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Today, the Downtown Highland Park Alliance launches an innova-tive quarterly magazine spotlight-

ing local businesses and their expertise — a unique look into what our Downtown Highland Park businesses have to offer.

The first issue “All Things Home” show-cases Downtown Highland Park merchants’ talents on kitchen remodeling, interior decorating, landscaping and more. In Au-gust, we focus on “Fitness & Fashion.” The “Holiday Shopping” issue in November will include unique gift ideas only Downtown Highland Park businesses can offer. “The Arts & Entertainment” issue is set for February.

Today homeowners and developers are de-signing their buildings to be sustainable. The concept of sustainability is ancient yet ap-plied in every family’s generation of building.

The art of sustainable living and an appreciation of cultural art is an important theme for this year’s celebration of opening our curtain for the new look for your Down-town Highland Park shopping experience. Our one of a kind merchants will enable you to connect your vision of living and help you experience only the uniqueness that each of our retailers and professionals can provide.

As the Chair of the Downtown Highland Park Alliance, we invite you to “Shop, Dine and Indulge” your home and garden passions with our merchants and service providers. Come visit our Downtown Highland Park and our Highland Park merchants will enable you to capture your intimate new designs and make your new home and garden design a one of a kind reality art and cultural experience.

Welcome!

Hal Emalfarb, Chairman of

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6 KITCHEN MAKEOVER Ideas for remodeling your kitchen and how to decorate it when finished.

12 ROOM REBIRTH Give your interior design a new glow.

15 SELLING YOUR HOME Advice on getting your house in tip-top shape to put on the market.

16 GET READY TO PARTY How to plan, where to go and what to bring.

18 RAVINIA PICNICS Highland Park “celebrity” residents give their insight on the secrets to enjoy a picnic under the stars at the Ravinia Festival. Plus, pack a gourmet picnic basket featuring food and accessories from Downtown Highland Park businesses.

22 BUILD A SECRET GARDEN A hidden garden spot is just what you need to relax outdoors.

24 NORTH SHORE MORTGAGE TRENDS What home buyers and sellers need to know about mortgages.

26 ADD FRENCH FLAIR Bring the outside in with decorating tips that add a French panache.

33 GARDEN STYLE A look at gardens around Downtown Highland Park.

34 BUSINESS DIRECTORY A guide to our advertisers.18

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Settling on one look for a new kitchen is a tall order for even the most savvy designer.

Luckily mixing is in this season, ac-cording to a collection of Downtown High-land Park shop owners.

Love traditional cabinets and contempo-rary light fixtures?

Style Shack co-owner Sherry Levin recom-mends letting the old coexist with the new. “Dust off your grandmother’s silver tea set and place it in your newly renovated, modern

kitchen. The contrasting styles will create an edgy, updated look.”

Clashing time periods and materials will flow more effortlessly against a neutral color palette. “Steer away from the overuse of color,” says Levin, who added that colorful smaller ob-jects can be updated as tastes evolve over time.

Rick Glickman, founder and president of Dream Kitchens, Inc., says gray kitchens are in, and they pop with accent pieces like a mosaic backsplash, an acid-washed barnwood hutch or a bold pendant light fixture.

Leslie Smith, who works in sales and design

at Tithof Tile & Marble, utilizes white marble, light granite and quartzite for countertops, and Tithof can create honed, antiqued or brushed textures in their fabrication facility.

The Dekton-topped outdoor kitchen, which can stay outside for 20 years, is on display in Dream Kitchens’ brand new showroom and one of the few available in the North Shore.

Linly Designs General Manager Jennifer Sterna has received a high demand for fully inte-grated appliances like refrigerators with decora-tive panel overlays, such as antique mirrors and metals. “These are not only the hottest thing in

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Clockwise from top left: Kitch-en designs from Tithof Tile & Marble, Linly Designs, Green Living Designs, Linly Designs and Tithof Tile & Marble.


‘Mix the old with the new’KITCHEN REMODELING


From top to bottom: Kitchen designs from Linly Designs and Green Living Designs.

kitchen design but can become a major conversation piece,” she says.

Renewable products like LED under-cabinet lighting and bamboo, a water-resistant option for flooring and cabi-netry, cater to the eco-minded crowd. Green Living Designs practices this methodology by keeping formaldehyde out of the millwork and offering locally grown and harvested hardwoods.

Glickman designs kitchens from a cook’s perspective and knows the busiest spot is between the sink and the stove.

He suggests spreading the workflow be-tween the important areas by putting in a prep sink in the island, for instance.

Sterna has found clients requesting multiple and extended islands for extra workspace and entertaining elbow room. “After all,” she says, “everyone gathers in the kitchen during family gatherings and parties.”

“Really decide how you use your kitchen and what it is to you,” says Glickman. “Everyone’s dream is inde-pendent.”

“Dust off your grandmother’s silver tea set and place it in your newly renovated, modern kitchen. The contrasting styles will create an edgy, updated look.”

Jennifer Sterna, general manager of Linly Designs, always recommends displaying decorative but functional serving pieces on the counter or inside glass-paneled cabinets.

“Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, you should prepare and serve ev-ery meal on dishes that you love.”

Citywoods houses furniture, jewelry and clothing handmade by 400 Ameri-can craftspeople.

“Whether installing a modern, mini-malist kitchen, using reclaimed wood, or a more traditional design approach, combining form and function with hand-crafted accessories brings art to every-day life,” says owner Diana Schaps.

Bowls look beautiful as “empty ves-sels” on the kitchen table while do-ing double duty serving salad. Cutting boards feature end grain chunks, bird-seye maple, and turquoise to present bread and appetizers. Lazy Susans incor-porate riverstones and reclaimed wine barrel parts for a natural feel.

“Only display items that you love to look at. Just because you’ve owned it for a long time or used it in your former kitchen doesn’t mean it must transition into your new one. Review and select carefully and intentionally,” says Sherry Levin, who co-owns Style Shack along with Dawn Pye.

Try the utensil caddy to neatly store your everyday cutlery or for a festive oc-casion.

According to Leslie Smith, who works in sales and design for Tithof Tile & Mar-ble, the kitchen can get congested be-ing the main hub, so she advises keep-ing it simple. “A pop of color can always be added with a bowl of fruit, fabric on bar counter chairs, artwork, etc., but it’s more difficult to de-clutter.”

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This season, breathe new life into the home you love. Let’s shed some light on

how to give your interior design a new glow.

PaintWhen it comes to paint, you

aren’t limited to walls anymore. In fact, focal points are powerful in an open space.

“Bright teal and orange-colored coffee tables can be used in rooms where upholstery is more subdued,” said Doreen Avila, designer and

owner of Design Partners. “Bookcases can be painted the wall color to fade away and simplify a room,” she said, urging everyone to put their personal stamp on their furniture, cabinets, or even accessories.

Jonathan Rubenstein, owner of Paint JAR Inc, agreed that the easiest and inexpensive changes come in paint. “There are no rules!” he said. “Take the pictures and miscellaneous art off the wall. Then, find one piece you love, display it, and leave that wall white or gray. Paint the others something shocking!” he suggested.

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PopInexpensive additions like

centerpieces and throw pillows can do wonders for a drab room.

Melissa Edelman, owner and president of the Antiquaire, Inc., suggested flowers to add spark to a monotone palette. Cherry blossoms, lilacs and forsythia flowers make great centerpieces, she said.

Another way to coordinate color is to invest in some throw pillows.

“Bring in shimmery indigo throw pillows to a gray couch and all of a sudden you’ve brought a new feeling to a room,” Edelman offered.

Rubenstein agreed that those heavy, wintery earth-tone pillows and throws need to be swapped out, and suggested splashes of bright, powerful, almost primary colors as additions. He shared that brighter accents may go well in rooms painted subtle gray and white.

Edelman shared another trend in modern, larger scale geometric

prints, which she is seeing beautifully showcased not only in pillows, but also in wallpaper or area rugs.

No matter how you scatter them, these types of accessories spruce up your sectional sofa or bedroom without having to slipcover, reupholster or paint anything.

Repurpose’Tis the season of out with the

old and in with the new. While spring cleaning, you may find some treasures, or be able to see better what you are lacking.

“With social media it’s easy to find inspiration for an existing piece of furniture,” Avila said.

She is seeing many servers and buffets finding new lives as media cabinets and entry tables.

Edelman agrees, adding that even that old chest of drawers could become a beautiful bathroom vanity. Something as easy as moving pieces from one room to the next can create contrast and interest in a new space.

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It’s spring, which means that if you’re consid-ering putting your home on the market, now is the time. Beth Alberts, associate broker at

Baird & Warner, implements a comprehensive approach to get a home sold: She uses innova-tive technology and progressive market-analysis tools, employs a thorough modern marketing ap-proach and has a keen eye for interior spaces and design. Alberts and her team of affable profes-sionals at Baird & Warner are in your corner.

To get your home in shape and ready for the market, follow these top 10 suggestions, provided by Alberts:1. A buyer’s first impression of a home is the

front door. Make sure the door and frame are free of chipped paint. Also, clean the cobwebs off of exterior porch lights.

2. Go around the house with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and caulk gun. Scuffed walls can make your home look tired and in need of an expensive paint job. Also, make sure your moldings are in good shape. Visible cracks are always a red flag that a home isn’t

being properly maintained. 3.A thorough spring clean is a must. Clean

your appliances, steam clean your carpets and wash your windows inside and out. Buyers may not love your carpet, but if it’s free of stains and odor they might be able to live with it for a while. Cleanliness shows a pride in ownership; it doesn’t cost much, but it leaves a lasting impression with potential buyers.

4. General guidelines for kitchen de-cluttering: clear off the kitchen counter tops and island; limit yourself to one counter top appliance such as a coffee maker. Store all cutting boards and dish towels and file or recycle loose papers. Remove all items from the refrigerator door.

5. Consider having a preliminary home inspection. Fixing any major problems ahead of time will allow you to list your home with confidence. Having a buyer walk away from a deal because of an inspection issue can ruin your home’s reputation in the marketplace and keep you from getting top dollar.

6. Clean and organize closets, especially if your

home is small. Overflowing closets will only emphasize the tiny space.

7. Remove pet food bowls and litter boxes for showings. Store them either in the garage or in a basement utility room.

8. Leave the house for showings. Buyers cannot envision the home as theirs with you still in it. There is nothing to be gained by being home. It is always uncomfortable, and if buyers engage you with questions, they are usually just being polite.

9. Replace old bath rugs and towels.10.Turn on the lights and open the window

treatments for showings — the more light, the better.

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Whether you’re hosting or attending, parties are on the menu this summer. Get yourself geared up and take the initiative to go the extra step with thoughtful invitations, event locations and gifts ideas. Ready, set, party!

Put your best polished-foot forwardIf your toes are exposed, as they often are in

the summer months, make sure your nails are in tip-top shape before the merrymaking com-mences. Nicely finished nails make a gal feel ready to celebrate.

“We believe there’s nothing better to put some-one in a good party mood than having freshly polished nails and toes,” said Janet Rakhman, co-owner of Posh Nails, Nails and More in Highland Park. “Be sure to have the perfect summer color

that matches your skin tone and brings out your personality; popular on-trend colors for this sea-son are pinks and corals.”

Every party starts with an invitationIf you’re the one up at bat hosting a party, plan

ahead and send a personal invitation — tangible mail shows the invitee you’ve put some thought into the process and you care about their attendance.

The good folks at The Stationery Station have you covered — they create party invitations, stationery and thank-you cards with clever wording, an event-appro-priate font and impeccable design sensibility.

“We start by listening; we want to nail down ex-actly what our customer envisions, then our creativity flows,” said Sheryl Oberman, president of The Sta-tionery Station. “We customize a great invitation and then once the tone is set, we carry the theme through with paper party goods, initialed cocktail napkins and

guest towels, table cards, hanging butterflies or what-ever our customer desires.”

Take the party somewhere elseGetting the girls together for a fun day or night

out is a fabulous way to nurture friendships and practice your gift of gab. Consider hosting a get-to-gether at Posh Nails, Nails and More in Downtown Highland Park — they can cater delectable eats and turn the party into a BYOB social gathering.

“We can arrange any occasion whether it be a bridal shower, birthday party or a girls night out,” Rakhman said. “We customize the event for your needs — a mani and pedi day or a relaxing spa day — we do it all.”

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party empty-handed — wine, a food dish or flow-ers are customary items to present when the door opens, welcoming you inside. Think a bit outside of the box this season and arrive at that important bash with something that will leave a lasting impression.

The Stationery Station in Downtown High-land Park offers clients beautifully packaged food items and baskets from New York’s Chelsea Mar-ket — a gift that is sure to wow your party host.

The family-owned and operated Highland Pop Gourmet Popcorn and Fudge Shop in Downtown Highland Park has a clever name and clever gift ideas to boot. Attend the party with one of their custom gift baskets or tins chock-full of popcorn — they have a plethora of inimitable flavors such as watermelon, flaming hot cheddar, peppermint

candy, taffy apple, pina colada and bubblegum, as well as staple flavors like butter, caramel and white cheddar.

“Highland Pop has become a local favorite be-cause of our delicious nut-free, gluten-free popcorn and fudge; we can’t make it fast enough,” said Kim-berly Silvestri Cohen, president of Highland Pop Gourmet Popcorn and Fudge Shop. “We’ll person-alize your order with your logo or photo for any oc-casion. We offer delicious desserts without breaking the bank; we pop, pack, cater, dip and wrap.”

Yoga for all: the perfect healthy gift For a hostess or host offering that would be

fit for a fit friend, consider a yoga contribution. Healing Power Yoga in Downtown Highland Park offers an array of gift-giving solutions.

Gift certificates are available for yoga classes: $20 for a single class, $90 for five classes, $170 for 10 classes or $320 for 20 classes. Surprise your hostess or host with a private yoga session for $125.

If you’d like to provide your own yoga teacher, you can rent the space and lead your own yoga par-ty for $125 or spend $250 if you’d like a Healing Power Yoga teacher for your private party.

“Any one of these gifts would be quite heal-ing,” said Gina Evangelista, owner of Healing

Power Yoga. “We are a small, intimate yoga studio; we have

a variety of yoga classes from Basics to Master Vinyasa Flow,” Evangelista said. “You can feel the love of the community here, as you melt your stress away. Body, mind and spirit.”

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Every year, about 600,000 concertgoers blissfully flock to the Ravinia Festival to

enjoy a plethora of world-class sounds — jazz, classical, blues,

country, rock, musical theater and more — while relaxing in the open air. Pavilion seats are available, however,

picnicking on the lawn is arguably the best way to experience the atmosphere and uniqueness of this historic, easy-on-the-ear celebration.

First-timers, take heed: It’s tradition and part of the social norm to bring in blankets, good eats and beverages (BYOB!). All concerts in the Pavilion and Martin Theatre are broadcast to the lawn areas so you’ll be able to benefit from stellar music while socializing with friends or family.

Radio and television personality Melissa Forman has some insider tips to keep the joy and laughter flowing at the concert.

She starts her Ravinia experience by shopping Downtown Highland Park for the items she needs to make the outing complete.

“I would absolutely stop by the Style Shack and see if they have a great picnic basket (or some amazing napkins, cute salt and pepper shakers, or a pretty bar of soap to wash up with after the show, Forman said. “I would load it with great treats from Sunset Foods or Michaels (think teriyaki chicken wraps).

“Then I would go to Jolie Maison to get a gorgeous blanket or throw to keep us warm. Finally, I would stop by Enaz to pick up something pretty and timeless to wear to the show (a conversation piece, if you will). Then it’s off to the most perfect concert venue under the stars on earth.”

Forman said all spots are good spots at the festival, but she prefers to be near the Carousel.

“The best part is that everyone is friendly, even if you can’t find a seat — someone will offer to let you sit and join them,” Forman said. “Make friends!”

And Forman has a secret: “The bathrooms on the far northwest side of the festival actually have an extra section of women’s restrooms; walk toward the men’s side and they are just to the right, always empty. Shhh, that’s my gift to you.”

Children’s book author Brenda Ferber loves to bring delectable dishes as well as a nice bottle of wine when she attends a concert.

“It doesn’t matter who is playing,” Ferber said. “It’s the beautiful setting, more than anything, that keeps me coming back.”

Ferber has been a fan of Ravinia for most of her life.

“I distinctly remember going to concerts on the Fourth of July as a child, stuffing myself with cherries,”

CONCERT UNDER THE STARS

WHAT’S IN YOUR PICNIC BASKET?

3MELISSA FORMANCo-host of WCIU’s The U (Channel 26) “You & Me This Morning” Forman enjoys a lemon cake while wearing a light-up hat.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Forman

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Ferber said. “Then I remember going as a teen with my friends. I remember snuggling on a blanket under the stars with my husband and bringing our kids to the children’s concerts. Now, as our kids are leaving the nest, my husband and I are back attending concerts, just the two of us.”

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is no novice — she knows exactly what to bring, where to sit and how to fully enjoy the concert.

Rotering brings in snacks from Sunset Foods — cheese, crackers, dips, veggies, fruit, baguettes and sparking water — plus comfort and entertainment items from home — pillows, games, books and blankets. Rotering and her family unwind near the Sculpture Walk for fun people watching.

“Basically, we look like we are going camping without a tent,” Rotering said. “Every so often, we’ll order pizza and bring it in. We also have a family tradition of getting a s’mores pizza for dessert.”

The Ravinia Festival is a large part of what makes life in Highland Park so fantastic.

“Ravinia is a treasure in our community,” Rotering said. “With all of this talk about Ravinia picnics, I can’t wait for summer to arrive!”

Olympic bronze medalist figure skater Jason Brown, who grew up in Highland Park, has many fond memories of Ravinia.

“I have so many wonderful memories at Ravinia,” he said. “In grade school, I was so lucky to perform there with our school’s choir and orchestra. What an unbelievable experience to perform on that stage. It was magical having our Highland Park High School graduation at Ravinia. The beautiful setting added to the emotion of the evening and helped make it a night I will never forget.

“Concerts at Ravinia are so special. My friends and I sat on the lawn for the Carrie Underwood concert and had an amazing time. It was such a unique experience eating under the stars and listening to her incredible voice,” Brown said.

The Downtown Highland Park Alliance is launching a “What’s In Your Ravinia Basket?” campaign. Watch for details at DHP businesses.

5NANCY ROTERING Mayor of Highland Park; pictured with her husband, Rob Photo courtesy of Nancy Rotering

5BRENDA FERBERChildren’s author Photo courtesy of Brenda Ferber

JASON BROWNOlympic bronze medalist figure skater Photo courtesy of Sun-Times Media

An eye to beauty and gracious living and eating, regardless of budget, has become a focus of entertaining in recent years. Picnic is now a buzz-word for elegant outdoor entertaining, usually encompassing a theme.

How do you find your personal picnicking style? The perfect picnic is whatever you make it. A uniquely American family outing, with brats, burgers, chips, potato salad and soda, served on plastic or paper, is still a viable picnic choice, particularly for those with young children. It’s low maintenance, easy to pack, stow, and go, and cleans up fast.

What if instead, you could be seated at a linen-draped table festooned with candelabra to enjoy gourmet fare off bone china and wines from crystal? A little too high-brow? Maybe a gingham tablecloth with jar candles, soft cotton napkins and sturdy hand-thrown pottery could provide a perfect rustic setting. The key is to keep your picnic set-up portable, lightweight and attractive. You’ll find that the picnic usually creates itself around a menu or special dish.

“Once you know your entrée, the theme picks itself,” says Sunset Foods Vice President of Marketing Thaddeus Tazioli. “For example, let’s say you’ve settled on paella. It’s a wonderfully flavorful rice dish and tradition invites you to add a variety of meats and seafood, depend-ing on your taste. Where’s paella from? Spain. So, you can create a Spanish-themed picnic that’s as casual or elegant as you’d like.”

There are wonderful picnic areas, such as Sunset Woods, the beach, or even your own backyard, throughout Highland Park. But when choosing the when and where of your picnic, this year you cannot beat the perfect romance of Aug. 17 at Ravinia. Why? In the midst of Ravinia Festival, you can be part of Ravinia’s Ultimate Picnic Contest. Whether you attend as a spectator, or decide to enter for a chance to win a two-person season lawn pass, using contest guidelines will help you keep your picnic portable, elegant and memorable!

Decisions on everything from appetizers to wines, place cards and cutlery fall into place once your theme emerges, and if the Spanish picnic excites your imagination, Sunset Foods has a myriad of imported items to tempt everyone’s palate. Matiz’s line of paella, picos de aceite breadsticks and Marcona almonds are all great bets. You can dress your picnic table to impress with a tiered serving tray of flatbread, anchovy stuffed olives and sliced paleta serrano, served as either appetizers or finger-food side dishes. A selection of Eppa wines will round out your elegant repast.

Your table setting need not be a showpiece. Form can follow function. You can serve salads, pre-chilled, from attractive Mason jars, which allow you leak-free portability and charm. The same idea could be used to serve

individual-serving sangria; include the fruits and wine and seal it shut. Your theme can go as elegant or kitschy as you choose. Sunset can help with your

setting too, they even have a lightweight table-in-a-bag.

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Youroutdoorlivingspaceshouldbeatrueextension of your home in terms of style,comfortandfunction. Whetheryouareseekingalargepatioforhostingeventsoraclandestinecourtyardtokickyourfeetupwhenallalone,thisspaceis yours.Yourneighborsmaybeyourbestfriends,butsometimesahiddenhotspotisjustwhatyouneed. Asimplecedardeckisatimelessclassic,but no longer your only alternative.In addition, green, recycled and low-maintenancedeckingmaterialsaregrowing

inpopularity,notedTedBenson,presidentof Deckwerks, Inc. “From kitchens toconvertiblecoffeetablesandbuilt-inseatingsolutions,therearecountlesswaytocreateoutdoorluxurylivingspace,”Bensonsaid. Custom-built, wood-fired ovens andfireplaces are two of the most requestedfeaturesforoutdoorlivingroomsbyclientsof Manfredini Landscaping and Design.“Fireplaces can be used year-round, andthereisnothingthatgatherspeopletogethermorethansittingaroundaflickeringfire,”saidRicoManfredini,presidentandowner.

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Onceyou’vechosenhowtouseyourspace,concealing it is easy. Pergolas, arbors andtrellisesdrawattentionawayfromsurroundingviews and provide an architectural structureforgorgeousgreenery.“Anyofthesecanstandaloneandbedressedupwithvines,plantingsandarttocustomizeyourownprivateoutdoorspace,”Bensonsaid. Coupling a wall with screening landscapecan provide a soft-edged natural barrierbetween you and nearby residents. Alongwithmasonrywalls,hedges—deciduousorevergreen — are a classic screening device,thoughit’simportanttoknowthedifference. “We design plantings that not only offerscreening, but also four seasons of visualinterest,”Manfredinisaid. Let the professionals make sure that thescaleofyourshrubberyisappropriatetoyourspace, especially as theplantswill grow andmature. To create the perfect escape, go one stepfurtherwith a cackling fire pit, a canopy, oranynumberofwater features tohelp softenambientnoiseandhelpcreateamoretranquilsetting.


Warmer weather leads to more time spent outside in your backyard — unburying treasure in the sandbox with your kids, chasing after the dog barefoot in the grass and digging in the dirt to help your garden grow. These sunny-sky activities can wreak havoc on your nails.

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sure to wash your hands with soap and water and put on a generous amount of moisturizer that contains shea butter.”

Paraffin gloves and booties, Rakhman advises, can be ap-plied at home to rehydrate your skin and make your

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The housing market and the needs of home buyers and sellers are constantly evolving.

Locally operated Highland Park Bank & Trust offers full-service mortgage lending, focusing on basic conventional, FHA and VA loans as well as fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, jumbo loans and more.

Highland Park Bank & Trust’s mortgage originator, Michael Goldstein, knows the mortgage market inside and out.

According to Goldstein, the current market still requires an increase in documentation, but housing trends are stable to slightly increasing.

“The basic documents needed to be preapproved are the last two years of personal tax returns with W2s, any and all Schedule K-1s

and the last two pay stubs, covering a month’s period,” said Goldstein, senior residential lender. “Should you be self-employed, you’ll need your business tax returns for the last two years.

“Of the K1s, if you own more than 25 percent of the partnership, you’ll need two years of tax returns, two consecutive bank statements and two consecutive retirement/stock accounts documents.”

Goldstein said that to obtain the best possible rate, a credit score of 740 is the minimum requirement, but the minimum score needed to get a mortgage is 620.

To improve or maintain good credit, Goldstein said, “Make sure your revolving lines of credit are less than half of your credit limit and do not close national credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) that have zero balances.”


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Specializing in creating lovely interiors for North Shore clients, Downtown Highland Park’s Jolie Maison knows a thing or two about making a home inviting, sophisticated and warm.

Decorate this season with French insight and panache with the help of Jolie Maison — French for “pretty home,” owned by Leslie Blesius.

It has never been easier to use the inspiration of nature while decorating inside the home.

“Be it a grand entryway, a stunning powder room, an inviting great room or an intimate bedroom, the client’s full vision can be real-ized,” said Susan, a Jolie Maison design expert. “While the home is our retreat from the outside

world, often we seek to bring the outdoors in, especially this spring after a relentless winter.”

Some quick fixes to brighten up the home’s interior include French tapestries, botanical pillows for the couch, an ottoman tray with a fruit and flower motif or a bedroom-transform-ing bird toile duvet and shams.

“Our ever popular Sid Dickens tiles — reminiscent of a French garden gate — with a spring floral or aviary design, can create a unique wallscape to be enjoyed and treasured year round,” said Susan. “More and more cli-ents are discovering the beauty of colorful linen prints and embroideries with plants, flowers and birds for custom drapery.”

Fresh and contemporary palettes that work really well in the bedroom embrace orchid — the Pantone (a proprietary color space for matching colors) color of the year. Introduc-

ing this color to a neutral base of ivory, gray or taupe and enhancing with paint, art, silk pillows or lavender sheets with a crisp white trim has the same effect as bringing in a fresh bouquet of wisteria, advises Susan.

Gone are the days of sheers or solid ecru, as color palettes are built around these truly imag-inative fabrics, one more enticing than the next, making your home a spring garden retreat.

To allure the sense of smell, room fragrances can create an atmosphere that invites one to sit, linger and enjoy the remarkable space. Indulge in an invigorating peony room spray; a gardenia candle that smells like a walk through a floral back yard; or a cedar-scented charm to hang in your closet for that woodsy aroma.

Visit Jolie Maison’s retail showroom in Downtown Highland Park or explore their full design services and at-home consultations.


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Photos courtesy of Jolie Maison

It all started with a passion for all things beautiful. A passion for qual-ity. A passion for detail. A passion for art and architecture … and food. It started with antiques, and that same passion quickly became contagious among clientele around the country and the world.

Antiquaire in Downtown High-land Park has always prided itself on having the unique combination of di-rect access to things both old and new, and being able to blend them together harmoniously by their trained and educated design team. The delicate balance of antiques with new age de-sign philosophies is what makes Anti-quaire so distinctive and special. Thus, Melissa Edelman Design was born.

“We didn’t choose design, design chose us.”

And now it’s grown bigger and better. Melissa still judiciously chooses which pieces are brought into the showroom, because the consistency of quality and exquisite taste has ultimately created the brand that Antiquaire is today. “Interior design was always a natural extension of the business from people demanding these services based on the selectivity of the pieces found in the Antiquaire show room,” she shares.

In a very short period of time, An-tiquaire has expanded its design phi-losophy into four new brands:

■■ Interior Design: All levels of de-sign service plans are available: From consultations to hourly to full-service remodeling, Melissa Edelman Design brings beauty and passion for life into your home with its unique services.

■■ Kitchen Design & Custom Cabinetry: A separate entity from Interior Design, Melissa Edelman Kitchen Design has created exclusive partnerships with custom woodwork-ing and cabinetry makers to bring her vision alive. In collaboration with highly experienced craftsman and artisans, Antiquaire can design and create the cooking and entertainment environment of your dreams.

■■ Hospitality Design: Antiquaire has been supplying antique and new furniture to the great restaurants, hotels, cooking schools and private eat-

eries of the world, including Magno-lia Bakery, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Williams Sonoma, The Standard Hotel in NYC and LA, Balthazar, Ceasar’s Palace, Microsoft, Apple and even the Iron Chef Bobby Flay. And from the passion derived from these collaborations, Melissa Edelman De-sign is designing restaurants.

■■ Special Event Design: As a full-service event and design company, Antiquaire will handle all aspects of the planning of your special event: from choosing the venue, floral de-sign, menu, music, lighting and decor. Melissa Edelman Design will create a unique design aesthetic for weddings, Mitzvot, Sweet Sixteen parties or oth-er special days.

In addition, Antiquaire continues to provide the most exquisite furniture pieces (both old and new) to designers and well-tasted homeowners alike. The show room has grown from just having exquisite European antiques to being a dealer for Tolix, Niermann Weeks, Arte Italica, Hunter Douglas, ARZU Studio Hope, and Kartell. Antiquaire is pleased to announce that this month Niermann Weeks releases its Amanda Nisbet Collection, which is now exclu-sively available at Antiquaire.

And be sure to keep an eye out for announcements of upcoming in-store events, including food and wine tast-ings, cooking classes with guest chefs, and even 3-D computer classes for kids.

For more information, visit Anti-quaireonline.com. You can also reach them at 847-780-4779.

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After the long, dark winter, it’s time to brighten and refresh your surroundings.

The best way to do so is with new art! Finding the right piece of art is easy, once you know the basics.

To make your art the focal point of a room, go big. Find one large piece or try something with multiple sections that can be displayed to-gether. If wall space is tight consider a great 3D piece or functional object.

Measure your available art space, height, width and depth and take a picture of the space. Then head to an art festival.

Now, for the fun part: Take a walk through the festival, see what you are drawn to. Feel free to talk to the artist to find out more about the

piece. If your size and budget criteria match, it’s time to buy! As a bonus, artists are often happy to deliver and install larger pieces themselves.

If you love the artwork but the size is not right, ask the artist to create a special piece to fit your dimensions.

Welcome to the process of commissioning art; a great way to ensure you find the perfect piece of art for your home. Agree upon the price of the commissioned work, payment (typically, you pay half up front), and delivery date, you’ll soon have your very own masterpiece.

Options are endless for outdoor artwork for your backyard or garden. Choices range from simple “art on a stick” to more substantial, mem-orable free standing sculptures and wall pieces

such as Andrew Madvin’s “Glass Flowers” or Dale Rodger’s “Dog with Bone.” (See them at the Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival and Port Clinton Art Festival).

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vals that run May through September through-out the North Shore and Chicago area. Come make the most of your weekend at an outdoor festival. For a full schedule of festivals, go to AmdurProductions.com or call (847) 926-4300.

In need of more art buying and finding guid-ance, send your questions to [email protected].

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advanced designs and high-tech projects to realization,” said Hal Emalfarb. “Many of our owner clients are keeping ahead of the ecocurve by integrating renewable energy with smart devices like intel-ligent appliances, energy controls and electric car charging stations.”

There is a new reality where owners can start to achieve en-ergy independence by inte-grating green energy from the project site or are able to pur-chase green power on the grid.

These smart energy choices combined with improved en-ergy efficiencies are influenc-ing building choices everyday.

ESB helps its clients keep their costs and their car-bon footprint to a minimum.

ESB worked with the Chicago architectural firm of Smith-Gill on creating the first Solar Plug™ electric car charging station proj-ect interconnected to the cloud. “It was exciting to facilitate the suc-cessful launch of new technolo-gies with such professional project participants as they completed the installa-tion in 45 days, from inception to completion, at Northerly Island for the Chicago Park District,” Emalfarb said.

This innova-tion helped to launch Downtown Highland Park leading the way to a sustainable fu-ture with one of the most advanced electric car charging networks in the world. A dual connector car charging station has been added by the city to the Port Clinton Square parking garage in the heart of downtown. The entrance is off

Laurel Avenue between First and Second streets. One parking space on each side of the dual, plug-in

charger is designat-ed as preferred elec-tric vehicle parking.

Another char-ger has been added at the Wal-green’s on Elm Street, and there are three charg-ing locations on Skokie Valley Road at Jimmy Johns,

The Tesla’s 4 Super Char-gers and Job Youshaei Rug Co.

ESB also offers free charg-ing when electric vehicle driv-ers are shopping in town or vis-iting its Downtown Highland Park offices. For more infor-mation visit www.esb-law.com.

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Fashion, fashion, fashion Check out what Downtown Highland Park shops have to offer in the latest fashion trends for back to school, fall outings and dressing for suc-cess. Heathy Eating You don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight. Downtown Highland Park restaurants and shops offer low-fat, healthy eating suggestions to keep your diet on track to a healthier and fit you!

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Time for a new you? Downtown Highland Park business owners have everything you need for a fall make-over. The latest in hair styles, nails, skin care, jewelry and fitness programs are just a few of the offerings of Downtown Highland Park merchants. And much more!

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gardens around the neighborhood

HIGHLAND PARKA fountain takes center stage in one of the curbside floral arrangements.

Photo courtesy of Guy Scopelliti Landscape Inc.

Border garden adds color and serenity.Photo courtesy of Joe & Tony Landscaping

The front entrance to the Shee Sculpture Garden “Love, Hope and Peace” in Highland Park.Photos courtesy of Sam and Isabel Shee

Birdie, a sculpture by artist Sam Shee, is surrounded by flowers, in the Shee Sculpture Garden.

A sculpture by artist Sam Shee in the Shee Sculpture Garden.

A pergola offers a shady retreat.Photo courtesy of Deckwerks, Inc.


DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK MAGAZINE MAY 2014

ProductionTerry LucCustom & Community Publications ManagerBill PadjenManaging EditorMeghan MerdaEditorBarbara HarringtonCreative DirectorKristy SmolkovichDesigner

SalesJill McDermottVice President Local Integrated MediaMichael Harvel Advertising Director, North RegionTamela Peete, Rand Brichta, Cheryl Waters, Deborah Harris, Susan WalesAdvertising Sales

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DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK ALLIANCE442 Central Ave., 2nd FloorHighland Park, IL 60035For more information, visit www.downtownhp.com, email [email protected], or call 847.780.4293.

The Downtown Highland Park Magazine is published quarterly by the Downtown Highland Park Alliance and Sun-Times Media. The Downtown Highland Park Alliance is a public-private partnership of the Highland Park CBD Property Owners Association and the City of Highland Park. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this book. The Publishers cannot guarantee the correctness of all the information available to them and assume no liability arising from error or omission. Comments concerning this book should be sent to: Downtown Highland Park Alliance, 442 Central Ave. 2nd Floor, Highland Park, IL 60035. Copyright©2014 Sun-Times Media. All Rights Reserved. Reproducing any part of this book by photocopying, by electronic storage and retrieval or by any other means is prohibited.

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Amdur Productions | p. 91079 Saxony DriveHighland Park847.926.4330amdurproductions.com

American Enterprise Bank | p. 271725 McGovern StreetHighland Park847.681.8600www.americanenterprisebank.com

Antiquaire | p. 21900 Sheridan RoadHighland Park847.780.4779www.antiquaireonline.com

@properties/Geri Emalfarb | p. 14607 Central AvenueHighland Park847.432.0700www.atproperties.com

Baird & Warner/Beth Alberts | p. 221920 Sheridan RoadHighland Park847.432.0500 www.bairdwarner.com/associates_ offices_search/info/bethalberts

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Citywoods | p. 25651 Central AvenueHighland Park847.432.9393www.citywoods.com

DeckWerks | p. 122310 Skokie Valley RoadHighland Park847.433.7899www.deckwerks.com

Design Partners | p. 35254 Waukegan AvenueHighwood847.780.4638www.dphomedesign.com

Downtown Highland Park Alliance | p.16422 Central Avenue, 2nd FloorHighland [email protected]

Dream Kitchens, Inc. | p. 15799 Central AvenueHighland Park847.433.2400www.dreamkitchens.com

Emalfarb, Swan & Bain Attorneys at Law | p. 36440 Central AvenueHighland Park847.432-6900www.esb-law.com

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Guy Scopelliti Landscaping | p. 111282 Old Skokie Road - 1FHighland Park847.432.0120guyscopelliti.com

Healing Power Yoga | p. 23459 Central AvenueHighland Park847.432.9642www.healingpoweryoga.com

Highland Park Bank & Trust | p. 281949 Saint John AvenueHighland Park847.432.4200www.highlandparkbank.com

Highland Pop Gourmet Popcorn | p. 24464 Cental AvenueHighland Park847.433.4200www.highlandpop.com

Jolie Maison | p. 21642 Central AvenueHighland Park847.433.4555www.joliemaisonltd.com

Linly Design | p. 101766 Second StreetHighland Park847.266.5099www.linlydesigns.com

Mandfredini Landscape & Design | p. 172344 Skokie Valley RoadHighland Park847.432.3018www.manfredini-landscaping.com

Marcus Tuckpoint & Repair | p. 202055 Green Bay Road, Unit 202Highland [email protected]

North Shore Dry Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners | p. 30600 Central AvenueHighland Park847.502.2024www.facebook.com/nowetmess

Paint JAR, Inc. | p. 291574 Old Deerfield RoadHighland Park847.681.9436www.paintjar.com

Posh Nails, Nails & More | p. 311950 Sheridan RoadHighland Park847.432.6844.www.poshnailsandmore.com

Stationery Station | p. 29610 Central Avenue #160Highland Park847.432.3055www.stationerystation.com

Style Shack | p. 31839 Second StreetHighland Park847.579.4525www.styleshackgifts.com

Tithof Tile & Marble | p. 231657 Old Skokie Valley RoadHighland Park847.831.3444www.tithoftile.com

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