Health + Wellness

A Taste of Home

One Meal At a Time, The Restoracy Helps Residents Feel Right Like Family Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) “Hey, how do you want your eggs this morning, Virginia?” Lead Cook Tonya Maguire asks as she takes two eggs from the carton. “How about over easy?” Virginia calls from her seat at the dining table just on the other side of the kitchen bar. “No problem. You want toast with that?”  This is not a conversation you would overhear at most nursing homes. But...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Putting Flavor On the Map

New Local Restaurants Bring International Cuisine to Carmel's Foodie Landscape Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) From Italy to Japan and from fine dining experiences to lunch on the go, three new restaurants bring cuisine from around the world to Carmel’s doorstep. Aoma Experience, Hanami Sushi & Saki Bar and Tre on Main have dishes to please every palate.    Aroma Experience, 885 Monon Green Blvd., Ste. 108 Vinita Singh has been in the food industry on...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Drinking Up Good Vibrations

Refreshing and Unique, Bollygood Serves Up a Modern Twist on a Traditional Indian Drink Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography Carmel resident Maxine Henderson spent her childhood summers with her large extended family in southern India, where her parents grew up. Her memories are filled with the tantalizing sights, sounds and tastes of those summers in India. “One of the drinks I fell in love with was Nimbu Pani,” Henderson says. “It’s a beverage known for...

September 2024

Home + Design

A Perfect Autumn Evening

From Outdoor Furniture Designed With Entertaining In Mind to Decor and More, Here Is What You Need For Hosting the Party of the Season Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark Exterior Design, Axis Home A perfect outdoor gathering begins with a well thought out design that flows nicely, providing space for homeowners and guests to sit, mingle or just relax—a space that accommodates the seasons, offering fire pits to stay warm and shade to keep cool.  Jesse Riley of Axis Home will...

September 2024

Beauty

Backyard Bragging Rights

Country Gardens Creates Upscale Outdoor Living Spaces Just in Time for Fall Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) Having begun more than 25 years ago as a lawn maintenance company, Country Gardens Lawn & Landscaping has evolved into a premier landscape design-and-build firm.  While Country Gardens no longer does lawn maintenance, that previous experience lays the groundwork for the company's complete services from initial ideas to final installation. President...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Fashion-Forward Fall Finds

Look Local For the Styles and Colors of the Season Article by Amy Adams As the temperatures begin to cool off, fashion is heating up with molten metallics and corresponding warm earth tones of umbers and ochres. Belts are the accessory of the year for women, and ties for men are taking on bold diagonal stripes and geometric shapes as well as tribal and animal prints. Chandelier earrings are back, as are chunky metal earrings. Finally, pairing gold with blue is not only on trend, but it can...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

Bringing Style to the Streets

Artomobilia Elevates Automobiles to an Art Form Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brian Christopher In 2008, Artomobilia Event Director John Leonard coordinated an auto show in Carmel with around 40 cars.  “I started it because I love cars,” Leonard says, “but I continued it because the guys that are involved are great.” Now the largest single-day event in Carmel, Artomobilia will host around 500 vehicles and an estimated 25,000 attendees when it returns to the Carmel Arts & Design...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

How the Right Palette Changes Your Look All Year Long Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Thynk Creative) Angie Scott’s first experience with House of Colour was having a color analysis done with a friend in March of 2022. “It changed the way I felt while wearing a color that looks really good on me,” Scott says. “I started receiving compliments on random days when I hadn’t put much effort into getting ready.”  Scott studied fashion merchandising and marketing at Ball State...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Internet Famous

From Pup Next Door to Running With the Big Dogs Article by Garth the Golden If you’ve followed my social media since the beginning, you’ve followed me since … well, before I was born in Frankton, Ind. See, I’m just a small town Hoosier boy. Even if I did live with my Human Mommy, Abby, in the big city of Chicago for a while, I’ve spent most of my seven years right here in Indiana.  My mom is a senior account executive with Salesforce, and my dad, Jeremy, is a financial advisor with Edward...

July 2024

Life + Culture

A Safe Space

Four Local Nonprofits Ease the Transition Into Safe Homes for People and Pets Article by Amy Adams The most vulnerable among us are those who cannot help themselves—children and pets. Thankfully, our area has multiple organizations that step in to fill the gap and meet the needs in the community. Here are several nonprofits to consider when looking to lend support.    The Humane Society for Hamilton County One of the only open admission shelters in the country, The Humane Society for...

July 2024