urbAna elevates home entertaining W ith its roots entrenched in the art of hospitality, urbAna is more than a store — it is four local destinations where entertaining meets elegance. “Our whole idea is that we are the first place you think of if you are hosting or being hosted,” said Ana Wells, who owns urbAna with her husband, Brian. We chatted with this local lifestyle expert about what they’ve learned over the last 10 years of business and how we can bring those lessons into our homes. BY KAREN WERNER STYLING BY TRACI CHANDLER OF OH, SUGAR! EVENTS + PAPERIE PHOTOS BY SCOTT FOUST Host With the Most An employee came up with the crepe paper display that graces the entrance of urbAna’s Arcadia store. “She came up with the idea, and we ran with it,” said owner Ana Wells. “What I love is that we are now a spot that can nurture that.” KEY TO THE GOOD LIFE FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 27