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The Magic of Flowers~ An Illustrated Guide

The Magic of Flowers is an illustrated guide with personal stories, folklore, symbolism, recipes, and flower projects, like how to create a fresh flower bouquet. It's a book for those who love art and nature. It's also perfect for anyone who seeks to practice being in the present moment. The Magic of Flowers Book will be available on August 24th, 2026! Shop more from Maria Overlay: https://www.mariaoverlayart.com/shop

Photo over Melissa Griffin. Owner of Indigo Ink Interiors from valpo, but serving Indiana and Southern Michigan. She has red hair and is wearing a brightly colored mint shirt with red white and pink florals and is standing behind a black brick wall

Featured Artist: A Collection of Diversity

Many people know me as the Founder and Principal Designer of Indigo Ink Interiors, but art has always been at the heart of my creative journey. I'm honored to be one of six local artists featured in A Collection of Diversity, presented by the Valparaiso Creative Council. The exhibit showcases a range of artistic styles and mediums throughout downtown Valparaiso, with my original abstract alcohol ink and mixed media artwork on display at Lower Lincoln and Roots Organic Café fr

Winegar Pottery at Lubeznik Arts Festival

Jim & Linda Winegar at Winegar Pottery will be among the 80+ artists participating in the Lubeznik Arts Festival on August 15 & 16, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts (101 W 2nd St., Michigan City, IN). We’ve been busy creating lots of new items for the event, as well as some new glaze combinations that we’re excited about. This is the 44th year for the Arts Festival, which will also include local food vendors, a beer & wine tent, kids activities, live demos and the “Kindred

Relax & Restore in Our Steam Sauna

Relax, detoxify, and recharge in our soothing steam sauna at Sacred Dunes Integrative Health. A 30-minute session helps ease muscle tension, promote circulation, support natural detoxification, and encourage deep relaxation. Enjoy the sauna as a stand-alone wellness treatment for $30 per 30-minute session, or add it to any massage, acupuncture, or wellness service for just $20. It's the perfect way to enhance your treatment and leave feeling refreshed, restored, and revitaliz

You Belong Here

With membership opening again this month, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually means to be part of The Collective. A recent conversation with a friend reminded me how easy it is to question whether we still belong when we don’t have something new to share. Maybe there is no new launch or major update, or what we were building has been completed, slowed down, or shifted in a different direction. There can be so much pressure to always have something new happening, b

Mandy Krickhahn the founder of The Collective is standing oh the right side of a group photo with Steve Howe (center) and Jenn Howe (left) owners of Howe farms. They are standing in the center of an open living room with white walls and creme furniture. Jenn Howe is in leggings and a tan sweater, her hair is black and worn down in a middle part. Steve is wearing a blue button down with flannel print and jeans. He is also wearing a blue baseball cap and has facial hair directly around his mouth. Mandy is wearing a black cardigan and jeans, and has long brown hair parted on the side as well as thick framed black glasses. They are all smiling.

The Column An Interview with Howe Farms

Steve Howe has been part of The Collective since the beginning, an OG member, a friend, and one of those people who can say something casually in conversation that you somehow end up thinking about three days later. If you know Steve, you know Howe Farms is not just a business to him. It's family, land, animals, community, systems, chaos, love, and and a whole lot of figuring things out as they go. Howe Farms has become a local staple in Northwest Indiana for pasture-raised m

A picture of the altar SRE designed for the wedding featured in the magazine. It has three large panels of peach fabric, draped from rods so that the outside panels are slightly lower and cover the center panel of fabric. There are also two columns about waist height draped in the same peach fabric. They have two white flower vases with pink, yellow, peach, and orange flowers in it, with the highlight flower being peach peonies. surrounding the altar are white floral boxes with the same flowers inside and added greenery pieces that spill over the edge of the boxes. There are brown chairs on both sides of the aisle.

SRE Event Planning & Design on Magazine Cover

SRE Event Planning & Design's work was recently featured as the Cover story for WeddingDay Magazine! Read the Full issue: https://issuu.com/life-events-media/docs/weddingday_magazine_-_southwest_mic_d697a381cf7815

An image of the exterior of The Herron Bistro in Michigan City. There are 4 large glass pannels on the building painted with the stores branding. On the 2nd and 4th pannels from the left are two identical herrons illustrated to look like stained glass. They are facing inward towards each other with small swirls and pink flowers stemming from themas accents. The first window from the left is a list of menu items in curly cursive font. COPY: Maison Menu. Frisee aux Lardons.Escargots. Coq au Vin. Moules Marinieres. Beouf Bourguignon. Creme Brulee. Bon Apetit. The Third Window has the name of the restaraunt in thin serif letters. COPY: The Heron Bistro. Establisted 2024.

Bastille Weekend 🇫🇷

Celebrate the weekend leading up to Bastille Day in all the best ways, fun music, great food & drinks. We'll be offering flights of mini french cocktails as well as mini french food bites! Along with wine tastings and many ways for us to immerse ourselves into the French culture! Learn More information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/4847434335483663/?active_tab=discussion

Our CEO Mandy is in a selfie, smiling looking off to the left. She is wearing a pair of black glasses and a black turtleneck. Her hair is medium brown and curled, and she is wearing a blue toned ink lipstick.

You Gotta Know When to Hold ’Em

I heard the old Kenny Rogers song, The Gambler, the other day, and I couldn’t help but think how much it applies to entrepreneurship. Business isn’t necessarily gambling, but there are definitely times when you have to look at what’s on the table, read the room, trust your gut, and decide what the next move is. The longer I’ve been in business, the more I realize that growth isn’t just about getting more opportunities. It’s about knowing which opportunities are actually right

A woman is in a room at Sacred Dunes striking a yoga pose. She is on a brown hardwood floor performing a crescent lunge with her knee on the floor. It is an extended lunch with her left leg forward, and both arms pointing directly up. She has long brown hair left down, and has a loose long sleeve black shirt with red and black tye-dye leggings. The room behind her is a sage green with a large mirror on one wall and two large windows giving plenty of natural light in another. Behind the woman are various plants, a large amethyst geode split into two and a sound bowl.

Find Your Flow: Wednesday Yoga at Sacred Dunes

Find your midweek balance at Sacred Dunes Integrative Health! We are now booking private and group yoga sessions every Wednesday. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our classes are designed to help improve flexibility, build strength, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. Take time to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and nurture your health in a welcoming environment. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and make wellness a p

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