Author: Kathy Rygg

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Luxury Leisure

A major draw to any vacation resort is having access to a luxurious pool. So why not create that amenity right in your own backyard? According to Jake Lavagnino with Aspire Aquatic Architecture, your backyard is an extension of your home. If a pool is something you’ve considered, he and […]

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Waterfront Oasis

Three years ago, Bluewater in Valley, NE, was the site of the annual MOBA Street of Dreams. Local builder Majestic Homes featured a 4,300 sq. ft. four-bedroom, five-bathroom story and a half showcase property with multiple lake views. As soon as Teresa Elliott set foot in the home, she fell […]

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Express Yourself

CoCo Chanel once said, “A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” Whether it’s a drastic change or a subtle update, having a great haircut, color, or style invokes feelings of confidence, and confidence is what helps motivate people to make changes in their lives. What […]

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Balance Your Life

Finding balance in life is a goal most of us continuously try to achieve. The connection between mind, body, and soul is innate, and there are many ways we try to reach it. Fitness is at the heart of that connection, and Club Pilates believes in the philosophy that if […]

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Helping Through Hospitality

One of Kinesha Roach’s fondest memories growing up was visiting her Grandma Johnson’s house in Kansas for the holidays. Not only was the spread of food abundant, but the warmth, welcome, and love shared by everyone there was undeniable. In fact, she’d bring friends with her just to experience that […]

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Flexibility & Style

Driving into The Sanctuary home development in West Omaha feels like touring a wildlife park. Tree-lined winding roads that lead to private retreats are sprawled on acreage lots tucked among the natural woods. It’s what makes a home in The Sanctuary, a Lanoha development, so desirable, and a location that […]

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Land of Riches

Finding a house with a view in Omaha is a rarity. Finding one with a view that sits on 100 acres is like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Which is exactly what it feels like when one follows the winding drive up the hill that […]

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Healthy Healing

A new year brings new resolutions, with health and fitness at the top of most people’s list. Increasing your workout routine and making more visits to the gym is always a good idea, but sometimes you might need something more. Someone who listens and understands your current struggles or goals. […]

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Cajun Creations

A customary tradition when visiting someone’s home in New Orleans is being offered a cold beverage, hot food, and inquiring about your family. According to Manager Jeff Hebert, that’s also what you’ll find at Herbe Sainte in Aksarben Village—a Cajun style bar and restaurant that offers some of the most […]

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Community Connection

What was once a staple in small towns, community banks have become the unicorn of the financial industry. The right one doesn’t just become a partner in meeting your financial goals, it becomes a friend for life. Foundation One Bank in West Omaha was created 10 years ago with that […]