Lisa Arnett

Purple Dog Records

For the Record

Browse for new and used vinyl at these three shops Mudroom Records 494 N. Main St., Glen…
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Naper Settlement

Spray All Day

A guide to local splash play areas Splash parks, splash pads, spraygrounds—whatever…
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The living room of the Western Springs home

Brazilian Roots

Turning a standard house into a custom home Sometimes good things can come from trying…
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The kitchen in the Western Springs home

Reuse or Replace?

Why remove when you can reupholster? That’s one of designer Christie Hines’s guiding…
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Bison’s Bluff Nature Playground

Top Parks

The best playgrounds, nature retreats, fishing holes, outdoor pickleball courts, and…
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Allison Arbizzani and Patrick Zigler

Love in Bloom

Lush flowers, romantic decor, and a packed dance floor highlighted this couple’s wedding…
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The Elmhurst home's living room

Setting the Tone

One couple’s eclectic art collection inspires a colorful makeover When it comes to…
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Esmeralda Valdovinos and Eisy Cervantes posing with their wedding party

Mariachi and More

A celebration in the heart of their hometown was just right for these longtime sweethearts…
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Sakura milk tea with cherry boba at Pisces Cafe

Bubble Up

Treat yourself to some tasty beverages at these local boba shops Pisces Cafe LISLE During…
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“Because the homeowners are very social and have large families and a lot of friends, they truly needed the kitchen to grow,” designer Elizabeth Prignano says. “We completely reimagined the layout to eliminate the peninsula from the original kitchen and almost doubled it in size, incorporating a jumbo island where they could seat five stools.” The counter stools are by Nathan James, pendants are by Shades of Light, and sconces are by Three Posts.

Bright Ideas

A Naperville home gets an airy makeover on a tight timeline Last year, Elizabeth Prignano…
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A home bar

Raising the Bar

For homeowners who loves to mix their own cocktails or savor a bottle of wine, having…
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Inside The Apartment

Meet Me Upstairs

Costello Jewelry Company debuts a chic second-floor gift shop Have you ever met someone…
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