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All About Diamonds Weekend at James Free Jewelers

You're Invited: Mark your calendars for the All About Diamonds Weekend!Enjoy exclusive discounts on engagement ring settings and wedding bands starting at just $395 and a selection of natural diamond jewelry up to 50% off for 3 DAYS ONLY! This is one sale you won't want to miss - from finding the engagement ring of your dreams to your new favorite natural diamond essential, these are prices you have to see to believe. Join us April 24th-26th⁠ at 9555 Main St. in Montgomery⁠Visit our website for...

Finance + Legal Services

How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?

When it comes to estate planning, there is a common misconception that once you have drafted a will or trust, named a power of attorney, designated a guardian for your children, and signed the necessary documents; you do not need to revisit your estate plan again. However, this is not the case. Even the most comprehensive and well-crafted estate plan should be reviewed and modified regularly to ensure that it reflects major changes in your family, finances, and other significant life events. If...

Life + Culture

It Takes a Village

Preserving Natural Spaces is a Community Effort Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by RF Graphics Indian Hills includes more than 3,500 acres of preserved land. While the Indian Hills Village Public Works Department does a fantastic job managing most of it, the community has also stepped up to help out in a big way. That’s where the Trees & Trails Foundation, a public-private partnership to bridge the funding gap for conservation efforts of green areas, comes in. Eppa Rixey founded the...

Arts + Culture

Bold Strokes

Art Enclave Provides an Expansive New Home for Creativity & Community Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Kelly Settle–Kelly Ann Photography Art has long been a reflection of culture, a source of inspiration and for many a valuable investment. More than just a place to display beauty, a gallery can be a dynamic hub where creativity flourishes, artists thrive and the local economy benefits. Welcome to Art Enclave—a visionary space redefining what an art gallery can be. Designed as a...

Finance + Legal Services

Worry Free Wealth Management

A Q&A with Zach Binzer of Foster & Motley Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Martini Marketing It’s not easy to navigate the complexities of investment strategies and financial planning. To learn the ins and outs of finance, we turn to Foster & Motley, a local Financial Planning and Investment Management firm known for their customized approach that puts their clients’ interests first. Zach Binzer, Certified Financial Planner, shares expert financial insights and answers our questions...

Finance + Legal Services

The Taxes They Are A-Changin’

Education on Exemptions: Changes to Know About (and Prepare For) Now Article by Carly Tamborski | Photography by Andrew Doench With a new political administration, it’s important to keep your eye on some possible changes that could affect your finances, particularly taxes on Estate Exemptions and Annual Gift Exemptions. Last year, the Estate Exemption amount rose to $13,610,000 due to inflation. But what does that mean? “There’s this concept from the estate standpoint that when we pass away...

Style + Beauty

Curated Closet

Invest in Your Spring Wardrobe Article by Kasey Johansen Invest in yourself by choosing quality pieces that elevate your style and boost your confidence—because a well-curated wardrobe is always a good investment.  ALO YOGA, Finesse Alosoft Performance Tee, White, $68, NeimanMarcus.com PAIGE, Cindy Straight Ankle Jeans, Praline, $239, NeimanMarcus.com COACH, Relaxed Trench, Khaki, $650, Coach.com LOUIS VUITTON, Evermore Shawl, Rose Poudre $485, ...

Home Services

Why Wallpaper is Making a Major Comeback

Let’s talk walls… They take up a whole lot of real estate in your home. More often than not, my clients come to me wanting more for their walls; they want their walls to make a statement, a cohesive element that ties the space together. While a fresh coat of paint can work wonders, there’s another option that can completely transform any space: wallpaper. Yes, wallpaper. Before you start picturing your grandmother’s wallpaper or those impossible-to-remove glue-backed sheets from decades...

Home + Design

Waste to Treasure

How Scrap2Home Builds Hope, Furniture & Community Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided In a world where piles of scrap wood often end up in landfills, Nick Francis saw an opportunity to create something extraordinary. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Scrap2Home, a Madeira-based nonprofit, Francis and his team, including his wife Amy and numerous volunteers, are turning discarded wood into hope, one piece of furniture at a time.  From Pandemic Hobby to Purposeful Mission ...

Home + Design

Windows of Opportunity

WOW Windowboxes Provides Charming Curb Appeal to Brighten the City Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Corrie Schaffeld/Business Courier & Provided From Music Hall to suburban side streets, countless Greater Cincinnati buildings deliver charming curb appeal, thanks to attractive windowboxes and the flowers and decorative plants contained within. Many of those enhancements have been installed and maintained by the aptly named WOW Windowboxes company. “We service about 1,500 to 2,000...