My first experience with this client started in Studio City, California, completely refurbishing the home. It wasn't too many years later that they decided to move to Chicago, calling me immediately to start designing their retirement home. This grand colonial situated on magnificent property featuring a lake inspired me to incorporate gracious living design with high end ambiance. The homeowner had a few select pieces that i meshed into the new pieces of furniture and art. The best part was working with new showrooms in the area and getting a "feel" for the Chicago lifestyle. Everybody was a winner and thoroughly satisfied. As the homeowner developed new associations with the community this then led to other projects.