Home + Design

Cornerstone Furniture & Mattress

Built on faith, family, and the belief that home is something you make Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan Home isn’t defined by square footage or perfectly styled rooms. It’s felt in the moment you step inside — the soft glow of lamplight, the familiar rhythm of daily life, the quiet comfort that signals you’ve arrived somewhere safe. For Catherine and Trenton Kujawa, that feeling has always been the foundation. Raised in Farmington, Catherine grew up understanding home as...

Home + Design

Where Home Begins

Inside the Vision and Values of Matt Herbst and Triple Creek Realty Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan In real estate, success is often measured in numbers—sales volume, market share, year-over-year growth. But for Matt Herbst, those figures have never told the whole story. Behind every contract is a family navigating change, a decision rooted in hope, and a moment that carries far more weight than a signature on paper. That understanding has quietly shaped both his career...

Life + Culture

The Foundation

Mayor Chris Morrison’s journey to family, service, and leadership in Farmington Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan For Chris Morrison, home is not defined by a single address, but rather by a series of moments that slowly shaped the way he lives, leads, and serves the community he now calls his own. Molded by family, service, and intention, it’s a reflection of his belief that strong communities are built the same as strong homes; with a solid foundation, thoughtful...

Life + Culture

The Heart of the Parkland

How Bo Huhman’s Journey Sparked a Mission and Inspired a Community Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor When we think of love, we think of hearts. And when we think of hearts in the Parkland, we think of Bo. Bo Huhman is the kind of child who fills a room with light. He loves superheroes and spends his days running, wrestling, and keeping up with his siblings. He plays hard, laughs easily, and carries a confidence that feels hard-earned for someone so young. Today Bo is...

Professional Services

Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce

How the Farmington Chamber Strengthens Businesses and the Community Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor For more than 80 years, the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce has supported the businesses that shape daily life in the region. Founded in 1941, the organization was created to serve a simple purpose: help local businesses succeed so the community as a whole can grow stronger. That purpose remains unchanged. Guided by its mission of advancing business and...

Food + Beverage

Egg Roll in a Bowl

A Quick & Healthy Recipe from Amy Tinnin with acupfullofsass.com Article by Amy Tinnin from acupfullofsass.com | Photography by Amy Tinnin In the new year, I like to keep weeknight meals simple, light, and a little healthier. This quick Egg Roll in a Bowl has all the flavor of a traditional egg roll but made with wholesome ingredients you can toss together in minutes. Perfect for busy winter evenings. It is also great for meal prepping for the week. Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Chicken. You...

Food + Beverage

Bar W Ranch Co.

Feeding Families with Purpose, Integrity, and Pride Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor In today’s food industry, convenience often outweighs connection. Beef moves through massive systems designed for scale, efficiency, and profit, leaving little room for consumers to understand where their food comes from or who stands behind it. For local ranchers like Cody Wiseman of Bar W Ranch Meat Co. in Bonne Terre, that disconnect is exactly what he set out to change. Cody...

Health + Wellness

Sole to Soul

Exploring the Power of Reflexology through Judith Wakefield’s Gifted Hands Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor Healing can take many forms, but for Judith Wakefield, owner of Sole to Soul Massage Therapy in Farmington, it has never been a job—she was born to help others. Long before she learned the intricate maps of the feet and the pathways of the body’s energy, she felt something deeper stirring in her. “My personal life is grounded in thankfulness, overflowing with...

Health + Wellness

The Sound of Connection

How Kelli Kernon Listens To The Heartland Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor When you sit with Kelli Kernon, you quickly understand that hearing, to her, is more than a sense, it’s how we stay connected to the people we love. It’s the sound of a grandchild’s laughter, a whispered joke or the way a spouse calls your name at the end of a long day. Hearing is the pathway to relationships and connection. To lose it, she says, quietly unravels the parts of life that make us...

Health + Wellness

Page Pilates

Reforming Farmington’s Fitness Industry Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor When Page Pilates opened its doors in Festus on July 7th, 2025, it wasn’t simply the launch of a new fitness studio—it was the start of something deeply personal, intentional, and community-centered. Founder, Maggie Page, fell in love with mat Pilates in college, however the dream of a studio didn’t take root until she started taking reformer classes in Sunset Hills. She couldn’t believe the...