Local Services

Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella SoJo Spa Club - a large Korean inspired day spa offering various saunas, heated pools, rooftop infinity pool with NYC views, hydrotherapy baths, and a range of treatments like body scrubs, massages, and volcanic sand baths.  Edgewater, NJ. The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum - a large outdoor aerial adventure located on five wooded acres. The park features platforms in trees connected by bridges, ladders...

Life + Culture

Ask Leslie!

Your Guide to Life's Everyday Dilemmas Article by Leslie Kumar Welcome back to Ask Leslie! Your guide to life’s everyday dilemmas.  I love where Ask Leslie lives in this issue — somewhere between etiquette and emotion. The questions we think are about fashion, calendars, or plane tickets are really about something deeper: connection, belonging and guilt.  Thank you for reading.  xx Leslie   When you admire a standout piece on someone, is it acceptable to ask for details — or does this...

Life + Culture

Carola Lovering: Writing What We’re Afraid to Say

From Upper Westchester to Hollywood, the bestselling author reflects on love, vulnerability, and the stories that refuse to let us look away Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography Before the television adaptation, before the Calvin Klein campaign, before  Tell Me Lies  became a cultural obsession dissected across TikTok and late-night group texts, there was a girl growing up in Upper Westchester, spending summer days at the country club and watching boats drift across...

Travel

Where History Meets the Tuscan Sky

A medieval villa-turned-hotel in the rolling hills south of Florence, where sweeping views of red-tiled rooftops and ancient gardens make every moment feel extraordinary. Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo Set high on the verdant Bellosguardo hill, just a short drive from Florence’s historic center, Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo lives up to its name: the  Tower of the Beautiful View . Perched above the Arno Valley and its terracotta-roofed skyline, this...

Health + Wellness

Redefining Women’s Empowerment

Why prioritizing health is the ultimate act of self-respect Article by Gina (Carloto) D’Amore Women’s empowerment is often celebrated when it looks like ambition, achievement, or outward success, but prioritizing our health is rarely seen as a powerful, valid form of self-respect. In 2022, I lost my mother just three months after her cancer diagnosis. Watching her undergo aggressive treatment while still putting others first taught me what real strength looks like. Throughout my life, she...

Local Services

Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella Adirondack Store & Gallery offers a diverse selection of rustic furniture and home decor, including seating, tables, cabinets, and has been a steadfast emblem of quality and authenticity for decades. New Canaan, CT. Lille shoppe specializes in thoughtfully sourced goods from beautiful places. You'll find unique, high quality goods curated from all over the world for your home and lifestyle. Westport, CT. Browne...

Life + Culture

Ask Leslie!

Article by Leslie Kumar Hi Everyone,  Welcome back to Ask Leslie — the monthly advice column where you get real answers to real-life dilemmas, no identity required. This month’s DMs landed right where love meets boundaries. We’ll be navigating family vacations, dodging political questions, and carefully deciding whether an old friendship deserves a comeback (been there!). The common thread was clear: how do we honor ourselves and our relationships at the same time? There’s no script for...

Home Services

Quietly Brilliant Design

A family kitchen reimagined with intention, restraint, and enduring New England sensibility—where beauty, sustainability, and real life coexist seamlessly Article by Laura Sabia From the outset, the goal for this kitchen remodel was not to chase trends, but to correct what wasn’t working and to do so with clarity, purpose, and longevity. The original space, weighed down by dark cherry cabinetry and inefficient circulation, felt heavy and disconnected from the way the family actually lived...

Shopping

Work From Home Essentials

Aesthetic, functional items to keep handy on your desk Article by Anna Barnes A thoughtfully styled work-from-home desk is about more than aesthetics. While working from home can often feel mundane, the right desk essentials add both style and functionality. These are the items that earn a permanent place on my desk for working smarter and feeling inspired. 1.     Canopy Portable Humidifier We spend so much time elevating our kitchens and bedrooms, yet when you work from home, your desk is...

Life + Culture

Ask Leslie!

Your Guide to Life's Everyday Dilemmas Article by Leslie Kumar Hi Everyone!  Welcome back to Ask Leslie! In this month’s issue, we’re talking about choosing where to volunteer, navigating household responsibilities, hosting without stress and managing friendships. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or wondering where your energy is best spent, this month’s column is a reminder that you don’t have to do it all to do it well. xx Leslie   As a working Mom, how do you balance everything...