By Kate Hanzalik “People with pets are special,” said Carolynn Lemke, a pet portraitist and founder of the eclectic pet product shop, Noble Friends. “Even if I'm just meeting somebody for just a few minutes, I like to kind of...
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Out & About
Out & About – Cella V. Boutique: The return of ‘retail therapy’
By Alyssa Dearborn Cella V. Boutique’s owner, Heather Vitale, will celebrate her brick-and-mortar store’s one year anniversary in July. Today, Heather is happily married with a two-year-old and a baby on the way and is proud to see how far...
Inspire
Inspire – Helena Zera-Axelrod: Helping People Find Peace in a Healthy Lifestyle
By Janelle Davis “I believe in the concept that you are what you think you are. You are what you eat, you are what you see, you are what you hear, and you are what you ingest,” said Helena Zera-Axelrod,...
Out & About
Out & About – Nectar Espresso Bar and Vintages: Creating a space for coffee and company
By Alyssa Dearborn In the McCarthy Mercantile under Wildflowers Armory in Downtown Syracuse, you can find handcrafted coffee drinks and unique antiques at Nectar Espresso Bar and Vintages. The idea for an espresso bar and vintage shop was conceived during...
Cover Story
Cover Story – Books for all: Casey Rose Frank fosters inclusivity at Golden Bee Bookshop
By Norah Machia When Casey Rose Frank set up a new bookshop in Liverpool, she wanted to make sure readers of all ages and backgrounds would feel welcome. So she filled the shelves with a curated collection of positive books...
