Local Services

Designing a Backyard Paradise

Swimming Pool Services creates custom pools and luxury outdoor living Article by Erin Treder | Photography by Abbie Miller Imagine a backyard retreat designed around the way your family relaxes, entertains, and spends time together. Along with a custom pool, it might include a lounge and gathering space, fire features, or even an outdoor kitchen—creating a private getaway just steps from home. Bringing those visions to life from start to finish is what Swimming Pool Services specializes in. ...

Beauty

A Smarter Way to Sun

Summer skin care advice from Skiin Anti-Aging Lounge owner Chris Zajdel Article by Erin Treder What is the most common skin concern you see after summer? The main one we see is pigmentation caused by sun exposure. Changes in seasons can also affect skin oil production so many people may experience increased dryness as they transition in and out of the summer months. What are your favorite simple ways to keep skin looking refreshed during summer? You should always protect your skin with an...

Life + Culture

Rooted In History

How one Brookfield family is preserving the legacy of Bradee Farm Article by Terry Schuster | Photography by Abbie Miller Brandon Tschacher was living the city life as a busy executive. Although he and his wife, Samantha, both had roots in rural Wisconsin, the couple had spent the previous seven or eight years living in downtown Milwaukee. On a whim, Samantha asked if he wanted to tour a farmhouse that was for sale in Brookfield. She teased him about not being able to “make it” in the...

Home + Design

The Buzz About Bees

Why bees matter more than you think—and how to help Article by Terry Schuster The next time you pop an almond into your mouth or bite into a crisp apple, take a moment to thank a bee. While some people fear them or dismiss them as pests, bees are among the most essential contributors to our food system. “If they aren’t around, we simply don’t have food,” says Charlie Koenen, a beekeeper, advocate and president of the Milwaukee Waukesha Beekeepers Association in Brookfield. In fact, he is...