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March 2024 The Home Issue

Featured Articles

Cavs Spanish Announcer Goes on Touching Family Trek to Top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Rafa Hernandez-Brito’s family shares what it took to conquer this summit together. By Marla Ridenour

Embracing Color With Whimsical Ideas: How a Detroit-Shoreway Resident Fills Her Home With Energy

Claire Billingsley has always been drawn to eccentric aesthetics in her personal style — her interior design is no different. By Kate Bigam Kaput

How Monet's "Water Lilies" Became a Bedrock for Cleveland Museum of Art

The popularity of “Water Lilies (Agapanthus)” has attracted more of Monet’s work in a new CMA exhibit. By Ilona Westfall

Meet the Avon Lake Lip Smacker Collector with Over 3,000 Products

Her collection of products from Westlake company Bonne Bell started when she was young and continued even after company left Northeast Ohio. By Vince Guerrieri

Food + Drink

Dining Guide: Cleveland's 24 Best Italian Food Spots

Cleveland's dining scene wouldn't be complete without a bevy of Italian hot spots. From Antica Italian Kitchen and Bar to Zappitelli's and everything in between, we give our favorites. By Allison Jack

Meet the Maple Syrup Makers of Montville, Ohio

Some Northeast Ohioans come together to create the ultimate local product: maple syrup. By Annie Nickoloff

No Easter Basket Is Complete Without Malley’s Chocolate

Northeast Ohioans get their sweet fix at Malley’s Chocolates’ 19 locations. We sat down with President Mike Malley to learn more about the local company. By Danny Cunningham

In the CLE

Cavs Spanish Announcer Goes on Touching Family Trek to Top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Rafa Hernandez-Brito’s family shares what it took to conquer this summit together. By Marla Ridenour

How Ohio Growers Are Combating Marijuana Cultivation's Huge Carbon Footprint

As Ohio moves toward launching its recreational cannabis market, some marijuana businesses are striving for greater sustainability. By Patrick Williams

Q&A: How Greater Cleveland Sports Commission President and CEO David Gilbert Attracts Big Events

In preparation for the NCAA Women's Final Four coming to town, we caught up with David Gilbert, the president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. By Danny Cunningham

Entertainment

How Monet's "Water Lilies" Became a Bedrock for Cleveland Museum of Art

The popularity of “Water Lilies (Agapanthus)” has attracted more of Monet’s work in a new CMA exhibit. By Ilona Westfall

At Home

A Mansion Called River Bend in Northeast Ohio Brings Immense Space to Entertain

A majestic English country manor emerges from dreams, fusing Old World elegance with modern luxury for the ultimate retreat. By Lynne Thompson

Cleveland Homeowner Sees First Home as a Dream Come True

Happenstance found the homeowner exiting rent and entering renovation with a practical eye toward building equity. By Kristen Hampshire

Embracing Color With Whimsical Ideas: How a Detroit-Shoreway Resident Fills Her Home With Energy

Claire Billingsley has always been drawn to eccentric aesthetics in her personal style — her interior design is no different. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Style

Meet the Avon Lake Lip Smacker Collector with Over 3,000 Products

Her collection of products from Westlake company Bonne Bell started when she was young and continued even after company left Northeast Ohio. By Vince Guerrieri

Education

COVID-19: Dealing With Lags and Stops for Cleveland Students

Zoomed out, closed in, digitally overdosed students during the pandemic needed a booster shot of academic and social-emotional oomph from schools, including Laurel, Hawkins and Shaker Heights. By Kristen Hampshire

How Music Helps Cleveland's Students Tune Into Education

Let’s hear it for music — for developing a whole child at Lake Ridge Academy, Solon with academic, social, emotional and creative edge that orchestrates, naturally. By Kristen Hampshire