Home + Design

Move Over, All-White Kitchens

Urban Kitchens Says Hottest Kitchen Trends Evoke Character and Charm—and Color! Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Megan Crowe For many years, the all-white kitchen was all the rage. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder, and to this “beholder,” all that white spelled bland and uninspired, not to mention a challenge to keep looking spic and span. Fortunately, just as I begin early plans to overhaul my 1950 home’s kitchen and other spaces, kitchen trends have taken a wide...

Health + Wellness

The New Dentistry

Dental Design Studio Emphasizes Correlation Between Oral Health and Overall Health Article by Brooke Barnett | Photography by Liz Pound Studio 8E8 At Dental Design Studio, Drs. Sara Spurlock and Jennifer Jenkins are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of their patients. The practice emphasizes the correlation between oral health and overall health, which has transformed the way they think about dentistry and focused their approach to patient care. “We are a comprehensive and...

Shopping

For Those Who Like What They Like

HayVic's Boutique Offers Fashions for Trend-followers and Trend-setters Article and Photography by Michelle Pipes HayVic's was the brainchild of Haley Ireland and Victoria Ireland-Krohn’s father. The portmanteau name of both girls, “Hayvics,” has been serving Cleveland County communities since 2015. “Our boutiques cater to the latest trend followers and those who ‘like what they like,’” said Haley, HayVics co-owner and operations manager. “We cater to young, contemporary shoppers of various...

Life + Culture

Building Strong Relationships & Giving Back

Business Leaders' Career Journeys Very Different, But They Share Many of the Same Values Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Michelle Pipes For our Ladies issue, we spotlight four local business women from three very different backgrounds and occupations (two are sisters who co-own the same business). The sisters (Haley Ireland and Victoria Ireland-Krohn) co-own a women’s clothing boutique, another owns an upscale design and consign furniture store (Beth Ketchum) and the other is an...

Sports + Recreation

Sooners Head Softball Coach Comes Full Circle

Patty Gasso Selected to Lead Team USA in 2028 Olympic Games Article by Debbie Copp It’s a sign that most Sooner softball fans understand. A runner is heading to third base and the head coach begins making circles with her arm. The runner hits the bag at third and heads for home. When University of Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso was asked by USA Softball to become the head coach of the U.S. National team through the 2028 Olympic Games, it was like heading for home, completing the cycle. The...

Arts + Culture

Firehouse Art Center

Invest in Yourself - People of All Levels of Skill Welcomed Article and Photography by Michelle Pipes Most people spend their lives investing in their families, their work and their community. However, they often forget to invest in themselves. The Firehouse Art Center has been investing in the community for decades, and they offer a myriad of creative opportunities for individuals of any skill level to take some time exploring the arts. “We are beginner-friendly,” said Nikki Krumwiede...

Health + Wellness

Bone-a-fide Excellence

Certified PA Amanda Boyd Heads Up New Bone Health Clinic Article by Staci Elder Hensley Ortho Central has expanded its patient care yet again through a new Bone Health Clinic, under the direction of Amanda Boyd, board-certified physician associate. Boyd took the helm of the clinic in early January, and said she is dedicated to not just treating patients but also helping them learn about and prevent bone-related diseases. She noted that half of all adults over age 50 have experienced bone...

Finance + Legal Services

True Sky Credit Union

Investments in Technology Offer Members Greater Flexibility, Faster Service and Enhanced Security Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Michelle Pipes It’s not your parents’ credit union. Nor is it just any credit union. Over the past four years, True Sky Federal Credit Union ( TrueSkyCU.org ) has invested heavily in technology that is making banking easier, faster and more convenient for its members, as well as giving members more options and control over how they manage their...

Event Planning + Services

'Ace' Your Next Celebratory Event

Ace Party Supplies & Showtime Concession: Your One-Stop-Shop for Planning Memorable Parties Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Michelle Pipes Parents invest in their children in many ways: providing the staples of life (food, shelter, etc.); their education, including not only their formal education, but also extracurricular activities; insurance; medical and dental care; and so on. Those investments have both tangible and nontangible “pay offs” … as a parent, your “lists” may differ...

Home + Design

New Upscale Community Monumental and Intimate

6100 Grand: Setting a New Standard for Upscale Living Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Dustin Gwin, Visual Trail Media If you’ve driven down Grand just south of Nichols Hills recently, you may have seen a sight so unexpected you thought it was a mirage. Ten townhomes—with six more in the works during the third phase of the project—comprise a new, upscale housing development designed by renowned Oklahoma City architect Rick Brown, principal of Richard R. Brown Associates. Arising...