A Love of Cast Iron

Ruggedly handsome! Strong! It may sound odd for an individual to describe an item of cookware in such loving terms; however, I am not alone. Generations of families have considered […]
Accent Prone – Home (and Gifts) for the Holidays!

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means you’re probably starting to put together your holiday gift list. When you start to think of the things you need to buy, you […]
Budget Bzzz: The Right Time to Tip

Do you ever find yourself in situations where you aren’t sure how much you should tip or whether you should tip at all (for example, a barista)? For me, this […]
The Gift of Experience

As people get older, many people no longer want “stuff.” After all, over the years, things accumulate, and it can get pretty overwhelming. It makes things difficult during the holidays […]
Why the EGG?

Brown eggs. White eggs. Even pink, blue, green, and speckled eggs. The coloring of an eggshell does not indicate the quality or nutritional value; however, it does determine the breed […]
Dear June: Style, The Latest in Décor & Design

This year has been an exciting year for us. We just heard that we won the WSJ Reader’s Choice Award. This is an honorable award, and we are so appreciative of […]
Midtown Cafe & Dessertery: 30 Years, Still Fresh and New!

For over 30 years, Midtown Cafe & Dessertery has been a community favorite for get-togethers with friends, dinner with the kids, business meetings, and more! After all, when you serve […]
Constructing Dreams: Security and Home Monitoring Systems

Whether you plan to build or buy a home, remodel a room or seek ideas to expand your “green” footprint, we are all in the beginning stages of constructing our […]
Keeping It Real: The Lies Of Loneliness

One in five people surveyed admit they are lonely – really lonely. It surprises me, yet it doesn’t. We are more linked to each other than at any time since […]
Kwanzaa – A Cultural Holiday

KWANZAA It’s commonly known that Kwanzaa is a pan-African celebration that is also celebrated by many African-Americans who don’t celebrate Christmas. There is a lot to take in about this […]