Traveling

FACES & PLACES 

Journey to GRandJazzFest with Audrey Sundstrom

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments Audrey Sundstrom, august 2017, august events grand rapids, blushing monk, celebration, contemporary jazz, cuban jazz, Dean Martin, dentist, detroit, diverse music, diversity, Edye Evans Hyde, electro jazz, Elyse Wild, face painting, frank sinatra, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Jazz, GRandJazzFest, guitar jazz, innovation, james brown, Jazz, jazz festivals, live jazz grand rapids, live music, local jazz music, los angeles, michigan musicians, monroe, monroe center grand rapids, nostalgia, piano jazz, recruited musicians, richard elliot, Rosa Parks Circle, sammy davis jr, saxophonist, summer events, swing era jazz, the BOB, the grand rapids jazz orchestra, Tim Bowman, Traveling, Two Eagles Marcus

by Elyse Wild • photography by Two Eagles Marcus Jazz has a way of inspiring fierce loyalty and undying fans. To

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FACES & PLACES 

Kelly Koning-Ramic: Carrying On

July 31, 2017August 1, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments annual funding drives, branding, brokerage company, business knowhow, commercial modeling, community leader, community media, dirk koning, dirk koning micro-cinema, diverse modeling, Downtown Grand Rapids, Elyse Wild, Fashion, fashion house, Festival of the Arts, grand rapids community media center, Grand Rapids Leaders, grand rapids modeling market, inspiration, international expansion, international fashion, international modeling, kelly koning-ramic, linda gellasch, logistics, mckay tower, modeling industry standards, modeling recruitment, networking events, partnering with charities, powerhouse, Rosa Parks Circle, Spain, the matthew agency, Traveling, Two Eagles Marcus, unique models, visionary, wall of bells, Wealthy Theatre, west michigan modeling agency

by Elyse Wild • photography by Two Eagles Marcus The first thing you’ll notice about Kelly Koning-Ramic is her poise; she

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SHOP TO DO 

Shop Smart, Shop Local

July 7, 2017July 5, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments Al Farbers, angels tears plant, babys tears plant, ball park floral, beach days, Bella Furs, bella furs outlet store, Bill and Paul's Sporthaus, board game, Byron Center Meats, campfires, camping, Champion TL Fairway Driver, Char Crust, Cherry Republic, Chicago steakhouse, Chocolates by Grimaldi, Design Quest, desk calendar, disc golf, Eastern Floral, Esther and Jerry Hicks, Exofficio, Family Sewing, fido and stitch, Glen Arbor company, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, grandville, granite cutting board, handmade smores, heather lane pottery, Holland, holland furniture, Innova, July 2017, Lakeshore Blessing Bowl, Law of Attraction Cards, leather purse, Local Shopping, Lumio, meat and fish seasoning, MindWare, modern accents, modern decor, MollyMutt, mosquito repellent windbreaker, Nothing for Granite, Original Hickory Grilled Dry Rub, pet bed duvets, placemats, Professional Disc Golf Association, Q-Bitz, rechargeable lamp, Red Wine, road trips in Michigan, Ron Rademacher, Rylee's Ace Hardware, sewing machine tote, Shop smart shop local, Spirit Dreams, summer nights, summer parties, summer placemats, sweet peony, The Cheese Lady, The Teachings of Abraham, travel enthusiast, Traveling, upcycled crayon, Wealthy at Charles, White Wine, wine bag

Square Play This challenging game by MindWare is the perfect addition to any board game buff’s collection. Q-bitz focuses on

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LIFE 

Five Ways to Live a More Dynamic Life

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments adventures, be fearless, being present, cherish friendships, communication, confidence, connect with the world, connecting with others, cooking, creating, diversity, drawing, dynamic life, Elyse Wild, engage, experiences, eye contact, forgiving others, forgiving yourself, Fresh Ingredients, fully present, gaining confidence, guitar class, hobbies, improve communication, ingredients, interactions, life lessons, listening skills, living with purpose, look for the lesson, martha beck, mentor yourself, motivation, musical instrument, open mind, painting class, passion, pursuing goals, reading, relatability, speak from the heart, strength, summer 2017, taking up a new hobby, talents, travel checklist, Traveling, uplifting, welcoming new experiences

by Elyse Wild  Be Open The world in which we live is vast and teeming with potential adventures, experiences and

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FACES & PLACES 

Painting the World She Travels: Loralee Grace Creates Art Inspired by Her Adventures Around the Globe

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments adventures, art around the globe, art graduate, art portfolio, art studies, Artist, austraila, carvings, cloud formations, conceptual oil paintings, conservation, creating art, Creative Career, cultural history, early art forms, elements of the past, environment, exhibition, fjords, getting inspired, Grand Rapids, humanity, iceland, independent filmmaker, india, kendall college of art and design, kim gill, lake pukaki, living minimally, living simply, local galleries, loralee grace, loraleegrace.com, love of nature, maori tribe, milford sound, mount cook national park, moutainous landscapes, moutains, National Parks, Natural Beauty, natural resources, new zealand, outdoor art studio, painter, painting landscapes, philip carrel, photography, Richard App Gallery, sci-fi, sketching, southeast asia, surrealist, surrealistic landscape painting, textiles, Traveling, watercolor, wearable technology

by Kim Gill • photography by Philip Carrel  As we wonder about the past and the future, how will we protect

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FACES & PLACES 

In 10 With Betsy Borden

April 4, 2017April 3, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments Adventure, adventure-enthusiasts, Americano, Amtrak, answers, April 2017, Betsy Borden, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Bye Bye Birdie, cake donut, Cherry Street, chocolate, conversations, customers, energy, Grand Rapids, interview, John Travolta, lifestyle change, local face, local retail, Local Shopping, New York City, Outdoors, Peninsula Trading Travel Gear, questions, retail, riding lawn mower, sales representative, sharing stories, Spain, travel experience, Traveling, Two Eagles Marcus Photography, Van's Bakery, world atlas

photography by Two Eagles Marcus  Betsy Borden, founder and owner of Peninsula Trading Travel Gear, is no stranger to adventure.

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HEALTH 

21 Ideas for a Healthier Tomorrow

February 9, 2017February 6, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments 21 Ideas for a Healthier Tomorrow, accountability partner, American Heart Association, April 2017, at home workouts, counting your steps, dancing, february 2017, fitness routines, fitness-tracking device, get active, getting out of a fitness rut, getting rid of bad habits, Healthy Snacking, heart healthy living, improving health, increase heart rate, journaling, local fitness centers, National Walking Day 2017, physical activity, progress, reducing stress, smart snacking, stay hydrated, strengthening your heart, Traveling, walking, workout, workplace workouts

Improving your health is accomplished with deliberate actions. Walk your way through this checklist and select new activities you are

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LIFE 

The Path to Self-Reinvention

January 12, 2017January 4, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments accomplishments, Adventure, change, cooking, creating a plan, dedication, emotional health, endorphins, events, exercise, family, fitness routine, friends, game plan, goals, Grand Rapids, hannah jane, hobbies, imagination, January 2017, journey, LifeStyle, lifestyle changes, Meditation, mental health, new year, optimum health, personality, pesonal roadmap, physical health, reading, recycling, reflection, Resolutions, ridding habits, routines, self-reinvention, social circle, spiritual health, strength, Style, support group, take charge of your life, Traveling, Trends, Wellness, writing

by Hannah Jane January is the time for resolutions and changes that we make to evolve and reinvent ourselves for

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TO DO Volunteer 

Voluntary RE:action

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments Art, Artists Creating Together, blogging, career coaching, Caroline Cook, Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, equine therapy, friends of grand rapids parks, Grand Rapids Running Tour, Grand Rapids volunteer, Grand Valley State University, healthy workout, history of Grand Rapids, January 2017, local volunteer opportunities, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University, photography, stageGR, travel volunteer, Traveling, Voluntary Re:action, volunteer spotlight, Women's Resource Center

sponsored by Grand Rapids Community Foundation  Volunteer Spotlight: Caroline Cook Giving Grand Rapids Visitors the Run-Around Caroline Cook, in the middle

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FACES & PLACES 

An Eye for Retail

December 6, 2016December 5, 2016 WLMagazine 0 Comments december 2016, Fashion, fashion icon, Featured, gift store, gifts from the museum store, GRAM, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Art Museum, local, Local Shopping, merchandise, museum store, retail, Shopping, Susan Coombes, Traveling, unique gifts

by Kate Branum  She sauntered in donning thick-framed glasses, a bright teal trench coat and a matching handbag. After ordering

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