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Pro Tips for Backyard Gardening

Ohio State University Extension Office educators share vegetable gardening advice with community members. Article by Marie Kriedman | Photography by Janie Jones Photography A backyard veggie garden can bring gardeners joy during the growing and harvesting seasons. Some gardeners like to know where their food comes from, others want to reduce chemicals used in traditional farming or find relief from high grocery prices. The farm-to-table movement has created renewed interest in how commercial...

Home + Design

Crafting a One-of-a-Kind Kitchen

Brent Thomas Renovations tailored a Mason homeowner’s kitchen to how they cook, entertain and live. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Niki Wise Photography The kitchen is considered the heart of the home for good reason. It’s a bustling place where people gather to nourish themselves and their loved ones by sharing food, everyday triumphs, holiday traditions and milestones. Renovating a kitchen is a significant investment in the home and its value. Given all of this, it’s essential to...

Home + Design

A Clear Vision

The Glass Guru Mason elevates everyday spaces with custom mirrors, glass and more. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided Most homeowners don’t think much about glass—until it stops functioning. “You don’t know there’s an issue with the glass unless you can’t look through it anymore,” Lisa Chambers, owner of The Glass Guru Mason, explains. That was exactly the case for Lisa, whose journey into the glass business began with a foggy patio door. When a window company told her the...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating Life’s Sweetest Moments

The Love Cakes team at Mason's Dorothy Lane Market designs unforgettable confections. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Dorothy Lane Market Walk into any Dorothy Lane Market (DLM), and the bakery is bound to be one of your first stops. At the recently opened Mason location, something extra special is tucked just behind the counter. The grocer’s boutique cake division, known as Love Cakes by DLM, operates with designers in full view, allowing guests to watch the decorating, piping, and...