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...

Home + Design

Collected, Not Cluttered

Jamie Batson’s design tips bring comfort, cohesion, and personal warmth home Article by Ashley Loeb | Photography by Christine Clevenger Design expert Jamie Batson brings heart and soul to the spaces she touches, known for creating interiors that feel lived-in, loved, and layered with intention. At home, her favorite place to style is the living room—a space she considers “the heart of the home.” For Jamie, the key to making it shine is to “create an atmosphere that feels both inviting and...

Home + Design

From Music to Design, A Life Styled Beautifully

Interior spaces shaped with heart, history, and handcrafted detail Article by Martha Channer | Photography by Heather M. Webster photography What do the mortgage business, the music industry, and high-quality custom interior design have in common? – well, that would be Traci Sansinena. A self-styled tastemaker who is exceptionally experienced in the brass of the business world and also honed by the clever creativity required to promote musical superstars. These days, Traci is passionate...

Life + Culture

A Fragrant Future

Camille Beckman CEO Roshan Roghani-Ishaq Shares How Brand Has Expanded Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Provided by Camille Beckman If you’ve got a style, Camille Beckman has a brand and products to match. Hard worker who prefers floral scents? That’s Camille Beckman, with its glycerine hand therapy jars topped with hand-tied pink rosettes. Love natural ingredients? Cosmic Body has your skin and hair oils. Adore cuteness? Milk Jelli has bath bombs, face masks, and fruity fragrances. ...

Life + Culture

Boise + Eagle Events

SEPTEMBER 2025 Article and Photography by 1-6 — Eastern Idaho State Fair State Fairgrounds, 8 AM: Rides, treats, and nonstop fun await! funatthefair.com 4 — Business Builder Day Riverside Hotel, 9 AM: Network, learn, and grow your business.. iblevents.com 4-6 — World Village Festival JUMP: Three-day celebration with international music, dance, film, storytelling, and food. jumpboise.org 5 — 2nd Annual Nampa Music Festival Lloyd Square,5 PM: Catch live sets, unique local...

Health + Wellness

Coaching for Everyday Wellness

Nurse-led coaching that meets you where you are—one choice, one habit at a time Article by Sabina Dana Plasse As a nurse for 33 years, Susan Lahart, BSN, RN, has spent her career helping people heal and navigate their health journeys. Four years ago, when she joined EXTEN IV in Boise, she became increasingly drawn to nurse health coaching—an emerging field with just over 1,300 certified professionals nationwide. “My interest in this type of health coaching began with my desire to stay healthy...

Fitness

Can I have this dance?

Teen dancer Devlin inspires others as ballroom builds confidence, connection, and joy across all ages Article by Tricia Busalacchi | Photography by Provided Whether it’s the smooth elegance of the Waltz or the rhythmic energy of Salsa, ballroom dance has been captivating people since the 16th century. Its rich history spans continents, reaching a peak of popularity in the 19th century—and today, it's more alive than ever. Ballroom dancing is enjoyed by individuals and couples of all ages. At...