Life + Culture

Fashion Forward

Prevail Aids Survivors of Crime and Abuse Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Lori Adams For nearly 40 years, Prevail has provided comprehensive advocacy and support to victims of crime and abuse throughout Hamilton County, having helped more than 3,100 victims last year alone. In its 13th year, Prevail’s Spring Fashion Show invites community members and local vendors to join them in their mission. Following browsing and social time, a delicious luncheon leads into the eagerly anticipated...

Arts + Culture

In Full Bloom

Cecily Fox Spreads Beauty One Bouquet at a Time Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) Flowers speak to people in so many ways — a vibrant array of colors representing love and  congratulations, soft petals and sweet perfume offering comfort and peace.  “I can’t look at a bunch of colors and the faces of flowers and not be happy,” says Cecily Fox, owner of Sweet Peas Flower Farm.  Fox grew up on her family’s farm in Hamilton County.  “The love of the outdoors...

Food + Beverage

The Sweeter Side Of Life

Beyond Iconic Confections, Cake Bake Founder Gwendolyn Rogers Creates Joy Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) It’s nearly impossible to live in the Carmel area and not know about The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers in Carmel City Center, or its sister location in Broad Ripple. From birthdays and anniversaries to brunch and afternoon tea, Cake Bake is the go-to spot for a celebratory atmosphere with a full tantalizing menu and a plethora of decadent desserts...

Health + Wellness

What Your Body Needs

Elizabeth Cain Shares What Has Helped Her Through a Difficult Diagnosis Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography In the spring of 2015, Elizabeth Cain lay hospitalized following the onset of a series of odd symptoms, mentally shocked and frightened at her recent diagnosis of muscular sclerosis (MS), a degenerative autoimmune disease for which there is no cure.  Cain says the words of Andy Dufresne, played by actor Tim Robbins in The Shawshank Redemption, kept...