The world "ramble" evokes a sense of exploration, ease, wonder and relaxed curiosity. The same can be said of The Ramble Hotel, a feast for all your senses that comes together beautifully. This boutique 50-room hotel is nestled in the…
Autumn, “the golden hour” of seasons, is a perfect time to layer up your table. While Thanksgiving seems to be greatly anticipated and then gone in a flash, it marks the beginning of celebratory gatherings. Kicking it off featuring a…
CELEBRATED DECORATOR Elsie de Wolfe said, “A house should be a synthesis of comfort, practicality and tradition.” For many families, the table is where we nourish ourselves with food and conversation. By extension, bringing comfort, practicality and tradition to…
The Oklahoma weather is not for the faint of heart. We all know that it can test our patience – and that is especially true if you are planning any kind of entertaining event outside. On the other hand,…
An exceptional baker, Amy Cullifer of Amy Cakes comes from a family of creatives. “Both of my great-grandfathers were brilliant painters. My grandfather also painted beautiful landscape paintings of Kansas that remind me of spending summers there as a kid,”…
The Oklahoma weather is not for the faint of heart. We all know that it can test our patience – and that is especially true if you are planning any kind of entertaining event outside. On the other hand, we…
One doesn’t need much of an excuse for a nice cocktail at the end of the day. However, the August heat, and how to deal with it, might be a good one. A tall glass of water – be…
If you haven’t heard of The Flower Truck OKC, you’re missing out. The brainchild of Randal Marsh that came into being as a result of the pandemic, the company quickly became a popular point of interest in Oklahoma City.…
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…
