Food + Beverage

Sweet Emotion

One Irresistible Shoppe Baking Up Magic—and More—for the Masses Article and Photography by Stephanie Meinberg “I’ve always been a baker at heart.” No humble brag there. Just one step into Ashley Mae's quaint corner shop—one look at the perfectly piped cupcakes and cookies, the flawless mini cheesecakes and pies, the elaborate crazy shakes—and you know this long-time nurse and mother of five has been honing her craft for years. Culinary Institute of America? Le Cordon Blue? No, ma’am. The...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Local Experiences

Gather the Ladies: Fun, Local Group Outings Await! Article by Courtney Kraemer Bike Trail Books Book lovers, join a monthly book club—feel free to BYOB!  BikeTrailBooks.co Rosé Boutique and Wine Bar Wine tasting, charcuterie and boutique shopping? Perfect Girls' Day Out!  RoseBoutiqueWinebar.com Body Alive Loveland Lagree Tighten, strengthen, tone in just 30 mins—a brand-new group workout idea.  BodyAliveFitness.com/loveland-lagree The Quilter’s Studio of Loveland How about a...

May 2024

Home + Design

Let’s Take This Outside

The Secret to Making Your Patio Your Favorite Summer Space Article by Chris Sherritt | Photography by Provided At last, the weather is warming and the sun’s here to stay! As the focal point for summer fun, now’s the perfect time to bring your patio back to life. The key to a truly inviting space? Pressure washing. Yep, thoroughly clean your patio now —enjoy it summer, fall and beyond.  According to Kyle Osborne at Osborne Pro Wash, there are some pros for cleaning and sealing your stamped...

May 2024

Shopping

The Mother of All Gift Giving

DILS Laser Designs Makes the Cut Article by Carly Tamborski | Photography by Matthew J. Capps If you’re stumped on how to surprise the women in your life this Mother’s Day, DILS Laser Designs has the perfect gifts for those special moms, wives, grans and sisters. A perfusionist in the medical field by day—a technician responsible for the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Pump used in open-heart surgeries—DILS owner and Loveland local Hetal Zurlinden’s passion for crafting on the side finally turned into...

May 2024

Professional Services

Taking Care of Business

Women Entrepreneurs Making an Impact Article by Bill Furbee Independent businesses are the heart and soul of Loveland—and we’ve been blessed with a number of entrepreneurs who improve both our business community and the lives of friends and neighbors, as well. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on a few of the women-owned businesses that are making Loveland a more vibrant community—and a better place for everyone to live, work and play.   Shelby C. Pressley Ever-Evolving Wellness ...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Pawsitively Pampered

This New Mobile Pet Spa Is Ready to Zoom On Over Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Stephanie Meinberg Pampering your fur baby from head to paw just got a whole lot easier with Zoomin Groomin, our area’s newest mobile grooming spa. Imagine the convenience of a professional pet stylist coming right to your front door, and spending quality one-on-one time taking care of the grooming needs of your dog or cat. No wrestling your pet into the car, dealing with fur all over the seat, or...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Preserving the Past

Loveland Museum Center: The Heart of History and Tradition, Memories and Moments Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Matthew J. Capps When you think of a museum, you may be transported to halls full of art, glass display cases of pictures, relics from times past. Museums are special places that curate and cultivate a community’s history, and in a place as amazing as Loveland, we’d be remiss not to bring attention to the Loveland Museum Center—a space dedicated to the one-of-a-kind...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Smiles of a Lifetime

At CinciSmiles, Changing Lives Is a Family Affair Article by Pamela McWhorter | Photography by Matthew J. Capps They say a smile can change the world. For nearly 40 years, the dentists and staff at CinciSmiles have been dedicated to changing their corner of the world—and beyond—one patient at a time.  “We’ve heard some pretty incredible life stories, where a patient starts dating again or they get married,” says Dr. Andrew Kitzmiller, CinciSmiles partner/owner. “We’re talking about a whole...

May 2024

Local Services

Local Experiences

Building Neighborhood Wealth: Investing in Your Community Article by Courtney Kraemer Engage in Loveland Join Loveland U Citizens’ Leadership Academy for a behind-the-scenes look at our community. LovelandOH.gov/365/Loveland-U Volunteer/Donate Discover volunteer opportunities or donate to local nonprofits through this interactive website.  CincinnatiCares.org Join the Chamber Volunteer at events, sign up for committees, or become a board member.  LMRChamberAlliance.org Back to...

April 2024

Home Services

Speaking for the Trees

And Going Out on a Limb for Homeowners Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Don Ventre From early spring buds to crisp fall colors, trees tell the story of the seasons unfolding. Keeping those trees in tip-top shape is an important—albeit sometimes overlooked—homeowner task. Luckily, Lefke Tree Experts is here to take the guesswork out of how to care for our trees to ensure their beauty is maintained year after year. In 2011, Nick Lefke started a lawn and landscaping business as a way to...

April 2024