Mamoii Ali finds a sense of belonging in Oklahoma City’s increasingly diverse culture through sharing the ancient art of henna tattooing – a skill that has been passed down through her family as a cultural marker. Ethnically Indian and…
For a lot of people, a table set with candles is reserved for special occasions: birthday parties or anniversaries, romantic dinners or some kind of celebration. I was recently reminded of how silly it is to save the things…
Maddie Cloud is a force of nature. An Oklahoma girl through and through, she grew up here, attended the University of Oklahoma and launched a small business – Made by Maddie Designs – that makes jewelry for every occasion…
In the world of color vs. neutral you really can’t have a loser. Some people say they’ve never met a color they didn’t love. Others revel in variations of white, grey, brown, caramel. Sometimes less is much more and…
Andrea Ridley is co-founder and owner of Udander health spa and proprietor of Abhinaya, a business focusing on curated wellness experiences around the world. It’s no wonder that being in her presence is calming. She emanates a peace and…
Formal five-course or seven-course dinners are not exactly the norm in these days. But while the concept can potentially be intimidating, thoughtfully planned menus can provide intriguing ways to break up and pace a meal. Aperitifs and hors d’oeuvres…
A single bloom, plucked and placed in the perfect vessel, is the purest form of art and beauty. This spring we are taking notice as bulbs push through the soil, new flowering branches emerge, herbs blossom forth and even…
Gathering means more to us now than ever. Seeing people around our table is important, and we’ve all missed it. While we continue to navigate the “when and how” of reuniting, spring is a natural time to bring…
I’m thrilled to introduce the two women behind Yo, Bro: Lindsay Zodrow and Hayley Owen pack a powerful punch, not only in personality, but in their shared mural and sign painting business. Incredible murals, hand-painted signs, windows and other…
Specializing in floral arrangements, sisters Lauren, Leah and Cali Palmer make up the talented team of The Wild Mother Creative Studio, 629 W Sheridan Ave. What started out as an affinity for entertaining with flowers turned to arranging flowers…
While some believe it’s a cliche to give flowers – especially roses – on Valentine’s Day, ask any florist or floral department: They’re winners. It’s also a great time to have them around the house, especially if you plan…
2020 is in the past. 2021 is here. No matter the current state of things, I think we can all agree that toasting to a new year is wholeheartedly needed. While you may be tempted to just pop…
For Sara Cowan, art and the creative process are about more than just creating something beautiful. While that is true of the result, her passion for creating art and helping others experience it makes the material all the more…
One of my favorite indulgences is afternoon tea. Known also by the name “high tea,” this small meal, usually in the mid-afternoon and accompanied by savory and sweet small bites, seems like an ultimate luxury. It is the…
Having studied marketing and management at Oklahoma State University, Paige Beal has carved out a niche for herself in the gift market with Norman’s iconic Tulips, a home and gift store located in Campus Corner. With a down-to-earth, genuine…
Ivy Pierce, owner and principal designer of boutique design firm Ivy Pierce Interiors, is masterful in her vision for home spaces that people dream of living in. With a keen eye for what not only looks beautiful, but fits…
While summer yielded many crops from the sudden explosion of home and backyard gardens, fall is also a time for the harvest. Late plantings in the summer can lead to some beautiful greens and vegetables. Combining fresh pickings on…
Once fall temperatures start to show themselves, entertaining outdoors can be a welcome relief after months of blistering summer heat. Ready to move on from summer themes and colors, I wanted to highlight the surge in popularity of the…
While it’s hard to argue with the simplicity of a pristine white wall with a thoughtfully placed piece of art, we have to confess the layering of bold colors and artfully appointed patterns mingling cohesively is becoming an obsession.…
While layering up all the patterns may be our daydream in overall home design, we find that in our culinary musings, fall beckons us toward comfort food and casseroles and the delicious possibilities in layering sauces and pastas, sliced…
As we continue to live our lives closer to home, with little to no travel and fewer social outings, there is no better time to look inward for inspiration. Home projects have been on the rise for many of…
Simply put, there is no dreamier color than blue. Lucky for us all, just when we think we’ve seen the best variations, another hue comes along to surprise us. While this color (and shades lighter and darker) could frequently…
A self-proclaimed color addict, Oklahoma City-based visual artist Tiffany McKnight was born in Miami, Florida, and received her BFA in studio art with a focus in printmaking from the University of Oklahoma in 2012. She pivoted away from printmaking…
While the bar cart seems to have become a necessary addition to our lives over these past few months, why not move cocktail hour outside? It definitely takes a bit of effort to bring out all the libations, but…
