Life + Culture

Where Inner Thankfulness Begins

Sympathy keeps you safe. Empathy makes you vulnerable. And that vulnerability changes everything. Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Elena Rua To say my own life is a bit of a train wreck is underselling things a bit. Yet I’m secure in the knowledge that probably 90% of us feel that way at any given moment.   However, there are times when things get even worse for all of us. A traumatic event, an accident, an argument, a crisis. Some sort of personal happenstance that jumps to the top...

Health + Wellness

Beyond "Thank You"

The Power of Gratitude Article by Denise Fuchs | Photography by John Agnello Photography and Video November naturally invites us to pause and give thanks. But what if gratitude could be more than something we feel when life is going well? What if it could actually change the way we experience our lives?  There is an important difference between thankfulness and gratitude .  Thankfulness is often a reaction. Something wonderful happens—a friend helps us, we receive good news, or someone...

Wellness

Seasonal Affective Disorder

When the Seasons Affect Your Mood Article by Dyana Thompson, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C | Photography by Dyana Thompson As the days become shorter and colder, many people experience changes in their mood, energy, sleep, and motivation. While it is common to feel less energetic during the winter months, for some people these changes are more significant. This may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. SAD is more than simply having the “winter...

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. ...