Home + Design

The Warm Return of Wood Cladding

The interior design trend quietly reshaping modern homes Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering From ceilings that feel cozy instead of cavernous to walls that double as art, wood cladding has become a go-to design move for homeowners looking to add warmth, texture, and architectural interest. At its core, wood cladding is a layer of real wood or wood-look material applied to interior surfaces, most commonly walls and ceilings. Unlike exterior cladding, which plays a structural role, interior...

Home + Design

Building a Wine Cellar

Erin Demers weighs in on creating a balanced wine collection Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Melody Ricketts Whether you’re already a collector of great wine or want to begin building an assemblage for your home, Erin Demers, a sommelier who pours at Mt. Rose Wine Bar, has some pointers. She suggests creating a personalized collection of wines to cover myriads of occasions—from a Wednesday night in to a dinner party with guests to impress. “Start with curiosity, not pressure,”...

Food + Beverage

We’re Pining for Picon Punch

Nevada’s state beverage is official Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Eric Marks As residents of the only state with a cocktail as the sole official state drink, Nevadans love our Picon Punch. This classic sipper was first created by the Basque people living in the American West. Reflecting what Nevadans have known for generations, Nevada officially declared the Picon Punch its state drink in 2025. Sipping a Picon punch is an experience. A burst of citrus envelops your...

Life + Culture

Back to Our Roots

People are searching out connection both where they live and beyond Article by Liza Belka Community used to be something you didn’t have to think about. It showed up in everyday moments like kids riding bikes until dinner, neighbors hanging out in driveways, and familiar faces at the same weekly gatherings. Above all, connection wasn’t scheduled or curated; it was simply part of life. Over time, those natural points of connection began to fade. New technology, busier schedules, and general...

Home + Design

Light It Up!

How to enhance your home by harnessing the power of light (and nothing else) Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Supplied By Cabinet & Lighting Supply Light has a profound impact on our senses. It can make us feel awake, alive, comforted, secure, or inspired. With too little light, we are unable to get motivated, but with too much, we can feel anxious. Despite the intense impact lighting can have on our moods, lighting design in our own homes is frequently an afterthought and not...

Life + Culture

Reno's Very Own RAVEN

It's a bird, it's a plane. No, it's a life-saving helicopter Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Willis Bretz Imagine for a moment cross-country skiing in mountainous back country is new to you. Maybe you miss a marker and wander off your planned course. It’s late in the day and you’re out of water and have already finished the limited food in your pack. As the sun goes down and night sets in, you realize you’re lost and temperatures are dropping quickly.   It might not take long for some...

Arts + Culture

Prescription: Awe

Health, wonder, and Northern Nevada Article by Dan Eckles It usually hits us without warning — the ocean horizon against a warm, orange sunrise glow, the quiet calm of a forest during a winter snow, a stranger’s unexpected act of kindness. That moment of awe doesn’t just lift our spirits; increasing research shows it can measurably improve our physical health and emotional well-being. Awe has a way of stopping us mid-stride, pulling us out of our routines and back into the present moment...

Entertainment

Stories Taking Shape in Our Backyard

Northern Nevada's Hollywood Article by Liza Belka Northern Nevada’s film scene is buzzing in a way that is hard to ignore. What once felt like small pockets of independent creators has evolved into a connected community. In recent years, events like the Cordillera International Film Festival (CIFF) have helped bring filmmakers together by offering workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities that continue to strengthen the regional film culture. Most importantly, filmmakers are not just...

Arts + Culture

Steel, Spray, and the Soul of Reno

Sculptures, Murals, and Lights in the Biggest Little City Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks In Reno, art isn’t always something you conceal in a gallery. It’s something you can stumble upon during your morning walk or seek out beneath the neon haze of a Friday night. In Reno, art often lives on brick walls, in alleyways, and towering in public plazas, inviting everyone to interact without hesitation. This city has evolved into a living gallery—from massive...

Food + Beverage

Bottoms Up!

Host an unforgettable event with Bubbles & Brews Article by Megan Downs | Photography by Melody Ricketts Christine Johnson is the woman behind Bubbles and Brews Reno Tahoe, a unique vintage mobile bar featuring up to seven pours, including perfectly chilled beer, prosecco, signature cocktails, or just about anything a client can dream up. How can my event sparkle, just like the sparkling wines in your coupe? Every memorable event starts with a conversation. We tailor the event around your...