When Lindsey and Kyle McElvaney met with Don Hildebrand to plan out their new home, the kitchen took top priority in the open-concept layout. “We intentionally placed the kitchen in the center of the home, which allows for easy entertaining,”…
“Delisa is a selfless, tireless advocate for those in need and those coming out of prison. She knows first-hand the feelings of the marginalized, and she is the biggest advocate for all people to be treated with love and respect.”…
“In 2020, we advised member agencies to prepare for a cut in 2021 funding due to COVID fundraising impacts. However, Deborah wouldn’t accept that. Against all odds, we had a record-setting year, and we were able to fully fund our…
"I've known Rachel since the 7th grade, and she's always been an inspiring force for what's possible. Rachel's visionary leadership prioritizes creating a future worth building and all the people she can bring along. She's been shining the way forward…
Production Team: Hair & Makeup by: Marlo Haus • Apparel Stylist: Samia Harroz • Location: Omni Hotel You know how sometimes things just work out? And that's how you know it's right or even meant to be? I'm not one to…
When you enter Cindy and Lance Ruffel’s home, you can see right through it. The glass wall separating the living room and backyard perfectly frames a firepit, pool and several large sandstone boulders, stacked high in the landscaping and…
Name: Freddie Age: 5 Breed: Bearded Dragon Emotional range: Freddie is a bit moody. One minute, he’s nestling your shoulder. The next, he’s giving you the side-eye. Singing “You Are My Sunshine” cheers him up every time. When he’s really…
Name: Blue Age: 10 months Breed: Mini Aussiedoodle Favorite pastime: Playing fetch in the sunshine. Greatest fear: The vacuum. It’s loud and confusing. Favorite song: Any quiet song. Travel preferences: Blue is up for a road trip anytime, anywhere. Just…
Age: 4 Breed: Long Hair Chihuahua Cultural appreciations: Visually, she relates to Andy Warhol and his eye for pop culture. Musically, she’s drawn to ’80s rock. She gets that from her mom. Favorite fashions: Lydia Rose and her mom have…
Name: Manu Age: 6 Breed: Samoyed Catch phrase: “Wooooooooooooooooo!” – his expression of pure excitement. Guilty pleasure: Cardboard toilet paper rolls. Manu commonly sneaks them into the backyard for a midnight snack, and he can devour one in 20 seconds.…
Name: Fantastic Mr. Fox Age: 9 Breed: Siamese, Ragdoll and Maine Coon Mix Hobbies: Mr. Fox sleeps at least 18 hours a day, often cuddling with Salmon and Pickle. (He doesn’t realize they’re stuffed.) During waking hours, he enjoys string-toy…
Browse the home images Sarisa Munoz has posted on her Instagram page, @IndigoLeopardHome, and you’ll be shocked to learn she ever decorated in neutrals. Turquoise, sunny yellow, fire-engine red, coral, navy and emerald green flow, surprisingly seamless, from room…
When Oklahoma is your muse, you’re never too far from home. Sooner State native, filmmaker and musician Luke Dick is keen on collaborations, and living in Nashville has afforded him plenty. Natalie Hemby, Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore and Eric…
Do you want a pool? When Marissa and Tommy Adler began looking for a new home a few years ago, this was the key question. Yes, the Adler family wanted a pool. No, they were not willing to build…
What to Do Chickasaw National Recreation Area – In 1902, the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations and the federal government collaborated to protect aquifer-fed springs, streams and lakes, resulting in the creation of a 15-square-mile national park. In 1933,…
While swiping through Match.com in 2010, Toni Ely stopped short on one image. “He had a picture of himself lying on the ground with his daughter lying on his back,” she says. “He was covered in tattoos, he had…
Sunflowers hydrate. Vetiver roots soothe. Coffee beans exfoliate. Krystle Robinson-Hershey carefully picks organic botanicals for her Sage & Elm Apothecary products. Turmeric, cloves, dandelion and grape – each serves a purpose in her therapeutic toolbox. While she educates customers about…
When Regina and Lee Marsh purchased their Edmond home in 2016, they loved almost everything about it. The hilly, two-lane drive into the Stonemill neighborhood was picturesque. The cul-de-sac location was perfect for hosting family. The wooded lot was…
There’s a misconception that all Lebanese-Americans in Oklahoma City are related. Perhaps it is because greetings are commonly accompanied by a kiss, family or not. Perhaps it is because the annual Mediterranean Food Fest at St. Elijah Church shows…
Like true sisters, Allison Belanger and Dr. Brooke Storer, an OB-GYN, have always looked out for each other. When Belanger was going through sorority rush at the University of Oklahoma, Storer paved the way for her at Kappa Alpha…
Veterinarian John Otto did not want to go to prison. In 1996, he was too busy – starting a family, establishing his veterinary practice and volunteering at the Norman Animal Shelter – and had no desire to get involved…
Perhaps design professionals Ivy and Mark Pierce were designed for each other. The two maintain interests, careers and family histories that are strikingly similar. As a landscape architect, Mark Pierce creates outdoor spaces that are beautiful and functional. Ivy…
Hans and Torrey Butzer, directors of Oklahoma City-based Butzer Architects and Urbanism, tackle everything together. From marriage to raising children to designing some of Oklahoma City’s most recognizable public spaces, this husband-and-wife team is a true partnership. “We live…
Considering how quickly Will Lightfoot established his Mesta Park home, his last name is fitting – nimble is an understatement. “I found the house the first day I was on the MLS, and put a contract on it that…
