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Lights. Cameras. Runway.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Unites Fashion and the Arts Article by Amy Adams When Gregory Hancock was a young boy, he came home one day telling his mother that he needed a costume for school. With great foresight, she sat him down at the sewing machine. That first costume has turned into thousands. As Hancock grew, exploring and expanding his talents in dance and music, the love of creating one-of-a-kind costumes became a passion.  Some of those costumes will take center stage for this...

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Today's Trends, Tomorrow's Heirlooms

Mary Khamis-Rowe Offers Advice on Selecting Fine Jewelry Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Vivien Khamis “When it comes to fine jewelry, you’re buying a future heirloom,” says Mary Khamis-Rowe, owner of Khamis Fine Jewelers. That said, it's helpful to know what's popular when selecting jewelry that will last and be encouraging to wear again and again. White gold is still a favorite, according to Khamis-Rowe, but she says her store has been selling more yellow gold. Gold chain is...

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Picture Perfect

Expert Tips On Styling Your Next Family Photo Session Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography From pressure of picking out just-right outfits to finding the right window of time for everyone’s good mood, family photos that are meant to record precious memories can end up being overwhelming. To lessen the stress for this type of photo session, Carmel City Lifestyle sought professional advice from the magazine's very own photographer, Brianna Richardson. A Good...

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Fall Fire Features

Country Gardens Shares How to Bring Ambiance to Outdoor Living Spaces Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography The days are getting shorter. The nights are getting cooler. It’s the time of year that beckons to get together outdoors with family and friends. “When you have people over on a cool fall evening, a fire feature really draws people in,” says Steve Tillman, owner and lead designer for Country Gardens Lawn & Landscape. “It’s a gathering space for...