Home + Design

Two Shops In One Store

Re-Beautified And New Accent Furniture, Décor For ‘Sprucing Up’ Homes Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by White Petal Home New and carefully curated home furnishings await at White Petal Home, a boutique store opened during June 2023 to meet the preferences of discerning people for those ‘just-right interior touches.’ Store owner Becky McClain says she provides an ever-evolving supply of appealing furniture and a growing gift shop with handcrafted items created by local...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Healthy You Now

iCRYO’s Menu of Lifestyle Services Will Help You be the Very Best Version of Yourself Article by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Rylie Fuline Photography This winter, wake up in the morning feeling energized and be a healthier version of you. Boost immunity, erase aches that are dragging your body down—and keep in mind, “summer bodies are built in the winter,” says Holly Wood, general manager of iCRYO Canton, which offers a full menu of lifestyle services like cryotherapy, iV Infusions to...

December 2023

Home + Design

Flooded to Fabulous!

A Bathroom's Stunning Transformation from Disaster to Designer Space Article by Brian Bailey | Photography by Dan Karipides When Massillon homeowners Joe and Kelly Putnam faced a double disaster in their master bathroom last summer—a leaking toilet and a burst pump flooding the room—they decided to turn misfortune into opportunity. Insurance coverage provided some of the means, but it was their vision that transformed their bathroom from a functional space into a personal sanctuary.   "The...

December 2023

Local Services

Small Acts of Kindness

Katie’s Legacy: Local Family Creates Grants for the Community's Youth Article and Photography by Supplied Karate lessons, violin rentals, prom tickets, art supplies and softball cleats— these are all items local families couldn’t afford for their children. Thankfully, with support from the nonprofit Katie’s Kids, those families were able to purchase the items, lift their children’s spirits and feel the kindness of Kaitlyn Eckelberry’s legacy.  Throughout the year, Katie’s Kids provides...

November 2023

Life + Culture

A Life Lived to the Max

Driven by Dreams: Honoring Max Hartong's Unyielding Spirit Article and Photography by Supplied In life, there are people who dream bigger and work harder than the rest. Maxwell “Max” Hartong was undeniably one of those people–– a young man with a deep sense of purpose, a contagious drive for success and an unwavering determination to better himself and those around him. Max was not merely a dreamer; he was a doer. Those who knew him understood that there was no limit to what Max could achieve...

November 2023

Home + Design

Custom Craftsmanship in The Woodlands

Rea Custom Homes Showcases Luxurious Livable Spaces During This Year’s Stark County Parade of Homes. Article by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Doug Snyder Every detail was considered in designing Rea Custom Homes’ award-winning Southridge plan, which was recognized for Best Craftsmanship and Best Family Room at the 2023 Stark County Parade of Homes in Hartville’s The Woodlands development. Jeff Rea is one of seven builders who constructed residences for the single-site parade. In doing...

October 2023

Local Services

Winterize Your Outdoor Water Features

Aquatic Gardens of Ohio Offers Expertise in Guiding Plant and Fish Selection and Maintenance. Article by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Provided The peaceful babbling of a waterfall cascading into a petite pond adds a getaway feel to an outdoor living space. At Aquatic Gardens of Ohio on South Main Street in North Canton, inside and out, you’ll find everything pond — plants, fish, supplies and deep knowledge by Brad Larson, owner and an enthusiast and expert. He grew up in the business...

October 2023

Local Services

Loss Inspires a Loving Nonprofit

Taylor Prelac Wants Every Mom Experiencing Miscarriage to Know They're Not Alone. Article by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Provided Taylor Prelac watched her 8-week-old baby’s heartbeat on the ultrasound monitor. Hopeful, full of dreams of what parenthood would be like for she and Jackson High School sweetheart, Tyler, the midwife assured them that despite measuring two weeks behind in development, the strong heartbeat was a healthy sign. Eight days later, Taylor was at her parents’...

October 2023

Food + Beverage

New Cuisine Comes to Canton

Momohana Ramen & Boba Tea Delivers Delicious Authentic Japanese Dishes Article by Jacquie Mazziotta | Photography by Provided As soup season approaches, it’s the perfect time to unveil a new dining destination. Momohana Ramen & Boba Tea, located on Belden Village Street Northwest in North Canton, opens in October offering locals a menu filled with Japanese treats, including bubble tea — the Taiwanese-inspired refresher that’s taking the specialty drink world by storm. “I think people are...

September 2023

Local Services

Picture It — Fall Photography

Rylie Fuline Offers Tips to Ensuring a Successful Autumn Photoshoot Article by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Rylie Fuline Photography You arrive at a festive fall site with three children in tow for an early-rise session to gather some amazing pictures you can display at home – and hopefully score a few for holiday cards. Places everyone! Wait, tie the shoelace that unfurled and distract the youngest child with a handful of Cheez-Its while you scurry to grab the lipstick left in the car...

September 2023