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Raise Your Glass and Celebrate Love
Elevated cocktails to toast February and share with the special people in your life.
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A Love of Dogs
How taking a leap of faith turned passion into purpose and a whole lot of snuggles for this entrepreneur.
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Love the Unexpected
A local dentist traveled from India to the United States to find her purpose and passion
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A Look Back: Valentine's Day
A Journey Through the Centuries and Valentine Traditions
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Raise Your Glass and Celebrate Love
Elevated cocktails to toast February and share with the special people in your life. Article by Katie Bobrow | Photography by Katie Bobrow & Pat Pfaller French Kiss in the 815 Ingredients: 1 oz gin 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz *mixed berry simple syrup (see recipe at bottom of page 4) 3 oz champagne Directions: 1. In shaker with ice, combine gin, lemon juice and mixed berry simple syrup. 2. Using a strainer, pour mixture into champagne flute. 3. Top with champagne. 4. ...
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A Love of Dogs
How taking a leap of faith turned passion into purpose and a whole lot of snuggles for this entrepreneur. Article by Patti Noble | Photography by David Bradburn Mia Latimer Co-owner, Wee Little Paws Following in her mother’s footsteps, Mia Latimer turned her love of dogs into a thriving business. Together the mother-daughter team opened their second daycare and boarding facility dedicated to dogs under 50 pounds. At Wee Little Paws Inn , a unique pet resort in Crystal Lake tucked away...
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Love the Unexpected
A local dentist traveled from India to the United States to find her purpose and passion Article by Patti Noble From eluding an arranged marriage to traveling across the globe on a self-exploration trip, nothing about Deepa Williams’ life has been conventional. Then came a fateful spring break trip to New Orleans, a flight delay and a stranger-turned-matchmaker. The rest, as they say, is history. An arranged marriage? In India arranged marriages are commonplace. Loving parents, such as...
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A Look Back: Valentine's Day
A Journey Through the Centuries and Valentine Traditions Article by Katie Bobrow Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14th each year, is a day dedicated to love, affection, and the expression of heartfelt emotions. While the modern-day celebration often involves the exchange of cards, flowers, chocolates, and gifts, the origins of Valentine's Day are rooted in a rich history that spans centuries. Let's take a journey through time to explore the often captivating and sometimes elusive...
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