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Light Discipline

From military precision to holiday displays, one veteran continues serving others in a new way. Article by Patti Noble | Photography by Provided The irony isn't lost on Joshua Jacobs. For years, the Army veteran lived by the military principle of light discipline —the practice of limiting visible light to protect troops in dangerous environments. Today, the former infantry paratrooper and veteran police officer has built a business around creating light instead. As the owner of Light...

Life + Culture

Fall-fresco Beach Picnic

The beach is still calling. Button up a cool day with a simple meal lakeside. Article by Klaudia Burian Late 19th century naturalist and environmental activist John Muir famously wrote “The mountains are calling and I must go." His advocacy, through his many writings about his time spent in the natural lands of the United States, helped to preserve much of the national parks enjoyed by so many today. And thank goodness. According to the EPA, the average person in the US only spends about 7%...

Home + Design

Crafted for the Kitchen

Timeless kitchen tools that combine beauty, performance, and lasting value. Article and Photography by Patti Noble The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, and while trends come and go, the latest movement is really about quality over quantity.  Today’s home cooks are investing in tools crafted from materials that not only look good but are also valued for their durability, performance, and timeless appeal.  They're an investment not only in your kitchen, but in the experience of...

Home + Design

More than Light

Designing a home that reflects your personality Article by Patti Noble | Photography by David Bradburn & Provided Lighting has long been one of the defining elements of a well-designed home and there was a time when homeowners carefully matched every light fixture to a specific decorating style—traditional, farmhouse, industrial, or mid-century modern. Today, those design rules are becoming more fluid. Instead of decorating around a label, homeowners are choosing pieces that reflect their...