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Suzie Wells

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Suzie Wells

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Nature in Brushstrokes

Suzie Wells

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A Playful Spring Date in Buffalo, NY

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Summer is here, and if there's one thing we love about this season, it's how it brings people together. Backyard dinners, festivals, farmers markets, evenings on the patio, a walk with a friend, or discovering a new local shop. It's the perfect time to slow down just enough to enjoy everything happening close to home.

This season's issues are filled with inspiring people, meaningful stories, beautiful homes, local businesses, and plenty of ideas for making the most of summer across Rochester and Buffalo. Whether you're looking for your next weekend adventure, a little home inspiration, or a new favorite place to support, we hope these pages encourage you to get out and enjoy everything our communities have to offer.

If you see us around this summer, be sure to say hi!

- The Home Team

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Sweet Buffalo

For the past decade, Sweet Buffalo has become synonymous with compassion, connection, and community across Western New York. What began as a digital platform dedicated to sharing positive stories grew into something much larger: a movement built on kindness, collaboration, and action. Founded by journalist Kimberly LaRussa, Sweet Buffalo marks its 10th anniversary this year, celebrating not only the stories it has shared but also the lives it has helped change along the way.

Suzie Wells

Kelly Homes

By any measure, building a home is one of life’s most personal undertakings — where dreams meet decisions, and details matter more than most expect. For Kelly Homes of NY, a Western New York builder defined by craftsmanship and connection, that process is more than a service. It is the foundation of everything they do. We spoke with Gisella “Gigi” Young, Director of Brand & Client Experience, to learn more about the philosophy behind Kelly Homes — a builder rooted in experien

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Our mission is to help our neighbors thrive: we highlight local artisans and inspire the transformation of the places we live to the spaces we love. Home.

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A Legacy in Bloom: Rochester Lilac Festival

May 8 – May 17, 2026 A chat with Jenny LoMaglio, Rochester Lilac Festival Executive Producer Jenny, after years of planning events nationwide, how does it feel to be the one at the helm of Rochester’s most iconic tradition? I am a Rochesterian through and through, and to be in this position is truly a dream for me. I don't take it for granted because it is an honor to be part of something so historical and notable. Through the years working for others, I learned what I w

Lori Bruton

Fairy Godmothers of Rochester

Cinderella moments aren't just for storybooks. They happen right here in Rochester, created by women who believe every girl deserves to feel valued and empowered. Fairy Godmothers of Rochester began about twenty years ago, when Rene Spallina and Cynthia Jackson were inspired by an Oprah segment about a prom dress project in Philadelphia and felt a tug on their hearts. They were determined to start a chapter here. What began in a church basement grew into a full event at the

Lori Bruton

Buffalo Cherry Blossoms

In Japan, hanami, meaning “flower viewing,” is the centuries-old tradition of gathering beneath blooming cherry trees to appreciate their fleeting beauty. The blossoms, or sakura, symbolize renewal and the precious, passing nature of life. For a brief, luminous window, thousands of visitors spread blankets, stroll the winding paths, and look upward through canopies of petals. The blossoms’ short season is part of their magic. As Paula Hinz, co-founder of the annual Buffalo Ch

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Nature in Brushstrokes

We’re celebrating that burst of life through the work of two artists whose visions are as joyful and expressive as the season itself. From the inspired, symbolic creations of Jamie Brown at Free Bird Artistry, where each piece has a story rooted in personal meaning and the beauty of the natural world to the layered oils of Kelly Maloney, whose vibrant color play brings light and warmth to every canvas, explore the artists’ perspectives and creative sparks. Jamie Brown Tell us

Suzie Wells

A Playful Spring Date in Buffalo, NY

As featured in Dates in the States’ City Date Books Buffalo in spring is a burst of color and culture. It’s when blooming parks, revitalized neighborhoods, and lakeside paths come alive as soon as the weather warms. This curated date blends art, nature, fun, and food into a full day that showcases Buffalo’s charming Park & Cultural Districts. This full-day adventure is just one example from our city-date guides, designed to give you a taste of the experiences you can explo

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Grown, Then Delivered

As Western New Yorkers look for cleaner, simpler ways to nourish themselves, one Buffalo entrepreneur is quietly reshaping how fresh food reaches local homes. For Jamie Bruce, founder of Organic Produce Direct, eating well shouldn’t require complicated planning or multiple grocery stops. It should feel natural and rooted in the rhythms of the seasons and the farms that feed our community. And it should be accessible. Organic Produce Direct began with Jamie’s desire to str

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Sweet Buffalo

Kelly Homes

Our mission is to help our neighbors thrive: we highlight local artisans and inspire the transformation of the places we live to the spaces we love. Home.

A Legacy in Bloom: Rochester Lilac Festival

Fairy Godmothers of Rochester

Buffalo Cherry Blossoms

Nature in Brushstrokes

A Playful Spring Date in Buffalo, NY

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OUR 2026 SUMMER ISSUES

Sweet Buffalo

Kelly Homes

Our mission is to help our neighbors thrive: we highlight local artisans and inspire the transformation of the places we live to the spaces we love. Home.

A Legacy in Bloom: Rochester Lilac Festival

Fairy Godmothers of Rochester

Buffalo Cherry Blossoms

Nature in Brushstrokes

A Playful Spring Date in Buffalo, NY

Grown, Then Delivered

Show us some love @HomePublications

Produced by Featured Media, Home is made to enlighten and inspire our local cities we live and love. Published a bi-monthly, we are excited to showcase great businesses, local influencers, and home inspiration. Read most recent editions >

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