Beauty

Local Gift Guide

Spoil yourself or the one you love Article by Kimberly Thomas | Photography by Provided Photo (1): Skip the grocery stores and stop in to Moss Flower Shop, nearly a century of Service of the most beautiful bouquets of Mount Juliet  Photo (2): Spoil yourself or the one you love with the complete, pink carpet experience at Blo Bar Mt. Juliet! Welcomed with a drink of your choice at the door, while relaxing and allowing Blo Bar to work their magic.  Photo (3): Give the gift of beauty +...

Health + Wellness

Heart to Heart

Joe Beretta Foundation; thriving through community involvement Article by Kourtney McComb | Photography by Provided by Joe Beretta Foundation The Joe Beretta Foundation’s journey is a powerful testament to how community support can transform lives. Founded in honor of Joe Beretta, the organization has become a lifeline for families facing the challenges of advanced heart failure. Thanks to the heartfelt involvement of the Wilson County and Mt. Juliet communities, the foundation continues to...

Local Services

Accelerate Expo

Reviving Business Connections in Wilson County Article and Photography by After years without a major business expo, the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce is bringing a fresh and exciting event to the local community: the Accelerate Expo. Spearheaded by James Danella and a dedicated subcommittee of the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee, this initiative aims to unify and empower businesses across Wilson County. Danella, chair of the Economic Development Committee, proposed the...

Food + Beverage

Hand picked

Food tastes better when the relationship matters Article by Kourtney McComb | Photography by Kimberlee Brooke & Co. For food lovers, there’s something magical about a perfectly crafted pizza. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a shared experience. At Calabria, the heart and soul of this experience is Valon Arifi, whose passion for authentic Italian cuisine has made his brick oven pizzas a local sensation. Valon’s journey to culinary mastery began with a simple love for authentic Italian pizza...

Life + Culture

The First Locals

A historic piece of Nashville's Landscape: The Germantown Inn Article by Kourtney McComb | Photography by Emily Dorio & Mayter Scott Nestled in the heart of Nashville’s historic Germantown neighborhood, The Germantown Inn invites you to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of history and charm. From its roots as the city’s first suburb to its modern-day allure, Germantown holds a special place in Nashville’s story. Germantown’s story begins in the mid-19th century, when waves of German...

Life + Culture

35 Years of The Antique and Garden Show

Celebrating the world of Nature and Design Article by Parthenon PR | Photography by Various Paige Hill and Dawn Looney, this year’s Co-Chairs of the 35th Annual Antique and Garden show, have been attending the Antique and Garden show since they first moved to Nashville. Considering this is like the grand finale of everything Antique and Garden, they flourished in spending this time connecting with vendors and serving in various volunteering roles throughout the years. Honored by their...

Home + Design

Building Happiness by Design

Virtue Modern's intention behind your sanctuary Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Various From a tumultuous start to reshaping Middle Tennessee’s architectural landscape, Lysle Oliveros and his company, Virtue Modern, have redefined luxury intentional living. With roots in architecture and an unwavering passion for modern design, Lysle’s journey has been anything but linear—but every twist and turn has brought him closer to creating spaces that are as functional as they are...

Life + Culture

Living life well

Nurture through Nature with Willow Crossley Article by Kimberly Thomas | Photography by Various For Willow Crossley, the road to floral design wasn’t a straight path. It meandered through the world of fashion, a vineyard in the South of France, and an unexpected pivot that led her to discover her true passion: flowers. Today, she’s an internationally acclaimed floral designer working with some of the world’s top luxury brands, but her journey is as colorful and layered as one of her intricate...

Wellness

Ancient Remedy Revolution

Exploring Chinese Herbs with Christian Iwanicki Article by Sofia Delilah | Photography by Kimberlee Brooke & Co. For Christian Iwanicki, owner of Soul and Arrow Acupuncture, Chinese herbs are more than just a complementary therapy—they are a vital pillar of recovery that bridges ancient wisdom and modern needs. With over a decade of study in Eastern medicine, Christian’s journey with Chinese herbs is one of passion, exploration, and a mission to empower patients with holistic health solutions...

Food + Beverage

Balance your gut

Berry & Mint infused Mocktail for gut health Article by Kimberlee Brooke & Co. Ingredients:  1/4 cup Blueberries  1/4 cup Strawberries 1 Tablespoons of Raw Honey 1/2 cup Coconut Water a few sprigs of Fresh Mint leaves 1/2 cup Club Soda  1 tablespoon of each Lime & Lemon Juice Instructions:  Start by first muddling your mint leaves. Next Add your Lemon and Lime Juice as well as the honey and mix together until blended. Last, add your club soda and coconut water and mix in your berries...