The Story of Duesterbeck’s Brewing Company  As a child, Laura Johnson was enthralled with the inner workings of agriculture, evidenced by her involvement in 4H and the local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter as well as raising pigs on her family farm. Laura has since turned her love of agriculture into a nearly five-year-old establishment she co-owns with her husband, Ben Johnson. On the grounds of a farm on the outskirts of Elkhorn that has been a part of her family since 1861, the couple created Duesterbeck’s Brewing Company.  DCIM100MEDIADJI_0003.JPG Duesterbeck’s first ..read more

Wade Weissmann is the energetic visionary behind his namesake company of over twenty-five years. A Milwaukee native, with an undergraduate degree in Architecture from UW-Milwaukee and master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Wade’s design talent and gift for attracting and nurturing a highly skilled collaborative team has brought the firm recognition and clientele close to home and further afield. Wade Weissmann Architecture’s (WWA) bespoke estate projects can be found both throughout Wisconsin and across the country from Beverly Hills to Miami Beach. Widely acknowledged within th ..read more

Take a ride around Lake Geneva, Delavan Lake, or any of the lakefront communities in Southeastern Wisconsin, and you will encounter quite a few of the distinctive and timeless homes built by Matustik Builders.  With over 35 years of expertise, John Matustik specializes in crafting luxury custom homes in Wisconsin’s most coveted lakefront locations. His passion for building began early in life through hands-on projects with his father’s real estate investments, inspiring him to pursue a degree in urban design and development. This foundation laid the groundwork for his commitment to creat ..read more

HOW TO LIVE THE GARDEN-TO-TABLE LIFE STYLE  Eating Seasonally | Spring Veggies  Spring has sprung and you know what that means? Fresh veggies are back in season, baby! After a long winter of hearty meals and a lot of root vegetables, I’m ready to switch up my garden-to-table game now that “eating seasonally” means eating spring veggies. Which means fresh, crisp salads with a homemade vinaigrette are at the top of my cravings list!  Spring is the perfect season for growth and renewal, fresh starts, and new beginnings. As our surroundings brighten up, so can our plates—bright pin ..read more

The Perfect Blend A Home with a Little Bit of Everything Some of the best relationships are compromising and complementary. And that best describes that of Ian and Tara Haseltine when it came to the purchase of their Muskego home. The couple knew they wanted to move in 2022, but the question was where? They lived in Chicago and moved to Carmel, Indiana, where Ian did his medical residency at Indiana University. Tara says, “The job market in Wisconsin was good, and I have family in the area. But I wanted a nice home in the suburbs near restaurants and shopping.”  Ian, on the other han ..read more

Small businesses are the heartbeat of your neighborhood, the spine of your local economy, and the spirit of your town. Founded in 2005 by Tony, Macktown Construction Group has been on a remarkable journey, evolving from a solo venture to a thriving family-owned business. Tony, a seasoned electrician with a background in the United States Navy and as a union electrician, had always harbored the dream of building his own legacy. From a humble home office to now boasting a design center (Cedar & Stone Cabinetry and Flooring), Tony’s dream has become a reality. In October 2015, recognizing th ..read more

The Boat House Written by Tricia Carzoli  Lake life in the Midwest often includes a cooler, sunscreen, music, good friends, and an anchor. The Boat House, with its several Midwest locations, is committed to making summer magic happen.  “Lake life is truly the best for making memories,” Marketing Coordinator Lauren Sass stated.  The Boat House has ten locations, all family-owned, including six locations in Wisconsin and one in Illinois. Each location offers something unique–some are on the water offering full-service marinas while others are land-locked yet still able to offer a ..read more

The Beauty of Bringing Interior Design to Outdoor Spaces These Chicago-area clients wanted to redo their backyard, transforming it into an exclusive, resort-like setting that is comfortable and kid-friendly yet appealing to grownups, too. They tapped award-winning interior designer Michelle Rohrer-Lauer, owner and principal of Chicago-based Michelle’s Interiors, to reimagine their outdoor space — and the results are functional and beautiful. “I spend time getting to know my clients — their wants, styles and preferences, and how their needs may evolve over time — and then develop a design plan ..read more

Geneva Cabinet Company Written by Olivia Schroeder In 2005, Geneva Cabinet Company’s founder, Scott Lowell, recognized a need in the community for a high quality cabinet resource for builders, designers, and homeowners. Geneva Cabinet is structured to meet the demand with a convenient one-stop shopping experience designed to help you find the perfect cabinets for your home. S Photography Visit Geneva Cabinet’s Geneva National showroom to check out the 3,300 square foot gallery dedicated to showcasing fine designs for the picking. Full-sized rooms and vignettes showcase beautiful cabinetry, cou ..read more

Written by Dave Fidlin | Photography by Jen Schildgen Creativity, community, and craftsmanship are the bedrock principles for Boxed & Burlap, a 7-year-old coffee shop, roastery, and events business with two locations in Delavan, Wisconsin. Local couple, John and Lindsay Neighbors, were working with a blank canvas when they planted the seeds for Boxed & Burlap, which first opened its doors at the Piggly Wiggly in Lake Geneva in 2016 and has since transitioned into two historic spaces in Delavan. boxed & burlap flagship location hwy 67 “When we first started the business, we really d ..read more