Finance + Legal Services

A Legacy Of Leadership And Family In Business

How State Farm’s Bethany Harbin Became A Bellevue Staple Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Ed Atlas When Bethany Harbin started working in her father’s State Farm office at just 15 years old, she never imagined it would turn into a lifelong career.    “I thought it would be a part-time job,” she says. “Never thought it would be what I would do.”    But years later, after earning a finance and insurance degree from Middle Tennessee State University and working under different...

Local Services

Capturing Moments In Time

Jan Johnson Captures Memories Of Your Favorite Pups. Colts & Kittens, Too! Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Jan Marie Johnson They say a picture is worth a thousand words and when it comes to Jan Johnson’s photography, her photos speak for themselves. A Bellevue resident since 2018, Johnson left traditional corporate life to pursue her passion of photography. As a multi-faceted photographer with experience shooting family portraits, live events, sports, real estate, and more...

Food + Beverage

Blueberry Mille Crêpe

A Sweet Way To Say, “You’re One In A Mille-ion." Article and Photography by Michele Bogle A mille-feuille dessert consists of three crisp layers of puff pastry with pastry cream filling in between, and topped with icing.   In the 17th century, the French spread cream on leftover crêpes to keep them from drying out, then they were stacked for easy storage. In these earlier days, they were referred to as “gateau de crêpes” – the origin of the mille crêpe, also known as “Mille Feuille Crêpe...

Wellness

The Investment of Preventative Dentistry

Warner Parks Family Dental Shares Why Routine Dental Care is an Integral Part of Healthcare Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun For many, a trip to the dentist is about routine cleanings and the occasional filling. But for Bob Wilson, DMD, FICOI, dentistry is a crucial part of overall healthcare—sometimes it’s even life-saving.    Dr. Wilson is the owner and primary provider at Bellevue’s Warner Parks Family Dental. While he and his team are passionate about oral...

Finance + Legal Services

Sound Advice

How His Grandmother’s Lessons Inspired Alan Thornton’s Career As A Mariner Wealth Advisor. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided As a youngster growing up in Albany, Georgia, Alan Thornton’s grandmother, Laura Bob, introduced him to the idea that, if you want to make the world a better place, investing in one’s local community is a great place to start. Though he didn’t know it at the time, those valuable lessons would have a lasting impact.   “As a kid, when you no longer need or...

Health + Wellness

Spiritual Healing For America’s Veterans

Bellevue-based God’s Word For Warriors Is Providing An Unmet Need For Servicemen And Women Article and Photography by Ed Atlas Decades ago, while working for the federal government, Tom Seals was sent overseas to meet with a man that his department was trying to recruit. The mission proved to be unsuccessful professionally, but profoundly life-changing for Seals on a personal level.   “He was a clergyman, and I was so impressed by him, the way he spoke and how he carried himself,” says...

Home + Design

Ready for Spring

Experts From Lee Company’s Bellevue Center Share Tips For Prepping Your Home For Warmer Months Ahead. Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Provided The cold winter weather is starting to fade and the warm promise of spring is on the horizon. As things begin to thaw, it’s important to make sure your home is ready for the change of seasons. Whether it’s home projects that have been on hold throughout the winter or prepping to enjoy your outdoor living space, Lee Company’s Bellevue team...

Home + Design

Tips For A Tidy Home

Nest Home Organizing Is Here To Help Tackle Home Organization Projects, Big And Small Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun We all remember the person in class with the gorgeous, color-coded notes, the highlighters in every shade, and the perfect penmanship. Malinda Moseley wore the badge proudly growing up, even earning praise for a meticulously packed suitcase during summer trips to visit her grandmother.   After college, Moseley spent her career in nonprofits...

Arts + Culture

artplus A Whole Lot More

Find Professional Archival Framing Services At Affordable Prices At Bellevue's artplus Framing Gallery Article and Photography by Provided How many of you have some artwork, pictures or memorabilia just laying around, hiding in attics, closets or corners that you’ve thought about getting framed or reframed but never found the time? Well, there’s good news. There’s a new custom frame shop in Bellevue that can help you tackle that task, once and for all.   artplus Framing Gallery opened in...

Arts + Culture

CreatiVets Is Fostering Healing Through Art

The Nonprofit Helps Veterans Navigate Service-Related Trauma Through Premier Art Programs Across The Country Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided Military veterans are among the toughest bunch of individuals in the world: selflessly stepping up, often giving life and limb in service to our nation. But when it’s time to come home, the transition can be one of their greatest challenges.    Richard Casper knew this all too well. A Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient...