Appleton-area artist Anja Gridley credits her early childhood schooling as the impetus for her creative expression. Gridley says her home-schooling gave her the skills she needed later in life, when she embraced her creativity as a young adult. “It was really important for [my mom] to raise my siblings and I bilingual because she’s from READ MORE
2023 Trends Make Interior Lighting the Focus of Any Space In our homes, lighting can be one of those things we rarely think about until we find ourselves searching for a flashlight in the dark. But lighting can have a large impact on the aesthetic of your home. Small changes in your lighting fixtures—and even READ MORE
Breathtaking Views and “Snow-Much” Fun in Northeastern Wisconsin When it’s been very cold and there hasn’t been much sunshine, living in this northern clime as we do, snuggling into the couch can seem far more appealing than piling on our winter clothing and heading outdoors. However, there are many mental and physical benefits to enjoying READ MORE
Hiking trails and beautiful parks, award-winning golf courses, a bustling arts and entertainment community and the state’s deepest natural inland lake, boasting 27.5 miles of shoreline—those are among the ingredients needed in the recipe for a good life along the shores of Green Lake. Located just one hour from the Fox Cities, Green Lake is READ MORE
How to be more eco-friendly in the heart of your home The “go green” movement has taken residence in our home-improvement vernacular, as companies and homeowners try to find ways to use sustainable, more energy-efficient materials and appliances for their new or remodeled kitchens. LED lighting, quartz countertops, recycled-glass tile backsplashes, cast-iron sinks, and bamboo, READ MORE
As the popular adage goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is not only applicable in how we represent ourselves through dress, attitude and appearance, but also to the outside world through the aesthetic of our homes. The entryway of the home is the focal point for visitors and READ MORE
Sheboygan leaders invite patrons of the arts to come stay “a Weill” For nearly a century, Sheboygan’s performing arts scene has been anchored by its theater located at 826 North 8th Street. Constructed in 1927-28 for the Milwaukee Theatre Circuit of Universal Pictures Corporation, the original cost was $600,000. Over the years, Hollywood and New READ MORE
With the advantages of a bustling, burgeoning county seat juxtaposed with 231,000 acres of county forest and exceptional inland waters – including lakes, trout streams and waterfalls – the city of Marinette and greater Marinette County are a vacationer’s paradise. “We’re a unique area that’s not often thought about,” says the city of Marinette’s former READ MORE
Local restaurants offer sweet & savory options with a side of nostalgia As the days grow longer and Wisconsinites head outdoors to soak in summer, the warmer weather also ushers in the start of fair season. This time-honored tradition brings communities together for several days of agricultural education, carnival fun and loads of culinary delights. READ MORE
Favorite recipes & fondest memories from local restaurateurs Mother’s Day is a time for gathering and honoring those mother figures in our lives who mean so much to us. In reverence to this holiday, local chefs and restaurateurs in the Fox Valley have kindly shared their fondest memories — and best recipes — from the READ MORE
Creative home solutions promote togetherness and self-sufficiency Whether for aging parents or a dependent child or adult, the latest in creative home solutions offer regained independence, both financial and physical. They’ve also provided an answer for the many families across Northeastern Wisconsin who are looking to join multiple generations under one roof, while still offering READ MORE
