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...

Arts + Culture

Mocha Almond Cheesecake

Deluxe. Dense. Delicious Article and Photography by Michele Bogle Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night at home, this recipe for mocha almond cheesecake presents well and invites you in to experience layers of uncomplicated flavors.   Mocha Almond Cheesecake Recipe Recipe by Michele Bogle   Preparation Time : 6 hrs., 15 min   Baking Time : 20 min    Servings : 18 (3 molds)   Special Equipment Silicone molds with 2-inch cavities, large shallow baking tray, stand or...

Arts + Culture

Forging Her Way

Stella Prince Is Quickly Delivering Gen-Z Folk Music To An Audience That's Ready To Unplug Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Larry Niehues With her elegant presence, dulcet tones and unabashed authenticity, Stella Prince is quickly helping the world slow down.   Though not quite 21-years-old, Prince is an emerging singer/performer/songwriter of Gen Z folk, a genre that’s embraced by a generation craving an escape from the digital mayhem permeating their lives.   “Gen Z is returning to...

Wellness

Where Smiles Are Contagious

At Harpeth Dental Care, Dr. Kinnara Emmons Is Making Bellevue A Happier Place by Bringing Smiles To Patients’ Faces Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun As someone who studied epidemiology and public health in college, Dr. Kinnara Emmons understands the science behind how certain things become contagious and how to prevent them from spreading. But as a dentist, she understands that nothing is more contagious than a smile and she does everything she can to accelerate the spread...