Home + Design

Building a Legacy

Graeme Daley Reflects on Childhood, Career & Living with Intention Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics Graeme Daley, owner and founder of Daley Design + Build in Madeira, is building more than houses; he’s building a legacy. On a visit to the idyllic Peterloon Estate, he reflects on his childhood, career and living with intention.  Daley is intimately familiar with the Peterloon grounds. His childhood best friend lived here with his parents, who were the caretakers of the...

Life + Culture

On the Porch

Where Front Steps Become Community Article by Allison Mackey In an age when so much of life happens behind screens, porching has quietly reemerged as one of the most charming and human ways to reconnect. The concept is simple—sit on your porch, wave to neighbors, talk to whoever passes by, and let community unfold in its own unhurried rhythm. But in Cincinnati, porching isn’t just a pastime. It’s a cultural thread woven through historic neighborhoods, a reminder that connection often begins...

Home + Design

Space to Smile

Honor & Grace’s Alisa Culyer Designs Elevated Living Spaces for Real Life Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography Alisa Culyer's love of design first emerged in her childhood home. On any given day, you could find her experimenting with colors, patterns and furniture arrangements in her bedroom and looking for ways to enhance the style of her surroundings. With this innate skill for solving design dilemmas firmly in place, she pursued a degree in business and...

Health + Wellness

World-class Therapy

Local Fyzical Outlet Brings Olympic-level Fitness Training Within Reach Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography In Greater Cincinnati, a much-needed physical therapy training center is helping residents raise the bar on their recovery with state-of-the-art equipment and Olympic-level expertise. Alan Howell, owner of the FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center on Red Bank Road, served as a training team member for the Commonwealth Games, which was held in New Zealand in...

Health + Wellness

Where Dentistry Meets Wellness

Applegate Dentistry and MedSpa bring world-class technology and care to total body wellness Article by Jeni Keeler | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography Just a 10 to 15-minute drive from Hyde Park across the blue Roebling Bridge lies a practice redefining modern healthcare. Applegate Dentistry and MedSpa combines 30 years of trusted dental excellence with innovative non-invasive aesthetic treatments in downtown Covington. Dr. Barry Applegate and co-founder Mark Salmon launched the med...

Local Services

Beneath the Fur

Caring for Pets from the Inside Out Article by Allison Mackey | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography For Chris Davis, owner of 4 Hounds Gear and Grooming, nutrition is the foundation of pet health. In our conversation, he emphasized that what happens inside a pet’s body directly affects what we see on the outside. “Having a healthy gut and healthy insides is integral to the overall health of a pet, just like us,” Davis explained. Issues like inflamed ears, irritated pads, yeast buildup...

Health + Wellness

Your Skin, Renewed

Premier Dermatology brings personalized, accessible care to Hyde Park Article by Jeni Keeler | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography The new year is the perfect time to refresh your approach to caring for yourself, and one often-overlooked aspect of wellness is the health of your largest organ: your skin. At Premier Dermatology & Associates in Hyde Park, Dr. Jewell Gaulding is making it easier than ever for neighbors to access comprehensive dermatological care—for medical and aesthetic...

Health + Wellness

The Healing Touch

Intuitive Spine Takes a Gentle and Precise Approach to Chiropractic Care Article by Rob Pasquinucci | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography For Dr. Trae Masten, quality chiropractic care starts with a conversation. Patients walk into Intuitive Spine’s office on Mt. Lookout Square, catching a whiff of freshly roasted coffee from the shop below. After being greeted by Masten’s partner, Cheyney Rose, they are offered a cup of herbal tea before meeting with Dr. Trae to begin a holistic look...

Entertainment

Smart, Sound Approach

Hometown AV Specialists Elevate Home Entertainment, Function Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography For almost 40 years, Phantom Sound has been at the forefront of cutting-edge audio design and technical ingenuity in Greater Cincinnati. Over that time, technology and expectations of home entertainment have changed considerably; today, the company operates from a polished 3,000-square-foot state-of-the-art showroom on Montgomery Road in Loveland. “We're pretty...

Life + Culture

The Perfect Gift

Nestled in Newport, this woman-owned boutique weaves heart and whimsy into one unforgettable shopping experience Article by Jeni Keeler | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography Stepping into Monmouth Street Mercantile is like being transported to a cozy yet refined wonderland. Owners Wendy Braun and Tatum Davis report that wide eyes on customers are often the first reaction when walking in the door. Then they hear the playlist full of good vibes and smell the delightful herbs and scented...