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When Tiffany Marsh was getting her feet wet in Manhattan's fashion world in the early '90s, her boss, superstar designer Donna Karan, would sometimes give her a lift home from work in her limo.

Imagine.

Those were heady times for the Canton native, equal parts hard work and offhand glamour. After her DKNY internship, Marsh designed men’s accessories for Ralph Lauren and The Gap, traveling routinely to Europe and the Far East, crossing paths with Kate Moss and Paris Hilton, and enjoying a swirl of parties and nightclubs along the Read More...

Meet the innkeeper

John McCallister, the innkeeper at Fieldcrest of North Canton

“Welcome to Fieldcrest,” says John McCallister giving the word “Fieldcrest” a punch of enthusiasm.

He got the guests’ attention. It was showtime.

McCallister, the innkeeper at Fieldcrest of North Canton, proceeds to introduce himself to the guests who arrived at Fieldcrest’s lodge for Sunday brunch. He also slips in a few details about the inn and suites, just down the hill from the lodge and available for reservations.

And if they need anything, just ask, McCallis Read More...

Nurture your creative side with pottery

When the rainy-day blues pop up this summer, nurture your creative side or entertain the kids with a visit to one of the area’s paint-it-and-take-it pottery shops.

Way before these shops became trendy, Lebo’s Ceramics was creating pieces for customers to buy ready-made or to paint th Read More...

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Two experts on local architecture take us on a tour of their favorite buildings in Stark country.

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Shopaholic

Jennifer Mastroianni shows us some of the hottest styles in women’s flip-flops this summer.

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Dinner at 7: Q & A with 7 Martini Lounge's Chef

Since its opening in 2004, 7 Martini Lounge has straddled the line between trendy lounge, all-out dance club and upscale eatery.

When it comes to killer martinis and dance floor-friendly sounds, 7 nails it. But a reputation for dining? Not so much.

A new chef and a new menu are helping redefine 7 as an “ultra lounge and eatery,” says Walt Stanislawski, who owns the lounge with Jeff David of the former Camelot Music fame.

Meet his man in the kitchen, 31-year-old Jason Roberts from Plain Township, who started on the line at 7 and cooked his way to the Read More...

Get out of doing chores!

Personal assistants traditionally are the privilege of celebrities and the wealthy, people who can afford to pay others to do their thankless chores.

A growing category of Web sites is capitalizing on the theme, offering to do tasks such as reserving restaurant tables, booking flights or buying flowers for your mother.

These are termed “personal electronic assistants,” or PEAs, and their promise is to do anything that can be accomplished on the phone or via Read More...

Summer Hot Spots

For Daredevils Only. The sky bridges at Hocking Hills.

Summer in Ohio is such a limited time that most of us prefer to enjoy the great outdoors and the scenic beauty of our state. If the adventurer in you craves new challenges, head for the latest attraction at Hocking Hills. Or take the quick drive to Sippo Lake to enjoy quiet time on the water in a rented boat. Then there are the growing number of Ohio wineries luring visitors with their latest vintage. Consider putting some of these summer hot spots on your c Read More...