The May issue is here. 🌸
This month, we’re celebrating the women who make the Treasure Valley brighter — the mothers, the makers, the movers, the quiet forces who shape our communities every single day.
Inside the issue: 🌷 Tammy de Weerd on life beyond city hall 🌼 Vangie Osborn and the Neon Grove 🌸 Tara Bruner and the women quietly building the Valley 🌻 Vicki Carley on putting Boise on the map 💐 The Growth Project — rethinking strength 🎶 Boise Music Week turns 107
…and so much more. ✨
To the women who hold it all together — we see you. 💛
🔗 Read the full issue — link in bio.
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#BoiseLifestyle #Boise #MothersDay #TreasureValley #BoiseWomen
She almost said no. 🚫💡
In the 1970s, while scouting a fundraiser space, Vangie Osborn spotted two forgotten signs collecting dust — a Royal Optical eyeglasses and a Quickie Café coffee cup. ☕👓
She passed.
Then she couldn't stop thinking about them. 💭
Decades later, that quiet second-thought has become the Neon Grove — Boise's first outdoor neon gallery, glowing every night on Grove Street. 🌃✨
"Just do it," she says. "Don't let a good idea die." 🔥
Save this one. 🔖 Share with a friend who needs the reminder. ↗️
🔗 Full story in the current issue — link in bio.
— Follow for more Boise stories that almost didn't happen. 👣
#NeonGrove #Boise #BoiseHistory #WomenOfIdaho #SignPreservation
The Idaho Press Club does an amazing job year-round, but I have to admit a special fondness for the Annual Awards! Jana Kemp and I represented @boiselifestyle and @meridian.lifestyle this year, and we cleaned up for periodicals! Seven awards total, with myself netting four of those! We placed in cover photography and design, food photography, light feature, and serious feature.
Thank you to the readers, the interviewees, and all the amazing folks who tell the story of Idaho every day!
Coming up in our May Women’s Issue: Meet Vicki Carley, the behind-the-scenes strategist shaping Boise’s future as a world-class destination. ✨ From securing major tournaments to building long-term partnerships, discover how her passion is turning our community into a place the world falls in love with.
“Upon Closer Reflection” is a special exhibition of watercolor paintings that begin with observation of the natural world and gradually moves toward abstraction.
Starting from familiar forms, each piece evolves as color, movement, and pattern begin to take on a life of their own.
Rooted in quiet moments (light shifting across a surface, subtle changes in texture) Beth Trott’s work invites viewers to slow down and look more closely.
Join us for the opening reception:
Downtown Boise’s First Thursday, May 7
5–9 pm
Art Source Gallery
1516 W Grove St, Boise
The exhibition runs May 5–30.
The rhythm of our state.
Every year, this week serves as a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so distinct. It’s not just the landscapes we photograph or the businesses we frequent. It’s the collective heart that keeps them beating.
@idahogives is back (May 4–7), and with it, the simple truth that when Idaho gives, Idaho thrives. From the quiet work of our local shelters to the grand scale of our conservation efforts, these are the stories that define our lifestyle. Join us in supporting the missions that make Idaho, Idaho.
📸 @idahogives
Fo r many children, opportunity begins with something as simple as a pair of shoes.
Across Southern Idaho, the Sneakers for Kids initiative by the Idaho Youth Sports Commission is helping ensure that no child sits on the sidelines due to something so essential. Led by community advocates like Brian King and Bryan Mooney, the program is set to provide up to 1,000 pairs of new shoes—opening doors to sports, school, and everyday confidence.
Behind each pair is something greater than support. It’s a chance to participate, to belong, and to step forward with confidence in moments that shape childhood.
🔗 TAP to link in BIO - page 24 of our April Issue
#IdahoCommunity #SouthernIdaho #GiveBack #YouthSports #CommunityImpact #NonprofitWork
Spring has a way of inviting us back outside. 🪻
As the season shifts, it’s the perfect time to begin planting—bringing color, texture, and new life into the spaces we tend every day. Whether it’s a garden bed, a patio planter, or a quiet corner of the yard, the act of planting becomes something more than routine. It’s a reset, a return, and a small investment in the months ahead.
The season doesn’t rush—and neither should the process.
🔗 TAP link in BIO - page 28 of our April Issue
✍️ Lori Hawkins
#SpringLiving #SpringPlanting #GardenInspiration #OutdoorLiving #BloomSeason #PlantLife #GardenLife
History feels different after hours.
At @idahostatemuseum , Museum After Dark invites guests to experience Idaho’s past in a more immersive way, where exhibits, music, and storytelling come together in an evening that feels more like a gathering than a visit.
From handcrafted details and local bites to live performances by Hillfolk Noir, the night unfolds as a celebration of culture, creativity, and community. The series continues May 29 with “Taps & Traps,” with more themed evenings to follow throughout the year.
Because sometimes, the best way to connect with history is to step inside it.
✍️ + 📸 Jordan Gray
🔗 TAP link in BIO - page 42 of our April Issue
#BoiseIdaho #IdahoStateMuseum #LocalExperiences #ArtsAndCulture #MuseumLife
From rolling greens to breathtaking backdrops, Idaho offers a setting that makes every round feel like a retreat. Celebrating Golfer’s Day in true spring form. ⛳️
