If you’ve toured this year’s Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, you’ve seen the incredible transformation made possible by months of creativity and hard work from some of the most talented designers and landscapers in the industry. But what you don’t see is everything that happens before the doors open. The process starts long before the first piece of furniture is placed—beginning with a house, a vision, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes planning. Designers walk the space, submit their concepts, and—if selected—present mood boards to the Showhouse chairs. From there, the real work begins. It’s a process that felt both fast and slow, and yet somehow, in just 7 months, magic happened. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain to give you a glimpse at how it all began. And if you haven’t visited yet—don’t wait. There are fewer than 300 tickets left and unfortunately, we can’t release any more this year. Grab yours before they’re gone! #lfshowhouse #lakeforestshowhouse #iwschicago #lake...