Education

Where Numbers Come Alive

Inside the Magic of the Russian School of Mathematics Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso One step inside the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) in Avon, and you’ll quickly realize this is no ordinary math program. In a world full of apps, shortcuts and AI-generated answers, this school takes a different route: Using math to teach students how to think. “We’re not here to teach procedures or formulas—we’re here to teach children how to reason, strategize and be creative,”...

Style + Beauty

Turnkey Interiors by Kathryn Hunt Studios

A Peek at the Firm's Recent New Construction Interior Design Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Bessler With more than 16 years of experience in the design industry and dozens of turnkey projects under her belt, West Hartford-based designer Kathryn Hunt, the principal and founder of Kathryn Hunt Studio, specializes in designing and decorating high-end new home construction and renovation.  This month we showcase the interiors she designed for a waterfront project that was a...

Style + Beauty

September Style!

Our Photo Shoot Featuring Local Talent and Businesses Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke For our 2025 Style Issue Photographer John Helmke decided to organize a day-long photo shoot featuring two local models. John, who owns Pictures of People Studio (with offices in Vernon and West Hartford), is a Connecticut-based artist specializing in creative photography, particularly headshots, fashion, and portraits. John creates a comfortable atmosphere during his sessions...

Professional Services

Expert's Espresso Corner

Consult Vera, Wu Healing Center: Traditional Chinese Medicine. Article and Photography by 1. You’ve probably been hearing all the chatter about this new tax reform. So let’s forget the politics and just talk about what it actually means for you or your business. You know that 20 percent pass-through deduction—the QBI—that we all cross our fingers for each year? Well, it's permanent now.  A 100 percent immediate write-off for new equipment and any R&D spending is also locked in for good. If...

Local Services

JW Frame Crafters

Bringing Art and Memories to Life by Framing the Past and Preserving the Future Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Michele Tereso In an unassuming storefront in the heart of Glastonbury, time bends in the hands of Joel Kurlan. At JW Frame Crafters, history isn’t something you read — it’s something you can see, touch, and, thanks to Joel’s unparalleled skill, preserve for generations. “I started picture framing when I was eight years old,” Joel says. “My mother started the business, and I...

Home + Design

JWM Architects

A Contemporary Kitchen Transformation Before and After Article and Photography by The renovation of this classic colonial centered on reimagining the kitchen as a modern, functional space that respectfully engages with the home’s original architectural character. The design approach embraces contemporary forms and materials while ensuring a cohesive relationship with the traditional colonial structure. The transformation moved away from the typical raised oak panel kitchen aesthetic...

Education

The Learning Experience

The Company is Expanding With A New Center in Avon Photography by John Helmke The Learning Experience (TLE), a fast-growing early education franchise, recently opened a new state-of-the-art center, marking its fifth franchise location in Connecticut under the leadership of Vid Mitta, owner of TLE centers in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. The new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at 104 West Avon Road in Avon, will include a 5,000-square-foot playground and is expected to receive state...

Life + Culture

Meet The Publisher:

Sri Ramachandran Is Glastonbury Lifestyle's New Publisher. His Wife, Jaye Subramanian, is the Assistant Publisher Photography by Vincent Wrenn Jaye and I come from humble beginnings, shaped by parents who taught us what truly matters — people, not possessions; respect for money, but never submission to it. These timeless lessons have been the heartbeat of our journey, quietly guiding us through every step. Like many of our generation, our professional paths began in the corporate world. But...

Education

Watkinson School

Creating Extraordinary Results from Happy Students Article by Jenni French | Photography by Michelle Wolff and Chad Williams Since 1881 Watkinson School, created following a major bequest by businessman and philanthropist David Watkinson, has been committed to educational excellence in Greater Hartford. The school’s mission, to develop in students the power to shape their lives and the world around them, is the rudder for that excellence.  A small, co-ed, private, college prep school for...

Life + Culture

Protector of Animals

The Volunteer Group Celebrates 50 Years of Compassionate Animal Rescue Work Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Christine Penney What began as a grassroots effort by three women in 1975 has grown into one of Connecticut’s most respected no-kill animal rescue organizations. In 2025, Protectors of Animals (POA) celebrates 50 years of providing shelter, veterinary care, and second chances to thousands of animals in need. “For the first 25 years, we operated with foster homes in South...