Beauty

Frame Your Face Beautifully

A studio where transformations happen Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography Mary Ellen Feehan is all about beauty. She has trained with some of the industry’s most talented practitioners, and in 2015, received her certification in eyelash extensions. She then continued her education in everything eyebrows. “I always liked making people feel good about themselves,” she says. “It was always about girl power and enhancing natural beauty.” She brings her many years of...

April 2024

Beauty

Their “Mane” Focus

Hair that looks and feels its most amazing Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography After working together at various hair salons, Erlis Aguilar and Stephanie Parizot teamed up and opened their own special place. “We were ready to cultivate our own culture, and it always felt like there was always something missing at these other salons,” says Erlis.   The Mane House, a light and airy salon, opened in March of 2023 in East Hanover, and focuses on two things: hair...

April 2024

Home + Design

Innovation by Inspiration

From Huggy Pets to Garbage Pantz, Innovation is a family affair Article by Benjamin Meyer | Photography by Chris Jorda photography As a young reporter delving into the theme of "Women Who Inspire" for our May issue, I found myself drawn to write about someone close to home who inspires me every day: innovator and entrepreneur, my mother, Ana Meyer. Intrigued by her accomplishments, I sat down with her to uncover the story behind her inspiring journey.  Growing up, I always admired my mom's...

April 2024

Real Estate

The Right Moves

A comprehensive and personalized real-estate agency Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography As a New Jersey based agency, Signature Realty NJ and the Michelle Pais Group believe in investing in local brick-and-mortar locations for buyers, sellers and agents to come together. While many other real estate agencies, and businesses in general, are going virtual, the brand is expanding its in-person, and personal, footprint.     Its new state-of-the-art Short Hills office...

March 2024

Real Estate

A Shore Thing

Invest in an LBI vacation home and reap weekly financial rewards Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided When it comes to real estate, location is always important, whether it’s for your primary residence or a vacation home. The great thing about a vacation home is that while you can enjoy it with your friends and family, you can also rent it out and have an investment property that brings in weekly revenue. The better the location, and quality of the home, the higher the weekly rent...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Invest in Culinary Heritage: The Auld Shebeen Pub

From Ancient Oaks to Culinary Classics: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Irish Heritage Article by Ben Meyer | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography Get ready for a local Irish adventure through The Auld Shebeen, nestled inside the Hanover Marriott, where history, flavors, and tunes collide in a whirlwind of Irish magic! Over 90 percent of the material used to create the pub, from the flooring to the woodwork, is authentic Irish salvage from century old structures imported from Ireland. The...

March 2024

Home + Design

Beyond Shade: Pergola Tech-Trends for Ultimate Outdoor Living!

Learn how strategic investments in pergola technologies create a haven of luxury and innovation. Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography and Provided Gone are the days when pergolas were mere wooden structures confined to the past. Step into the future of outdoor living with a visionary duo – Aaron Thall and Chris Wehmeyer, founders of PergolaHaus, where outdoor innovation meets luxury! “Traditional pergolas had four columns and a series of cross beams that didn't...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Looking to Invest in Real Estate?

Follow these smart money moves for great returns Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography When investing in real estate, it’s always smart to have an expert guide you. Here, Jon Lamkin, senior vice president of Guaranteed Rate in Millburn, shares his knowledge to ensure you’re moving in the right direction.   How do people start investing in real estate?   The second home market has taken off over the last five years. Many homeowners have seen great appreciation in...

March 2024

Professional Services

Invest in Technology

These experts, with a high code of conduct, cater to all your home and business IT needs Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Chris Jorda Photography Growing up, Samir Patel's fascination with computers stemmed from his father's work in computer engineering. "He was working on components for computers and other electronics, and when I was young, he brought home our first computer," Samir recalls. "In the early 80s, no one had computers in their homes. I was very technical, so working with...

March 2024

Home Services

The Art of Home Service

RJW Exteriors Gives The White-Glove Experience You (And Your Home) Will Love Article by Don Seaman | Photography by RWJ Exteriors In the realm of white-glove service, visions of exotic cars, private jets, and world-class specialists often dance in our minds. Yet, the domain of roofing, siding, and replacement windows and doors rarely earns a place on this illustrious list. RJW Exteriors, however, is changing that narrative. At least not until now. RJW Exteriors is doing their level best to...

March 2024