Those occupying these glass houses?

Many of today’s tech giants, including Google. I wasn’t expecting a modern landscape as an introduction to the historic capital, but it helped explain Amsterdam’s thoroughly hip vibe.

This vibrant city is easily walkable (or bikeable). It possesses 165 idyllic canals flanked by fairy-tale gabled houses—some with a hint of tilt disclosing the dwelling’s marshy underpinnings. We spent many an afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets, crossing bridge after bridge in this charming city. Our favorite neighborhoods were De 9 Straatjes (Nine Streets) and Jordaan, both full of leafy canals, art galleries, boutiques, and cafés. You could spend years exploring these neighborhoods and not exhaust the possibilities of their quaint storefronts.

Everything is very close, the only area requiring a bit of a walk from our hotel was Museum Square and Vondelpark, one of the city’s largest green spaces. The museums were worth the extra steps and the scenery en route can’t be beat (you’ll pass an Instagramworthy, canal-side flower market on the way).

I promised my daughter this trip would be more of an “enjoy the city” adventure with fewer visits to churches and museums.

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JOUR NEYS However, I could not pass up Rijksmuseum, an architectural treasure housing many of the Dutch masters’ work. We saw several Vermeer and Frans Hals masterpieces, but the museum’s most celebrated work is Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. The painting is breathtaking in scope and size.

We popped in next door to The Van Gogh Museum established

by Van Gogh’s nephew. This light-filled building showcases the short and tortured life of Vincent Van Gogh. The incredible breadth of Van Gogh’s work paints a portrait of the man himself, and you will glimpse the artist through the eyes of his family.

Be sure not to miss The Rembrandt House Museum, home to many of his etchings, and The Anne Frank House. The latter is very popular amongst tourists, so reserve your tickets in advance.

If you are going to visit several museums and attractions on your trip to Amsterdam, you may consider buying the I amsterdam City Card. It includes admission to a whole list of museums, sights, and a canal boat tour. This tour of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-protected canal ring is a delightful way to experience the city.

As a home base, we chose the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky located in the heart of the city and marrying historic significance with modern luxury. In 1865, Mr. Krasnapolsky, a charismatic Polish tailor, opened a tiny coffee house on the site that is now this grand hotel. Our spacious and modernly appointed Royal Suite offered glorious views of the National Monument, Dam Square, and the Royal Palace.

As a nod to Mr. Krasnapolsky’s chosen trade, “The Tailor,” a beautiful indoor/outdoor cocktail bar located off the reception hall, offers tailor-made and bespoke cocktails. A perfect locale to relax after a day of sightseeing.

We began our days feasting in The Wintergarden, a 19th-century glass-ceilinged courtyard, once the backdrop of a royal wedding. Just across the hall, lies The White Room. Here under the watchful eye of three-starred Michelin chef Jacob Jan Boerma, the restaurant showcases refined modern cuisine using only Netherland’s freshest ingredients in a historic setting. As we dined on the most splendid food in Amsterdam, I envisioned gallant guests of long ago.

With all the walking, desserts are well deserved—the hotel boasts a resident chocolatier who creates decadent delicacies.

Upon arrival, a chocolate Christmas stable was waiting for us in our suite—a signature Anantara touch. We found it almost too beautiful to eat, but the scent wore down our resolve.

If you have time for a day trip, The Hague is only an hour away via train and the trip offers breathtaking views of the Dutch countryside. Be sure to visit Andrew Carnegie’s Peace Palace, the

Amsterdam’s storybook gabled houses along a canal

seat of the United Nations International Court of Justice, and the Mauritshuis museum, home to Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.

We found The Netherlands utterly charming and look forward to a return. Recently, Amsterdam has sought to reshape its anything-goes reputation. The campaign has been a success; during our trip, we saw none of the raucous behavior sometimes associated with the Dutch capital’s red-light district and cannabis coffee shops. We loved every minute.

Leaving Amsterdam we set our sights on another golden city, Budapest.

BUDAPEST Once Buda and Pest were separate cities on either side of the Danube. In 1873, Buda, Pest, and a third town, Obuda, were united to become Hungary’s capital city. The Buda side extends into the hills on the west bank of the Danube, crowned by Castle Hill. On the east, the former Pest lies in the lowlands and is home to the immense Parliament building.

1896 is the year to remember as most of the city’s buildings were erected for the city’s 1,000th-anniversary celebration. During Hungary’s millennial celebrations, the spirit of entrepreneurship, art, and literature was at its zenith. Throughout the city, you’ll find a treasure trove of architectural styles from that time including Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Nouveau.

We stayed on the Pest side in the beautifully renovated 5-star Neo-Baroque-style Anantara New York Palace, home to the famed New York Café and located just a quick 20-minute drive from the airport. The café boasts Belle Époque décor that has dazzled visitors for more than 120 years. Its frescoed ceilings, Venetian chandeliers, and gilded balustrades reflect the grand atmosphere of the Habsburg coffee houses. No wonder this landmark was a favorite of artists, writers, and aristocrats.

The hotel is an ode to Europe’s Belle Époque period—a grand Amsterdam canal

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Anantara NY Palace Budapest facade

marble façade adorned with ornate carvings features an impressive clock tower, while inside the lofty central courtyard/lobby is surrounded by open terraced floors reaching toward a vaulted glass ceiling – transporting you to the golden era in which it was built.

Off the central lobby is the 100-year-old Poet Bar, overlooking the White Salon Restaurant. With its red-hued, intimate ambiance, it was the perfect place to unwind with a cocktail after a day of sightseeing.

The 185 rooms and suites are accented by centuries-old art and antiques, Murano glass chandeliers, and sumptuous marble bathrooms. Our suite with its spectacular city views overlooked the bustling and elegant Erzsebet Korut, one of Budapest’s most important boulevards and one that would carry us to many sights.

Budapest is an easily navigable city with plenty to see. A few musts are the Neogothic Parliament, an immense structure situated on the banks of the Danube. The world’s third-largest Parliament building is spectacular inside and out. It contains close to 700 interior rooms, ten courtyards, almost 100 statues of Hungarian rulers on its façade, and 12.5 miles of staircases. Be sure to book a tour to learn its history and to view King Steven’s crown jewels.

During our visit, Budapest’s landmark Chain Bridge, the first permanent stone bridge connecting Buda and Pest, was under renovation so instead, we crossed the Margaret Bridge with its beautiful views of the Parliament and Castle Hill. En route to the Royal Palace, we stopped at Fisherman’s Bastion. This decorative fortification offers splendid panoramic views of Budapest. Its seven turreted towers symbolize the seven Hungarian chieftains who founded Hungary in 895.

Leaving the site, you will come upon the 800-year-old Gothicstyle Matthias Church, the site of the coronation of two kings.

A short walk away lies the Royal Palace; its grounds are home to beautiful fountains, gardens, and views of the city. Be sure to take the funicular back down the hill—this fan-favorite was originally built in 1870 as a way to ferry workers to and from the palace.

On our walk back to the hotel, we stopped at the large indoor

market—yet another building built for the 1896 celebration. This vast space houses stall upon stall offering meats, cheeses, and of course, Hungarian Paprika, which you will find in all forms, sizes, and intensities.

Famished from our day of touring, we booked an Anantara Spice Spoons experience. Overlooking the beautifully illuminated Parliament building, we feasted on traditional Hungarian fare at the Chef ’s Table. We sampled variations of hearty Hungarian breads slathered with a variety of spreads. Next, was a plethora of sausages and potato moodily. Then, we donned aprons and joined Chef Andras Wolf behind the grill to prepare langos, a traditional Hungarian street food. After mixing and kneading the pizza-crustlike dough, we fried this delicious treat and topped it with sour cream, grated cheese, and paprika. During the meal, we tasted various palinka, a traditional Hungarian fruit brandy, and ended on a sweet note sampling desserts made with traditional cottage cheese (a Hungarian favorite).

On our last day, we headed in the opposite direction of Buda toward the 1896 fairgrounds. At the park’s threshold, is Hero Square, a large plaza bookended by the National Museum and the Palace of Exhibitions. Beyond the square, you will find a large city park, a zoo with fun Art Nouveau décor, and a “Transylvania castle” boasting a hodge-podge of architectural designs. Finally, we visited the famed Neo-Baroque Széchenyi Baths, Europe’s largest medicinal bath sourced by two thermal springs.

For the perfect ending to our European escapade, we visited The New York Palace spa—beneath the hotel’s lobby lies an expansive spa housing steam rooms, saunas, a surreal swimming pool, and relaxation rooms. As we enjoyed a warm mud massage inspired by Budapest’s thermal bath heritage, memories of sights seen danced in our heads. This proved the perfect finishing touch to a fantastic visit.

Pack your bags, European capital-style history and culture await.

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