APRIL 2007
Cashing in on Calm
How area spas are playing the market. The busier life gets, the better off we are to put on the brakes every once in a while. The exploding spa industry is hearing that message loud and clear.
Pamper, Splurge, Indulge!
Living the Madison high life. We might be a college town at heart, but look around anymore—it’s entirely possible to spend more on a pair of jeans than you would on a pair of diamond studs. Speaking of studs, men who love expensive toys can find plenty to pursue. And we haven’t even begun to scratch the surface when it comes to your pet. The kicker? The doctor says splurges like fusion stone massages and chocolate mousse body wraps are really, really good for you. By Dan Curd & Mary Erpenbach, with Charlotte Deleste
How Does Your Garden Grow - Ready to get gardening?
You don’t have to dig very deep to get something growing. We’ve got seven easy ideas for leaf lovers to start now, inside and out. By Jennifer Garrett
Habitat Handbook
You had better sit down for this. We offer a primer on woods, uncover upholstery trends, share expert tips on spotting good workmanship and more in our guided tour of furniture. By Jennifer Garrett
For the Record Getting Down to Business By Neil Heinen
Your Letters
Travel Destination: Stoughton By Pat Dillon
Politics
Cut 10,000 jobs by 2010? Not a chance By Colin Benedict
Health care is one thing. Mental health parity is another By Jenny Price
Scenes from the Madison Datebook
Dining Out
Health Watch A Healthier You
Out There Evil Bones on a Cold Mud Floor By John Roach
Tidbits From fashion designer to farmer, we profile who’s who this month.
Window Shopping Stoughton’s All Through The House offers a mix of the practical and the pretty for your home.
Fabulous Finds: Retail Imports - Three shops combine art and retail from Madison to Mexico and everywhere between.
About Town Edgewood commissions a sculptor to commemorate a historic tree, jazz is on its way, and roaming Roman art.
April A&E Calendar
Hip Sips Rethink what you drink when it comes to wine. By Molly Moran
On the Cover: Creole Comfort
You can bet on Babs. By Dan Curd
New Beer Column! A Great Daner’s favorite amber. By Kent Palmer
Off the Vine Try some of the world’s best wine for pairing with food. By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles Ripasso wine is fit to be sipped. By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen
On the Cover: Cashing in on Calm - Madison spa-goers are flush with choices.
NEXT Live first, work second By Rebecca Ryan
Q&A Know Your Bigwigs
Pamper Your Palace Every home can be a castle—or at least feel like one—with a few touches of luxury every now and then.
House of the Month Home is a wellspring of creativity for local artist-activist.
Pro Profile A part-time job blossoms into a thriving interior design business.
Dining In Blockbuster Brunch By Nancy Lynch
On the Cover: 7 easy ways to spring into gardening before the ground thaws.
Matching Mix Lovely lights.
Habitat Handbook Your guide to furniture finds and fabrics.
The Magic of Morels An Wisconsin insider's guide to finding - and eating - the elusive morel mushroom
