Baddie, Spelled with a V By Monica Jones Some people leave Columbus and never look back. Most of us are not those people. Most of us are boomerangs – we go, we grow, we test ourselves somewhere bigger, louder, faster. Then, one day, we circle back to the place that built us. Not because we failed, but because we finally know what we’re building, and we want to build it here. That’s the energy behind…
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How Sydney Helms Built a Growing, Glowing Local Empire Rooted in Community By Monica Jones There’s a verse in the Bible about a mustard seed. Tiny. Unassuming. Easy to overlook – and yet, when planted with care, it grows into something far larger than anyone expects. For Sydney Helms, the mustard seed wasn’t just a name for her shop. It was a philosophy. Long before she owned multiple businesses, before her spaces became known for…
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Why an Old Place Is Quietly Opening Its Doors Again By Monica Jones For a while, it felt like Westville existed mostly in memory. People spoke about it in the past tense. School trips. Blacksmith forges. Quilts, looms, and the smell of iron and wood smoke clinging to a warm afternoon. Then the pandemic came, and like so many cultural spaces built on shared presence, Westville went quiet. Now, quietly and deliberately, Historic Westville Village…
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More Than Just Tradition By Monica Jones Our Chattahoochee flows through a city which is itself built on the movement of people – from the military figures who established Fort Benning to those passing through on their journey. For generations, the body art of the sailors, soldiers, and civilians calling our city home has mirrored Columbus’s history, embedding itself into the local lore. The city’s military foundation and its history as a hard-working mill town…
Read MoreThe Astrological Alchemy on 6th Street By Monica Jones The Vibe on 6th is a quantum leap for Columbus culture, forged in the fires of entrepreneurial necessity and guided by the lunar glow of the Full Moon Market. It’s a story the city needs right now—three titans of local hustle, each a veteran in the high-stakes game of keeping things interesting, finally joining forces to create a space so undeniably cool, it’s practically vibrating. Forget…
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Ditch the Fam, Hit the Jam By Monica Jones For many of us, the night before Thanksgiving is a whirlwind of last-minute travel and frantic kitchen prep, but in Columbus, that Wednesday night has evolved into something much more meaningful: a high-energy homecoming. It’s a chance to connect with old friends, ditch the family (just for a few hours!), and, most importantly, support our community. This year’s Turkey Jam—a new annual live music festival and…
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Columbus’ New Home for the Creatively Curious By Monica Jones What does it truly mean to embody a vibe? To vibe? It’s more than just a feeling; it’s an energy, an unspoken understanding, a connection, and the freedom that comes from truly being seen, accepted, and perfectly at ease in your surroundings. And nowhere in Columbus does that resonate more powerfully than at The Vibe on 6th. This isn’t just a shop; it’s a living,…
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A Columbus Gem Finds Its New Character By Monica Jones Exploring the wonderful world of shopping Columbus has to offer, you might find yourself wandering through The Village on 13th in Midtown Columbus, and there you might just stumble upon Two Sisters Gallery and realize you’ve found something you didn’t even know you were looking for. More than just a refined art boutique offering exquisite local art and custom framing, there’s an unexpected charm and…
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Rediscover The Spa at Callaway Gardens Get ready to discover a side of Callaway you might not even know exists – a tranquil retreat that’s been waiting right in our backyard all along. Nestled within The Lodge at Callaway Resort & Gardens lies an opulent spa, a hidden gem which beautifully captures the essence of the founders’ vision: the deep and rejuvenating connection between humanity and the natural world. For too long, this serene escape…
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Forty Years of Floral Artistry with David Benefield’s Highland Hall By Monica Jones Step through the stately doors of Highland Hall, and you don’t just enter a florist shop—you step into a living piece of history, filled with the scent of fresh blooms and the warm, welcoming spirit of owner David Benefield. For four decades, David has been a cornerstone of Columbus’s floral landscape, and his journey, much like the vibrant arrangements he creates, truly…
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