Life + Culture

Local Experiences

Handmade Treasures to Cincinnati Classics, Five Stops to Find a Gift Worth Giving Article by Carly Tamborski Whether thanking a gracious host, celebrating the season, or simply showing someone you care, these destinations make gift-giving feel less like a search and more like an experience. Lemons and Limes Wendy Knight’s Loveland and Deerfield Township boutiques are packed with apparel, accessories, gifts, and unexpected extras — making it easy to find something special for a hostess...

Food + Beverage

A Table Worth Sharing

Think Outside the Pan With a New Holiday Fave (And a Trio of Wonderful Wines) Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Holder Creative The best gatherings usually have a few things in common: good people, something delicious in the middle of the table, and a bottle — or three — worth pouring. This season, The Spicy Olive brings all three together with a simple, stunning paella absolutely made for sharing, along with three Spanish wines selected specifically to complement it. With locations...

Health + Wellness

The Gift of Gathering

Arùna’s Traveling Sauna and Cold Plunge Invite You to Slow Down, Reconnect, and Feel Alive Article by Ali Waychoff | Photography by Matthew J. Capps There’s nowhere to hide in a sauna. Phones disappear. Small talk tends to evaporate along with the steam. Inside a cozy wooden room, surrounded by real heat and perspiring humans, silence feels natural. And honest conversation arrives faster than expected. That’s part of the magic Jordan and Courtney Mallaley set out to create with Arùna Sauna...

Home Services

Growing Roots

How One Family Built (Rebuilt) Their Forever Home with Perennial Professional Services Article by Mary Kate Lenard | Photography by Matthew J. Capps When Trevor and Alyson Johnson moved to Cincinnati more than a decade ago, they found the perfect home in Terrace Park. With a 1929 Cape Cod nestled in a community filled with neighbors who became friends, the couple felt right at home. The house even had a cozy, tiny room that would make the sweetest nursery. But 10 years and two daughters...