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Health + Wellness
You Can Get What You Want
Manifestation expert and author teaches how to transform dreams into reality. Article by Susan Thwing Michelle Barr, a renowned transformational coach and expert in manifestation, is set to launch her fourth book, Loving What’s Next: What You Want Can Be Yours Now (Morgan James Publishing) on Oct. 1. This book marks yet another significant milestone in her career as a manifestation coach and spiritual guide. Barr, who is based in Dallas, Texas, has spent more than 15 years helping...
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Food + Beverage
Cider & Donuts: Next Gen
Melanee Peltz Radner is the third-generation face of Franklin Cider Mill. Article by Lynne Konstantin Things that are better together: Peanut butter and jelly. Mac and cheese. Batman and Robin. But in our area, especially when the air is beginning to chill and leaves are changing colors, we think of fresh-pressed cider and piping-hot donuts. Our favorite place for this classic pairing? The Franklin Cider Mill. Locals can detect the faint aroma of fresh-baked donuts for miles around, our own...
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Food + Beverage
Get Happy
Zana brings its enchanting fusion of art, atmosphere and culinary excellence to happy hour. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Aly Darin Zana is more than just a restaurant - it is a destination where ambiance, service and culinary excellence converge. The Downtown Birmingham culinary gem, offering an elevated take on modern American cuisine and craft cocktails, brings an experience that transcends mere dining, merging art, atmosphere and exceptional cuisine into a harmonious whole...
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Style + Beauty
Fall Fashion Edit
Stylist Rachel Schostak scoops on what’s hot for the season. Article by Lynne Konstantin Known for her exquisite taste, Rachel Schostak has made a successful career out of a passion for having her finger on the pulse of fashion. The Birmingham fashion consultant and stylist — and busy mom to three young children — gave us a rundown of fall 2024’s hottest trends. “Overall, there are six big trends for the upcoming season,” Schostak says, and many of them are easily interchangeable and easy to...
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