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Tis the Season

This Shop Brings the Magic of Christmas to Northeast Ohio Year Round Article by Emily Shea-Owen | Photography by Tis the Season Welcome to Berlin...  we mean the North Pole . At least that's what it feels like when you enter Tis the Season — Ohio's largest year-round Christmas shop. The 20,000-square-foot store is decorated in floor-to-ceiling holiday decor and sells everything Christmas-related your heart could desire — specialty ornaments, collectibles, silk florals, garlands, Christmas...

Home + Design

Choice Cabinet Gives Back

This Local Business is Dedicated to Quality and Service, Both in Business and the Community Article by Erin Baka | Photography by Choice Cabinet For the past 18 years, Choice Cabinet has been a trusted major supplier of high-quality, all-wood cabinetry solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, offices and more. With an impressive selection of 150 different sizes, along with a wide range of color options, they provide customers with tailored designs to meet their unique needs. Beyond their exceptional...

Food + Beverage

New Beginnings for ParTake Kitchen

A Sneak Peek of ParTake Kitchen's New Location + Their 2024 Holiday Menu Article by Emily Shea-Owen | Photography by ParTake Kitchen Celebrations are in order. After five years in their original space, ParTake Kitchen is moving into a larger building that will allow them to expand their offerings. The family-owned company is Medina's premier meal prep service and soon-to-be one-stop-shop food market. Recently, we caught up with owner Laura Kanieski to give you the insider details about what...

Home Services

COLOR Your Holidays

"Endless options at your fingertips" Article by Emily Shea-Owen | Photography by Budget Lightscapes In July, we introduced you to Budget Lightscapes, your Northeast Ohio nightscape experts specializing in professional low-voltage LED landscape lighting design, installation and repair services. Before we dive into some of their stellar fall and winter services, here's a recap of what we shared this past summer about the importance of lightscaping your property.  If you had the chance to read...

Life + Culture

Dancing and Drumming

A Free Program For Those Impacted by Parkinson's Disease Article by Emily Shea-Owen Allow us to introduce you to Dance d’Elegance, Medina's own adult dance studio that offers a plethora of social classes and workshops, ranging from ballroom to bachata. But there's one offering at Dance d’Elegance that you won't commonly find at other adult studios, and it's ballroom dancing and drumming classes for individuals impacted by Parkinson's disease.  Each 90-minute class, offered twice a week, aims...

Health + Wellness

Thankful for Good Health

2PiFit Members Are Thankful for the Business's Positive Impact on Their Lives Article by Emily Shea-Owen | Photography by 2PiFit Celena Koerber, owner of 2PiFit located in Wadsworth, began her journey toward wellness in 2013 after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. The years following resulted in a complete life change for Celena, one that drove her to make a career change and open 2PiFit in 2017. After changing her relationship with fitness and nutrition, Celena felt compelled to help...

Event Planning + Services

Library Serves Thankful Community

Medina County District Library Offers Resources and Services for Refugees, Migrant Workers, Immigrants and More Article by Tina Sabol | Photography by Medina County District Library Refugee, migrant worker, immigrant: terms defining differing circumstances for people born outside of the U.S. living right here in Medina County. There have always been people who need to leave their homeland due to political or social unrest, for a better life or to pursue education. The war in Ukraine brought...

Style + Beauty

Gathering With Gratitude This Fall

Article and Photography by JK Gifts The holiday season is a time for gratitude and reflection. At JK Gifts, we believe that gathering around the table is a wonderful way to bring people together. With beautifully crafted platters, every meal becomes an opportunity to elevate those moments and create deeper connections with those we cherish. Our top serving dishes from Nora Fleming take the guesswork out of setting the table for seasonal gatherings. The bread tray can be embellished with a mini...

Food + Beverage

A Visual and Flavorful Masterpiece

Bleu + Brie Co. Makes Custom Charcuterie Boards and Grazing Tables Article by Erin Baka Bleu + Brie Co. is a culinary artisan business that specializes in the creation of exquisite custom charcuterie boards and grazing tables. Drawing from the rich French tradition of charcuterie, Bleu + Brie Co. offers meticulously curated selections of premium meats, cheeses and distinctive additions like fresh fruit, nuts, honey, dips, and breads. Each board is a visual and flavorful masterpiece, designed...

Food + Beverage

The Flavors of Fall

An Insider's Look at The Aviator's New Menu Article by Emily Shea-Owen | Photography by The Aviator It's not fall without delicious fare that highlights the best flavors of the season. That's why The Aviator — Cleveland's premier restaurant and event center that's located right along the runway of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport — updated its menu to reflect the very best of fall.  To celebrate our annual Food & Drink issue and give you a behind-the-scenes look at how The...