Home + Design

Built to Gather

Magnolia Home Remodeling designs kitchens around the way families cook, entertain and spend time together. Article by Tiffany Slowinski | Photography by Gravitude Brand Lab, Magnolia Home Remodeling Every good party eventually finds its way to the kitchen island. Someone opens a bottle of wine. Someone else offers to help but mostly stands nearby and talks. Plates fill the counter as guests drift in from the dining room. It usually starts with the food. Something is simmering on the stove...

Food + Beverage

Connections On The Menu

Hosting the Perfect Networking Event, And Creating Connections That Last Article by Rakia Whitfield | Photography by Fogo de Chão, Phillip Barone In today’s business world, networking is about much more than exchanging business cards or adding new connections on LinkedIn. The most successful networking events create an environment where professionals can build genuine relationships, discover new opportunities, and leave feeling that their time was well spent. Hosting the perfect networking...

Home + Design

A Very Good Year

A Great Wine Deserves To Rest In Luxury Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Jill Olinsky Sometimes, a snowy day can inspire more than just building a snowman and sitting by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa afterwards.   That’s what happened to Neil Rohrbacker. A snow day instantly added a whole new direction to his business.   Most people take snow days off. Not this time. Neil had a client who was literally within walking distance from his home. He had to go to the man’s home to take...

Life + Culture

Style Begins Again

Redefining Yourself After a Major Life Change Article by Jessica Ragno Sprague | Photography by Chad Thompson, Wayne Hills Photography A major life change can be a scary time for anyone. But it can also be seenas an opportunity. An opportunity to re-invent yourself. An  opportunity to get to know yourself. An opportunity to become the best version of yourself. There is no exact timeline, and everyone will move at their own pace. This process can start when you are first contemplating a change...

Arts + Culture

Confidence is Style

My Most Worn Accessory Isn’t in My Closet Article by Emma Keyes | Photography by Warshaw, Boldiszar, Milenković, & Abdulović “Elongate your spine, lift your chest, and hold yourself” are some of the corrections I listen to on a daily basis. As a professional ballet dancer, posture – or alignment – is at the center of everything we do. It’s the foundation of preventing injuries, building core stability, and finding balance. Better said: it’s a tool to balance strength and elegance. But...

Home + Design

Flooring Myths For Pet Owners

Don't Overlook The Importance Of Proper Flooring For Your Furry Family Members Article by Jennifer Wylie | Photography by John AGnello Photography & Video If you share your home with a dog or cat, you've probably heard plenty of opinions about which flooring works best for pets. As a flooring professional (and a dog owner myself), I hear many of the same misconceptions over and over again.    The good news? There isn't one perfect floor for every pet owner, and some of the most common...

Life + Culture

A Phone, A Lake, And Two Panicking Dogs

When The Moment Comes, Sometimes You Just Have To Jump Right In Article by Jennifer Seaman | Photography by Erin Jowaisas We both heard the bloop. Erin looked at me and said, “What was that?” And I said, “…I think I just dropped my phone in the lake.” Then we both saw it. The screen was still glowing underwater. And I thought, I have two choices: One, go in after it before the light goes out. Two, go buy a new phone. That’s it. No overthinking. Just do something or do nothing. ...

Local Services

The Animal Family

The Gentle Vet Is Where Anxious Pets Learn to Exhale Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello Photography and Video When he was a baby, Ryan Dulude unknowingly spent time in a cage surrounded by animals. His mother was not only unconcerned about this, she actually orchestrated it.   You do what you need to do as you’re building your veterinary practice while caring for a newborn. So that’s exactly what Linda Dulude did. She put her son in his Pack N Play and got to work at...

Food + Beverage

Muffins My Kids Actually Ask For

Carrot Apple Muffins Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Jessica Racioppe Carrot Apple Muffins As a mom of three young children, I'm always looking for simple ways to add a little extra nutrition to everyday snacks. These carrot apple muffins are a favorite in my house and they’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, naturally sweet, and perfect for lunchboxes, snack time, or busy days on-the-go. They’re packed with good ingredients and a serving of veggies that most kids never even notice. ...

Wellness

You Are Not Alone

Postpartum Depression: What I Want New Mothers to Know Article by Dyana Thompson As a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in women’s mental health, one of the most important messages I share with new mothers is this: postpartum depression is not a sign of weakness, failure, or being a bad parent. It is a common and treatable medical condition that affects many women after childbirth. While many women experience the “baby blues” during the first couple of weeks after delivery...