Building Communities Of Women Entrepreneurs. One collective at a time. Megan Forness is in the pursuit of empowerment.As an entrepreneur in Buffalo, she owns five businesses that focus on creating safe spaces for female business owners: Barretend, the Hiraeth House, Harbor House, Valvaere Collective, and She Gathers. Three of her businesses follow a collective model, where vendors are highly valued and have the opportunity to achieve success in a supportive work environment. Each business in...

A City Gem With Something for Everyone. Just steps away from Rochester’s downtown Louise M. Slaughter train station, DL Home & Garden sits at 283 Central Avenue. A historic part of the city, Central Avenue and the train station were the gateway to Rochester in the 1800s, greeting visitors in the bustling metropolitan center. Today, DL Home & Garden welcomes out-of-towners and Rochesterians alike to explore the 11,500 square-foot showroom, the largest of its kind outside of New York City....

Customized Menus, Culinary Excellence, and a Family Touch. As the premier catering service in Rochester, family-owned and operated Food by DeLeo Catering is in the business of creating unforgettable culinary experiences. Jason DeLeo started the business 23 years ago, and if anything, he and his wife, Nicole, along with their son, Antonio, are only getting started. Antonio is Food by DeLeo’s Executive Chef, and he and his father are both graduates of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA),...

“If you can envision it, we can make it happen.” That is Julie Muscato’s motto. Owner of Julie Muscato Home & Gifts in Lockport, she...

WITH THE ARBOR LOFT & BRUNO'S BLESSINGS Agathi Georgiou-Graham is a fan of love. As co-owner of Arbor Venues, she makes it her business...

Event planning is both an art and a skill. For many, coordinating and preparing for any occasion – from baby showers to graduations to...

Starting her business 13 years ago in a professional park in Lockport, Julie has experienced tremendous growth as a business owner in the...

As a native Rochesterian, I take pride in spending time in my city. Even though I grew up in the area, Rochester is one of those places...

In 2010, two local building companies – Morrell Builders and Pride Mark Homes – decided to reinvent the new-build and home remodel...

The kitchen is often the place in a home where people gather. Whether it is to share a bite to eat, cook a meal together, catch up over a...

custom garden design There’s something rather special about creating a garden at home. From the first buds of spring to the reds and...

Designer Flooring from pioneer millworks For over thirty years, Pioneer Millworks has been a national leader in manufacturing reclaimed...

Those of us who consider Rochester our home are certainly no strangers to winter weather. From steady snowfall, chilly winds, and...

Whether you are visiting from out of town or happen to live within the city of Buffalo, the Curtiss Hotel is the quintessence of comfort,...

We all know how busy life gets, and with a never-ending to-do list, it can be difficult to prioritize social events. With holidays like...

Located at 283 Central Avenue, a block from Rochester’s busy downtown train station, DL Home & Garden has become a staple in Western New...

This year, members of the Jewish faith will celebrate Hanukkah from December 7th – 15th. For eight nights, the community lights the...

Photography by Tim Wilkes Some of the most beautiful timber frame homes in the country are located right here in the Finger Lakes Region....

Maya Schneider has loved horses for as long as she can remember. From her first time riding a horse at summer camp as a young girl to...

On any given day, you can find Norah Pritchard teaching English as an adjunct professor at Nazareth College, picking herbs from her...