Home Services

Washing Away Winter

Northside Window And Gutter Cleaning Pros Jumpstart Spring Cleaning Article by Emma Fitzgerald | Photography by Logan Clark As spring arrives, it's time to open up blinds and soak in the coveted sunshine lacking during Midwest winters. Spring cleaning is just around the corner, and the team at Northside Window and Gutter Cleaning indicates they are eager to help homeowners and business managers welcome the start of a new season.  Northside Windows is owned and operated by a local veteran...

Home + Design

Redefining Inclusive Living

North End Apartments/Village Of Merici: Accessible Sanctuary For All Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark North End Carmel Village of Merici and North End Carmel united to create a future of accessible living for people with disabilities. Residents are empowered by the advanced features and inclusive amenities catering to various needs. Socializing Reinvented Residents can enjoy coffee and camaraderie at Indie Coffee Roasters and Le Petit Gauteau Bakery, and use...

Home + Design

Sleek And Stylish

Top Home-Painting Trends For 2024 Article by Heather Hunter | Photography by Logan Clark Itching to update your home this year? Before pulling out hammers or selling the furniture, consider reinvigorating the space with a new coat of paint. Carmel City Lifestyle asked Eric Russell of Russell Painting Company about the paint trends to expect in 2024, as well as some creative ways to incorporate them in homes. In exterior paint jobs, the earth tones of the 1990s and aughts are steadily...

Real Estate

The Full 360

How One Local Real Estate Agency Puts People First Article by Heather Hunter | Photography by Logan Clark Although the sign above the former Evan Lurie Art Gallery now reads “Circle Real Estate,” walking inside reveals a curated homage to the building’s history. Sculptures ring the room, and the wide walls are filled with paintings. It’s more than just office décor; Circle Real Estate’s agents use the art to stage homes. If the buyer likes a piece, they can purchase it and support a local...

Home Services

Window to Carmel

How a Local Business Shows Love to Carmel Through Restoration Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark, Jack Gittoes What sets Carmel apart from other cities is how much we love supporting local businesses. But much more than that is how businesses pour that love back into the community. Window Consultants of Indiana (WCI) is a shining example of this.  Unveiling the Window to Carmel Brett Schubert and his business partner Chris Fox founded WCI in 2020 after long careers in...

Life + Culture

Celebrating Disability Awareness

Embracing Inclusivity in Carmel Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark (Maverick Marketing) As we approach Disability Awareness Month in March, we want to ensure that readers and Carmel residents are well-informed about disability advocacy in Carmel.  To this end, we spoke with three Advisory Committee on Disability members, Laura Campbell, David Littlejohn, and Tim Paramore, to learn more about the local initiatives, partnerships, and resources created for a more inclusive...

Travel

The Ultimate Staycation

Ode to Life, Leisure, and Delectable Cuisine at Hotel Carmichael Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark, Hotel Carmichael When life gets busy, it's easy to let things like relaxation and self-care fall by the wayside. That's where a staycation at Hotel Carmichael comes in. Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection is a boutique hotel that encourages guests to stay fully present and appreciate a local retreat. Hotel Carmichael invites you to indulge in their many amenities...

Travel

Luxury Vacation Destination

French Lick Resort Offers Experiences for All Types of Travelers Article by Michelle Moody | Photography by Michelle Moody + Provided If you’re searching for a new destination for a weekend escape, we’ve found the perfect luxury, midwest vacation spot. Just a short three-hour drive away, nestled in the Indiana hills of the Hoosier National Forest, is the historic French Lick Resort.  The resort is home to two AAA Four-Diamond nationally historic hotels, the French Lick Springs Hotel and the...

Fitness

Building Stronger Futures

How FlexWerk Fitness Reimagines the Fitness Industry Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography The fitness industry constantly evolves, shaped by customer preferences in the social media era and technological advancements. Among these pioneers leading the change in such a fast-paced industry is FlexWerk Fitness in Carmel, whose unique fitness approach revamps how we interact with wellness.  We featured the owner, Steve Pirt, in our September issue.  FlexWerk...

Health + Wellness

Mental Health is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

How Endurance Mental Health & Wellness Redefines Well-Being Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark (Maverick Marketing) For Kayla Beier (FNP-C, PMHNP-BC), mental health is not just a profession – it is a lifelong connection intertwined with her early caregiving experiences.   As a family nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine and psychiatry, her journey into the realm of mental health began during her childhood when she became a caregiver for a parent with severe...