Destination Relaxation
A Chicago homeowner builds her ideal, laid-back getaway on Geneva Lake’s south shore after a long renovation project, making it the ultimate relaxation destination.
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Family Friendly Home on Geneva Lake
When the Fidelers embarked on building their home on Geneva Lake, they knew it needed to be welcoming and comfortable plus it had to function in ways that are unique to their family.
A Lovely Lookout on Lake Mendota
A sweeping remodel by Dream House Dream Kitchens capitalizes on a prime lakeside lot to capture stunning water views of Lake Mendota.
Trading Spaces
Swapping one Maple Bluff abode for another was destiny fulfilled for a couple wanting water views.
Lakeside Haven
A Lake Waubesa home offers serenity and gorgeous views to a busy couple looking for tranquility and modern conveniences.
Eclectic Ease in Maple Bluff
This home in the lakefront village is a little bit classic, a little rock ‘n’ roll for the perfect family hangout.
Sailing and Sun on Pewaukee Lake
By Shayna Mace | Photography by Shanna Wolf
In a Pewaukee Lake household, jibing, tacking, leeward and windward are common terms. After all, the homeowner and her husband grew up sailing. Their three children and eight grandchildren are, or growing up to be, avid sailors. Both of the wife’s parents were sailors, too.
An Italianate Stunner on Geneva Lake
By Anne Morrissy | Photography By Shanna Wolf and Holly Leitner
Thousands of people walk the north shore of Geneva Lake between Williams Bay and Lake Geneva every summer. this stretch of the lake — historically known as “millionaire’s row” for its many opulent homes — contains one particularly well-preserved Italianate gem known as Alta Vista.
An Everyday Retreat
By Barb Howell | Photography by Shanna Wolf
Successful entrepreneurs and business owners, Thomas and Kathy George have many things in common: creativity, ingenuity, a solid design sense and five thriving retail operations in Lake Geneva and Highland Park, Illinois, among them E. Street Denim, Bloomingbyrds and Brick & Mortar Home & Outdoor.
Big Living In A Cozy Space
By Shayna Mace | Photography by Shanna Wolf
Cathy Ostrom has seen properties all over the city as a realtor with First Weber, and has a discriminating eye. So she knew when a property went up for sale in the Middleton Beach neighborhood, she had to snap it up.