Home + Design

Creating Spaces that are Elegant & Efficient

Interior Lindsay Lattner shares tips for designing a livable space that is welcoming and stylish. Article by Ashley Grant | Photography by Leigh Love In today’s homes, beauty alone is no longer sufficient for modern families. Rooms and living spaces are expected to accommodate busy schedules, evolving family needs, and the rhythms of contemporary life, all while still feeling intentional and well designed. Designing spaces that balance elegance with efficiency has become a growing focus for...

Home + Design

Finding Home

Crafting beautiful spaces through family values, trust, and top-tier service. Article by Ashley Grant | Photography by Leigh Love Despite its Metropolitan status, Springfield remains a community where neighbors feel like extended family and fine craftsmanship and superior customer service are the crux of a business’s reputation. GoodLife Home Renovations is one such business and is quickly becoming one of the most trusted names in home remodeling. But the history of this blossoming business...

Food + Beverage

Secret Family Recipies

Mercedes Jenkins and her father share their secrets to a strong family and indulgent desserts Article by Ashley Grant | Photography by Provided Walking through the doors of Thicc Cakes is like walking into a fragrant fairytale – one filled with the scent of sugar, butter, and pure bliss. For Mayre Mercedes Jenkins, who owns and operates the business with the help of her father, Bari Jenkins, this sweet venture has been a childhood dream come true. Baking has always been Mercedes’  favorite...

Home + Design

Design that Endures

Chad Holgerson on Homes, Patience, and the Power of a Plan Article by Ashley Grant | Photography by Shannon Bowers When talking to Chad Holgerson about design, it’s clear he isn’t interested in chasing trends. He’s chasing something far more lasting: homes that endure—quietly, beautifully, and for a very long time. Holgerson, founder of Keystone Creative in Springfield, Missouri, has spent decades observing how people live in their spaces and the problems they encounter, long before...