Shopping

The Gift of Presence

Local experts share how intentional moments help aging loved ones feel seen Article by Hailey Zebley The holidays are about more than dazzling décor and festive gatherings, they’re about connection. No one understands that more than senior family members, who offer a lifetime of wisdom and stories. Yet amid the season’s chaos, it’s easy for them to feel overlooked. From long-standing traditions to new rituals that reflect changing families, there are countless ways to make senior loved ones...

Fitness

The Strength of Giving

Victress Elkhorn Empowers Women to Rebuild Body, Mind and Confidence Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Mollie Marie Creative As the holidays approach and calendars fill, one local gym is looking beyond the glitter to what comes next: January. Victress Elkhorn owner Becca Albrecht says the new year is when women rebuild together, and the gym’s 12-week Strength Cycle is designed for exactly that. Victress began in Lincoln, Nebraska, founded by Stacy Orsborn and Stasi Grenfell with a...

Event Planning + Services

Party Ambiance Omaha

Seamlessly elevate your holiday gatherings Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Party Ambiance With the holiday season in full swing, the quest for unique décor options builds. Enter Party Ambiance, a premier balloon design company known for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary festive settings. Tailored holiday décor Party Ambiance specializes in creating custom balloon installations that cater to a variety of events, from holiday parties to birthdays and corporate...

Life + Culture

A City Wrapped in Cheer

Omaha’s beloved festival blends celebration with compassion, one meal at a time Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Papesh Creative Each winter, Omaha transforms into a glowing postcard with lights reflecting off riverfront waters, families braving the cold to celebrate the season. In 2024, the city celebrated 25 years of its beloved Holiday Lights Festival, surpassing its goal of 5 million meals in its Shine the Light on Hunger campaign. Festivities kick off at The RiverFront’s Gene...

Home + Design

Curating a Christmas Sanctuary

Layer color, texture and nostalgia for a holiday look that feels both timeless and new Article and Photography by Hailey Zebley This Christmas, channel a cozy, curated look with Beyond the Vine. Owner Rose McCormick has created a winter wonderland, each corner a different aesthetic to match the needs of any client. Holiday decorating, she says, starts with consistent color. While pinks may not be traditional, an easy way to blend pops of color is to layer neutral with soft hues. Match pinks...

Health + Wellness

The Vital Clarity Experience

Did you know nearly 70% of women report feeling unseen or unheard in conventional healthcare?Holistic healing offers a new path — one that honors the body, mind, and emotions as deeply interconnected.In today’s world, women are leading at higher levels than ever — yet often doing so from a place of depletion. Between the pressures of performance, caregiving, and constant connection, symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and hormonal imbalance have become normalized. Holistic healing challenges that...

Home + Design

Transforming Homes With Predictable Precision

Valley Construction combines financial expertise and design precision to transform major home renovations into seamless, stress-free, stunning investments Article by Valley Construction | Photography by Nicholas Fisher & Valley Construction Seven years ago, Joe and Adriana Ulrich founded Valley Construction on a promise: to eliminate the chaos of home renovation and deliver a finished space that is financially predictable and just as beautiful. When homeowners are ready to invest anywhere...

Shopping

Holiday Modern Market

A Festive Weekend of Local Finds and Holiday Fun Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Emily Jessen Get ready to kick off the season in style with the Holiday Modern Market at the Omaha Palazzo at 5110 N. 132nd St., Omaha. From Nov. 21–23, this holiday shopping event, hosted by A Local Collective, brings together more than 30 of Nebraska’s most creative small shops under one festive roof. Shop local, shop unique The weekend kicks off with Ladies’ Night on Friday from 5–8 p.m....

Entertainment

All is Merry & Bright

Darbi Scaglione’s Holiday Hymn Comes Home Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by SCDG Edify Productions, Inc. Darbi Scaglione (pronounced Skal-yo-nee) remembers herself as a precocious child who danced to the beat of her own drum and whose creativity knew no bounds. She could often be found “expressing herself” at her Tuesday night dance class or journaling for hours on her bed, dreaming up worlds and putting those thoughts on paper. “Even when I was 11, when I would sit and think about...

Style + Beauty

The Winter Skin Reset

Elite Aesthetics by Jackie blends science, technology and curated skincare routines to keep your complexion radiant through the coldest months. Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Cara Bresette-Yates The summer season takes a toll on our skin. Sun exposure, sweat, and the general chaos of the season cause our skin care routine to fall by the wayside. The aesthetic industry has provided solutions with more accessible and affordable options for long-term upkeep, but without a solid...