Home + Design

Making Waves

How Jason Decker Turned Grit into Award-Winning Pools Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jeffrey Bebee and Nicholas Fisher It's 1994 in the community of Amburst Acres in Omaha, and you'll likely spot young Jason Decker going door-to-door offering lawn-care services. At just 11 years old, he'd already launched a budding business—and his sights were set higher. Decker was determined and focused—and that hasn't changed. Today, Decker turned that childhood hustle into a thriving...

Health + Wellness

Going to the Source

Dr. Danielle Stalp’s mission to heal with Unity Wellness Article by Mande Saitta | Photography by Jennifer Stundanski Dr. Danielle is no stranger to pain. In fact, she’s well acquainted with it. A longtime migraine sufferer, she remembers having her first one at just 11 years old. Over the years, doctors explored a range of treatment options—from diet changes to medications. “They tried everything,” Dr. Danielle recalls. “I was able to manage them through sleep, stress management, food, and...

Arts + Culture

Pebbling Paradise

How Junkstock Turned Junk Into Joy Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jessica Vettel If you’ve lived in Omaha at any point over the last 10 years, odds are you’ve either visited or heard about this eclectic, magical festival that pops up twice a year on a farm just outside the city. You’ve probably also seen its whimsical themes on social media — backdrops that set the stage for weekends filled with one-of-a-kind finds, amazing food, live music and a whole lot of peace, love and...

Travel

Arbor Day Farm

A Haven for Families, Trees and Tranquility Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Arbor Day Farm Tucked away just an hour outside Omaha, beside Nebraska’s iconic cornfields, lies a little piece of heaven that’s truly good for what ails you. Whether it’s the stress of daily life or the need to unplug, Arbor Day Farm offers the kind of reprieve, reconnection and restoration that only comes from walking among the trees. A welcome escape from the hustle, this 150-year-old property is home...