Fitness

Getting to the Core

Strength, Stability and Mobility — It’s ELEMENTAL Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography What do you get when you combine the passions of a former competitive softball player certified in Pilates and the GYROTONIC Method with a former professional football player who has a degree in exercise science and years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach? You get ELEMENTAL — a specialty fitness and lifestyle practice started by Jessica Strom and Chris...

Finance + Legal Services

Enriching Lives

Caring For Clients, Colleagues and the Community Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) Every year, the United Way of Central Indiana bestows its Spirit United award on an organization that exemplifies a culture of giving back and making a positive impact on the community. In 2024, that award went to Goelzer Investment Management. For the past 11 years, the local investment firm has celebrated 100 percent of its team members contributing to the United Way, which...

Health + Wellness

Every Smile a Work of Art

Making the World a Better Place One Smile at a Time Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) Dr. Tasha Hall knows the importance of a smile. It can be the defining characteristic of a person’s appearance.  “Smiles are part of every photo,” she says. “It’s your first impression in an interview.” However, Hall understands firsthand that not everyone feels comfortable smiling.  For more than a decade, she served as Director of Craniofacial Orthodontics at Indiana...

Arts + Culture

Creating Beauty One Small Piece at a Time

Local Mosaic Artist Nancy Keating Brings Joy to Carmel Through Creations and Community Collaborations Article by Amy Adams It’s a popular spot. Passersby the Monon Trail near Midtown stop and take selfies in front of the glistening, brightly colored, seven-foot-wide butterfly wings that seem ready to take flight.  A kaleidoscope of colors, shapes and sizes, the thousands of tiny pieces of glass represent the diversity of residents from all over the area.  Like the butterfly, its designer...

Home Services

Bathroom Trends That Boost Home Value:

A place where you start and end your day, your bathroom should feel both functional and relaxing. But design trends change, and what once felt stylish can quickly become outdated (and maybe even a little frustrating to use).So, what’s in for 2025? Ahead, we’re breaking down the latest bathroom trends that make your space more comfortable and functional—plus the outdated features that might be dragging it down. Whether you’re planning a full remodel or just looking for small updates, here’s...

Home + Design

Straight From the Source

Selecting the Right Stone For Your Look and Lifestyle Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Sarah Shields Photography and Provided When it comes to choosing durable countertops for your kitchen, a luxurious look for your bathroom or a welcoming workspace for your office, the options can be seemingly endless.  How do you know if you should go with marble, quartzite, dolomite, or granite? From cost to color to cleaning, each selection offers pros and cons.  That’s why you need a place where...

Home + Design

Brush Up

A Fresh Coat of Paint Yields Beauty and Protection Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) You might say paint runs in the Russell family blood. Eric Russell’s father, Bill, a fireman who was looking for a side business, started Russell Painting Company in 1979 in Richmond, Indiana. Russell worked for his dad through high school and on breaks in college. In fact, Russell fondly remembers painting with his grandfather, who was also a fireman and painted on the side. ...

Home Services

Full Circle Buying to Selling

What You Need to Know You To Get Where You’re Going Article by Laura Harris | Photography by Thomas Graham Photography and Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) You know what they say about real estate — location, location, location.  Circle Real Estate has perhaps the perfect location to serve the people of Carmel. In the Carmel Arts & Design District, Circle is easily recognizable by the iconic Brickhead Human sculpture by New York artist James Tyler.  “Our location is a billboard,” says Jason...

Home + Design

Dive Right In

Bring Home-A-Rama Style to Your Backyard Pool Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography You’ve heard it before. The water’s great . . . dive right in! However, building a swimming pool in your backyard is not a decision you want to dive into without a great deal of thoughtful consideration. Matt Harms, owner of Modish Pools, recognizes that, in order to build a pool, the first hurdle is that the client must really want a pool.  “I’ve not sold a single pool since I...

Life + Culture

A Roof Over Their Heads

Family Promise of Hamilton County Aims to End Homelessness For Children and Families Article by Amy Adams For more than 40 percent of Americans, one added expense can spell financial distress. This threat of crisis looms close for far too many families ... including families in Hamilton County. Family Promise of Hamilton County exists to ensure that every family in the community has a home, a livelihood and a chance to build a better future. To accomplish this mission, Family Promise helps...