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A Million Dreams

There's a house we can build. Every room inside is filled. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Carey Campbell "We can live in a world that we design." Those lyrics from "A Million Dreams" (The Greatest Showman) echo through Cindy Roeser's heart every time she walks into Valerie Treichel's home. Every room is filled with cherished artifacts; Bold colors and vibrant patterns set the backdrop for her mother's paintings, her father's vintage sleigh bells, family heritage photos, and tokens...

Life + Culture

Building Hope

My unforgettable journey to Reynosa, Mexico. Article by Sydney Rasch | Photography by BenchMark Custom Homes The day after Christmas is usually for relaxing in pajamas, eating leftovers and enjoying new gifts. For me, it has become so much more. Every other year, I leave behind the comfort of home and travel to Reynosa, Mexico — a city many Americans have never heard of, home to a community, or colonia , built in a trash dump. I was 13 the first time I made the trip. My parents wanted me to...

Home Services

The 72-Hour Mistake

Why I started Transitions For Senior Living. Article by Jeff Balleau | Photography by Natasha McGuire Photography The phone call came on a Tuesday afternoon. My father had fallen again; this time he hit his head. The rehab social worker was polite but firm: "He and his wife can't go back home, even with care. You have 72 hours to find a care facility." Seventy-two hours. Three days to make one of the most important decisions of my father's life. I lived over 1,000 miles away. My father had...

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Preserving Floors of Faith

Just Around The Corner Flooring honors 370 years of service. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Danny Zofness For over 370 years, the Sisters of St. Joseph have lived a simple but radical mission: to serve the dear neighbor without distinction. Their story—rooted in courage, humility, and an unwavering commitment to community—has shaped St. Louis in ways both seen and unseen. The Sisters’ story begins in 1647 in France, where a small group of women envisioned a community devoted to...