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...

Arts + Culture

Reach One, Teach One, Touch One

Patti Collins Shares Bootsy Collins Foundation's Funktastic Enthusiasm to Inspire, Educate & Serve the Community Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by RF Graphics & Provided Patricia “Pepperminte Patti” Collins, President of the Bootsy Collins Foundation (BCF), has been recognized for her philanthropic work with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and celebrated alongside BCF by Cincinnati’s Women100. She’s also lived a life as a Ben-Gals cheerleader, business owner, fitness...

Health + Wellness

Wellness Corner

A Single-Serving Valentine Treat That Packs a Protein Punch Article by Brooke Griffin Farmer | Photography by Sarah Hone & Kandace Smith February always has me craving cozy desserts made with intention—simple comforts that feel like a little act of love at home. This single-serving cherry chocolate cheesecake packs 23 grams of protein into a creamy, no-bake treat that’s perfect for savoring winter evenings. Made with high-protein Greek yogurt, a naturally sweetened oat-date crust and finished...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Steps

Discover Joy, Confidence & Community with Dance Instructor Maura Garuccio at International Ballroom Academy Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman When Maura Garuccio steps onto the dance floor, she brings more than technique—she brings presence and passion. Born in Brindisi, Italy, and now firmly rooted in Cincinnati, Maura carries the elegance of the European ballroom dancing tradition, alongside the warmth and accessibility of a local teacher who loves to dance. Italian...

Life + Culture

The Art of a Portrait

A Look Behind the Lens of Local Photographer Kohta Rincon Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, local photographer Kohta Rincon is surrounded by it. The world looks lovely from behind her lens. You’ve seen it here in these pages—horses and riders, stunning models and a big-hearted football star. Kohta’s unique style matches her personality: warm, vibrant and compelling. Her artistic portraits tell a story, skillfully...