Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Holds Second Wine Stroll

Join the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation on Sunday, October 23, at 2:00 pm at Gorton in Lake Forest for a presentation by well-known Lake Forest interior designer, Frank Ponterio of Frank Ponterio Interior Design.  Frank, who has done design work in many local homes, also designed the library at the Lake Forest Showhouse this year. He was recently awarded first-place honors for this Historic Restoration at the annual American Society of Interior Designers Design Excellence Awards in recognition for his work on the Thorndale Library, as seen in the photo below.  In 2009, Frank designed the Conservatory at the Showhouse’s Benjamin Marshall estate. He is known for tailoring historic interiors to fit today’s family lifestyles.  Frank is a true preservationist who seeks to bring timeless design to contemporary life, balancing elegance with modern ease.

Frank Ponterio has helmed award-winning residential and commercial projects locally and nationally for nearly 20 years.  Ponterio is also highly regarded for his expertise in historic preservation, restoring iconic architecture by such greats as David Adler, Howard Van Doren Shaw, Edwin Hill Clark, and Benjamin Marshall. The Frank Ponterio Furniture Collection, which debuted in 2009 to wide acclaim, artfully combines his European heritage with decidedly classic American comfort and style.

Frank and his wife and daughter live in Lake Forest. Their home, designed by renowned architect David Adler, received an historic preservation award from the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation.

The program is open to the public and will begin at 2 pm at Gorton followed by our popular wine stroll at a local historic house, but not the Showcase houses.  Directions to the house will be available at the program.  

The cost for the wine stroll following the program is $15.00. This includes wine, appetizers, and the house tour.   People who renew their memberships in October or newly join Lake Forest Preservation in October will receive free admission.

So whether you live in an older house and are struggling with design ideas to fit your family’s needs or  you just want to see photos of  Frank’s incredibly creative interior designs, this program will impress you.

For reservations and information, please visit the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation’s website at www.lfpf.org or call 847-234-1230.  Watch for other wine strolls at historic houses in 2012!