Arts + Culture

Women in Frame

Emily Hall of Art Attic brings well-rounded education and experience to the world of framing as a means of preservation Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Erika Spaulding We’ve all heard the expression “big things come in small packages,” probably more times than we care to keep track of. It’s one of those phrases that is so worn by time and use that it can cease to bear any weight at all. But such cliches also can invariably possess big truths. Now, let’s think about the word...

April 2024

Fitness

Mother Nature Welcomes Every Body

Fat Girls Hiking is an inclusive hiking club for all bodies Article by Shelby Humphreys | Photography by Erika Spaulding In the summer of 2018, an unlikely group of hikers converged at Missoula’s Blue Mountain Trailhead. I was among them. While waiting for any latecomers, we filled our circle with small talk. I remember noticing one woman with sun-kissed cheeks and summer-washed blonde hair. She looked like any other outdoorsy woman. Except, she wore a bright floral dress that flounced just...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Meet Montana Enthusiast Susie Wall

Missoula Valley Lifestyle contributor Susie Wall becomes a publisher author Article by Chelsea Lyn Agro | Photography by Erika Spaulding Susie, you've just had your first book published. Can you tell me how it feels to release this collection of adventures out into the world? What do you hope readers will take away from the book? It feels amazing! I love seeing the final result after spending all of 2023 researching and writing the book. More than that, it’s a thrill to have this...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

The Driving Force

Elizabeth Hines of Pattee Creek Market embraces family, community, and local products alongside husband Tim Article by Emma Trotter | Photography by Erika Spaulding Elizabeth Hines—a mom of two who, along with her husband Tim, owns Pattee Creek Market—has some advice for other working women. “Being a woman and having a lot on your plate as far as children and business, it’s hard,” she said, noting that she works out every day and rides her horses. “It’s OK to say no. It’s OK to be at work and...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Invest in a Simple Getaway

Greycliff Mill is a yearlong retreat for being inspired by simplicities Article and Photography by Chelsea Lyn Agro Imagine a scenic all-inclusive getaway that is only four hours from Missoula. A 1760 barn with a water powered gristmill turns at a slow speed—one that reflects the entire setting and purpose of the community and visitors that thrive there. There are dairy cows for fresh milk and cream, a cheese cave, a greenhouse, and delectables for purchase—all made from scratch or locally...

March 2024

Professional Services

Assured and Insured

Sharkey Insurance is a family business that treats every client like a member Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Erika Spaulding The number of insurance companies out there is mind-boggling. It can be hard to decide which company to choose, and which plan best fits your life and budget. Plus, there’s the added frustration of trying to talk to a real-life person when you need to make these important decisions. Who among us hasn’t shouted into the receiver at one time or another...

March 2024

Education

Reaping Rewards Through Resources

The Humane Society of Western Montana expands their reach with the same goal in mind Article by Shelby Humphreys | Photography by Erika Spaulding In 1963, Missoula’s pet population nearly outnumbered its citizens. With the growth of animal welfare organizations across the country, concerned citizens decided to follow suit and open a shelter to invest in the health of the community by improving animal welfare. Today, just over sixty years later, the Humane Society of Western Montana is bringing...

March 2024

Professional Services

A Slew of Therapies, One Investment

The team at Integrated TherapyWorks is dedicated to the whole patient and whole family Article by Emma Trotter | Photography by Erika Spaulding The partners of Integrated TherapyWorks, which offers occupational therapy (OT), speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and mental health therapy in one building, put a lot of thought into the name. Integrated: it means focusing on the whole person, not one isolated issue. It means coordinating schedules so that clients can receive multiple...

March 2024

Home + Design

Home in the Woods

Unplug and unwind at The Hohnstead, a glamping cabins resort Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Logan Lefler, Alla Ponomareva, Teleport Photography A simple description of The Hohnstead is to say that it’s an Airbnb property twenty-five miles northeast of Missoula off Highway 200. But for those looking to escape the daily grind and unceasing call of digital devices, it is a place to unwind, unplug, and reconnect in a simpler way. Picture it: five rustic cabins surrounded by 100 forested...

February 2024

Home + Design

Fine Lifestyle Design Studio: Atelier Ive & Co.

Visual Alchemist Ivette Kjelsrud offers a comprehensive and meaningful insight on home design Article by Chelsea Lyn Agro | Photography by Erika Spaulding 1. I love this idea of "designing happiness." Can you explain what that means to you and how you were inspired to make this your career mission? Designing happiness means deliberately shaping a lifestyle that truly resonates with who I am. Living purposefully involves curating an environment that aligns with my essence—embracing my own...

February 2024