Life + Culture

Momfluenced

Article by Yael L. Maxwell Paige Souza didn’t set out to share playroom organization tips or practical style recommendations to tens of thousands of people online. When she started posting snapshots from everyday life in Fairfield with her new baby during the pandemic, it was in an effort to connect with friends and family who were missing out on getting to know her growing family. Flash forward a few years, and the former elementary school teacher has amassed a following of local moms and...

Beauty

The Best Skin Tips

From Luxury Facialist Rose Buatti Article by Yael L. Maxwell | Photography by Bevy Rutledge With almost 20 years of experience working in luxury skincare, Greenfield Hill resident Rose Buatti knows a thing or two about taking care of our outermost layer. After earning a degree in early childhood education, she pivoted out of personal interest and trained at the pioneering Christine Valmy Institute before landing a job at the famed La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton New York. When her loyal...

Education

Herstory

A New Children's Book Spotlights The History of Fairfield Article by Samantha Scnoengold Beranbom Longtime resident Joan Robb has always felt that Fairfield is a special place. She raised her children in the Lake  Hills  neighborhood and has spent 23 years teaching at Dwight Elementary School . Those two communities are the very reason she’s come to love Fairfield so deeply. The grandmother of three is becoming known around town for a new reason: she is now a children’s book author...

Professional Services

A Cut Above

H Salon's City Style Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Marta Muryn Portrait After three decades in the beauty industry, where Jackie Fernandes honed and refined her skills while thoughtfully shaping a vision of a salon environment she felt was missing, one that fully aligned with her principles, she finally decided to build it herself. “After years behind the chair, I realized I wanted to create something that truly reflected my values; a place focused on teamwork...

Home Services

The Invisible Elements of Great Interior Design

For many, Interior Design begins and ends with what’s right in front of them: the furnishings, the finishes, the color palette.  But those elements only scratch the surface.  The most successful interiors aren’t just seen, they’re felt.At Jill Rae Designs, we believe the difference between a beautiful room and a truly exceptional one lies in the details you can’t always point to – the invisible elements.  The quiet decisions that shape how a space lives, breathes, and supports...

Finance + Legal Services

What You Need To Know

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 Article by Ryan C. Sheppard, CPA, CFF | Photography by Alex Torres| Park City Studios As a CPA I'm frequently fielding questions about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, 2025. Key provisions like the enhanced State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, Trump accounts, senior deduction, and no-tax-on-tips/overtime rules are top of mind. These changes offer some significant tax relief and more importantly, some permanency in the tax...

Professional Services

Sparkling Legacy

Hughie's Jewelry and Coins brings 80 years of Expertise Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Alex Torres|Park City Studios Hugh Breslin’s love for antiques started at a young age. During his childood he fondly remembers frequent day trips to Fairfield with his beloved Grandfather to hit all the tag sales, stocking up on thoughtfully selected goods for his family’s auction house. “He would ask me if I wanted to go 'sale’ing,’ -  no, not meaning sailing, but yard sale’ing. We...

Arts + Culture

FTC Celebrates 25 Years! 

Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Neil Landino  As they celebrate their 25th Anniversary, the story of their impact on Fairfield and beyond comes to life through the incredible archives, photos, and memorabilia that fill the Retrospective exhibition gallery, curated by Iain Munley. “This installation celebrates the artists who stood on these stages, the children whose lives were shaped through our education programs, and the transformation of what was once an...

Health + Wellness

Investing in Yourself

A Local Perspective on Heat, Cold, and Community Article by Ginger Richardson | Photography by Abby Cole Photography The door opens and warm air wraps around you. The scent of cedar rises with the heat, softened by hints of birch and lemongrass essential oil. A wood-burning stove crackles steadily in the corner. Outside, maybe you can see the shoreline, or trees moving in the breeze, the sun setting in the distance. Inside, conversation hums quietly — then slows. Breath deepens. Shoulders...

Home + Design

Friendship By Design

A Greenfield Hill Home's Creative Collaboration Photography by Neil Landino Longtime friends and creative professionals Lea Giaquinto Levine and CETTA Design Studio founder Jillian Puglisi Lipow bring their artistic collaboration to life through the recent expansion of Lea’s home. Homeowner and designer alike infused the project with their passion and expert eye, resulting in a space shaped by friendship and a shared creative vision. Their aligned sensibilities and effortless approach are...