For a classic, timeless interior design, you can't go wrong with a blue-and-white palate. It can be traditional and formal or casual and relaxed. It pairs well with reds, corals,…
The Door Peninsula in the wintertime, with its peaceful, lakeside parks and trails, cozy cafes and pubs, and tranquil countryside blanketed with snow, is the perfect destination for learning to…
All images courtesy of Commune Design Some design firms manage to strike precisely the right balance for every project. That can be said of Commune Design’s take on this stunning…
Autumn is a season that can never be long enough. To savor each fleeting moment, let’s check the peak color schedule and plan a road trip.
While the lake front parks command attention, several treasures of the park system can be found along the west and south sides of the city, connected by Chicago’s historic boulevards.…
The glaciers that formed the Great Lakes carved spectacular scenery along the shorelines and left behind impressive dunes that offer a unique view of the lakes and islands. Take some…
The owners, a family of skiers, built this house as a place to escape the flat winter landscape of the upper Midwest. Stepping through the entrance into the vaulted foyer…
Winter in the Midwest can be beautiful under a blanket of fresh snow … but to be brutally honest, we just sometimes need a break from the Polar Vortex. When…
Though we’re not known for mountains, the gently rolling hills and valleys of the Upper Midwest are ideal for beginning skiers and learners of all ages. The season offers many…
We’ll be spending most of our time at home this season, and really that’s not so different from past Decembers. This is a great time to invest in gifts that…