Health + Wellness

Radical Acceptance of the Isness of Life

I work with many couples and individuals who are highly intelligent, thoughtful, and professionally successful. A theme I often hear in their stories is the struggle to reconcile their life experiences with the amount of effort they are putting into changing those experiences.“I try so hard to be a good spouse to serve, to listen, and to be present.”Or:“I don’t understand why I keep getting stuck in the same toxic relationship.”I often notice that when people become frustrated with these...

Health + Wellness

3D Areola Tattoo After Mastectomy

For a lot of women, there is a point after breast reconstruction when everything is technically "done," but it doesn't necessarily feel done. The surgeries are over, the incisions are healed and maybe you've been living with your reconstructed breasts for a few months. But when you look in the mirror, there are still no nipples or areolas.A 3D areola tattoo, sometimes called a 3D nipple tattoo or medical areola tattoo, can be that final piece. Using pigment, shading, highlights and small...

Style + Beauty

The Legacy of the Accessory

Inside Timmy Wood’s Beverly Hills World Article by Heather Spinks | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography If you want to truly know someone, don’t look at what they wear, look at what they carry. Often getting dressed is governed by a quiet set of rules: what’s appropriate for the office, what’s expected at a dinner party. Accessories, by contrast, remain untouched by these unspoken social rules. The handbag you reach for each morning is one of the few style decisions made entirely on...

Style + Beauty

East Meets West

Local Designer AK Couture Takes Your Closet Global with Indian-Inspired Fall Fashions Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography In a stunning new fall collection, local designer AK Couture introduces intentional, thoughtful design that unites culture and couture. East meets West in the original designs by Amrita Chehil, founder and owner at AK Couture in Mason. She takes local closets global with the history and traditions of her native India. The traditional Indian...

Style + Beauty

Statement Style

Article by Kasey Johansen This Fall, go all in on moody maroons, wild prints and wide-leg pants that turn every step into a statement. 1. VINCE , Shrunken Suede Bomber Jacket in Brown, $1,548 / 2. MANIERE DE VOIR , Pascale Trouser in Off White, $200 / 3.  SEREE , Isla Green Jade and Freshwater Pearl Necklace, $108 / 4. BANANA REPUBLIC , Airy Cotton Asymmetrical Tank in White, $60 / 5. PAIGE DENIM , Anessa 31" Wide-Leg Jeans in Duke of York, $249 / 6. SIMKHAI, Rumi Belted Long Coat in...

Home + Design

Home Style

Best Furniture Gallery’s Designers Share Their Favorite Pieces to Elevate Your Living Spaces Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics Your home is an extension of your personal style. The design experts at Best Furniture Gallery have hand-selected their top picks to elevate your living spaces. These favorite pieces are perfect for refreshing and renewing your rooms, bringing an added touch of luxury and function to every corner of your home.  Caitlin Behne, Designer “I love...

Arts + Culture

Behind the Portrait

It Begins with a ConversationThe portrait process begins with a personal consultation, usually held in the client’s home. Some clients arrive with a clear idea, while others have only a general vision that we develop together. This first meeting gives us time to get to know one another and discuss the subject, mood, placement, and overall direction of the painting. My goal is to make the process easy, collaborative, and enjoyable from beginning to end.Capturing More Than a PoseIf a client does...

Health + Wellness

When the Person You Love Walks Away

Is it really better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?Try saying that to someone sitting across from you who has just learned that their partner no longer wants to be in the relationship or, even more painfully, has "found someone else." The shock of that kind of heartbreak can feel like the ground has disappeared beneath your feet. You lose your sense of security. You question your trust in others. Hope feels distant. Even the simplest daily tasks can require an incredible...

Arts + Culture

What Makes a Portrait Great

The ability to draw is essential, but capturing a true likeness is far more complex than simply copying facial features, hair color, or body shape. A successful portrait also reflects body language and presence - the way a person holds themselves, whether they are reserved or outgoing, quiet or expressive. Finding even a small glimpse of someone’s personality can make a portrait come alive.I like to take my time and spend a couple of hours getting to know each client, especially when I am...

Professional Services

Queen of Clean

Little Buckle Co. Wants to Simplify Your Busy Life with Its Premium, Luxury Car Seat Cleaning Service Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics The reviews don’t lie: Alex Matteoli of Little Buckle Co. is called a “miracle worker,” “life saver” and “super professional.” This queen of clean is on a mission to calm the chaos and lighten the load of busy Cincinnati moms with her premium, luxury car seat cleaning service, Little Buckle Co. “I pick up your car seat from your porch, I...