Lifestyle
Matchmaking Diaries
Has online dating turned sour? All those perfect match apps have you jaded? Want to find true love without feeling like your throwing darts in a dark room? Investing in a professional matchmaker might be your answer to finding your better half in half the time.
PERFECT GENTLEMEN
Brickell Magazine and Singles For Switchboard’s Bachelor Auction is celebrating its 5th Anniversary in style with a chic, gala-inspired soiree and live auction. Bid on some of Miami’s most eligible bachelors for your chance at a dream date. Who knows? You might just find true love!
Bright Outlook
Being the person you’ve always dreamed of being may not be as hard as you may have originally thought. Learning how to find your own personal excellence by being innately aware that the power to change is in your control.
Outdoor Wizard
For the city slicker looking to conquer the great outdoors and survive to tell about it, here’s a quick list of a few things that will help you get by on your next big adventure and get back home in one piece.
Selfie Esteem
We’ve become a society of selfie addicts — we can’t help ourselves. Is it narcissism? Is it a way of putting our best foot forward and connecting with others? Whatever it might be, check out these tips on how to make your selfie downright selfie-sational.
Alt Dating
You don’t need to break the bank to woo someone on your first date. There are fun and creative ways to save money while having the time of your lives. Here are some awesome alternatives that can take any date to the next level.
Pet-Sitter Diaries
Taking care of furry cuties seems like the easiest job in the world, or so you’d think. The professional sitters who care for the four-pawed amongst us have more than their fair share of wild tales to tell.
Life Audit
To effectively attract what you’re after in life, the first step is to discern more tactfully how you can allocate your attention and resources in a smarter way. Once that’s done, everything else will fall into place.
Yoga Go
Travel can be taxing on the body and soul, but now you can find a moment of balance and tranquility in some of our nation’s airports.
learning Excellence
A great education celebrates each child, embraces the support of family, delivers outstanding programs and fosters meaningful relationships between students and teachers.
She Said “Yes!”
Ever since I met my wife when we crossed paths at a fancy gala, I knew I was in trouble. When she told me her name, and I realized it means “Little Star” in Spanish, my jaw dropped. I love little stars, and I’ve always been obsessed with celestial bodies — I immediately realized she was out of this world.
Mind Your Manners
Nobody wants to take on the role of Etiquette Police at the table — but just because no one’s saying anything when a fine dining faux pas makes polite stomachs turn, doesn’t mean that everyone isn’t wishing someone had taught the perpetrator some manners.
Cupid’s Choice
Procrastination and Valentine’s Day are definitely not a match made in heaven. We’ve gathered a collection of out-of-this-world gift ideas that will make her swoon…and possibly faint from sheer disbelief. Just make sure you don’t spend it all in one place.
Plates & Pours
We’ve scoured the city to bring you the most delicious, delectable and downright buzz-worthy dishes, desserts, drinks and dining experiences around town.
Animal Poses
From snappy cats, goofy pups and second-chance elderly canines to sweet-faced squirrels — we’ve got the dibs on the top furry divas of the Instagram world.
Endless Giving
When a person loses their home, every aspect of their lives is affected. From the way they interact with their loved ones, to the way they fit into society. Keeping a job and maintaining relationships proves difficult during these times. Luckily, Chapman Partnership is willing to lend a helping hand.
Hidden Treasure
The Florida Department of Financial Services and the Division of Accounting & Auditing Bureau of Unclaimed Property could be holding loot owed to you — and they’re just waiting for you to claim it.
Brasserie Excellence
Looking for an American Grill and cocktail bar rooted in top-notch food and service with an Old World sensibility?
Cyber Spy
Sherlock Holmes had Dr. Watson, Charlie had his Angels and you, well, you have technology that can help you spy on the cleverest of partners. If keeping an eye on your sweetie is atop your list, these apps will make it all that much easier to do.
The Easy Life
Hotel Chancletas is located in one of the friendliest countries in Central America. Nicaragua could easily be heaven on Earth. With scenic offerings like volcano landscapes, lagoons and beaches, this land has it all.
Animal App
Your cat or dog might not be able to tell you how they’re feeling and the status of their health all the time, but technology can. The PetPace Collar lets you know when something’s up with your furry precious before its reached the outwardly obvious stage.
Food Dreamin’
When I was a kid and my dentist told my mother that I was grinding my teeth at night and would need a new mouth guard to protect my pearly-white chompers, she said it was because I was dreaming of food and chewing it in my sleep.
Crazy Cravings-Curbing Diets From Around The World
Ever wonder what wacky tactics are employed to shed pounds around the globe? Well, some of the ones we’ve gathered might make you lose your appetite — or gain new insight into the science behind weight loss. Check out these bizarre diet and food trends for trimming and slimming that you may want to give a shot…or not!
A Taste Of Life
Did you know your tastebuds have a direct correlation with your biochemistry on a sub-cellular level? Discover how travel, gastronomy and the right state of mind can take you as far as you’re ready to go.
20 Ways To Make A Difference
When we step back to reflect on the characteristics that help define the greater Miami community, volunteerism may not be the first image that comes to mind. Most of the world envisions sun, fun and beautiful people. If you look a bit deeper, there are as many opportunities to engage with the community as there are particles of sand on the beach. Here’s a quick list to get you started.
Kids & A Cause
The Annual International Kids Fund Wonderfund’s Circle Of Heroes Luncheon helps children abroad and in the U.S. in need of life-saving and life-changing medical assistance find the care they need.
Brighter Future
Anyone can be a philanthropist. The key to making a significant contribution to your community is finding a cause that’s meaningful to you.
In Motion
Dubbed the “Largest office party in the Southeast,” the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Miami has been promoting lifelong fitness at all levels and encouraging camaraderie in the workplace for more than 30 years.
Conversation Pieces
For over 30 years, Art Of Old India has showcased some of the world’s most exotic imports including roofs of old temples that are now beautiful pieces of wall art and hand-carved polychrome animals on wood in the style of the horses and elephants that adorn forts and palaces.
Rocking The Girl Power
The seed we nurture with love and kindness gives of the most beautiful blossoms. Girl Power Rocks is all about supporting blooming buds. The Miami-based non-profit was created with the sole purpose of empowering young girls to be the best they can be.
Amenity-Laden Auberge
Stay home or go out? That’ll be a tough decision at Auberge Miami.
Dream Big
Throughout the planning for our inaugural “Dream Big Issue,” I found myself in awe of all the good deeds our team has accomplished recently.
Sheathed In Splendor & Grandeur
The city that separates Asia from Europe stretches out gallantly over the Bosphorus. Istanbul has been the capital for a trio of robust empires: The Roman, Byzantine and later the Ottoman. Each, branding the city with its individual influence.
The Quiet Beauty Of Giving
The power of lifting your hands to give or assist, in place of receiving or taking, is to live a life that is wholeheartedly filled with purpose and brimming with kindness.
Networking vs. Not working
Your calendar is packed — from lunch with your BNI group to seminars at the Chamber of Commerce and happy hour at a networker. You are one social butterfly for sure, but is your business flying as high as your social life?
Montessori Viewpoint
The Montessori Method values the human spirit and seeks to develop the whole child — physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively — so that they feel honored and respected as they grow.
Hidden Bed
Whether you want to accommodate the occasional houseguest or make a studio into an instantly larger room, Murphy Beds and Wall Beds are the easiest way to do it without impacting everyday functionality.
Pedigree Problems
Any Dachshund owner will tell that the long spines that give us our classic good looks are prone to disc herniation. Many other pedigree pets have similar selective-breeding concerns. This doesn’t mean you need to get a mutt, just be aware…and you may want to consider pet insurance.
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Rewriting A Love Story
On the edge of the Miami River, where sun meets memory, her spirit lingers. Elia — radiant, free, unforgettable. We chose the restaurant Elia on the River as the setting for this story, drawn to its ability to embody both the romance and the raw beauty we imagined. With its stunning waterfront views and a menu that marries coastal flavors with the richness of locally sourced ingredients, Elia on the River offers more than just a dining experience — it creates a world where every detail feels intentional, layered, and alive.
