Education

Relational, Experiential & Authentic Learning In Action

Moeller High School Students Develop Real-Life Investment Skills in Burns Innovation Hub Courses Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Provided Just like their peers, the young men of Archbishop Moeller High School are preparing for their future education and professional goals. In recent years, many Moeller students expressed interest in pursuing degrees in business and engineering, but lacked clarity around specific career paths in these fields. This insight was crucial, prompting...

Health + Wellness

Wellness Corner

The Quiet Investments That Matter Most Article by Brooke Griffin Farmer | Photography by Kandace Smith & Caleb Woods Spring has always felt like a fresh ledger to me. The sunlight lingers a little longer, trees begin to bloom and everything feels as if it is waking up again. Growth becomes visible. And it reminds me that what we nurture consistently will eventually show. For years, I invested my energy everywhere. This season, I am choosing more deliberately. Here is where I am investing...

Home + Design

Investing in Home

Inside Design Lab’s Philosophy of Authenticity, Craftsmanship & Timeless Design Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics Some investments live in portfolios; others live in the rooms where life unfolds. At Design Lab, owner Barbara Neyer believes the best rooms are thoughtfully arranged with pieces that tell a story and stand the test of time. Step inside the new showroom, now open in O’Bryonville, and it quickly becomes clear that this is not about decorating for the moment. It...

Education

Waterfowl Rescue

Local Nonprofit Provides Resources to Rescue & Rehabilitate Ducks & Geese Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided Although waterfowl rescue might not be top-of-mind for many, one man is working to address what he says is an unfortunate need. “Domestic ducks have been crossbred over generations to create a larger version of their natural bodies,” Jimmy Longbottom, founder of Longbottom Bird Rescue, says. “Because of their size, they can’t fly. So, if an owner drops one of these birds...

Style + Beauty

Travel Tailored

Article by Kasey Johansen From terminal to taxi, this wardrobe blends tailored pieces with unapologetic comfort for a new era of travel style. Tailored to move, styled to arrive. 1. MAISON WHEAT, Brooklyn Tee, in White, $98 / 2. PUMA, Palermo Sneakers, in Warm White-Puma Gold, $85 / 3. ALEXIE OF ATHENS, Lunar Long Chain Medallion Necklace - Horse, in Gold, $118 / 4. GORJANA, Parker XL Necklace, in Gold, $130 / 5. ALO, Suit Up Trouser, in Black, $148 / 6. BURBERRY, Long Castleford Trench Coat...

Home Services

Restoring the Past

Nancy Chase Brings Antique Furniture Back to Life Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Kessler Photography Before a piece of antique furniture is restored, it pauses between past and present. Nancy Chase meets it there, hands on wood, seeing not damage and age, but possibility. For her, restoration is less about fixing and more about revealing what was always there. The Cincinnati resident traces her appreciation for antiques back to her childhood in New England, where old furniture was...

Home + Design

Lifestyle Improvement

Hanson Audio Video's Experience Center Showcases the Latest in Home Technology Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by RF Graphics In Greater Cincinnati, homeowners don’t have to imagine what the latest in home technology might look like—they can experience it firsthand. Hanson Audio Video’s Experience Center, located at 10800 Montgomery Road, offers immersive, hands-on demonstrations that redefine what modern home upgrades can mean for everyday living. “Our focus is simple: improving the...

Life + Culture

Reimagining Home

Sweetgum Manor Offers a Place to Rest, Reconnect & Create Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Isaiah Armstrong, Chunk of China, Monsta Audio And Video, Nate Taylor From the moment you ascend the winding driveway to Sweetgum Manor (SWTGM) and take in the idyllic surroundings, your shoulders begin to relax. A thoughtfully restored urban oasis with sweeping panoramic views, the 4.5-acre property is perched above the bustling streets of Avondale. The Manor is the home of founder Abby Allen...

Home + Design

Best in the Business

Inside the Heart & Heritage of Best Furniture Gallery Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics At Best Furniture Gallery, they take their name seriously. The name of this family-owned business means more than the highest quality furniture—it’s also about heritage. Charlie and Eva Best opened the store in 1941 with a dream that now blooms under the ownership of husband-and-wife team Carolynn and Craig Reis. Since 2002, the Reis’ have grown the 85-year legacy to an...

Arts + Culture

Never Stop Being Creative

Local Muralist David Uy Leads an Artistic Life that Combines Creativity, Commerce & Community Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Mark Lyons—Lyons Photography & Provided Muralist David Uy’s signature graffiti-inspired paintings have left their swirling, abstract mark all over southwest Ohio. Locally, his vibrant work adorns walls at malls, adds art to community gatherings and fundraisers and enhances many homes and businesses in between. Uy built his artistic career through dedication to...