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Home Show
Local Businesses Showcase Everything For Your Home Article by Susan Lanier-Graham | Photography by Nichole Eckman More than 1200 people turned out in mid-January for the 2nd Annual North Peoria Home Show, created by co-founders Julie LaCroix, publisher of North Peoria Lifestyle, and Tyler Croft, owner of Croft & Co. Lending ( CroftLending.com ). This year, the founders were joined by the Peoria Chamber of Commerce ( PeoriaChamber.com ) as a strategic partner to create an exciting day at...
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The Heart of Your Home
Styling Tips for Designing a Living Room That Feels Like Home Article by Susan Lanier-Graham | Photography by Nichole Eckman Living rooms are a central feature of most homes. They are often the first thing people see when they enter your front door and the place where everyone hangs out. We recently sat down with Travy Williams, co-owner with her husband Tyler, of Nest Home & Co. ( NestHomeCo.com ), to discuss styling essentials for your living room. Q: So why living rooms? A: The...
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Mocha Mousse
PANTONE's Color of the Year Brings Subtle Elegance and Earthy Refinement Article by Susan Lanier-Graham | Photography by Pantone Each year, PANTONE selects a color that reflects our moods, aesthetics, and lifestyles. The 2025 PANTONE Color of the Year ( Pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2025 ) is PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. Mocha Mousse is an evocative, soft brown that makes us reflect on life’s pleasures and deliciousness. Think delectable chocolate, a steaming mug of mocha latte, or a bowl...
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Life + Culture
Support Those Who Protect
Peoria Police Citizens Academy Alumni Show Local Love by Supporting Our Men and Women in Blue Article by Ric Harrison | Photography by PPCAA The Peoria Police Citizens Academy Alumni or PPCAA ( PPCAA-AZ.org ) is a charitable 501(c)3 fundraising organization that supports the mission of the Peoria Police Department and the Peoria Police Citizens Academy. The mission of the PPCAA is to foster and promote a partnership between the community, alumni, and the Peoria Police Department to help...
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Julie LaCroix
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