Real Estate

Setting the Stage for Sold

Local Experts Offer Tips for a Smooth Home Sale Article by Hailey Zebley When a home hits the market, preparation begins long before a for sale sign is placed in the yard. Preparing your home for sale is not about chasing perfection, it’s about creating a space that feels cared for, inviting and easy for buyers to imagine as their own. With spring marking an upswing to home selling season, we asked local real estate professionals to share their best advice for selling quickly and with less...

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...

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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...

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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...

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Redefining Design

Kimberly Cahoy Builds More than Spaces Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Sammie Rodriguez and Jordan Carda In an industry long shaped by hard hats, blueprints, and established hierarchies, Kimberly Cahoy has carved out a space defined by confidence, integrity, and an intentionally thoughtful process, proving that strong leadership and clear communication can transform how design is experienced. Founded in May 2017, Kimberly Cahoy Design emerged after Cahoy stepped away from a company...

Professional Services

Beyond the Lens

A2i’s Inspires Excellence Frame by Frame Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Nicholas Fisher There’s something special about a local business taking the time to truly see the people it serves. Owned and operated by Nicholas Fisher, A2i Photography, stands for Aspire to Inspire, a name that doubles as a promise. Through carefully crafted portraits, Fisher helps clients see themselves with confidence and clarity, using his lens to highlight the personality and identity of each subject. ...

Local Services

Purposeful Connection & Wurth Media

A Journey to Leading a People-First Media Company Rooted in Purpose and Partnership Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Lindsey Carraher, Project Elle Photography In a digital landscape crowded with trends and algorithms, Wurth Media has grown by focusing on something long-lasting: connection. What began as a simple observation in 2019 has evolved into a dynamic content and social media company rooted in authenticity, adaptability and meaningful partnerships that prioritize the growth of...

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Leveling Up Your Outdoor Spaces

How Outdoor Odyssey Designs Custom, Automated Spaces Built to Adapt Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Nicholas Fisher In a region where patios become gathering places and backyards serve as true extensions of the home, Outdoor Odyssey has carved out a distinct niche in the outdoor living market. What began as Corner Stone Landscaping, a traditional design-build firm, has evolved into a specialized business centered on custom, automated outdoor living spaces designed for modern life. ...

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Building Better Decks - and Relationships

Local Craftsmanship Shaping Outdoor Spaces that Strengthen Relationships Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Kara Shawn Photography and Sammie R Studios Entrepreneurship rarely arrives as a single, decisive leap. More often, it takes shape behind the scenes- through late nights, side projects and the steady realization that our calling could be right around the corner. For Travis and Shelley Forsman, that realization came to fruition in Forsman’s Finest Decks, a business rooted as much...