As a busy mom and someone who is self-described as “Fashion-Unaware,” am I a person who could get fashion help?
Have you ever heard of a fashion stylist? (...
Jay and I tried to figure out why we don’t make it to Boathouse BBQ more often, and we came up with zero reasons. Every single time we’ve visited Boathouse, we...
Let me start by saying that technically, Fairplain Yacht Club falls outside of what I would consider the Mid-Ohio Valley (MOV). Let me also say that, holy wow, it was well worth the drive! We’re already planning a trip back. We’re always up for an a...
Nestled in the middle of the busy and varied Front Street shops and eateries, Marietta’s Town House Sports Bar is a popular stop for locals. If you blink, espe...
Have you ever set out to do something simple and what you got back was one of the greatest gifts of your life? I had no idea I was getting ready for an about-f...
Likely, you've seen dozens of different challenges pop-up on your Facebook or Pinterest feeds. Challenges for self-care or de-cluttering, or perhaps a sugar detox or new exercise regime. While self-care is certainly important, this year I wanted to ...
It wasn’t until recently, when I was driving through downtown Parkersburg that it hit me: I live in a really colorful city. It’s just that the colors are pepper...
Every year I find myself in the same situation with Nelsonville Music Festival: The event that continues to change my life yearly, somehow in the weeks leading ...
When I arrived at John and JoAnn Hefner’s home, I was greeted with a hug and offered some homemade chocolate cream pie. I knew right then and there that this was going to be a good conversation. Not only had I hit the ground running on the comfort le...
This article is courtesy of a partnership with our sister publication, Hold the Note Magazine, a magazine dedicated to the music of the Mid-Ohio Valley, and our...
Born and raised in Ohio, Michelle Waters has now lived in West Virginia for 16 years. She is a full-time photographer of people, animals, food, live music and events, and loves trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with the people she loves. She also teaches art classes through Artsbridge, The Parkersburg Art Center and Riverside Artists Gallery.
