A Fresh Start: Clearing the Clutter After the Holidays
I don’t know about you, but once the Christmas tree is packed away and the holiday sparkle dims, I find myself craving a reset. The New Year always feels like it’s full of fresh possibilities, and for me, that often begins with tackling my closet. After weeks of holiday parties, gift wrapping, and maybe a little too much late-night online shopping, my wardrobe ends up looking more like chaos than joy. So last week, with a cozy mug of hot cocoa in hand and the resolve to start 2025 on the right foot, I got [...]
Untangling the Year: Self-Care Rituals to Unwind and Reset
The week between Christmas and New Year’s has always felt like such a strange in-between. Time slows down, but somehow there’s still always something that needs doing. This year, I decided to approach it differently. Instead of diving into the chaos of taking down decorations or trying to get a head start on my resolutions, I made myself a promise: to slow down, reflect, and really unwind. It started with something simple. I put my phone on silent for an entire day. No notifications, no mindless scrolling, just me, a journal, and a mug of [...]
🎄 O’ Tannenbaum: A Christmas Eve Celebration for Today’s Woman 🎁
This Christmas Eve, we’re embracing the holiday spirit with a showcase of dazzling Christmas trees that perfectly capture the magic of the season. Each tree tells a story, personality and charm, much like those who decorated them. From shimmering lights to ornaments filled with love and memories, these trees symbolize the joy, connection, and unique traditions that make the holidays so unforgettable. We’re also thrilled to spotlight a few cherished trees shared by our wonderful readers—because the holidays are all about coming together and celebrating what makes each of us unique. So pour yourself a [...]
Sunsets & Success: Inside Tracy Lear’s Backyard Oasis
Sunsets & Success: Inside Tracy Lear's Backyard Oasis Photography by: Benjamin Worth Bingham Written by: Today's Woman The lines between business and personal life blur beautifully for Tracy Lear, much like the horizon she gazes at from her backyard sanctuary. As an entrepreneur, Tracy has skillfully navigated the tech and e-commerce industries, building and selling businesses with one simple yet powerful principle at the core: helping people. This guiding philosophy passed down from her family of entrepreneurs, has been the bedrock of her success and her approach to life. Tracy grew up [...]
Country Pride: May O’Nays
Meet May O'Nays Photography by: Josh Astor Written by: May O'Nays Like so many country women before her, my mom, Chris, often supplemented our household income selling baked goods from the home kitchen during lean times. In our family we could mark time by noticing which baked goods mom was making. My favorite annual tradition was her Easter Sunday cinnamon rolls. As a pastor, my dad was responsible for reminding people that Christ had risen. As a pastor’s wife, my mom’s self-appointed responsibility was making sure her cinnamon rolls had, too! The [...]
YewDell Gardens | 2024 Theodore Klein Awards & Recommendation
YEW DELL GARDENS Plant picks for your home and garden, recommended by the top plant experts in the region Written By: Dr. Paul Cappeillo Photos by Yew Dell Gardens Photo by Yew Dell Gardens For the home gardener, choosing the best plants can be a bit overwhelming. Each year, nurseries, universities, and marketing companies introduce hundreds of new plant selections, all touted as the best. Don’t forget social media is now a hub of conflicting information on what’s ideal for our region’s environment. Where does the home gardener turn to cut through all [...]
