Wellness

It’s a Beautiful Life

How Kris Norvell and her beautiful succulents teach us all a lesson about survival Article by Christian George, PHD | Photography by Kris Norvell Buckled beside me in the passenger seat of my car is a little pink pot, overflowing with succulents from Kris Norvell of It’s a Beautiful Life Succulent Gardens. Kris had given it to Rebecca, and I was merely the courier, entrusted with getting it home safely. That was the mission. Beforehand, I asked how Kris how to keep it alive. “Neglect them...

Finance + Legal Services

A Heart That Keeps Going

At twenty-four, Isabelle Owens brings inherited resilience, compassion, and hope to families facing uncertain futures Article and Photography by Christian George, PhD According to Murphy’s Law, if something can go wrong, it will. But inside Zeringue & Associates Law Firm, Murphy’s Law has encountered a formidable opposing counsel. Meet Isabelle Owens. At 24, she is the firm’s youngest attorney, and her résumé speaks for itself: 33 college credits before finishing high school...

Food + Beverage

The Art of the Autumn Table

Seasonal Touches and Simple How-tos for a Table Made for Gathering Article by Rebecca George, LeAnn Parker, and Sarah Juenemann | Photography by Janie Jones Gathering with the people we love is a gift, whether we find ourselves eating off paper plates or Grandma’s fine china. Even so, adding a few beautiful accents can bring extra meaning to the moments we share, and it doesn’t take much time at all. In this tablescape, LeAnn Parker of @silvertoothhome uses touches of the outdoors—real leaves...

Professional Services

Helping Treasures Find New Homes

Sharifah McKay helps Northshore families navigate downsizing, relocation, and life transitions while finding new homes for decades of treasured belongings Article by Christian George, PHD | Photography by Abby Sands Sharifah McKay is holding a glass woman in her hands. The one-of-a-kind sculpture once rose from a block of Lucite in heavy lead glass, a female figure whose long neck tilts gently above her body, one hand resting near her heart. Sharifah discovered her through an online estate...