February 2018
While Valentine’s Day grabs the headlines this month, who says you can’t celebrate love the entire month even if there are only 28 days available to pull it off. From jewelry, dining and spa treatments to baking treats, overnight-hotel stays and expressing how you feel with more than just cards and flowers, it’s easier than ever with the ideas we’ve packed in this issue.
Photographer: Valerie Grant
Model: Cassie Carriger
Jewelry: Spexton
Features
Soul in the City
Located at the southern end of the IDL, the Cathedral District boasts a rich combination of faith, life, business, and culture while focusing on being collaborative and visionary.
READ MORESick of It
With no true cure for the common cold, there are ways to overcome the sore throat, fever, streaming nose and headaches quicker. But make sure you separate fact from fiction and keep the Kleenex close.
READ MOREUpping the Ante
With 454 hotel rooms and suites, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is small enough to give personalized service while providing guests with landmark casino and resort amenities.
READ MORERules of Attraction
While love can be complicated at times, saying the actual words can make some uncomfortable. But there are other ways to show how much you care or love without muttering a word or buying a card.
READ MOREAbsolutely Spa-velous
Not only will the treatments, body wraps, laser services and rejuvenating body pods at spa810 have you relaxing, but you can succumb to a perfect array of massages.
READ MOREQ&A: Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera’s setlist balances material from both his solo albums and time in Chicago, while helping the audience put a “face” to the songs that probably jump-started plenty of relationships.
READ MOREDine + Drink
Your Body on Booze
There's no clear evidence indicating the type of alcohol you drink affects your state of drunkenness. So what really happens inside your body when you imbibe?
READ MORESugar Thrill Gang
With an abundant selection of truffles, macarons, nuts, fudge and candies, the shipping-container world of Sweet Boutique is every bit as delicious as anything Willie Wonka could have envisioned.
READ MOREEating Artfully
The next time you want to give a gift — whether it’s for a special occasion, a holiday celebration or a “just because” treat — remember the magic of Edible Arrangements.
READ MOREPursuit of Perfection
Craig Baxter’s Interurban is his version of Field of Dreams, where his reimagined vision for contemporary American and Tex-Mex fare flourishes with personal interactions, teamwork and pride.
READ MOREBest Bets
Best Comfort Food
Comfort foods generally epitomize home cooking and are not likely to win any accolades from nutritionists and dietitians. But sometimes a salad just won’t cut it when you need to satisfy your belly in the winter months.
READ MOREDepartments
Roxanne and Kevin Roark
Stops: Shiloh’s, Nouveau Atelier de Chocolat, Cinemark Broken Arrow, The Boxyard, STEMcell Science Shop
READ MORESweetheart Sweets
The way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. So why not hand out these adorable cakes, pies and pops to demonstrate that true love and appreciation comes in all shapes, sizes and calories.
READ MORETake Me to the River
While winter trout typically aren't as jumpy as they are in the summer, it’s a great time of year to work on your technique for hitting the water in warmer months with more confidence.
READ MOREThe SAD Truth
You may not be able to avoid seasonal depression, but you can warm up to the winter months by adding activities and habits for a positive outlook until spring.
READ MOREAdvo-cats
Studies show that animals can improve mental health and lower stress levels. If true, maybe it’s time for you to visit StreetCats Inc. and provide a forever home for one of their furry felines.
READ MOREPop’s Big Payoff
Indie rocker Annie Clark, also known as St. Vincent, continues to ride the success of 2017’s Masseduction while teaching a master class on overcoming the challenges of life and facing the future.
READ MOREDriving Growth
Darryl Starbird may not be producing his legendary hot rod and custom car show any more, but his legacy is in the very good hands of relatives who are not afraid to change things up and keep it fresh.
READ MOREDo you feel comfortable going to dinner or movies alone?
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READ MOREPrecious Metal
Spexton is garnering serious attention with simple but sophisticated fabricated metallic jewelry pieces that appeal to the desire for something unique, individualized and thoughtful.
READ MOREHappy New You
A weight loss or fitness-related New Year's resolution is a powerful first step in the right direction, but remember that it's just that — a first step. Extra effort will be required to stay on track.
READ MOREEspresso Yourself
If you like your coffee with milk, you must have come across the fascinating patterns made in the foam topping your espresso drink. Ever wondered how to make latte art in your own kitchen?
READ MOREFlab Fight
With a goal to lose 30 pounds in 2018, one of our own writers is out to prove that health and happiness are for everyone, not just the manically self-disciplined with Benjamins to burn.
READ MOREBoards of Education
Unlike a steak or bottle of wine — where the higher the price point, the better it’s likelier to taste — you can get away with not forking over a wad of cash on a charcuterie or cheese spread.
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