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Crafting Smart Storage

Art of Drawers Omaha Turns Vision into Reality with Custom Storage Designs that Maximize Space and Meaning. Article by Mande Saitta | Photography by Jennifer Studanski Andrew and Brianna Boonstra were looking for a change, but not because they weren’t already busy.  Both had established careers and were new parents, having just welcomed a daughter, Lillian. Andrew had 14 years experience in HR technology sales while Brianna had spent the last 10 years working in healthcare as an occupational...

Local Services

Gourd-geous Fall Design

Omaha Pumpkin Company delivers porch-worthy pumpkins so perfect, you’ll never miss the patch Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Omaha Pumpkin Company Omaha Pumpkin Company turns seasonal decorating into a luxurious, full-service experience. Serving the Greater Omaha metro, the company curates and delivers handcrafted pumpkin displays that transform ordinary porches into autumn showcases. From heirloom gourds in muted sage and cream, to traditional orange carvables and minis, each...

Food + Beverage

From Law to Bourbon

Shawn Ilg’s Revival of Golden Sheaf Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jennifer Studanski The Nebraska sun sets over waving cornfields, painting the sky in hues of amber gold. It is a fitting backdrop for a drink as distinctly Nebraskan as Golden Sheaf Bourbon, a pre-Prohibition brand brought back to life. In Omaha, serial entrepreneur Shawn Ilg shares how his work in banking, law and real estate expanded to include the revival of a whiskey once woven into Nebraska’s history. What...

Food + Beverage

Pouring More than Drinks

Bottles & Barrels blends wine, cocktails and community into a welcoming experience Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Nicholas Fisher On a bustling evening, golden light glistens off the windows of Bottles & Barrels and string lights along the patio cast a warm glow that mirrors the energy inside. Locals gather at tasting stations, sampling bourbon, wine, craft beer and cocktails, while laughter and conversation ripple through the space. Jimmy Ellsworth, the store’s heart and soul...