Style + Beauty

Timeless Elegance

Celebrating Six Decades of Carreras Jewelers in Richmond Article by Aaron Swart, MSW | Photography by Amanda Rae Linas In the heart of Richmond, amidst the hustle and bustle of a thriving city, lies a beacon of luxury and craftsmanship—Carreras Jewelers. Founded by the visionary Bill Carreras in the 1960s, this esteemed establishment has grown from humble beginnings of selling diamond engagement rings to classmates at the University of Virginia to becoming one of the most revered names in the...

Life + Culture

Happy Birthday, Jocko!

Jocko’s Big First Year! Article by Aaron Swart, MSW | Photography by Amanda Rae Linas Remember Jocko’s debut in August 2024, in the Kid and Pets Issue? Then just eight weeks of age, Jocko Paden weighed in at about 5 pounds and was a ball of fluff and “tuff” Well, he’s gotten bigger, but the fluff and tuff remain! Jocko was born on May 16th, 2024; it’s his birthday month! Along with his courageous, sweet, and exuberant spirit, Jocko loves to run wildly in the soccer fields near home when on...

Health + Wellness

RestFest Ready

Investing in Community Wellness Promotes Overall Well Being Article by Rick Plautz | Photography by Tricia Evangelisto March 15, 2020. The last day of the “Before Time”. In the days coming after, companies would send their employees home, schools would close, flights would be canceled, stay-at-home orders would be made - 'for a few weeks at most'.  Whether it was a job, a relationship, a living situation - Covid changed a lot of people. At the same time wellness exploded into a multi-billion...

Life + Culture

Ezra, the Smart, Serene Akita

A brilliant Akita with charm, wit, and a heartwarming journey from rescue to therapy dog Article and Photography by Amanda Rae Linas Meet Ezra, a five-year-old Akita whose intelligence and charm have stolen many hearts. Ezra is the kind of dog who doesn’t just follow commands—he seems to understand them on a deeper level. Quick to learn new tricks and responsive to both verbal and hand signals, he’s a canine genius wrapped in a fluffy, dignified package. Ezra’s skills go beyond the usual...