Making Quite the Splash
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…
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Make a Toast to Oklahoma's Finest Happy Hour Specials and Social Spots
When State Question 792 passed in 2016, thereby reforming Oklahoma’s alcohol laws, one of the most popular changes to the law concerned happy hours. Prior to 792, establishments could only offer happy hour specials if they ran for seven…
Raining Sunshine on Maddie Cloud's Designs
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…
Uncovering Lake Texoma’s Submerged Ghost Towns
The photo from a 1939 issue of The Oklahoman showed a pavilion in front of a John Taylor Dry Goods store in Woodville, Oklahoma – a town that, at the time, was situated on the north side of the…
OKC's Taste of Italy
Enis Mullaliu arrived in the U.S. in 2000, a refugee from the Kosovo War. He and his family had sought asylum in the U.K., and eventually – with the help of Catholic Charities – made their way to Edmond,…
Steven Paul Judd and Art through a Native Eye
Success can be a little difficult to measure sometimes. “I won an art contest when I was in second grade, but how well can you really draw in second grade?” Steven Paul Judd asked, rhetorically. “Maybe my mom knew the…
Facing Your Fears (Or Not)
Mr. Roth and I recently were intrigued by a Facebook post from a friend who, while sheltering in place, had stumbled upon the psychological thriller Nocturnal Animals on Netflix. According to our friend, the movie’s storyline was so intense that…
Forever Yours Spring Barket
Dog lovers turned out April 11, 2021 to enjoy a day at Scissortail Park with their canine pals. The Spring “Barket” featured microchipping, contests, games, food and pet goodies.
Uncovering Hidden Civilization In Plain Sight
In his recent four-part documentary Exterminate All the Brutes, director Raoul Peck explores the deeply flawed popular understanding of what Native American culture looked like before European contact. As a result of European conquest, 55 million Natives were killed…
How the Road Less Traveled Went Beyond Hard Luck Auto Service
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…
Taking Swimwear Beyond the Pool
Swimwear’s primary function is apparent. But like so many other pieces of clothing, it can take on different forms and roles in a wardrobe. First, a closer look at some of the trends that make this season’s styles so…
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Dustin Dorr brings an eye for modernism to his work with Oklahoma City interiors
When he was growing up in Oklahoma City, Dustin Dorr frequently visited his mother and stepfather in Palm Springs, California, a desert town whose character is largely defined by its mid-20th century architecture and interior aesthetic. Surrounded by the…
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Hue are You?
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…
OKC’s Sous Chef Stars
The ideal sous chef is someone who doesn’t complain, works well at volume, is more dependable than the line cooks and gets paid much less than the executive chef or chef de cuisine. Ask anyone who used to be…
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Bold Color and Calm Neutrals
In 2019, Chad Previch and Jordan Nichols had recently moved out of one historic home they loved in favor of another one they loved in the Plaza District. But just as the couple put their vacant two-story Shepherd Historic…
In Conversation With Andrea Ridley
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…
Beyond Skin Deep: Sage & Elm Apothecary Promotes Whole-Body Wellness
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…
How Brown Interiors transformed Regina and Lee Marsh’s home from Old World to “Oh Wow”
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…
A Look Inside deadCenter Film Festival’s 2021 Season, and Looking Back
The 21st annual deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City, a staple for new films by independent filmmakers, is set to have its largest screening selection with over 140 films. The festival community is excited to offer a record number…
Reviving an OKC Icon that is the First National Bank Building
Few structures figure as prominently into the history of Oklahoma City as the First National Bank Building. The 33-story, Art Deco gem at 120 N. Robinson Ave. was built in 1931 and remained a symbol of the city’s young…
All in the Family
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…
Dessert, of Course
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…
The Newborn Sisterhood
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…
Giving Style the Spotlight in the 405
New York City and Los Angeles may immediately come to mind when thinking about fashion, music and commercial stylists, but let's not overlook what's in our own backyard. Oklahoma City has its share of skilled stylists who bring…
