Home + Design

Investing in Growth and Beauty

How Sun Valley Landscaping Cultivates Lasting Returns Through Culture, Craftsmanship and Community Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Mollie Marie Creative and Colin Conces Ashly Paladino never expected to build a career in landscaping. With a background in corporate event planning, she spent years managing logistics, clients and high-pressure timelines before seeking a more sustainable work-life balance. That shift led to a series of meetings with Sun Valley Landscaping co-owner Paul...

Professional Services

Where Functionality Meets Flair

Your Style Cabinets & Design Creates Design Environments that Harmonize Aesthetics, Functionality and Lasting Comfort Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Sammie Rodriguez, Sammie R Studios Your Style Cabinets & Design understands cabinetry is more than just a way to organize. It’s essential to aesthetic and functionality, and the foundation of any beautifully designed space. Specializing in semi-custom cabinetry for every room in your home or office, they bring refined craftsmanship and...

Home + Design

Where Local Lending Becomes a Smart Investment

Core Bank’s Mortgage Division Prioritizes Relationships as Much as Results Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Jennifer Studanski Photography & Core Bank A home is more than a purchase, it’s one of life’s most significant investments. At Core Bank, Director Brian Dryak leads a mortgage team that understands both the numbers and the neighborhoods, guiding clients with clarity, strategy and a commitment to long-term financial confidence. With nearly three decades in the mortgage industry...

Health + Wellness

Creating Confident Smiles and Healthier Lives

At Innovative Dental, Every Appointment is an Investment in Long-Term Wellness and Self-Confidence Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Provided by Apex Design Build Dr. Summer Gutschow, DDS, didn’t always envision herself in dentistry. Originally pursuing a pre-law track, a pivotal visit to a law firm followed by time spent in her longtime dentist’s office revealed where she truly belonged. Drawn to the artistic, hands-on nature of dental care and inspired by her parents’ fear of dental...

Finance + Legal Services

Financial Freedom:

Building Wealth to Live the Life You Love Article by Morgan Stanley | Photography by Brian Briggs Photography What does financial freedom mean to you? For some, it is synonymous with financial security. But for others, the definition of financial freedom goes beyond money to include living with purpose, cultivating a healthy mind and spirit or being able to pursue their dreams without fear of the unknown or unexpected. No matter how you define it, the fundamental steps of mapping a path to...

Health + Wellness

Vance Thompson Vision

Invested in You Article by Mend Join Make | Photography by Nicholas Fisher, A2i Photography At Vance Thompson Vision, the philosophy is simple: when you invest in your team, patients benefit. From surgeons and providers to technicians and support staff, the organization prioritizes ongoing education and advanced training within a collaborative culture focused on providing each individual patient with specialized care. That commitment directly shapes the patient experience. When a team feels...

Home + Design

Stone With a Story

Inside G.M.S. Wërks, an Omaha Legacy Built on Timeless Materials and Meticulous Craftsmanship Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Kara Shawn Photography Luxury has a way of revealing itself in the details. The cool edge of a marble island. The quiet confidence of a perfectly fitted stone surround. The kind of craftsmanship you feel before you ever name it. That’s where G.M.S. Wërks comes in. Rooted in Omaha and built on a century of expertise, G.M.S. Wërks has been shaping stone and...

Home + Design

Brushstrokes of Belief

The People-First Philosophy Behind CertaPro of Omaha’s 25-Year Success Story Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Jennifer Studanski and CertaPro For 25 years, Jarrod and Jodi Esser have built more than a painting business in Omaha. Through CertaPro®, they have created a people-first business known for reliability, craftsmanship and a team culture that feels more like family than workforce. What began as a leap of faith has grown into a full-service operation serving residential and...

Home + Design

Illuminating the Night

Josh Reeves on Design-First Landscape Lighting and Creating Outdoor Spaces That Come Alive After Dark Article by By Hailey Zebley | Photography by Midwest Lightscaping When the sun goes down, most homes disappear into the dark. For Josh Reeves, that moment is where the real work begins. As the founder of Midwest Lightscaping, Reeves has built a business around a simple belief: exterior lighting is not about fixtures or brightness. It is about feeling, about how a home looks, moves and comes...

Wellness

Small by Design, Big on Care

Inside Garden View Manor’s Thoughtful Approach to Aging in Place Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Jennifer Studanski and Garden View Manor For Bret and Christi Johnson, Garden View Manor began as a deeply personal response to what they experienced in caring for their loved ones. They envisioned a more intimate, home-like setting where seniors could receive individualized attention, meaningful engagement and the dignity of aging in place. That vision, shaped by years of research...