Style + Beauty

She's Got a New Stitch in Her Step

MĀDENEW gives Nancy Petit’s creativity and old pieces new life - and people love it. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Provided Some people see an old sweatshirt, a forgotten quilt, or a secondhand piece of fabric and see something that has reached the end of its usefulness. Nancy Petit sees possibility. The Georgia native is the founder and creative genius behind MĀDENEW, an upcycled clothing brand transforming gently used and vintage finds into one-of-a-kind apparel. From her home in...

Home + Design

When Life Changes, So Should Home

Today's homes balance openness, privacy, and comfort to support life's ever-changing seasons and family needs. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by B. Rich Photography Walls certainly aren't coming back, but they aren't disappearing quite as fast, either. For more than three decades, the open-concept floor plan has been the hallmark of modern home design. Beginning in the late 1980s and gaining tremendous popularity through the 1990s and early 2000s, walls came down as kitchens flowed into...

Health + Wellness

Are Your Legs Telling You Something?

What your veins might be telling you about your health. Article and Photography by Provided As fall fashion arrives, it's the season of knee-length dresses, tailored skirts, ankle boots, loafers, and those in-between days before tights become part of your everyday wardrobe. It's the time of year when lightweight layers, denim jackets, and your favorite dresses all come back into rotation. But for many women, getting dressed isn't just about following the latest trends. It's about feeling...

Style + Beauty

The Art of Dopamine Dressing

Local designer Anna Ferguson believes fashion should spark joy, confidence, and a little nostalgia. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided Long before "dopamine dressing" became a fashion buzzword, Anna Ferguson was living it. Inspired by her grandmother, who first taught her to crochet before introducing her to a sewing machine at just four years old, Ferguson has spent a lifetime creating. Her passion eventually led her to earn a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel...

Travel

Everyone Belongs at the Beach

Inside Beaches Turks and Caicos' quiet revolution in autism and sensory-inclusive family travel. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Beaches Resorts, Turks and Caicos The world was not designed with everyone in mind. For travelers who are living with intellectual and developmental difficulties, the world's most celebrated destinations have often felt less like invitations and more like tests they were never meant to pass. What I have learned throughout all of my travels is that the most...

Health + Wellness

Keeping Up With the Kids

ABC Pediatrics on spotting the signs, starting conversations, and ditching the stigma for good. Article by Jennifer Conforti | Photography by Provided Some things change every year in pediatric care. Vaccine schedules update, treatment protocols shift, new research reshapes old advice. But this year, one topic is rising above the rest, and it's not about the body. It's about the mind. "We're spending a lot of time in continuing education for mental health in youth," says Brenda Hayek, MSN...

Life + Culture

Real Words with Sam

A father, the son he learned to hear, and the book and audiobook between them. Article by J. Brad Britton | Photography by Provided My wife dragged me to yet another symposium, about yet another program that might help our son, Sam. For fifteen years we’d tried a lot of treatments, therapies, and programs, flying across the country and internationally, sparing no expense. What worked wonders for other families barely moved the needle for ours. At the symposium, she recognized a young man...

Food + Beverage

Sous Chefs Wanted!

Two hands-on recipes the whole family will love making together. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided Involving kids in dinner preparation helps build confidence, teaches valuable life skills, and encourages healthier eating habits. Children can wash vegetables, measure ingredients, stir mixtures, set the table, or help assemble simple recipes, depending on their age. Cooking together also creates opportunities for conversation, teamwork, and family bonding, making mealtime more...

Travel

Where Wilderness Exhales

Exploring the uncommon grace of Sailrock South Caicos. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sailrock South Caicos I never know what to expect when I arrive at a new destination. That uncertainty is the whole reason I travel. Sailrock South Caicos did not make me wait long for the reveal. From the moment you arrive, there is a graciousness here that feels neither rehearsed nor performative; something warmer than hospitality. Here, I felt less like a guest and more like someone who had...

Food + Beverage

Supreme Summer Sizzler

The only ribeye recipe you will ever need. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided The Perfect Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter  There are meals you make, and then there are meals you remember. This is the latter. A great ribeye does not need much, but it does need respect: a ripping hot cast-iron skillet, a generous hand with the salt, and enough confidence to leave it alone while it does its work. What takes this one over the top is the garlic compound butter, a herb-packed...