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Reliable Comfort Starts With Insulation

Honest expertise helping homeowners control energy, comfort, and long-term performance Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography When it comes to creating a comfortable, energy-efficient home, insulation is often overlooked but it’s one of the most impactful investments a homeowner can make. For Discount Insulation Company, that belief has been the foundation of the business for more than four decades. Founded in 1981 by Tom Gonzalez, the company quickly built a...

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Built By Brothers

How Nate and Ben Checketts built Rhone on a “Forever Forward” mindset—where performance, purpose, and mental fitness move in lockstep. Article by Anna Barnes There is a particular kind of ambition that favors velocity, scale quickly, disrupt loudly, exit triumphantly. Rhone was never built in that image. Instead, it moves more like its namesake, the Rhône River: steady, deliberate, and a reminder that strength is formed through persistence and consistency. Founded in 2014 by brothers Nate...

Home + Design

TABLE SET, MATCH READY

Creating the perfect courtside dining experience Article by Zac Mathias | Photography by Kerry Long Setting a table is one of my favorite arts, and I especially love leaning into something a little more playful and whimsical in the summer. For the annual Homes With Hope luncheon in Westport, CT, I created a table inspired by classic tennis clubs, crisp, tailored, and just the right amount of playful. It is a look that translates effortlessly to your own backyard, and proof that, with a smart...

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Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella RPM - the ultimate destination for racers. This venue features high-speed go-kart racing, arcade games, Gel Blaster, Laser-Tag, VR gaming, bowling, paired with top-notch food and drinks. Make memories with the perfect mix of thrill and entertainment.  Stamford CT. Roots Ocean Prime - a New York-style steakhouse known for prime steaks, fresh seafood, and classic American dishes offering an upscale yet...

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Why Men Wait Until They “Need” Clothes

Article by Tanya Meyers Fashion Stylist/@mode_t_ Most men do not think about their wardrobe until something forces the issue. A dinner comes up. A trip gets booked. There is a work event, a wedding, a date night, or a moment in front of the mirror when the usual outfit suddenly feels a little off. That is usually when it becomes clear that new clothes are needed. For many, shopping is not something they want to spend time thinking about. They want a closet to feel easy, practical, and...

Life + Culture

Ask Leslie

Your Guide to Life's Everyday Dilemmas Article by Leslie Kumar Oh, hi, summer. Finally! It's the season I wish for all winter long and the reason I curse when I sit on hot leather seats. The season of perfect sunsets and relentless bugs. When you love that the kids have no math homework, yet somehow can't wait for September. Summer. When pouring a cocktail at 4:00 p.m. on a Tuesday feels so right until your alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday. But! In summer, you can always hit...

Health + Wellness

The Support Every Mother Needs

A modern maternity concierge helping families navigate pregnancy and early parenthood with clarity and confidence Article by Laura Sabia For many women, pregnancy begins with excitement and quickly turns into overwhelm. Between endless product lists, conflicting advice, and the pressure to “get everything right,” preparing for a baby can feel less like a joyful milestone and more like navigating uncharted waters. For Danielle Beale and Chelsea Zlotnick, that realization wasn’t theoretical it...

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Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella   Kiin Sauna - brings the restorative power of a handcrafted wood-burning sauna and cold plunge. With a focus on nature, connection, intentional living, and reconnect with friends, each other, and the natural world.  Fairfield CT. Clubhouse - offers incredible food and fun activities including two private karaoke rooms, golf, darts, virtual sports, along with a rooftop deck. Check them out for your next girls...

Life + Culture

Ask Leslie!

Your Guide to Everyday Dilemmas Article by Leslie Kumar Welcome to the May Ask Leslie!  In February, Ask Leslie guests gathered at N. West Gallery in New Canaan to celebrate the official launch of the column. It was one of those evenings that will stick with me and remind me why starting something new feels so exciting.  During my remarks, I shared a little about how Ask Leslie began. I started this column because I wanted to do something different, something creative, something fun, and...

Style + Beauty

The modeT Guide:

7 Spring Trends That Actually Make Sense for Real Life Article by Tanya Meyers, Fashion Stylist Spring dressing always feels exciting to me. It is that moment when everything starts to feel lighter, fresher, and full of possibility. Yes, the weather can still be a little unpredictable, and getting dressed during that in-between time is not always as effortless as it looks, but that is also what makes spring such a good time to rethink what you already own and bring in pieces that make your...