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Candace Alnaji

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Suzie Wells

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Candace Alnaji

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Restoring History, Living In Style

Lori Bruton

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OUR 2026 AUTUMN ISSUES

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The season of football, apple picking, local festivals, watching the leaves change, cozy dinners, and weekends spent enjoying the places we call home. There’s something special about this time of year and the feeling of being here.

Our autumn editions are filled with inspiring people, heartfelt stories, local businesses, and plenty of ideas for enjoying fall across Rochester and Buffalo. Whether you’re looking for a little home inspiration, planning a weekend outing, or finding a new local business to support, we hope these pages give you a reason to get out and enjoy the season right here at home.

- The Home Team

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Julie Muscato Home and Gifts

In an era when almost anything can be acquired through the click of a button, Julie Muscato believes there is value in slowing down. For years, Muscato has helped other Western New Yorkers do the same. Step inside Julie Muscato Home & Gifts, and you’re invited to experience the feeling of home with all your senses. Run your hand across crushed velvet, feel the reassuring weight of a beautifully crafted lamp, trace the graceful curve of a sofa frame, and imagine how each piece

Candace Alnaji

The Nail Room Roc

At The Nail Room, every appointment is designed to be more than just a beauty service. Located in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts, the luxury nail salon has built its reputation on exceptional care, expert craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality, creating a place where guests can slow down, relax, and leave feeling refreshed and confident. Founded and owned by Rochester native Amber Peraino, The Nail Room has evolved from a one-woman operation into a thriving salon staffe

Suzie Wells

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- The Home Team

Our mission is to help our neighbors thrive: we highlight local artisans and inspire the transformation of the places we live to the spaces we love. Home.

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People gathering at Homestead for Hope for a concert

Homesteads for Hope

By mid-morning, Homesteads for Hope is already in motion. Sunlight warms the rows as hands move steadily, twisting lettuce from the soil, gathering tomatoes one careful pick at a time. Soft conversation and laughter drifts in and out, but the work sets the rhythm. Near the barn, the chickens fall into step with it all. They weave between boots and baskets, trailing closely behind anyone who passes. Farm Director Chris Krivanek says the fowl turn even the simplest task into so

Suzie Wells

The first time the Hope Chest Dragon Boat Team won a race (Philadelphia in 2013)

Paddling with A Purpose

Breast Cancer Survivors Find Strength Together on the Water 166 strong, the Hope Chest paddling team is made up entirely of breast cancer survivors who participate in a unique health and fitness program focused on physical and emotional healing. The wellness program, Hope Chest, was created by Laurie Hyzy and Nina Sacco, close friends who aspired to become personal trainers. When Sacco was diagnosed with breast cancer, she continued to exercise and became determined to make a

Judith A. Rucki

Pouring Hope Forward

Bryce Bilson, is a celebrity in his own right. As the 2026 ambassador for Make Lemon Aide’s Laps of Love event, he will greet supporters, flash his signature smile, and sign autographs on race day. But Bryce’s story has not always looked this bright. Born three months early and diagnosed with a severe brain bleed, he and his family spent years navigating uncertainty. He was diagnosed with moderate spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which was in all four of his limbs. His m

Lori Bruton

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Buffalo Besties

What started as one woman’s wish to connect with her city has blossomed into a welcoming community for women across Western New York. Founded by Sierra Ross, Buffalo Besties is a vibrant network of over 6,000 women who come together to make genuine friendships in a city known for its sense of community. Sierra’s inspiration for Buffalo Besties came from a common feeling—wanting friendships but not always knowing where to start. Working from home made that challenge even more

Haverly Erskine

Craft Night

Have you ever wanted to try out a new craft but weren’t sure where to start? Or maybe wanted to craft with others instead of going solo? From classes to social groups, Rochester has you covered! Fiber Night Meet lifelong Rochesterian Megan Granger, owner and operator of Megs & Co, a hand-dyed yarn company specializing in local and luxury fibers for knitters, crocheters, and spinners. What started as a small group of friends meeting at a local store’s craft night has grown int

Kaitlin Donnan

Nature in Brushstrokes

We’re celebrating that burst of life through the work of two artists whose visions are as joyful and expressive as the season itself. From the inspired, symbolic creations of Jamie Brown at Free Bird Artistry, where each piece has a story rooted in personal meaning and the beauty of the natural world to the layered oils of Kelly Maloney, whose vibrant color play brings light and warmth to every canvas, explore the artists’ perspectives and creative sparks. Jamie Brown Tell us

Suzie Wells

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Julie Muscato Home and Gifts

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Miles of Motivation with Rachel Watt

Restoring History, Living In Style

OUR 2026 AUTUMN ISSUES

Julie Muscato Home and Gifts

The Nail Room Roc

Our mission is to help our neighbors thrive: we highlight local artisans and inspire the transformation of the places we live to the spaces we love. Home.

Homesteads for Hope

Paddling with A Purpose

Pouring Hope Forward

Buffalo Besties

Craft Night

Nature in Brushstrokes

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Produced by Featured Media, Home is made to enlighten and inspire our local cities we live and love. Published a bi-monthly, we are excited to showcase great businesses, local influencers, and home inspiration.
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The Latest

Julie Muscato Home and Gifts

The Nail Room Roc

Miles of Motivation with Rachel Watt

Restoring History, Living In Style

OUR 2026 AUTUMN ISSUES

Julie Muscato Home and Gifts

The Nail Room Roc

Our mission is to help our neighbors thrive: we highlight local artisans and inspire the transformation of the places we live to the spaces we love. Home.

Homesteads for Hope

Paddling with A Purpose

Pouring Hope Forward

Buffalo Besties

Craft Night

Nature in Brushstrokes

Show us some love @HomePublications

Produced by Featured Media, Home is made to enlighten and inspire our local cities we live and love. Published a bi-monthly, we are excited to showcase great businesses, local influencers, and home inspiration. Read most recent editions >

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Produced by Featured Media, Home is made to enlighten and inspire our local cities we live and love. Published a bi-monthly, we are excited to showcase great businesses, local influencers, and home inspiration.
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