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The Best of the Best 2023
Every industry has a coveted award – the pinnacle of success for which one aims. Films have Oscars. Music has Grammys. TV has Emmys. Journalism has the Pulitzer. And what do we, your beloved lifestyle magazine in the region, have? That’s right – The Best of the Best Awards. Take a look around town and you’ll likely see businesses displaying...

A Study in Style

Divine Mid-Century Design Photos by Kacey Gilpin Photography  This contemporary residence, located in Tulsa, was completed in 2021. The home is one and one-half stories and is a modern nod to mid-century architecture. Nestled on approximately one acre, this 4,000-plus-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four and one-half baths. Giving a deep dive into its creation and the process behind it...
Joe Tierney is a compact, wiry man, full of energy – both physical and mental – and his hands reflect a life spent in honest labor. 4:15 in the morning finds him out of bed, and half an hour later he’s out the door.  He does the hardest work prior to 8 a.m., before the heat hits. This time of year,...
Despite its mysterious origins, the labyrinth is one of the most distinct manmade designs, appearing in places all over the world for thousands of years. Although its winding pattern may resemble a maze, a true labyrinth has only one path that leads to and from its center.  The labyrinth’s unicursal pathway is commonly regarded as a metaphor for enlightenment and...

Wedding 101

The wedding world continues to evolve, with new trends, innovations and creations making people’s special days even more jaw dropping. In the wedding guide, we present helpful info on nuptial etiquette, planning, timelines and more. By Mary Willa Allen Popular Dates You’ll likely notice your fridge is extra full of wedding invitations during certain months of the year. The following are 2023’s most...

Lake Living

Lake Eufaula is a hotspot for kayaking, canoeing and rafting. Photo courtesy the Lake Eufaula Association
Oklahoma Lake Guide Included below are just some of the 200+ lakes Oklahoma harbors within its borders.  Broken Bow Lake– About 14,000 surface acres and 180 miles of shoreline, located in southeast Oklahoma near Broken Bow. Mountain water feeds the lake, making it a scuba diver’s ideal location for spotting aquatic wildlife. Described as one of the most beautiful bodies of...
Natural Bridge Caverns, San Antonio, Texas Photo courtesy Travel Texas
Arkansas Big Al is not just any old fish – he’s one of 66 tagged fish released May 2 into Lakes Hamilton and Catherine near Hot Springs. And if you catch him by 5 p.m. July 31, you will be $20,000 richer. Not a bad return on the investment of an Arkansas fishing license. “It’s really fun for us, just waiting...

2023 Top Doctors List

Top Doctors 2023
With over 30 years’ experience researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctors, Castle Connolly is a trusted and credible healthcare research and information company. Our mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class healthcare providers.  Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and...

40 Under 40 2023

Aaron Wilson, 37 StillwaterOwner, Wilson Auto Family and Wilson Powersports Aaron Wilson has his hands full as the owner of three different enterprises: Wilson Chevrolet, Wilson Buick-GMC-Cadillac and Wilson Powersports. “I have the privilege of working with 110 employees across the three storefronts in Stillwater,” he says. Before he joined the auto industry, Wilson used his economics degree as an analyst...
In honor of Women's History Month, we highlight a few female pioneers from the state's past and present. Whether they're activists, entertainers, artists or leaders in business, they've left an indelible mark on Oklahoma. Kate Barnard 1875-1930 Catherine "Kate" Barnard was the first woman to be elected as a state official in Oklahoma, as well as the second woman to be...