MK Pritzker has served as Illinois's first lady since the inauguration of her husband, JB Pritzker, as governor in January 2019. She restored the mansion together with Michael S. Smith into a welcoming home with public spaces that preserve the history and culture of the people of Illinois. Michael S. Smith is considered one of the most original and respected talents in the design industry today. A longtime member of the AD100 and Elle Decor's A-List, he has authored numerous books.
"Interior designer Michael S. Smith is not afraid to take on
high-profile projects—he decorated the White House during the Obama
presidency after all. For his latest grand project, the designer
collaborated with First Lady MK Pritzker to revitalize the
interiors of the famed Illinois Governor’s Mansion. A House That
Made History offers an exclusive look into the entire restoration
process and the home's fabled history." —VERANDA
"The first lady’s coffee table book is a luxurious 272-page
compendium of the mansion’s lore, family life, famous visitors,
furnishings, architectural history, tall tales, good vibes, bad
plumbing and scary moments during the tenure of 43 gubernatorial
administrations since it was built in 1855." ~CHICAGO SUN TIMES
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