Travel

Flashlights, Flannels, and Fresh Air

Rugged charm meets relaxed elegance in this Idaho town where wildness and warmth coexist Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Chelsea Chambers, Sarah Chambers When you're headed north on Highway 55, winding your way through the pines and hugging the rushing Payette River, there's a moment, somewhere above Banks, when everything starts to shift. The pace of life slows down. Your breaths get deeper. And that ever-present tension from the bustling city below starts to melt away. That’s...

Home + Design

Love What Welcomes You Home

Elevated curb appeal brings everyday elegance and lasting market value Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by 208 Market Real Estate As advised by health professionals across the board, I try to sneak in a few walks a day. Forever aiming for the 7,000 steps and up club, I wander aimlessly through my neighborhood, gaze lingering on bright blooms and slow-moving creeks as they wind through ornate entryways and around cobblestone steps. I imagine my future home—fragrant lavender blooms and...

Food + Beverage

Where Legacy Meets the Vine

A small valley with a world-class wines—where passion, place, and people create one of the world’s great wine experiences Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Spoken Wines + Provided Long before Walla Walla became synonymous with world-class wine, it was simply the hometown next door for a young girl. I remember riding down Main Street in Milton-Freewater—waving from a float as a princess in the annual Pea Festival Parade. Back then, wine was just a whisper. By the late 1990s, my...

Local Services

Our Style Picks - - Boise + Eagle

Want to suggest a monthly pick? GET IN TOUCH AT CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/BOISE Article by Maria Serondo This month, we explore style in every form—from what we wear to how we live. In honor of our annual Style Issue, we’re spotlighting local leaders across beauty, fashion, design, wellness, and more. Each business featured here reflects the creativity, quality, and care that make Boise and Eagle vibrant communities. Whether you’re refining your space, your look, or your daily rituals, these picks...