Wellness

A Space to Feel Human

Article by Josh Cornwall | Photography by Jonathan Wade Most people don’t remember the exact moment things became too heavy. But they remember the moment they finally said, “I need help.” For therapist Amy Robbins, that moment,  the shift from I should go to therapy to I’m here, is the most meaningful doorway a person will walk through all year. “What took them from I should to I am, tells us everything,” she says.  It’s not an intake question. It’s a threshold. And Amy treats it with the...

Health + Wellness

Revive with Dr. Taniqua

Revival Women’s Health offers nuanced, speciality care for menopausal transitions. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Colleen Walter, XXIII Photo Studio Dr. Taniqua Miller emits an effervescence that, combined with her Ivy League education, creates a steadying approachability. It feels just as natural to lean in for personal girl talk as it is to take in her impressive and expansive medical knowledge. Her new practice, Revival Women’s Health, brings that blend of implicit trust and...

Finance + Legal Services

A Roadmap For Your Financial Journey 

Dominion Financial Solutions Makes Money Management Personal  Article by Brandon Malcolm Discussing money matters can be a sensitive subject, but let’s be honest- whether you’re an experienced investor or looking to kickstart your savings, we could all use some financial advice from time to time.  Dominion Financial Solutions provides comprehensive financial planning services for people in all phases of life, from retirement planning to college funding, or even just figuring out how to...

Home + Design

The Stories Houses Tell

Article by Josh Cornwall | Photography by Elizabeth Granger When you sit down with Trish Roe, founder of The Georgian Goose Interiors, she talks about homes the way some people talk about old friends—warmly with a hint of curiosity about the stories they hold.  Rooms, to her, are never just that. They're expressions of the people who live in them: their routines, their histories, and the tiny details that make their lives feel like their own. "The best projects come out of trust," she says...

Life + Culture

Decatur Makes Holiday Magic

Our city ensures your holiday season will be merry, bright, and utterly magical with a slew of family-friendly experiences crafted to form core memories. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Rebecca Burns Decatur takes its reputation as a holiday season magic maker seriously. Our city collaborates across departments to deliver events filled with good tidings, holiday cheer, and hot chocolate to savour. I sat down with three City of Decatur powerhouses: Victoria Cohen, Business Development...

Arts + Culture

A Tradition Wrapped in Friendship

Fifteen Years of the Annual Book Swap Article and Photography by Caroline Ficken Fifteen years ago, Jill Joplin gathered a few book-loving friends in her Great Lakes neighborhood for what she thought would be a single evening of trading favorite reads. Instead, she sparked a tradition that’s grown into a neighborhood ritual with an ever-growing circle of readers, and where the joy of unwrapping a new story rivals the laughter that fills the room. “I started it myself with just a handful of  ...

Local Services

Neighbors Spreading Holiday Cheer

A Season of Giving Makes True Community Impact Article by Brandon Malcolm The Decatur community is one in which neighbors take pride in taking care of each other. It’s a true hallmark of our city and something worthy of celebrating. There’s no time better than the holidays to lean into that spirit of generosity, and for over 30 years, A Season of Giving has brought light and joy to the holidays for thousands of those in need around the City of Decatur.  “We think A Season of Giving officially...

Food + Beverage

Cheers To The Holidays

La Chiquiada’s Christmas Cantina is Back Article by Brandon Malcolm | Photography by John Wachs The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time for that classic winter tradition: tacos and tequila! The good folks at La Chiquiada Mexi-Cali restaurant on West Trinity are back with their popular Christmas Cantina this season and bringing no shortage of festive vibes to Downtown Decatur.  “We’re making the Christmas Cantina even bigger this year,” says La Chiquiada founder Catherine...

Food + Beverage

Thanksgiving To-Go

Get ready for Turkey Day with our local businesses. Article by Brandon Malcolm That fall feeling is in full swing around Decatur. There’s a nip in the air, the scarecrows are out, and the cider is flowing. All of that means one thing: Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Whether you’re keeping it low-key, hosting the family, or cooking for the whole neighborhood this year, Decatur’s local businesses have you covered with everything from seasonal snacks, to perfect wine pairings and full...

Wellness

Nature Needs Heroes

The Dearborn Area Nature Alliance routinely removes invasive species to restore a healthy ecosystem - and they need your help. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Caroline Ficken Nestled between the Midway Woods and Dearborn Heights neighborhoods is one of Decatur’s finest residential amenities: Dearborn Park, a leftover jewel of the Piedmont region. This wholly natural setting is a rare piece of land that contains fragments of other continents from underwater collisions millions of years...