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Shabahang Rug Gallery offers a blend of old-world traditions, contemporary charm Article by Terry Schuster | Photography by Abbie Miller For Bruce Shabahang, every rug has a story waiting to be discovered. Step inside Shabahang Rug Gallery in Waukesha, and it quickly becomes clear why the fourth-generation owner describes the two-story showroom as an art gallery rather than simply a retail store. Thousands of handwoven rugs line the walls and floors, each representing months or even years of...
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Food + Beverage
Toss, Sip, Savor
Enjoy the bright flavors of late summer with a Mediterranean-inspired salad and citrusy limoncello spritz. Article by Erin Treder | Photography by Abbie Miller When Brookfield City Lifestyle publisher Jessica Opat served this Mediterranean orzo salad at a recent gathering, it quickly became the recipe everyone was asking about. Fresh, colorful, and packed with bright Mediterranean flavors, it was an instant crowd favorite—and she knew we had to share it with our readers. Our team paired it...
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Shopping
Timeless Jewelry Returns
Craig Husar shares how global influences shape jewelry trends. Article by Craig Husar, Chief Romance Officer | Photography by Abbie Miller Standing along the shores of Lake Como, Italy, it’s impossible not to feel inspired. The light dances across the water, historic villas rise from the hillsides, and everywhere you look there is elegance. Italy has always been a global center of fashion and design, and during my recent visit, I was reminded how much the romance of travel influences the...
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Fitness
Less Can Deliver More
How shorter, smarter workouts can help you build strength, recover better, and see lasting results Article by Mike Koplin, MaxStrength Fitness Waukesha | Photography by Rachel Malehorn For decades, we’ve been sold the same message: If you want better health, you need to exercise more. More days. More miles. More classes. More sweat. More pain. The fitness industry has convinced us that if an hour is good, two hours must be better. But what if one of the biggest myths in health is that more...
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