Author: Mike Watkins

The Feeling of Home

Even though she didn’t study psychology in college, Kris Patton, ASID, owner of Interiors Joan and Associates, has learned through experience how valuable the study is when working with clients. With years of cultivating a deep understanding of human behavior, Patton listens between the lines, uncovering the emotional drivers behind […]

Building Nebraska with Inspired Communities

Omaha-based 4 Corners Development has become a standout name in Nebraska’s residential landscape, known for creating communities that blend thoughtful planning, natural beauty, and long-term value. With developments across eastern Nebraska, the company focuses on designing neighborhoods where homeowners feel connected to their homes, their surroundings, and each other. The […]

Best of Both Worlds

Built in 2018, this 5,638-square-foot residence sits on a generous 1.02-acre lot in the coveted Hamptons neighborhood, where luxury meets tranquility. With five bedrooms, five-plus bathrooms, and a design that blends modern elegance with timeless comfort, this home is more than a place to live – it’s a place to […]

Historic Revival

During its formative years as the Blackstone Hotel, The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, which has become a popular landing spot for guests at the corner of 36th and Farnam streets in Omaha’s Blackstone District, saw many firsts.  It’s the building where both the Reuben sandwich and Butter Brickle ice cream were […]

An Entertainer’s Dream

Tracie Wickenhauser describes her family home in Indian Creek Estates as an “entertainer’s dream”—offering unique and expansive yet personal and welcoming interior and exterior experiences. With a recently redesigned backyard that boasts a beautiful heated saltwater pool, professional landscaping, and a view of Indian Creek Golf Course and the surrounding […]

Pearson’s Pumpkin Place
Creating New Family Traditions

Alex Pearson peers over the rows of cornstalks, bean pods, and pumpkin plants with nostalgia and promise. The land once farmed by two generations before him now grows and nurtures his family’s newest and future venture: Pearson’s Pumpkin Place.  The Pearson family, which includes his parents, Jerry and Joel Pearson, […]

Real Estate Quest

Even though he was only recently licensed as a Realtor®, Noah Kelley grew up in the business. His father, Dan Kelley, has been a licensed real estate agent longer than Noah’s been alive, so he watched his dad through the years and ultimately decided to follow in his footsteps.  “On […]

Eyes on the prize

Tips and tricks to get your resume noticed You’re job hunting. Maybe it’s because you’ve just graduated or maybe you’re making a job change—voluntarily or not—and looking for a fresh start. Whatever the situation, the first thing you need to do is create or update (and sometimes modernize) your resume […]

Modern Day Castle

From the moment Jordan and Brandon Cernik first drove through the South Hamptons neighborhood in Elkhorn, Nebraska, they were captivated. For them, the neighborhood struck the perfect balance—secluded and serene, yet close enough to Omaha for convenience. What really set it apart, however, was the forest—a rare gem among the […]

Mountain getaway in the city

Tucked away in the growing neighborhood of Sanctuary Ridge in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a modern mountain retreat designed and built by brothers Richie and Jay Pohlad, owners of Pohlad Custom Homes, Inc. Among its many amenities and features are a natural stone interior and exterior mixed with wood brackets and […]