Home + Design

Take a Vacation in Your Own Backyard

Luxury outdoor living spaces bring family and friends together Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided The desire for outdoor living spaces is huge. People have kitchens, firepits, and pergolas in their backyards, and that’s great, but there’s nothing like a pool to create that resort-like ambiance. “People want to feel like they’re on vacation, and having a pool does that,” says Terry Argenziano, COO of The Pool Boss. A pool, she explains, often transforms a backyard into a true...

Home Services

System Savvy

Designing custom solutions to organize homes and businesses effortlessly. Article by Kelsey Harper | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography and Provided When Marisa Smith founded MACMOM Organizing in 2020, she was no stranger to chaos—just ask her three daughters, Morgan, Amanda, and Charlotte, the inspiration behind the company’s name. After a decade in oncology clinical research and taking time off to raise her family, Marisa found her calling in organizing. What started as a solo venture...

Home + Design

Elevate Spaces

President Justin Freedman unveils GPS’s offerings, from traditional designs to cutting-edge digital innovations. Article by Ben Meyer | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography & Provided In the heart of home design evolution, kitchens and baths take center stage, with General Plumbing Supply (GPS) leading the charge into the future. As a family-owned and operated business thriving for over a century, GPS continues to set the bar higher. We caught up with President Justin Freedman to get an...

Arts + Culture

Red Hot Show!

Meet a drummer who translates his musical talent onto canvas Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Most people know Chad Smith as the drummer with the multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Red Hot Chili Peppers. But, his range as an artist extends way beyond music to paintings dubbed “rhythmic expressionism.” “His artwork is a direct visual translation of his drumming process to canvas,” says Wentworth Gallery director, Maryanne Fralinger. By working...