Style + Beauty

Thriving in Self-Care

Jennifer Haymes of Jéa Salon and Spa on growing her business and a new treatment Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Jennifer Haymes began her salon in 2019 at a suite in Sola Salon in Kennesaw. A year after opening, her business expanded into a salon and spa. In 2022, she opened the salon’s Woodstock location off Highway 92. As you walk in, you’ll notice the upbeat music playing at a moderate volume. Ladies are getting shampooed and dyed, and a cosmetologist is honing her craft on a wig...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Woodstock Wishes

A night of elegance benefitting Make-A-Wish Article by Sara Hagen | Photography by Jessica Perkins Photography Mandy Sigley started granting wishes for Make-A-Wish Georgia exactly nine years ago, on the date of Woodstock Wishes, an event organized by Marco Rossi, owner of Woodstock City Lifestyle and Prime 120 Steakhouse. The first wish she granted was an accessible Spider-Man swing set. Woodstock Wishes achieved another milestone. Thanks to generous guests, sponsors, and a silent auction...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Spinning a Yarn

Third Spaces, Community, and Yarn with One More Row Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Between home and work, there aren’t many communal spaces for women to form a community. Even less so if someone isn’t religious. The spaces that are scarcely found are often labeled as “third” spaces. They are where we congregate, share stories, laugh and cry.  Gabriella and Maria, the mother-daughter owners of One More Row yarn shop, are proud to call their business a third space for all. Tucked into a...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

A Girl with Nice Buns

A look inside a local Micro-bakery Article and Photography by Sara Hagen When Peyton began baking in 2019, she was looking for something creative and different to her background in marketing and the digital space. She recalls that 2019 was the time when baking became a favorite activity during the COVID shelter-in-place guidance. Bread baking became a source of community for her; she was on many baking forums, sharing tips and tricks and connecting with other bakers.  Peyton’s inspiration...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Meet Nicole Liveoak

The artist and maker behind Woven Oak Design Article by Nicole Liveoak | Photography by Nicole Liveoak and Katie Johnson Photography My name is Nicole Liveoak, and I'm a 25-year-old macrame artist, mother, and the owner and founder of Woven Oak Design. I first discovered macrame back in 2019 while scrolling through Facebook Marketplace. A listing for a macrame plant hanger caught my eye, and I thought, 'Hmm, I could do that.' My love affair with macrame began with a quick search on YouTube and...

April 2024

Local Services

Local Favorites

Top-tier local business recommendations Article by Sara Hagen We pride ourselves in curating top-tier local business recommendations. These are some of our favorite businesses to support in our own Woodstock community. Item #1: Bizarre Coffee Bizarre Coffee is a funky and creative coffee shop in the heart of Downtown Woodstock. With fun new flavors each season and options like smoothie bowls and sandwiches, Bizarre is our favorite local coffee shop. Stop by for some good mood juice! Item...

March 2024

Travel

The Power of Adventure and Inclusivity

Exploring new destinations, sustainability, accessibility, and mindfulness with Tricia's Travel Club Article by Sara Hagen & Tricia Dejarnett | Photography by Tricia's Travel Club Travel is much more than a luxury; it's a necessity for emotional health and holistic wellness. Whether you're looking for adventure, seeking to forge new memories, or simply trying to reduce stress, travel can offer a powerful remedy that can help unlock physical, mental, and emotional benefits that can enrich your...

March 2024

Home + Design

Experts Share Their Passion and Tips for Homeowners

With Jim from Design and Remodel Brothers Article by Sara Hagen | Photography by Design and Remodel Brothers How did you get started in remodeling? What's your story? Our father was a General Contractor in New York City for over twenty years, specializing in residential and commercial projects across the five boroughs. His expertise lay in foundation and framing, and he managed a team of long-term subcontractors for other aspects of remodeling jobs. He has since retired and enjoys pursuing...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Woodstock Art's Latest Exhibit is Accessible

Sensory-friendly and accessible art curated with everyone in mind Article and Photography by Sara Hagen According to CDC Data from 2020, 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Over 6 million children have ADHD. There is more representation of neurodivergence in literature and television than ever before. The more compassion and understanding exists around neurodiversity and disability, the more representation increases. We can see the effect of this positive...

March 2024

Home + Design

Tom and Jerry's Roofing

A Veteran-Owned and Customer-Focused Company Providing Roofing Services in North Georgia Article by Sara Hagen and Thomas Stratton | Photography by Tom and Jerry's Roofing Tom Stratton and Jerry Jerabek, owners of Tom and Jerry's Roofing, have both been in the roofing industry for over 30 years. They have witnessed the influx of roofers in North Georgia and the shift in the roofing market from high quality and lower quantity to low quality and high quantity. Tom and Jerry saw this change as a...

February 2024