Plump red tomatoes are popular with area gardeners and their friends who get to share the bounty when in season. However, the colors, shapes, and sizes seen in these gardens and supermarket produce sections barely scratch the surface of the…
The Tallahassee music scene is characterized by giants. Creed––as beloved in 2026 as ever—has put a globally recognized trademark on our gritty Southern character since 1994. Rapper T-Pain’s stage name stands for Tallahassee Pain, a bittersweet homage to his childhood.…
The heart of Tallahassee is where many local restaurants acquire the best mushrooms nature has to offer—not from a forest, not from a large manufacturing plant, but from a flourishing mushroom farm named Play of Sunlight. You may have passed…
Tool 1: Color “Color has the power to transform a space, evoke emotions, and tell a story. It’s the soul of design, breathing life into every corner and capturing the essence of its inhabitants.” —Kelly Wearstler Warm colors are defined…
Laura Patrick, artist and owner of Lello Co. in Tallahassee, is standing over the dining table of her screened-in porch as the birds are chirping and her children are inside enjoying a day off from school. Laura, 46, is prepping…
As the Digital Age makes way for the Intelligence Age and the rise of the metaverse, there are concerns over the amount of time the growing mind is spending soaking up blue lights, altering dopamine thresholds from rewiring the brain…
The gig economy is largely considered a collection of unaffiliated free spirits who find contract work in their communities or via platforms such as TaskRabbit, DoorDash, and ride-share apps. When even two to five years are required for entry-level jobs,…
Stepping into NorthFlora Collective feels less like walking into a store and more like a tropical rainforest. With rows of wild-looking plants, the lush patio beer garden, and the mysterious “Dark Side” next door, it’s not just a plant shop;…
One of my favorite things about my home is its little back porch, which overlooks a wild little yard. If you walk through the French doors off my dining room, you’re pretty much walking into a different world. Banana trees…
Growing up in Utah came with the inherent pressure of being perfect. You had to wear the proper clothing, behave the proper way … the culture was all about following the rules and staying within the lines. But I was…
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Raw Spirit Wood’s natural grain beauty needs nothing extra 1. Inspired by the grandeur of Italy’s Dolomites mountain range, the Dolomitas dining table by UULTIS is a functional work of art made of teak. uultisusa.com 2. Ideal for moments of quiet…
In September 2025, the United States Department of War’s Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced a new national defense program: the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD). The 10-year initiative outlines a $151 billion ceiling for contract funding to be…
The global platform economy“It takes a village.” This African proverb became popular in America in the 1970’s to inspire community involvement in raising families. It speaks to both the cost of bringing up a new generation, as well as the…
It seems like everyone in Tallahassee has a favorite coffee shop. There are plenty of options, after all, and each has a different personality as unique as the people who love them. Choosing the place you’ll frequent feels almost like…
National Cognac Day is celebrated June 4, a date that also traditionally marks the start of Cognac season in France. For a distilled brandy to bear the name Cognac, it must: ▪ Be made of grapes from one of the…
Although it’s only a short drive away, Westgate River Ranch feels like stepping through a portal into Florida’s frontier. Set amid hundreds of acres of whispering oaks and open pastures, this storied property delivers Western charm with an upscale, family-friendly…
Last summer, while visiting some biohacker-inclined friends in Southern California, I found myself inside a DIY backyard sauna. As a Floridian and hot Pilates enthusiast, I assumed I was built for heat. I took the seat closest to the furnace…
As microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and forever chemicals have made their way into everyday discourse, it’s easy to fixate on what goes into our bodies, but what we wrap our bodies in is just as important. From our socks to our…
