The
Art of Living Well at Home
HOME + DESIGN
FRESH SPACES, INSPIRED LIVING
Coming Home to What Matters
March marks a shift.
The days grow longer, the light feels clearer, and our homes begin to open up with the season. As we move toward spring, there’s a renewed sense of momentum and possibility, and our spaces often reflect that change.
Home is not just about how a space looks, but how it supports the way we live every day. It’s where routines take shape, where people connect, and where comfort and function work together.
This time of year naturally invites refresh, not in a dramatic way, but through simple, intentional updates. Letting in more light. Reworking a room to better fit daily life. Making thoughtful choices that bring ease and energy into the home.
Spring is a reminder that homes evolve, just as we do.
As you turn these pages, my hope is that you feel inspired to approach your home with fresh perspective. To create spaces that feel welcoming, practical, and reflective of what matters most right now.
Thank you for welcoming us into your home this March.
Warmly,
BRANDY WHITE, PUBLISHER
@HYDEPARKCITYLIFESTYLE
March 2026
PUBLISHER
Brandy White | brandy.white@citylifestyle.com
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Allison Mackey | allison.mackey@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Amanda Stout, Tera Michelson, Allison Mackey
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Bonnie Phillips Photography, RF Graphics
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
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Your Perfect Spring Refresh
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SPACE TO Smile
Honor & Grace’s Alisa Culyer Designs Elevated Living Spaces for Real Life
Alisa Culyer’s love of design first emerged in her childhood home. On any given day, you could find her experimenting with colors, patterns and furniture arrangements in her bedroom and look ing for ways to enhance the style of her surroundings. With this innate skill for solving design dilemmas firmly in place, she pur sued a degree in business and marketing from Miami University.
“I knew I already had a passion and an eye for style and design, and I believed it was necessary to have a strong foundation in communication and running a business as well,” explains Culyer.
After a successful stint in Chicago working in the accessories business for top brands such as Guess and Fossil, Culyer returned to Cincinnati to care for her mother. Her roots replanted, she tran sitioned her style skills to landscape design, eventually expanding to a full service home design brand, Honor & Grace (inspired by her daughters’ middle names, Stella Grace and Sierra Honor).
Starting with a focus on interior design, she added renovation, remodeling and staging services, building strong, collaborative partnerships with talented contractors and a warehouse of high end furniture and accessories. Her background in both interior and exterior design provides the full package for designing a home.
“The exterior is just as important as the interior. It is 100% the first impression, especially when staging a house for sale,” Culyer tells us. “I start staging from the outside in to ensure the property represents well and can demand top dollar.”
She also strongly encourages clients not to make landscape design an afterthought and to include it in the budget right from the start.
“Homeowners often underestimate the cost of landscaping and leave it to the last minute, only to find they have insufficient budget for it. Landscaping should be an early part of the conver sation because plant materials and associated costs follow similar global price increases as other home costs,” Culyer encourages.
On all of her projects, Culyer seeks to make her clients smile when they see their freshly designed rooms, feel excited to share them with their family and friends, and create a harmony of lux ury, warmth and tradition. When she designs a highly personal space, like a primary suite, her goal is to create a sanctuary her clients never want to leave.
“I want them to have a place to relax and stay in bed, so I focus on the mattress, quality linens and luxurious textures. I want to surround them with reminders of their favorite memories, like a cherished vacation or beautiful hotel room,” explains Culyer.
For her many projects with local client Emily, Culyer forged a close relationship with the homeowner, who was open to exploring bold colors, patterns and reimagining uses for spaces in the home.
The bourbon lounge was the most dramatic transformation. Originally a formal dining room that Emily’s family rarely used, Culyer collaborated with them to create a swanky space to house the husband’s bourbon collection.
“I want to surround them with reminders of their favorite memories, like a cherished vacation or beautiful hotel room.”
-Alisa Culyer
“I embraced Emily’s willingness to experiment, and the result is a moody, col or drenched space with rich dark green walls and a green, maze like wallpapered ceiling,” describes Culyer.
Other standout features of the room include the custom, oversized leather swivel chairs and the impressive display of the bourbon collection on two towers.
“The green room/bourbon lounge is my favorite. I was nervous at first to take the plunge, but it’s perfect for us,” Emily enthuses.
Culyer worked on multiple projects in Emily’s home over time, including the kitchen, dining area, living room, playroom, child’s bedroom and a powder room, among other upgrades. For these projects, particularly since the clients have young children, Culyer made sure to use performance fabrics that are both durable and easy to clean.
“The design approach involves listening to the client’s needs, asking about their style, and incorporating inspiration from their travel or existing vision boards,” Culyer notes.
The design of the kitchen and family room was kept clean, effortless and timeless for longevity. Culyer transitioned Emily’s daughter’s bedroom into a big girl’s dream room, featuring wallpaper, lush blackout drapes with blush velvet trim, and a custom trundle bed. The kid’s playroom update featured vintage posters of travel destina tions rather than typical juvenile themes, which allows the room to evolve as the children grow into a homework space or game room.
“I advise clients to consider the longevity of materials and the age of their children when making design decisions. I ask clients about how long they plan to stay in the house (more or less than five years) to guide them where to invest their money for the best return, factoring in both immediate enjoyment and future resale value,” details Culyer.
Emily praises Culyer’s ability to consider both the family’s personal style and the needs of their daily life while elevating the design of each area of the home.
“She brought incredible vision, warmth and personality into our home, transforming each space into something that feels both elevated and personal while still honoring how we live day to day.”
-Emily
“Working with Alisa has been such a joy. She brought incredible vision, warmth and personality into our home, transforming each space into something that feels both elevated and personal while still honoring how we live day to day. The entire process felt seamless. Alisa is collaborative, atten tive and so easy to work with, making the experience truly enjoyable,” Emily shares.
Despite the long hours that go into a successful design project, from planning and problem solving to sourcing mate rials and managing schedules and client expectations, Culyer still has the same admiration for interior design that began all those years ago.
“I’m so grateful that I get to do what I do. I love my job and being able to set a positive example for my daughters about what’s possible to accomplish.”
Culyer’s hard work and love of design seem to have already had an influence. Coming full circle, her daughters are now rearranging their furniture in her child hood home.
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Building a Legacy
Graeme Daley Reflects on Childhood, Career & Living with Intention
ARTICLE BY TERA MICHELSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RF GRAPHICS
Graeme Daley, owner and founder of Daley Design + Build in Madeira, is building more than houses; he’s building a legacy. On a visit to the idyllic Peterloon Estate, he reflects on his childhood, career and liv ing with intention.
Daley is intimately familiar with the Peterloon grounds. His childhood best friend lived here with his parents, who were the caretakers of the prop erty. Daley’s interest in design, beauty and history is rooted in the brick and mortar of the sprawling Georgian Queen Anne style home.
“Growing up in and around this home and others like it definitely plays a role in how I got to where I am professionally. People just don’t build things like this anymore,” Daley says of the historic Peterloon.
“I started coming here in the mid 80s,” he adds. “From sledding down the hill in the back on Christmas Day to Nerf wars in the gardens during the summer, there was nothing like exploring these 1,200 acres as a kid.”
Daley started an education in engineering that landed in a heart for urban planning and a passion for design and construction. After 15 years of expe rience working with other firms, Daley went out on his own in 2018.
“With other builders, I got a crash course in what makes customers happy and what makes customers not happy,” he says. “Daley Design + Build is focusing on doing what makes people happy and not doing all the stuff that makes them mad.”
“The goal is to capture the essence of this place we call home.”
One local inspiration to Daley’s career was a fellow resident.
“I remember riding my bike around as a kid and seeing Carl Lindner [Junior] in his Rolls Royces and Bentleys— you could see his white hair coming from a mile away,” Daley says. “He was a self made man. That was an influence on me wanting to own my own company.”
Now, through the eyes of an adult, Daley appreciates Peterloon and his childhood experiences there even more. It informs his work and guides his principles.
Daley is a visionary; he designs and builds beyond the here and now. He is interested in preserving the unique character of each location and creating cus tom homes that make dreams come true.
“There’s something to be said about designing and building houses that look like they’re supposed to be where they are,” he says. “In many ways, we’re bringing people’s dreams to life.”
Daley Design + Build is committed to the commu nity and known for its giving spirit. The team gives to a local nonprofit each month with its DD+B Gives Back campaign. Although he is a faithful supporter of the Camargo Hunt, you’re more likely to see Daley riding around town in his signature blue, 1929 Ford Model A than in a saddle.
“It’s just fun!” Daley says. “Kids, adults, construc tion guys on the side of the road—I can’t go anywhere in that car without somebody honking and waving.”
Daley is most interested in building things that last. He is focused on what matters most: enjoying time with his wife Nikki and their two children, building beautiful custom homes and taking time to exercise and get in shape.
“If you can build some things that will be around for a long time, your legacy kind of lives with them,” he says. “This is my fingerprint on the world.”
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“There's something to be said about designing and building houses that look like they're supposed to be where they are.”
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WHERE FRONT STEPS BECOME COMMUNITY
ON THE PORCH
ARTICLE BY ALLISON MACKEY
“...IT’S A MINDSET. IT’S CHOOSING PRESENCE OVER HURRY, COMMUNITY OVER ISOLATION, AND CONVERSATION OVER CONVENIENCE. IT’S A REMINDER THAT SOME OF THE MOST MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS BEGIN WITH A SIMPLE WAVE FROM THE FRONT STEPS.”
In an age when so much of life happens behind screens, porching has quietly reemerged as one of the most charming and human ways to reconnect. The concept is simple—sit on your porch, wave to neighbors, talk to whoever passes by, and let community unfold in its own unhurried rhythm. But in Cincinnati, porching isn’t just a pastime. It’s a cultural thread woven through historic neighborhoods, a reminder that connection often begins with something as small as stepping outside.
Porching has deep roots in the Queen City. Many of Cincinnati’s most beloved neighborhoods—Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, Clifton, Walnut Hills, and Over the Rhine—were built during eras when front porches were essential architectural features. They weren’t decorative; they were social. Families cooled off on them during summer evenings, kids played on the steps, and neighbors swapped stories over iced tea. Even today, these porches remain a defining part of the city’s character, standing as open invitations to slow down and say hello.
What makes porching so special is its effortless ability to break down barriers. You don’t need an event, a reservation, or a reason. You simply sit outside, and the world comes to you. A dog walker stops to chat. A neighbor brings over tomatoes from their garden.
Someone you’ve only waved to for years finally introduces them selves. These small interactions accumulate, creating a sense of belonging that’s hard to replicate anywhere else.
Cincinnatians have embraced porching with a kind of Midwestern enthusiasm that feels both nostalgic and refresh ingly modern. In Hyde Park, it’s common to see families gath ered on their front steps during warm evenings, kids drawing chalk art on the sidewalk while adults trade recommendations for local shops or weekend plans. In Over‑the‑Rhine, porching blends seamlessly with the neighborhood’s vibrant street life— music drifting from open windows, friends sharing drinks on stoops, and passersby joining conversations as naturally as if they’d been invited.
Porching also plays a quiet but powerful role in strengthening community safety and trust. When neighbors know one another, they look out for one another. A familiar face on a porch can deter crime, but more importantly, it builds a sense of shared respon sibility. People notice when someone needs help. They celebrate milestones together. They check in on elderly neighbors during heat waves or snowstorms. Porching turns strangers into acquain tances and acquaintances into friends.
The beauty of porching is that it asks so little yet gives so much. You don’t need to host a gathering or plan an activity. You just show up. And in a world where loneliness has become a growing concern, this simple act of being visible and available can make a huge difference.
Cincinnati’s porching culture continues to evolve, especially as younger generations redis cover the joy of analog connection. Many residents now pair porching with small rituals: morning coffee on the steps, evening wine with neighbors, porch book clubs, or spontaneous jam sessions. Some streets even organize “porch crawls,” where neighbors move from house to house, sharing snacks, stories, and laughter.
Ultimately, porching is more than a pastime— it’s a mindset. It’s choosing presence over hurry, community over isolation, and conversation over convenience. It’s a reminder that some of the most meaningful relationships begin with a simple wave from the front steps.
In Cincinnati, porching isn’t fading into nostalgia. It’s thriving, evolving, and bringing people together in ways that feel both timeless and urgently needed. And all it takes to join in is stepping outside, sitting down, and letting con nection find you.
“YOU DON’T NEED AN EVENT, A RESERVATION, OR A REASON. YOU SIMPLY SIT OUTSIDE, AND THE WORLD COMES TO YOU.”
Bookcase Styling your
Tips for an Organized and Aesthetic Display
ARTICLE BY SHANNON ROBERTS
A bookcase is often more than just a storage unit for books; it’s a focal point of a room that can enhance the overall decor and reflect personal style. Styling a bookcase can be a rewarding endeavor, allowing you to showcase your literary collection and curate a space that feels inviting and visually appealing. Here are some tips to help you achieve a beautifully styled bookcase.
Styling a bookcase is a creative process that combines practicality with aesthetics. By using these tips, you can transform an ordinary bookshelf into a stylish, engaging focal point that complements your home’s decor while showcasing your personality and interests.
Step 1
Strategically Place Books on the Bookcase While Incorporating Decorative Elements.
When placing books back on the shelves, think about the arrangement, vertical stacks are more traditional, horizontal stacks more modern, or both for more visual interest. Adding decorative elements such as picture frames, vases, or sculptural objects to break the monotony. Incorporating items with varying heights can create a dynamic arrangement. Use larger items like art pieces or baskets on lower shelves and smaller decorative objects higher up. Aim for a balanced look while avoiding perfect symmetry. This creates an organic flow, drawing the eye naturally across the shelf. Incorporate asymmetrical groupings for added interest, mixing textures, colors, and shapes.
Step 2
Use Color Wisely and Add Natural Elements.
Color plays a role in styling a bookcase. You can opt for a monochromatic palette for a sophisticated look or introduce pops of color for a more energetic vibe. If your books are of various colors, pick a few colorful decorative pieces that complement or contrast them effectively. Integrating plants or natural elements can breathe life into your bookcase. Small potted plants can add color and texture.
Step 3
Create Zones and Add Personal Touches.
If your bookcase has multiple shelves, consider creating zones or themes for different sections. Infuse your personality into the bookcase through memorabilia, travel souvenirs, or personal artwork. These pieces add a storytelling dimension and make the space uniquely yours.
The Fresh Start
A GUIDE TO PEACEFUL AND INTENTIONAL SPRING CLEANING
ARTICLE BY HEATHER SPINKS
Take a second to close your eyes and picture this: The afternoon sun streams through your windows, casting a warm glow across the room. Outside, Robins and Blue Jays sing their familiar melody, welcoming the season’s return. A gentle breeze slips through the slightly cracked window, carrying the crisp scent of early spring as your curtains sway softly. You stand in your kitchen, pouring a midday cup of coffee, feeling lighter—hopeful even— because warmer days are on their way.
There’s something about this fresh, ethereal feeling that not only melts away the last traces of winter but also sparks a quiet urge to refresh our surroundings. The cupboards that need decluttering, the baseboards that have gone untouched for months, the unworn clothes that no longer serve us—it all calls for renewal. This is the essence of spring cleaning:
Refresh and Declutter
Week1
clearing out the old to make space for the new, both in our homes and in our minds.
For some, the idea of cleaning feels anything but peaceful. The thought of tackling clutter and dust can be overwhelming, turning what should be a refreshing transition into a dreaded chore. That’s why we’ve created a simple, practical guide to help you navigate spring cleaning with ease, turning it into a rhythmic, intentional process that mirrors the calm of the season itself.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about scrubbing and decluttering—it’s about creating a home that nurtures and uplifts you. By embracing this season of renewal with a gentle, intentional approach, you can welcome spring with open arms and a refreshed spirit.
Let this be the year when cleaning isn’t a chore but a ritual—a way to honor your home and the season’s promise of new beginnings.
• Wash windows and mirrors to welcome in the sunlight.
• Deep clean the fridge and pantry, wiping down shelves and organizing items.
• Launder curtains, cushion covers and throw blankets.
• Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets for a fresh start.
• Rotate and flip mattresses; wash all bedding, including pillows.
• Open windows for fresh air and let the natural light in.
• Declutter surfaces—countertops, coffee tables and shelves—removing anything unnecessary.
• Go through kitchen cabinets and toss expired pantry items and mismatched containers.
• Sort through closets, donating or repurposing clothes you haven’t worn in the past year.
• Wipe down baseboards and dust ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents.
Week2
Deep Clean and Rejuvenate
Outdoor and Seasonal Transitions Week3
• Sweep porches, patios and outdoor furniture, preparing for warm-weather gatherings.
• Check gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage.
• Tidy up gardens and potted plants, removing dead leaves and refreshing the soil.
• Store winter coats and boots, making space for lighter spring essentials.
• Replace seasonal decor—bring in fresh flowers, soft pastels and airy textures.
• Touch-up scuff marks on walls and doors.
• Stock up on cleaning supplies to maintain a fresh environment.
• Set a simple weekly cleaning routine to keep your home feeling refreshed.
• Light a scented candle or diffuse essential oils to celebrate your clean, peaceful space.
Week4
Finishing Touches and Maintenance
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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
MARCH 3RD - 8TH & 10TH - 15TH
Magic Returns to the Yellow Brick Road
Aronoff Center for the Arts | 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The beloved, Tony winning sensation returns to the stage as The Wiz launch es its first Broadway tour in four de cades. Critics are cheering its electric performances, bold choreography, and imaginative design, calling this revival a vibrant, high‑impact triumph. With its soulful mix of gospel, rock, funk, and contemporary flair, this re imagined journey with Dorothy once again reshapes Oz for a modern world.
MARCH 6TH - 8TH
Bockfest Enters its 34th Year
Bockfest Hall | 1811 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Bockfest returns for its 34th year, cel ebrating spring, Cincinnati’s brewing heritage, and all things bock beer in Over the Rhine’s historic Brewery District. The weekend brings a lively parade, music, beer, and plenty of fun events, with Bockfest Hall at 1811 Vine Street, offering ample outdoor space and neighborhood activities.
MARCH 14TH & 15TH
The American Story in Sight and Sound
Cincinnati Music Hall | 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
A sweeping blend of orchestral sound, vivid imagery from every state, and narration inspired by generations of American voices, this new creation from Peter Boyer and Joe Sohm honors the country’s people, landscapes, and resilient spirit as it marks 250 years.
Photo Credit: Robert White Photography
MARCH 21ST
Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Energetic & Modern
Memorial Hall | 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Candlelight transforms Memori al Hall into an intimate setting for a string‑quartet tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons. This 60‑minute con cert features hits from both bands, with doors opening an hour early. Guests must be 8 or older, and accessible seat ing is available in designated zones.
MARCH 24TH
Grow Your Herbal Tea
Garden: Seedling Starts & Garden Prep
Monmouth St. Mercantile | 1001 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071 | 5:30 PM
Explore medicinal plants with Meghan Henshaw of Octotillo Herbals and dis cover the benefits of valerian, lemon balm, calendula, nettle, and echina cea. Enjoy tea, treats, and take‑home echinacea seeds. Wendy offers mini tarot readings. Sessions run 5:30–7:00 PM and 7:30–9:00 PM at Monmouth St. Mercantile, with tickets and details available on their website.
MARCH 26TH
A Reds Tradition Takes
Over Downtown
Findlay Market | 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202 | 12:00 PM
Celebrate the start of the Cincinnati Reds season at the 105th Findlay Mar ket Opening Day Parade, a beloved lo cal tradition filled with floats, march ing bands, and surprise guests moving through downtown. This year’s Grand Marshal leads the festivities. Join the city for this spirited celebration, and keep an eye out for the parade route map and road closure updates.
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ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN JENKINS, AMANDA PROUDFIT
MID-CENTURY WARMTH, REIMAGINED
There’s a certain moment when a house stops feeling new and starts feeling like home. It isn’t marked by square footage or finishes alone. It is something quieter, more emotional. In this home, designer Kate Manz set out to do exactly that: give a newly built home a heartbeat and a soul.
Rather than treating the house as one sweeping statement, she approached each room as its own story, layered with meaning, memory, and texture. The result is a home that feels collected, personal, and deeply lived-in.
“My love for design goes hand in hand with the people and stories that bring it to life,” she says. “I absolutely love seeing the evolution from concept to completion and all the elements and people that help bring those ideas to reality.”
That philosophy becomes especially important in the home’s expansive open-concept living area, where scale could easily overpower intimacy.
THE OPEN CONCEPT, REIMAGINED
The main living space is defined by bringing the outside in with sweeping outdoor views and generous proportions. Rather than fighting that openness, embrace it.
“The big open concept room really highlights the expansive outdoor views,” she says, “but making intimate spaces within that open room was really important.”
A layered niche wall, created in collaboration with the interior architect Nick Flower, brings both structure and softness to the room. It introduces texture, depth, and a place for unique objects and family heirlooms to live, turning negative space into a personal gallery.
ENTRYWAY: A WARM WELCOME
The entryway sets the tone with a simple but powerful goal: Welcome to my home.
Natural stone underfoot grounds the space, while a soft vintage rug and living greenery immediately soften the experience. Art with personal meaning invites guests to linger rather than rush through.
POWDER BATH: SMALL ROOM, BOLD SPIRIT
If there’s one place Manz encourages clients to take risks, it’s the powder room. Here, she leaned into terracotta earth tones, layering textures and tile sizes for visual interest and warmth. Patterned and solid tiles work together, while textured wall coverings and a sculptural stone sink elevate the space from functional to delightful.
LOUNGE: A STUDY IN CALM AND DEPTH
Designed as a counterpoint to the openness of the main living area, the lounge is a cocoon, both peaceful, layered, and deeply versatile. It’s a place for reading, movie nights and slow mornings.
Rich tones and varied textures do the heavy lifting here, creating depth without heaviness. Soft lighting and custom upholstery make the room feel both intentional and effortless.
At its core, this home is a reminder that design isn’t about perfection, but rather it’s about feeling. By treating each room as its own narrative while weaving in warmth, history, and human connection, a space was created that already feels loved.
PROJECT CREDITS
Builder - Buildwell
Architect and Interior Architect - Flower Architecture
Designer - Kate Manz
