Category Archives: Architecture

Teardown

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Ellen Ross

A couple of weeks ago an old high school buddy and I took a sentimental journey.  We drove out from Chicago and went back to our old home town- Winnetka, Illinois. Our first stop was New Trier High School. “Bud” and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, Nostalgia, pop culture, Winnetka | 17 Comments

Unreal Estate

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Ellen Ross

ICYMI, the Academy Award nominations came out this past Thursday. So first of all, I have to make some predictions.  As I had forecasted, my ex boyfriend Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for Best Actor in The Imitation Game.  However it … Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, Interior Design, Memoir, Movies, pop culture | 12 Comments

Design For Living

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Ellen Ross

The calendar says Spring and with the happy promise of warmer weather and fair sailing ahead, may I give you a suggestion about how to spend a wonderful Chicago afternoon? Last August I floated down the river in fine company. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, History, Memoir, pop culture | 7 Comments