BRINGING SOMETHING MORE TO THE POLICE FORCE
Alex Nieves Reyes was 14 when her mom brought Reyes and her three siblings from Puerto Rico to New York City. Times weren’t easy and the family ended up on the streets, and then in a shelter.
MAKE A STATEMENT
Rebelistas rouse! Adorn yourself in contrasting accents! Embrace fall’s coolness by draping a smart trench over sleek, cigarette jeans, and its heat, with a fierce crimson clutch.
GOOD EATS AND ANTIQUES
Simple, small-town charm is what you’ll encounter on a sunny day in Lake Mills, although don’t let the laid-back atmosphere fool you—there’s plenty to do.
ABOUT THE MODELS
BRAVA Magazine sat down with our two fall fashionistas, Brittany Kraemer and Holly Meyers, for a quick “About the Models” interview.
TOWARD VALUE AND WELLBEING IN LIFE
Jen Rudis understands that life can be a roller coaster. After losing 125 pounds a few years ago, she was inspired to leave her corporate human resources and finance career.
PURPLE REIGN
Devil’s Lake Lavender, a small lavender farm outside of Madison, brings the French countryside to the heart of Wisconsin.
TRAIPSING VINES
Skirting the lush ridges of Madison’s outer borders, two wineries recently opened expansive spaces—signaling Wisco palates are clamoring for an elevated drinking experience.
STILL I RISE
Barriers can be exhausting, especially if our eyes are on a goal. That’s where resilience comes in, a subject that Gail Ford knows all too well.
LIQUID LIBRARY
Yahara Bay Distillery outgrew its original Fitchburg facility in record time, thanks to cranking out over 25 private-label spirits a year, in addition to housing the expansive packaging and storage operation of Vom Fass U.S.A.
BEEF UP YOUR BASEMENT
Interior designer Allison Mercier had her work cut out for her when she took on transforming an underused basement into a bright, upscale and fun space.