Shopping

Season of Joyologie

Celebrating style, laughter and the simple joy of shopping local this holiday season Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak At Joyologie, joy is more than a name—it’s the atmosphere. Owner Joy Rabeaux has created a space that mixes easy, coastal style with humor and heart. “I like to have things that make people laugh,” she says. “It’s not supposed to be perfect. It’s supposed to be fun.” This Fountain Square favorite is the most whimsical of Joy’s three boutiques...

Travel

Global Celebration

Where Holiday Stories Unfold Article by Marnie Van der Burgt There's something magical about December that transforms our world into a tapestry of celebrations. Whether you're observing Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or Las Posadas, time seems to slow, allowing us to savor precious moments with those we cherish. These celebrations remind us that the greatest gift is time spent together, creating memories that become the stories we share for generations. In the world's most...

Finance + Legal Services

Stress Free Future Planning

A Gift to Yourself Article by Erica Rains Stress-Free Future Planning Local retirement planner helps people prepare For most of us, planning for retirement can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with moving pieces—taxes, healthcare, income, and market swings all shifting at once. Local financial advisor Dan Morris has spent decades helping Volusia and Flagler County residents find clarity in that maze. His goal, he says, is simple: “Everyone should know what their income will be in...

Auto + Marine

A Car for the Holidays

Charlie Lydecker's secret car collection is one of the best in the country Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak t There are places where time seems to pause—where light glides across chrome and glass as if the air itself remembers. Inside one of Daytona’s most extraordinary private car collections, that sense of reverence is immediate. More than 40 pristine automobiles, each one restored and maintained to perfection, fill a network of renovated warehouses owned by...