What Indoor Plants Should You Add to Your Bedroom?
Are you ready to jump on the indoor plant bandwagon? While they’re certainly aesthetically pleasing, they also offer many surprising...
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Who’s Your Hero?
Friedrich Nietzsche said, “He who has a ‘why’ to live can bear almost any ‘how.’” You are here for a purpose. Live on purpose. Dream big....
Meaux Co Pro: Nature + Science = Skincare
Esthetician founded and formulated Meaux Co. Pro is where nature and science unite to create the latest advancements in clean, vegan...
A Community Art Studio: Nickel City Wax & Wane
Nickel City Wax & Wane in Buffalo is a friendly community art studio in which people from all walks of life can experience art and...
What’s Cooking?
Grilling brings out the best in food. Charcoal is still my favorite, but I know many people cook on gas grills. Either way, it’s a...
The GLA Team: Lori Jimenez
Lori Jimenez, Architectural Associate Jump onboard with Barndominiums! GLA fresh talent Lori Jimenez brings a West Coast urban vibe to...
Holiday Valley Beer & Wine Festival
That familiar nip in the air can mean only one thing: winter is on its way. Before you go searching for your skis, get out into that...
Learn something new at the Rochester Brainery
Bringing creative skills and fun experiences to area neighbors, Rochester Brainery is an exciting community classroom and event space. A...
How to Create a Homework Corner for Your Kids This Fall
With the 2022-2023 school year around the corner, you may need to designate a spot in your home in which your kids can complete their...
Storytelling Through Style with Sammi Cohen of The Soubrette Brunette
I first launched my retro style blog, The Soubrette Brunette, in 2013 merely as a means of documenting my daily outfits. I’d recently...
Unity: Take Time for Family
Life is busy. Calendars are full. Days, months, and years slip by. Is there someone who you’ve been meaning to call or see? Be...
Uplifting the Community One Smile at a Time
Kimberly LaRussa hardly ever has a typical day. One day, she might be seen on television, surprising a child in need with a bedroom...
4 Ways to Make your Yoga Room your Favorite Spot
Whether you’re interested in starting yoga or you’re a seasoned pro, creating a space dedicated to its practice will ensure you hold...
Road Trippin’ in Our Own Backyards
With so much to see and do in the Western New York area, we’re hitting the road and taking you along for the ride! Let’s skip out on the...
Music Soothes the Soul
It’s summer 2022. It’s only fair to fill your soul with fairs, festivals, and fun. Find your rhythm and dance to the music. Live music...
Buffalo Roots Behind the Next Gen Collective
Growing up, Christian Wade knew that he wanted both music and sports to be a part of his life. Since the age of two, Christian has been...
3 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle by the End of the Summer
Summer is a busy season for families between soccer games, family get-togethers, neighborhood pool parties, and more. You may be...
My Favorite Summer Feast
This is the time of year for grilling and chilling. Make memories with your loved ones. I remember my favorite summer feast. What a...
Hot Summer Reads
It’s summertime, which means it’s the perfect time to find our next favorite read, whether enjoyed on the beach, during a road trip, in a...
Rochester to Skaneateles: A Perfect Weekend Road Trip
Does it seem like summer is in full swing, and you’ve pretty much seen and done all there is to see and do in your neck of the woods?...
The GLA Team: Amanda Roth
Amanda Roth, Architectural Associate With open, glass forward designs, GLA Architectural Associate Amanda Roth welcomes the outdoors...
Michael Sellars Steps Up for CFF & Rochester’s Finest
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a rare but devastating disease that affects the lives of approximately 30,000 Americans. This means approximately...
Historic Buffalo: 5 Spots Beyond the City
If you were to ask the average Buffalo resident to name a landmark in Erie County, most people would name somewhere in the city. While...
A Getaway Destination to Celebrate, Farmer's Creekside Tavern & Inn
Farmer’s Creekside Tavern & Inn of LeRoy, less than an hour from Buffalo and only 30 minutes from Rochester, is the perfect getaway for...
Curtiss Hotel: History. Elegance. Luxury.
Just a block and a half from Shea’s and sister business, the Buffalo Chophouse, stands the breathtaking Curtiss Hotel, a 5-star boutique...
Fun in the Sun in Rochester!
Let’s welcome the warmer weather and sunshine with open arms! There’s no better way to soak up the sun than getting out of the house and...
Janis Reed Interiors Opens Design Studio, Home & Gift At The Piano Works in East Rochester
The Rochester area is getting a measure of lake house love from local design firm and home furnishings retailer Janis Reed Interiors....
Finding Learning Fun with Child-Led Play
Have you ever tried to lead your child in an activity only to find this structured play felt less like play and more like work, leaving...
When in Doubt, Pedal it Out
Once described as “a magical city to explore by bicycle,” Buffalo is home to a community of bicyclists and well-known trails that are...
Meet Kiko, Buffalo’s Most Popular Corgi
Dog mom and Corgi fan, Aryn Kraus had wanted a Corgi ever since grade school. (Cowboy Bebop, anyone?) So, Aryn saved up her money,...
Rochester Local, Toni Coleman Invites us into her Home
Rochester hair stylist, artist and design aficionado, Toni Coleman, gives us a peek inside her dream home and the life she has...
12 Sunny Day Activities Around Buffalo
As Western New Yorkers, many of us count the days until the weather turns so we can get outside and soak up the sun. Make the most of all...
A venue as unique as your event
Across the gently rolling Canandaigua countryside just east of Rochester, stunning Lincoln Hill Farms is perfect for any occasion!...
Get outdoors with Fireplace Fashions
It’s time to get outside! Fireplace Fashions offers a wide variety of fire tables and fire pits, including liquid propane, natural gas,...
Meet ROC the Dogs Rescue
Formerly known as Nuts for Mutts, ROC the Dogs Rescue, Inc. was established in 2019 by Amanda Hanes. An animal lover and rescuer herself,...
The GLA Team: Daianne Osorio
Daianne Osorio, Architectural Associate and Interior Designer Daianne Osorio brings together the best of two worlds, architecture and...
Traveling with pets is more popular than ever
Today's pets are increasingly on the go. Individuals and families planning to travel are increasingly choosing to take their pets along...
Traveling Trailer is hitting the road around WNY!
Planning a party? Want to celebrate with fun drinks but you’re not exactly a mixologist? The Traveling Tipsy Trailer has everything you...
Capturing a unique bond
If you have ever been fortunate enough to enjoy the companionship of a horse or a dog, you know that they are more than pets. They are...
6 ways to make your garden more successful
Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by...
Let’s Get Thrifty!
Shannon Polojac started thrifting long before it became a fad. The Buffalo native adores browsing estate sales, flea markets, garage...
DIY your Easter centerpiece
Easter is a springtime holiday that marks a prime opportunity to cast off the remnants of winter weather and dress a home in bright,...
Freelance Buffalo is Bigger, Better, and Fully In-Person, for 4th Annual Conference
Freelance Buffalo has added two cities to form a three-city conference that will host the region’s freelancers for one week from April...
Oh happy day!
With the weather finally breaking, the sun shining, and the days getting longer, we have quite a bit to celebrate in Western New York....
Sweeten up spring with honey + flowers
In the midst of a pandemic, Maddie and her husband, Matt Buffan, started Honeybee & Bloom Gardens in Rochester. Honeybee & Bloom Gardens...
Restoring Confidence with Home Start Hope
After learning about the Bethany House, an emergency shelter that provides transitional housing and support in Rochester, Kristin Mathis...
Vibrant Colors Abound at Stacy K Floral
Spring is blossoming onto the scene at Stacy K Floral. The Rochester-based floral shop has been treating the area to designer floral...
Borrow & build!
Meet Darren Cotton, Buffalo resident and President & Founder of The Tool Library. This library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending...
Bringing peace of mind back to your home
It is never a good time for emergency damage to strike your home. However, it’s the perfect time to call A Cleaner Image. Since 2005, A...
Come Home to Cortese
Home: it’s more than a place. It’s a space of family, confidence, belonging, and satisfaction. For all this and more, we invite you to...