Home + Design

Scents of Family

Candle company Harmony Lane uses clean ingredients in their family-run business Article by Katie Ericksen | Photography by Joey Droptiny, Mahtab Hadjian, Katelin Mansell The crackling of a wick on a cozy morning fills living spaces with a comforting aroma; timber, cashmere, the smell of a fresh batch of laundry or fruity, uplifting scents such as apricot, and orange. Scents that smell like home. There's nothing greater than family, and for local business Harmony Lane, that’s what they believe...

Home + Design

Wrapped Up in A Bow

The owner of wreath-making business Creations by Papyon finds inspiration in her Iranian childhood Article and Photography by Mahtab Hadjian Maryam Hadjian is surrounded by bows constantly, from her living room carpet by the blazing fireplace, to the busied kitchen island during dinner. She folds mesh and ribbon diligently as her beloved Turkish soap operas play from the living room. Wreaths are weaved to life in her humble abode, which is also filled with her bustling family. Her native...

Health + Wellness

Cold Weather Motion

The KC Dirt Community stays active, even when the temperatures drop Article and Photography by Jennifer Kirby The KC Dirt Community is a female-led inclusive trail running group that doesn’t let any kind of weather slow them down. Their four leaders, Ashley Baker, Kelly Kardon, Kim Olson and Theresa Reyes-Cummings, are marathon and ultramarathon runners. They found each other in this supportive running community, which was once named Mud Babes. Being a part of this group is about more than...

Food + Beverage

A Knead for Community

The Sourdough Spot provides more than just bread — their classes bring people together Article by Reilly Atkins | Photography by Katie Currid During the pandemic, many people decided to adopt a pet or purchase a jungle of houseplants to keep them company. Maegan Vaughan got a sourdough starter. She had always been interested in sourdough baking, but with newly found extra time, she dove in. She tried and failed at growing her own starter from scratch before purchasing one from Homestead and...