Easter 2024 is almost upon us. Take this opportunity to look back at some of our past Easter season content, from butter lamb ice cream cake and intricate Polish Easter eggs to locally made candy, Broadway Market picks and Easter basket inspiration.
When John English first picked up a piece of wood, his only goal was to try his hand at carving some spoons as a fun hobby.
If I’ve ever heard of a modern-day fairytale, it’s the love story of Ashley and Chris Landowski.
When we picture places where wildlife hangs out, forests and meadows are the environments that come to mind—not gardens and golf courses. But as wild spaces disappear to human development, every natural oasis amidst the concrete and asphalt becomes a welcome respite for wild beings. And it’s…
When Amanda Bodkin encountered Red Disk’s “Queen City Toile” wallpaper at Buffalo’s Decorators’ Show House in 2021, it was love at first sight.
In the world of interior design, it’s not uncommon to step into a room and instantly recognize who designed it.
If the devil is in the details, Mystic Hills Brewing in East Concord is downright hellish. The farmhouse brewery is a carefully curated triumph by owners Reanna Dembitsky, Michael Prusakowski and Veronica Luyster.
Personal perspectives by Buffalo Magazine's featured local photographers of 2024: Brandon Watson, Katie Addo and more to come.
“Goldy Way was born out of Covid lockdown when I found myself continually returning to my basement immersed in fabric, dyebaths and ice. It has since evolved into a sustainable business creating hand-dyed textiles and teaching ice-dye workshops. It has brought me a lot of joy to have a tacti…
Western New York beekeepers share a common perspective: Being with bees is peaceful, and the process of making honey is rewarding. Whether using honey as a hydrating face mask or swirling in your favorite hot beverage, here are a few local varieties to look for in area stores and markets.
When her daughter passed away suddenly at her home in December 2020, Diane Mure was paralyzed with grief.
Walking into one of the many town and village history museums found in Erie County is a bit like entering a living, breathing time capsule filled with artifacts, photos, books and assorted ephemera.
As far as first impressions go, it wasn’t a good one for Carli.
You can go around the world in faster than 80 days, at least culinarily, by visiting the West Side Bazaar.
When Frankie and Jared connected on a dating app in 2013, Frankie had an instinct that their first date would be a unique experience. A man with considerable artistic talents and hobbies, Jared was a musician, songwriter, crafter and creator. As a multidisciplinary fibre and circus performan…
“Sometimes things from your memory will stay with you. They leave a clear impression in your mind. I find it interesting the things we do recall,” says Buffalo's Sylvia Kleindinst, a paper doll artist and collector.
Art has the ability to transform spaces into bold sanctuaries. While the idea of starting an art collection may be daunting or feel exclusive, it's a space open to anyone willing to embark on a journey of creative discovery.
At first glance, Life is Succulent is a lovely little plant shop. Its walls are lined with a lush selection of easy-care succulents and tropicals looking for their forever homes.
"As we walk into 2024, it’s so important to rediscover your passions and let them guide your personal roadmap this year.
Hailey Glynn is a successful author, illustrator and publishing mentor with a dual mission: to help aspiring authors bring their book ideas to life and to bring powerful books for kids into the world.
You won’t have to travel far from home to enjoy these woodland hideaways.
Dumbbell curl, dumbbell curl. Repeat. Ten lifts on the leg machine. Repeat. Ten lat pull downs on the other side. Repeat. A jog-walk on the treadmill. Repeat.
Like many food pantries, sturdy wire shelves at Provisions 139 present immaculate rows of canned soup, boxed starches, bottled juice and bagged grains. Upright coolers with gleaming glass fronts are stocked with cartons of eggs, jugs of milk and cuts of meat, plus fresh fruit and vegetables.
Gifting a book by a Buffalo-based author takes the shop local ethos to a whole new level … and there’s no shortage of books to consider for everyone on your list. Here’s a roundup of some recently published titles.
Walking into Marie Castiglione’s Buffalo apartment, you’re immediately greeted by the sight of cards: boxes of cards ready to be mailed, racks of cards against the wall, proofs of soon-to-be-released cards spread over the workstation. Post Its scrawled with notes and ideas, and mood boards f…
Get the know fashion designer and master thrifter Alexander Zdroyevski and what inspires his custom creations.
Growing up, Colleen Young moved a lot. “This is my 20th address—I’ve cried doing background checks,” she jokes.
A personal shopping experience fit for a movie montage—complete with positivity, encouragement and understanding. Or, in simpler words: support.
The cool new additions to the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester range from a larger-than-life Donkey Kong arcade game to an impressively sizable indoor ropes course. The most charming addition, however, has to be the Hasbro Game Park. A 17,000-square-foot outdoor path, it features …
Walking up to Jacob Marsh and Jared Pease’s 2,400-square-foot home in Tonawanda, I instantly got the feeling that this house must have always been a cool place. Originally built in 1900, the couple felt it too. And let’s say, our instincts weren’t wrong.