Life + Culture

Preserving Innovation, Inspiring What’s Next

Mimms Museum of Technology and Art Article by Tran Bui | Photography by Luis Contreras Preserving Innovation, Inspiring What’s Next Every swipe, click, and stream traces back to a defining moment. A prototype. A pitch. A breakthrough. The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art stands as a living archive of those moments, preserving the technology and the bold thinking that transformed the way we live. As a nonprofit organization, the museum exists for a purpose far greater than display. Its...

Home + Design

The Fresh Start You and Your Home Deserve

Simple, sustainable steps to create calm, functional spaces that last. Article by Caroline Ficken | Photography by Heidi Harris The Fresh Start You and Your Home Deserve Spring brings longer days, open windows, and the familiar urge to refresh our homes. But when you’re staring at years of accumulated belongings, “spring cleaning” can feel overwhelming. Disorganization isn’t a personal failing. Many of the picture-perfect systems we see online are styled for the camera — not built for real...

Life + Culture

Block by Block

Inside the Downtown Decatur Ambassador Program and the philosophy of hospitality guiding its work. Article and Photography by Caroline Ficken On any given day in downtown Decatur, ambassadors in purple uniforms are seen polishing public spaces, assisting visitors, and keeping a watchful and approachable eye on the square. Many residents recognize the uniforms or perhaps the purple “Visit Decatur” truck, but fewer know the philosophy guiding the work, a philosophy that places hospitality at the...

Finance + Legal Services

Planning for Possibility

Inside the practice of James Herndon III, who puts people before portfolios. Article by Caroline Ficken Designing a life you love starts with getting clear on what actually matters to you, what brings you joy, and what kind of future you're trying to build.  For James Herndon III, a fiduciary financial advisor with Edward Jones, that belief sits at the very center of his work. He understands that money is the tool that supports a life thoughtfully designed. James didn't always see himself...