(Illustrations by Bil Donovan / Photography by Craig Hildebrand)
Once dismissed, healing crystals and gemstones now grace catwalks and many fine jewelry collections. Said to help clear negative energies and promote positive ones, their powers are not science-backed, but the appeal of these totemic jewels can’t be denied. Welcome to the new stone age.
After learning the craft from pioneer Eric Leiser, Fort Myers-based Drew Chicone has literally written the book (dozens of them, actually) on saltwater fly-tying.
Nicole and Manny Cruz's 200-acre farm is one of only a few in the country that's USDA-inspected to process meats—from rearing to harvesting—in one place, with utmost respect for the animals and beyond-organic standards.