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Jan 1, 2025 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
Tiffany Bohrer’s days as an artist and entrepreneur are as full as the historic building she and her husband own in downtown Guthrie. Inside the 10,000-square-foot Osage Building, her Tipsy Artist “palace” accommodates as many as 80 painters. The building also provides her home and living space for several tenants and AirBNB guests — plus a personal painting studio, sunroom and garden. LOKals retail shop sells handmade goods from the Osage Building, too.
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Jan 1, 2025 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
There was a time when Misty and Rick Higginson considered moving out of Rose Creek. Their beautiful Christopher Lee home was 20 years old, and they had already enjoyed living there for 12 years. Rick Higginson was on the verge of retirement. Plus, the Rose Creek golf course was in decline. Perhaps it was time for a new chapter. Then, everything changed.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
405magazine.com | Julie Partin |Evie Klopp Holzer |Lavinia Creswa
In compiling a list of what makes our city so great, we reinforced that Oklahoma City presents a multitude of storied histories and endless activities. There is so much to appreciate; to learn and see and do. So many notable people and places have rightfully garnered national attention. Our city holds such an interesting mix of trivia tidbits and bragging rights. And believe us — it was hard to limit our list to 50.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
Stylist Alice Decker of Decker8 Designs selected deep green velvet chairs with contemporary lines, a classic wooden table and a striped jute rug as the foundation for a winter-themed dining room. Her goal was to create an “effortless and relatable” feel by mixing evergreen cuttings with things homeowners may already have on hand: simple dishware, shiny ornaments, antiques and thrift store finds.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
The antique wooden table in Blake and Merrick Fitzgerald’s dining room isn’t just beautiful; it’s meaningful. Once belonging to Merrick Fitzgerald’s great-grandmother and previously located in her grandmother’s home, the table has been the centerpiece of gatherings for generations. “We’ve been around that table for a lot of important things,” Fitzgerald said.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
5 hours agoI bought my grandmother’s hoarder home for $20,000—I was stunned by what I found insideAn Indiana woman who bought her grandmother’s “hoarder house” for $20,000 to save it from being taken by the state has opened up about what she found …2 hours agoA $10 Million Monet, the Jewel of a Storied Chicago Collection for 130 Years, Heads to AuctionThe Impressionist masterpiece has been hanging in the Union League Club since 1895. Plenty of Monet but not enough money?
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
One round of Mahjong, and Sydney Rainey was hooked. The strategy, luck, social interactions—Rainey wanted more. So she began teaching the game to everyone she knew, and soon discovered a knack for introducing others to the game. Six months later, a business was born. Since February 2023, Rainey has been leading lessons through OK Let’s Mahjong. To keep up with demand, she’s added 10 instructors—mostly located in Oklahoma City, but also in Tulsa, Amarillo, Fort Worth and New York City.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
When Melissa Fitzgerald of Kitchen Society Design draws up cabinet plans, she leaves nothing to chance. Every appliance is counted; every utensil is considered; even the coffee cups get measured. In the end, everything gets assigned. “I am noting where I would put everything based on experience, and I love when clients tell me, ‘Hey, I loved this,’ or ‘You know, I would have done this differently,’” said Fitzgerald, who has specialized in kitchen and bathroom design since 2015.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
Katelynn Henry with Henry Home Interiors designed this seasonal Mood Board, drawing substantial inspiration from a client’s appreciation of the mountains and nature—with hints of glitz. The greens, golds and luxe neutral tones usher in fall vibes. Art Deco wallpaper, a smooth marble tray, golden tiles and a soft taupe leather fringe are complemented by emerald green fabrics and trim. Magnolia branches and Protea stems add natural textures, as do the shimmering agate crystals.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
405magazine.com | Evie Klopp Holzer
This dining room is both grand and intimate, balancing a dramatic crystal chandelier with a thoughtfully styled table. Much like the fall season, the room prompts feelings of gratitude, ready for abundant friends and family to gather for a Thanksgiving meal. As various personalities find places around this table, we give thanks for how each uniquely contributes to the celebration.
