Lehi, UT March 2026

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Home is Where the Heart Is

Believe it or not, this publisher is a homebody at heart! Maybe it’s the season of life we are in, but more often than not, our schedule tends to have us running here, there and everywhere with little time at our favorite place- Home.

Author Wendy Wunder said: “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” How true that is. Home gives us the foundation to go on and conquer the day and the peace and comfort we need to return to. It’s our landing ground, our calm in the storm of life. It’s the magical place that lets us just be.

In this month’s issue, we highlight that magic. From the aesthetic aspects of home design to the practices we implement to make a house a home–you’ll find it here. As you flip through the pages of this issue, we hope you’ll feel inspired on how to design, build, decorate and create your home into a place of warmth for you and all who visit.

Afterall, home isn’t just a building. It’s where you build family, relationships, memories, traditions, community and heart.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your home and heart!

ABBY PURCELL, PUBLISHER

March 2026

PUBLISHER

Abby Purcell | abby.purcell@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Ashley Peterson | ashley.peterson@citylifestyle.com

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

Eli Hansen | eli@hivalley.com

Jessica Gilbert | jessicagilbertphotos@gmail.com

Mike Ferguson | fergmanphotography@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Michelle Hubbard

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Josh Govero

LAYOUT DESIGNER Meredith Wilson

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle

Proverbs 3:5-6

Healing Happens Here

Functional Medicine Labs and Targeted IV Therapy

Functional medicine labs show us what’s happening in your body that may be causing anxiety, low mood, or fatigue. With that information, targeted IV therapy gives your body the nutrients they need to repair, boost energy, and support clearer thinking. Together, they create a straightforward, evidence-based way to feel stronger—mentally and physically.

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Ketamine-assisted therapy uses a low dose of ketamine to quiet the noise in the mind and loosen stuck thought patterns. This helps people see things more clearly and feel more steady. With medical oversight and guidance from licensed therapists, patients often find real relief from symptoms and the momentum to move forward. It’s a safe, evidence-based way to create meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Mental Health Therapy

Mental health therapy gives you a clear, grounded space to understand your patterns, steady your emotions, and build real resilience. Through evidence-based approaches, you learn practical tools that improve relationships, reduce anxiety, and strengthen your sense of self. It’s direct, supportive work designed to help you feel more capable and connected day to day.

city scene

WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

business monthly

Magelby's Grand Opening

Magleby's has opened their long-awaited second fine dining location in Pleasant Grove. A family-centered, local Utah restaurant that's been around since 1981, Magleby's is owned by Lehi Bakery owners, the Dotys. They have two other relaxed Magleby's Fresh locations, but there's a reason they were recognized as #1 for fine dining in Utah Valley Magazine. Stop in to Magbely's for delicious full-service dining, including some of their world famous breadsticks!

Bliss Haven Collective

Co-stewarded by Kangie Dawber and Meghan Freeman, Bliss Haven Collective, formerly known as Sage Canvas, offers movement classes, wellness sessions, creative markets, open community hours, private events, and special gatherings designed to support connection and healing. Donation-based classes and flexible membership options ensure cost is never a barrier to finding community and support. Connect with others at Bliss Haven—a sanctuary to heal, gather and celebrate.

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Euphoria Rings Studio

Euphoria Rings Studio celebrated its grand opening on January 31st! Stop in to 130W Main Street, Suite B, Lehi, Utah for  unique jewelry pieces and silversmithing classes. Emma began silversmithing as a sophomore in high school 5 years ago, and created an online silversmithing course out of her home, and is excited to continue her journey in person!

Into Business BRINGING THE HEART BACK

Emma Romney Makes Sure People Feel Heard and Seen

Emma Romney began her real estate career working with her dad on house flips, but got the itch to make something of her own. She enjoyed working with investors and seeing the transformation of house flipping, but absolutely loved working with first-time home buyers. “I bought my first house when I was 18, and I had zero knowledge.” Like Emma, most first-time home buyers don’t know what they’re doing, and can easily be taken advantage of. “When I first got my real estate license, I thought it would be easy. I learned quickly that it wasn’t. I got desperate because I wasn’t making money. It became transactional at first. I didn’t know who I was or what my brand was. That changed when I started working with first-time buyers. Real estate is not about houses. It’s about helping people build a life. Once I learned that, it became rewarding.”

Emma focuses on giving first-time buyers a home-buying foundation. “People don’t know what due diligence is, or that they need to get inspections done on potential homes. In Utah, there’s a lot of radon (a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas) and people don’t even know what that is. It’s my job to inform people.” She also teaches first-time buyers about house hacking, which is homeowners renting a portion of their home, usually the basement, to a renter. A lot of first-time buyers don’t realize house hacking is an option, one that could help them afford a house when they otherwise wouldn’t be able to.

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One of Emma’s favorite experiences was with sellers with young kids who were moving to Georgia. The family had four kids to provide for, and expensive out-ofstate moving costs, and were hoping to get top dollar for their home. “Their house was a mess, with crayon on the walls and a wild yard.” Another agent told them to list it as-is and take what they could get, but Emma showed them what pristine, staged comparable homes on the market were getting, and told them what needed to be done to get to that level. Emma connected them with the right people for each job, and even did yard work herself. The home had a lot of great selling points and just needed a little TLC—and after just 19 days on the market, the family sold their home for 11% more than the original estimate. “That happened because somebody cared and told them what it would actually take. I try to do that with my listings— point out what sellers can’t see and make the house as picture perfect as possible. In this market, you have to.”

Emma is set apart by her honesty. ”I’m honest to a fault. I will always advise somebody against something if I wouldn’t personally invest in it. If I see a money pit, I’m going to tell them.” Emma is looking to the future, growing her business while bring the heart back into business, making sure people feel heard and seen. One thing is for sure–Emma Romney genuinely cares about her clients and wants to help them. And she succeeds.

"REAL ESTATE IS NOT ABOUT HOUSES. IT’S ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE BUILD A LIFE. ONCE I LEARNED THAT, IT BECAME REWARDING.”

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The Alpine Gaming Convention

GAME GRID LEHI FOSTERS CONNECTION AMONGST HOBBYISTS WHILE GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

ARTICLE BY CURTIS BOOKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELI HANSEN

Tucked away in the southeast corner of Lehi, a local gaming store with a passion for supporting local education is bringing the community together for face to face connection.

On March 21st, Game Grid Lehi will host its annual Alpine Gaming Convention, a fundraiser benefiting gaming clubs at high schools throughout northern Utah County.

Joseph Hanks, purchasing manager at Game Grid, said the all-day event draws around 120 participants and features a wide range of tabletop role-playing games, board games, and trading card games.

“There’s a lot of schools nearby that have board game clubs that want to run events like this, and so we’re giving them the opportunity to come around and share the games they love with their friends and family—just kind of in a more structured environment,” he said.

The daylong charity event is free to attend and includes a plethora of activities such as gaming sessions, raffle drawings, and a section for trading card games; including their junior super series of games such as  Pokémon, Lorcana, & Magic: The Gathering. 10% of revenue generated from the gaming convention will go towards gaming clubs at local schools.

The Alpine Gaming Convention had been annually until 2020, when it took a hiatus due to gathering concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hanks said they brought it back in the spring of 2025.

While the event is not directly connected with the Alpine School District, Hanks said students from Lehi High and several other schools within the district have some involvement in the gaming convention, with game club members volunteering to teach games.

Although a majority of attendees at the gaming convention tends to be high school students, Hanks said the event is open to all who want to participate.

“It’s open to basically whoever wants to come and play,” he said. “We’ll get some people coming to play with their kids and then some people teaching games that are a little bit heftier; but it really depends on the crowd we get.”

Game Grid Lehi is the largest retail gaming store in Utah County. Their card game inventory includes fan favorites such as Pokemon, Lorcana, Magic the Gathering, in addition to a broad spectrum of board games suitable for teens, couples or the entire family.

With more than 7,000 square feet of retail space, Game Grid Lehi hosts weekly and special events centered around popular trading cards and board games that bring people together to share their enthusiasm and engage in competition.

“We’re a fairly community focused store, because we found that when we focus on the community, that they’ll reciprocate,” Hanks said.

Game Grid Lehi aims to provide the community with “Good Games, Good People and Good Fun”, as stated on its website.

Hanks believes events like the Alpine Gaming Convention fosters interaction amongst community members with similar interests in ways that differ from a normal conversation.

“Games can bridge gaps in ways that I don’t think other activities can very well. It also gives the game clubs a chance to show off what they’ve been doing,” he said.

The Alpine Gaming Convention will be held on March 21st from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Game Grid Lehi, located at 400 South Millpond Drive, Suite F.

More information can be found on their website, gg.lehi.com, and social media platforms.

“We're giving them the opportunity to come around and share the games they love with their friends and family.”

“Games can bridge gaps in ways that I don't think other activities can very well.”

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD

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.

“Tackling each space and room as its own story and concept is how to make a new space feel personal,” Manz explains. “But bringing it all together cohesively is always the challenge.”

Her solution? Warmth, intention, and a strong belief in the power of people. In new builds it can take years for a home to shed its newness. For this project, the goal was to fast-track that sense of belonging by layering in pieces with history and heart. Vintage market finds, local artists, and meaningful objects play a starring role throughout the home.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

“My love for design goes hand in hand with the people and stories that bring it to life.”

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finding their edge

O.P. Andersen of New Edge Designs began his working life as a carpenter, a trade that eventually led him to metal fabrication. As his skills evolved, he found particular satisfaction in one facet of metal fabrication: forming metal. That interest led him into the automotive world, where he designed and built a race car that ultimately went into mass production. But like many creative industries, motorsports came with its share of highs and lows, prompting Andersen to look for more consistent work to support his family.

The Andersen family began when O.P. met KarLee years ago at a sweet corn stand in American Fork. “There was the cutest girl working at this corn stand,” O.P. recalled. After sitting in the parking lot for half an hour to work up the courage, he asked her on a date. Seventeen years of marriage, four children, and a puppy later, the two now run a custom metal wrap company together.

But it took them some time to find their niche. KarLee launched KK’s Homestead Bread, a successful sourdough bread business, and O.P. took on contract computer-aided design work. Somewhere between those pursuits, an unexpected opportunity emerged. “We noticed a need that wasn’t

ARTICLE BY MICHELLE HUBBARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE FERGUSON

really jumping out at us at first,” O.P. said. That need was custom metal door trims and wraps. Wood trim, is common, but tends to warp, rot, or fail long before the door itself, and the Andersens wanted to create something that would last.

For these lifelong Utah County residents, the overlooked details of post and door trims became the foundation of New Edge Designs, a business built on craftsmanship, customization, and a deep understanding of how homes age in Utah’s demanding climate.

In the early days, KarLee says, “We made a ton of different flyers, and I bribed my kids with ice cream. We went around in our 12-passenger van, sliding the flyers into everybody’s doors—and that’s how we got our first customer, actually, in Lehi.”

New Edge Designs specializes in repairing and upgrading exterior door trim by wrapping it in custom-formed metal. While the concept itself isn’t new, the execution is what sets the Andersens apart. “We can’t say we’ve invented this process,” O.P. explained. “But we

found a way to do it in a way where it lasts a lot longer…so it can last up to 50 years. So there’s no maintenance whatsoever on your exterior door trim, and you can choose your color.”

Every project, which can include garage doors, posts, and exterior doors, presents a different challenge.

“There’s no such thing as a 90-degree angle—straight up and straight lines are a rare thing,” O.P. said. Rather than relying on prefabricated pieces, everything New Edge Designs installs is custom-formed on site. The metal is measured, cut, bent, and layered

specifically for the project, accounting for imperfections in framing, variations in trim, and exposure to the elements.

One of the most important steps happens before the metal is installed. If the wood beneath the trim is damaged, it’s repaired or replaced first. “We would replace whatever has rotted,” O.P. said. “We wouldn’t want to wrap that.”

KarLee plays a key role in the process, working closely with homeowners from the first point of contact. “We love helping people,” she said. “It’s so fun to watch people recognize that this is even a thing—most people have no idea that this type of service even exists.” She also helps guide clients through one of New Edge Designs’ most distinctive offerings: color matching.

“Through our suppliers, we have the ability to find a color that either perfectly matches or complements some of the other accents on the home,” O.P. said. For homes with unique palettes,

the metal trim can be matched to doors, windows, or architectural accents, creating a finished look that feels intentional rather than added-on.

New Edge offers two design styles: a modern option with clean, streamlined lines, and a classic style that follows the existing contours of the wood trim. “Some people want to keep the same look or the same profile of their door frame—we go through an extra couple of steps to make sure that the metal follows those contours,” KarLee explained.

New Edge Designs officially launched a year ago this February, and the first year was intentionally very hands-on. The Andersens chose to start small, working directly with customers and learning the nuances of the business before expanding. Today, they cover much of the Wasatch Front, from Santaquin to Ogden, with inquiries coming from as far away as St. George.

Looking ahead, the Andersens plan to grow their business while maintaining the level of craftsmanship that defines their work. For them, the most rewarding part isn’t the metal fabrication itself, but the reaction it brings. “We have not had one unhappy customer,” KarLee said. “It’s a joy to see everybody so happy.”

O.P. reflected on the unexpected path that led him from race cars to residential door frames. “It’s been a wild journey that’s kind of led us to where we are. What we’re doing is not the most glamorous work,” he said, “but sometimes you’ve just got to follow your instincts and see where your skills or your passions take you.”

For New Edge Designs, that instinct has turned an overlooked yet common household problem into a durable solution that does wonders for the curb appeal of Utah homes.

HOUSEPLANTSThe Perfect Roommate

AN INDOOR GARDEN SANCTUARY

There are many science-based benefits to having houseplants in the home and office environment.

The ubiquitous houseplant has long been a cautious curiosity for many. Comments such as “I don’t have a green thumb,” or “I can’t keep anything alive,” have echoed through the rooms and hallways of almost every home in America. Well, it’s time to dispel all the mistruths about whether houseplants are beneficial and to lay the foundation for a little oasis of green happiness in the corner of every home!

By the way, you don’t really need a green thumb as there are plenty of hard-to-kill houseplants that can survive any level of neglect! And remember not only do houseplants look pretty, they also decrease stress and anxiety, increase happiness, and bring a sense of joy and relaxation to every room.

Houseplants make us feel better about ourselves in many ways because they allow us to care for them and we reap the rewards of that love. No one is alone when you have a houseplant, as they are our forever listeners. Yes, some people actually do talk with their houseplants all day long! There are

ARTICLE BY SEAN O’KEEFE

many science-based benefits to having houseplants in the home and office environment. Aside from reducing indoor air pollutants and increasing humidity in the home, house plants have been shown to reduce mental fatigue, accelerate the healing process, as well as improve productivity and focus.

Pothos, spider plants, lady palms, yucca, and succulents are so pretty and easy to grow. It is no wonder that we have seen a revival of indoor gardening trends.  Instagram is teeming with photos of incredible indoor “living green” vignettes that show us all how clever we can be when decorating with house plants! All you really need is to a pick a place in the home that has the best light and pick your plants.

Think outside of the box when it comes to decorating with houseplants. Look for underused spaces. Use mixed and matched pots of different sizes and shapes. Turn a shelf into a plant display. Go vertical with some hanging plants or an antique ladder. You can even group some of your favorite plants together into a single large decorative pot.

Signature large plant displays anchor the most well-designed rooms in America and it’s all there for us to look at, learn from, and bring into our own home. Whether combined into a single large decorative pot or clustered together in a corner, always remember the key to any house plant décor is to have a thriller, a tall plant usually with a strong color and form; filler plants that literally will fill the pot covering all the soil; and a spiller plant that trails over the edge of the pot. Try any combination of your favorite plants or a tried and true combination of a fiddle-leaf fig, a prayer plant, and a string of pearls.

No matter how you look at it, houseplants improve our lives in many ways. Indoor gardens provide us an alternative way to commune with nature and to reconnect with the living world. We all benefit from the additional life that houseplants bring into our homes. In this crazy world of ours, wouldn’t be it nice to return home to your own personal indoor greenspace?

Happy gardening!

Repair, Replace, Recalibrate

From rock chip repair to windshield replacement and

Your journey begins when you arrive at PLUNJ, where we create a serene space for your experience. First, you’ll receive an informative session about the facilities and the practice itself.

We’ll guide you through the Hot Cold Rest Repeat Regimen, a structured approach to maximize the benefits of contrast therapy. You’ll have the opportunity to practice it under our expert guidance, ensuring you get the most out of your session.

BENEFITS

Regular cold plunge and sauna use offers several key benefits, including:

Improved Circulation: Boosts cardiovascular health and enhances blood flow.

Stress Reduction: Promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and eases muscle tension.

Detoxification: Helps eliminate toxins, supporting overall well-being.

Muscle Recovery: Relieves soreness and aids in post-workout recovery.

Enhanced Skin Health: Promotes a healthy complexion and skin rejuvenation.

events

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

MARCH 7TH

Miss Saratoga Springs Scholarship Pageant

Vista Heights Middle School | 7:00 PM

The Miss Saratoga Springs Scholarship Pageant is designed for young women in Saratoga Springs to serve their community, learn new life skills and gain scholarship money for higher education. The Royalty represents the city at summer parades and other city events, and each Royalty member will plan and carry out a service project that directly impacts the Saratoga Springs community.

MARCH 21ST

Melisa

Osmond's

Power In You Event

Talon's Cove Golf Club | 10:00 AM

The 13th "Melisa Osmond's Power In You Event" takes place on March 21. This is a special combined event for all women, including tweens, teens, college students, moms, and grandmas, to promote confidence, self esteem and self worth. There is power in uniting, sharing, and knowing you are not alone through the hardships of life. This event will sell out!

MARCH 21ST

Alpine Gaming Convention

Game Grid Lehi | 11:00 AM

Free lessons: play board games, card games, and role-playing games all day long! Win prizes donated by sponsors and Game Grid by donating to a local school of your choice to earn giveaway tickets. At the end of Alpine Gaming Con, Game Grid will donates 10% of sales to the high school tabletop clubs that volunteered to help teach games during the event.

MARCH 23RD - 27TH

Adult's Easter Egg I Spy

Saratoga Springs website | 8:00 AM

Visit the Saratoga Springs' website daily,  March 23-27, 2026 and find the Easter Egg hidden on one of our pages. The Egg will be hidden sometime in the morning, each day, after 8 AM. Be the first Saratoga Springs resident to email rmousley@saratogasprings-ut.gov with the answer of where you found the hidden egg and win a prize.

MARCH 27TH

Spring Festival - Teen Easter Egg Hunt

Patriot Park | 9:00 PM

Teens 13-18 years old can enjoy an after-dark Easter egg hunt with lots of great prizes!

MARCH 28TH

Spring Festival - Kids Easter Egg Hunt

Patriot Park | 8:00 AM

Get a picture with the Easter Bunny, stop by the activity booths for games and prizes, and buy breakfast or a treat from the food trucks. The hunt begins at 9:00 AM, with groups including: adaptive and age groups. Children 4 and under may be accompanied by one adult, with no limits on ages or accompanying support for individuals in the adaptive needs area.