Home + Design

Move Over, All-White Kitchens

Urban Kitchens Says Hottest Kitchen Trends Evoke Character and Charm—and Color! Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Megan Crowe For many years, the all-white kitchen was all the rage. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder, and to this “beholder,” all that white spelled bland and uninspired, not to mention a challenge to keep looking spic and span. Fortunately, just as I begin early plans to overhaul my 1950 home’s kitchen and other spaces, kitchen trends have taken a wide...

Shopping

40 Years and Thriving

Oklahoma City Boutique, Founded in 1985, Enjoys Loyal Customer Base Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Michelle Pipes It’s rare these days to hear about a business that is still thriving after 40 years. Essentials, a boutique located in the heart of Oklahoma City, was launched in 1985 by Mary Ann Grade. Her attention to customer concerns and desires was rewarded by the growth of an incredibly loyal customer base, many of whom still frequent the business today. “We strive to preserve...

Life + Culture

OKC VIBES

Mel & Lestari's Insider Scoop to the City! Article by Mel Drake and Lestari Kusumawardani | Photography by Harlea Robinson There’s nothing quite like a girls’ night to reset your soul, but this time, Lestari and I decided to level up our tradition. Why not trade sleeping bags and late-night pizza for plush beds, decadent dining and skyline views? May’s theme for the mag, The Ladies Issue, was practically begging for the ultimate girls' staycation. Cue the Ellison Hotel and an evening at Milo...

Sports + Recreation

Heading for Home

Patty Gasso Completes Cycle With Request to Be Head Coach Through 2028 Olympic Games Article by Debbie Copp It’s a sign that most Sooner softball fans understand. A runner is heading to third base and the head coach begins making circles with her arm. The runner hits the bag at third and heads for home. When University of Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso was asked by USA Softball to become the head coach of the U.S. National team through the 2028 Olympic Games, it was like heading for home...