Style + Beauty

World-Class Style

Local Pet Spa Owner Lis Johnston is Representing Team USA at the World Grooming Championships Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Ashley Hicks Media Co; Provided Style is often measured in the details, and few people understand that better than Lis Johnston. As the owner of Serenity Pet Spa, Lis has shaped her career around helping dogs look and feel their absolute best. Beyond her salon, she's earned a reputation on a much larger stage. This September, Lis will once again...

Local Services

Where Style Meets Purpose

A Beloved Tradition Where Fashion Supports Neighbors in Need Article by Attic Angel | Photography by Provided by Attic Angel Some of the best stories begin on a clothes rack. The best shopping finds are rarely the ones you planned for. Think of the jacket you almost walked past, the handbag that catches your eye from across the room, or the designer label tucked between two unexpected discoveries. That thrill has made Fashion Finds a beloved tradition for shoppers throughout the area. Part...

Home + Design

Consciously Curated Cabinetry with Curran

The Connection Point Between Homeowners and Local Amish Woodworkers, Pairing Modern Design Services with Handcrafted Tradition Article by Jill Heilman | Photography by Provided; Jill Heilman Custom cabinetry can completely change the corresponding feel of a home, converting it from a customary space to a captivating place. When thoughtfully considered as a continuation of a home’s existing style, they work to both anchor and distinguish a room.    In 2013, Allen Curran made a calculated...

Home + Design

Design Create Actuate Your Space

Home Improvement Set in Motion: Full-Scale Remodels to Custom Renovations Article by Jill Heilman | Photography by Provided A truly stylish home doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when visual coherence, architectural adaptability, and everyday functionality work in harmony. Actuate Improvement focuses on making that balance feel effortless, blending their structural sense with design intuition so a space both serves and feels like the people living inside.   As a full-service residential...

Shopping

Four Decades of Generational Style

Second-Generation Siblings Pair Approachable Luxury with Value-Retaining Quality, Ensuring Your Style Goes Down in History Article by Jill Heilman | Photography by Ashley Hicks Media Co (( P A G E   1 )) What is jewelry? The purest form of style derived from the beginning of time, crafted with quality designed to stand the test of time. It’s pieces that make you feel like the most put-together version of yourself. The stack of rings that catch the light while you’re driving, the signature...

Fitness

From Baby Steps to Balance Beams

Intentional Movement Guides Children to Explore Their Body Mechanics, Developing Foundations for an Active Future Article and Photography by Jill Heilman Children constantly test the invisible boundary of their bodies. Space is not merely occupied; they collide with it, test limits, and seek out new ways to bounce, tip, balance, spin, and fly. In response, parents quickly develop superhuman reactions, existing in a state of perpetual readiness to catch their tumbling toddlers.    While...

Auto + Marine

Polish and Paws

Triton Auto Spa Is Keeping Cars Clean and Tails Wagging Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Ashley Hicks Media, Jill Heilman Last year, we shared the story of Triton Auto Spa co-owner Clay Carlson, whose lifelong passion for cars helped shape one of the area's most recognizable vehicle businesses. Since then, Triton has continued doing what it does best: helping local drivers take care of the vehicles that carry them through everyday life. For many families, those vehicles do...

Fitness

Confidence in Motion

Fueling Fun and Growth: Youth Programs at KEVA Sports Center Article by KEVA x Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Ashley Hicks Media Co, Provided At KEVA Sports Center, youth programs are designed to keep kids active, build confidence, and teach athletic fundamentals through positive, age-appropriate instruction.    MY FIRST SPORTS For the youngest movers, My First Sports (ages 1–6) introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the basics of basketball, T-ball, flag football, and...

Local Services

The Search for Trust

Finding the Right Fit in Early Childhood Care Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Ashley Hicks Media Co Walking into a childcare center for the first time isn’t an easy emotion to put into words. It is a necessary next step for progressing both your life and your child’s social development, but high expectations add to the weight of the decision. When priorities are added to the equation, you and your child may as well be evaluating two different worlds. Parents arrive with a...

Life + Culture

Farmers' Market Lineup

Your Guide to Track Down the Freshest Sustenance from Our Local Farmers Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Jill Heilman Meals taste better when we support those who grow with a dash of their heart and pinch of their soul. Our region is exceptionally rich in local agriculture, shaped by the largest producer-only farmers' market in the United States. Lean into your Wisconsin roots and reap what our trusted farmers sow.   MONDAY Madison Southside Novation Center –  2500...