Local Services

Mother's Day 2024

The ultimate gift guide for every Mom in your life Article by Kellie Kerwin Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Don’t be left without the perfect gift for all of the incredible Moms in your life. Here are a few of our favorites, mainly from local businesses, for your review and consideration. Happy shopping and Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms of the Greenwich community! CMS Custom, Greenwich : Founded in 2020, CMS Custom brings bespoke fine jewelry to your fingertips. With exception attention...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Thriving Through Growth

A City Lifestyle Publisher’s Journey to Discovering Her Calling Article by Elle Bridge | Photography by Liz Polo, Havana Photography As a woman business owner, Tiffany Slowinski knows success comes from constantly evolving. Over her journey from college student to young earner to motherhood to successful entrepreneur, she has forged new identities and reinvented herself many times over. Recently, as she embarked on her latest venture—Team Spark Advisors, which employs data analytics to help...

April 2024

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

Local Services

Suzanne “Suzy” Marek Armstrong

Volunteer & Real Estate Agent Article by Sarah Bamford, @hybridmediacomm How do you serve your community? I have worked on the American Red Cross local chapter for several years, chairing various committees such as the live auction and journal.  I’m also on the board of TLC Sweet Souls Animal Rescue and help with adoption events and fostering. We often do collections for leashes, harnesses, food bowls, and crates that pet owners are no longer using. Lastly, I am part of the Gathering...

April 2024

Real Estate

Meet Octavia Melly

How she came into real estate in Fairfield County and her favorite things about Greenwich! Article by Anna Barnes | Photography by Abby Cole Octavia Melly is a local real estate agent who lives with her husband, two children, and Irish Setter, in Riverside. We are so honored to feature her in this month’s issue. Let’s get to know her. Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine: Tell us how you got into real estate. Octavia Melly: I grew up with a realtor mom who came from a real estate family. My...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

She Holds the Key to Townhouse

Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Angelique Cifone In the dazzling world of gastronomy, Dana Cifone reigns supreme as a visionary, her name evoking intrigue and allure. With a blend of sophistication, grace, and bold creativity, she transforms ordinary dining into an extraordinary affair, leaving an indelible mark on the culinary landscape through her exquisite design sensibilities and unparalleled ability to craft immersive dining experiences. Dana's culinary journey is a captivating...

April 2024

Home Services

Elevate Your Spring Cleaning

With Lemon and Lavender Article by Kristin Burnell | Photography by Abby Cole The month of April is when we start to feel the essence of spring and the need for change. Trees are blooming, flowers are growing and a rebirth period comes to life, as springtime sunshine and warmth wipe away the darkness of winter. With the change of seasons, comes the desire to welcome new beginnings and the joys of spring cleaning. What better way to begin your spring cleaning than with the luxury local...

March 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

Shopping

Fred Accessories

A local boutique catering to your fashion needs Photography by Abby Cole First opened in August 2023 on Greenwich Ave, Fred Accessories is the sister shop for the well known online as  "The Fred Shop."     Kelley Frey, started Fred in 2009 with the first location in Old Greenwich on Sound Beach Ave. Kelley's partner, Shereen then joined the team in 2012 and since then, the shop has expanded throughout Fairfield County.  "We both love clothes and anything related with fashion and love to help...

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