Arts + Culture

Heads Carolina, Tails ‘Connecticut’

Jo Dee Messina kicks off her New England Home Coming Tour Article by Laura Sabia Hailing from the picturesque town of Holliston, Massachusetts, Jo Dee Messina ventured into the heart of country music at the tender age of 19, making Nashville her new home. Since then, her journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With two platinum and three gold-certified albums accredited by the RIAA, Messina has etched her name in the annals of country music history. Notably, she holds the distinction...

April 2024

Beauty

Empowering Women: Dr. Teresa Alasio's Journey to Intentional Self Aesthetics

Navigating entrepreneurship, community, and personal fulfillment in New Canaan's heart. Photography by Abby Cole At Intentional Self Aesthetics, the mission is to cultivate confidence, self-awareness, and self-compassion for every client, honoring individuality with personalized programs. This month, we got to sit down with Teresa Alasio, MD and learn more about her vision for her new business in the heart of New Canaan, CT. CL: What inspired you to start your own business, and how did the...

April 2024

Entertainment

Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella Grab your gal pals and plan a relaxing or upscale day, weekend, or Girls night out with these local experiences! Visit Casa Me - Homemade pastas, Italian cocktails and spirits, and warm hospitality come together to create a relaxed and refined dining experience.  7 Sconset Square, Westport CT. T’s Pizza Kitchen - Hands on mozzarella making class experience like no other. Learn all about the process and what it...

April 2024

Style + Beauty

The Style List by @styleelyst

Spring Fashion & Jewelry Trends & Mainstays Article by Ashley Cannon | Photography by Ashley Cannon | @styleelyst & Brand Imagery Join me as I explore the season's hottest trends and transition you from winter to spring with some of my favorite fashion, beauty, and jewelry finds. Supplying your closet with new wardrobe essentials will help you invest in a whole new level of confidence this springtime. FRĒDA SALVADOR | DESIGNED IN CA + MADE IN EL SALVADOR + SPAIN Featuring the  JADA...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Gurney's: A Desert Oasis

A stay at the beautiful Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Article by Anna Barnes | Photography by Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa For us east coasters, the “Gurney’s” name may ring a bell as the beachfront resort in Montauk but did you know the Gurney’s portfolio also includes a luxury desert oasis? Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa is just a short flight from NYC, located right outside Scottsdale, in Paradise Valley, Arizona.   Affixed in the landscape...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Gina Carloto: Miss Connecticut

On her title, hardships, the importance of pageants, self worth and community involvement through service Article by Kristin Burnell The Miss America pageant has been around since the 1920s, empowering women across the country and celebrating the inner beauty of its contestants. 50 contestants from each state win every year before competing against one another for the title of "Miss America'. Each contestant though, brings something unique to the competition, but all with the same goal of...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella You only live once, make the most of it! Broaden your horizons, increase your heart rate, and try something new that will fill your bucket.  AutoCamp in Cape Cod - think boutique hotel meets nature escape! A unique beachside Airstream, accommodations include bikes, a garden, terrace, playground, restaurant, free WiFi.  836 Palmer Ave, Falmouth MA It Adventure Ropes Course - The largest indoor ropes course in the...

March 2024

Wellness

National Nutrition Month

Working towards building healthy eating routines this March Article by Dr. Cece Reeder Every March is celebrated as National Nutrition Month, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has announced that this year’s theme is “Beyond the Table.”  The meaning behind this year’s theme is to encourage healthy eating routines, food safety techniques, and environmentally conscious food practices. Food is far more than just the ingredients that we eat throughout the day. Food serves as a mechanism...

February 2024

Home + Design

ANYTHING BUT WHITE TRIM

How to Have Fun With Paint! Article by Zac Mathias For all too long we have all relied on white trim, painting it a color is an easy way to establish the mood of the room!! A cheery bright color in a bathroom making this small space feel lively! Easy ways to do this is by pulling color from a wallpaper. Or paint your trim the same color as your walls! The options are endless!

February 2024

Life + Culture

Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella Upgrade and personalize your living space inside and out by shopping and engaging with our home and design merchants. Sign up for AR Workshop, a DIY studio that offers classes for creating custom home decor from raw materials. Make wood signs, canvas pillows, chunky knit blankets, and more!  869 Post Rd, Fairfield CT. Order an arrangement from Nielsens Florist Garden Shop, offering a large inventory of fresh...

February 2024