Event Planning + Services

The Beautiful World She Carried Home

Maison de Lela turns memory, heritage and travel into home Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography Before Maison de Lela became a lifestyle brand, it was a life being collected. Jelena Wise was born and raised in Macedonia, where family gatherings shaped her understanding of home. As a teen, she crossed the Atlantic to finish high school in Nashville, finding independence in a new country. After earning a degree in journalism and public relations in New York, she joined...

Entertainment

He Knows Exactly Who You Are

Walker Ward turned affluent America’s most recognizable characters into comedy and found himself a new career Article by Laura Sabia If Walker Ward has ever made you feel personally attacked, congratulations: you are probably exactly his audience. Maybe you recognized your husband in Greenwich Dad, dressed head-to-toe in Peter Millar before loading Sconset and Madaket into the Rivian for chocolate croissants no one will eat because everyone is “on the shot.” Perhaps you have met Nantucket...

Shopping

THE HOLIDAY PARTY PLAYBOOK

What to Wear, What to Say & How to Show Up Article by Tanya Meyers & Leslie Kumar | Photography by Dante Pierre The holidays are here - our favorite party season!  With all that fun can come a lot of questions. The holiday party invitation arrives, and suddenly we’re getting asked: What should I wear? What do I bring? How long should I stay? What do I say to someone I’ve never met? And what exactly is the right thing to do when the invitation leaves a few details up in the air? These are...

Food + Beverage

Roasted Harvest Salad

with Squash, Beet & Apple Article by Isabel Smith, MS RD CDN If there is one salad that shows up at my table all November long, it's this one. By the time the farmers' markets shift from tomatoes to squash and the kids' fall sports schedules are in full swing, I want a dish that feels like the season on a plate: roasted butternut squash and beet, crisp apple, hearty kale, and a maple-kissed vinaigrette that ties it all together. It's the salad I bring to Friendsgiving, pack for lunch after a...

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Stitched With Love:

What began with one embroidery machine and a mother’s creative vision has blossomed into a personalized fashion and gifting brand where every detail tells a story.Some of the most meaningful businesses begin with a simple wish to create something that doesn’t yet exist.For Greenwich entrepreneur Daniella, that moment arrived during maternity leave with her daughter, Aria. Searching for personalized clothing that felt stylish, timeless and thoughtfully designed, she discovered a gap between...

Health + Wellness

Stubborn Fat or Loose Skin?

You exercise, your weight feels comfortable, and yet there is an area of your body that looks different than you would like. Perhaps it is fullness around your waist, skin gathering above your knees, or an uneven texture on your thighs. Before choosing a body contouring treatment, it helps to understand what you are seeing. Is it stubborn fat, loose skin, cellulite, or a change in volume?These concerns can look similar, and more than one may be present in the same area. At NicholsMD, identifying...

Health + Wellness

The Art of Double Cleansing

Your evening skincare routine begins with taking the day off. From your morning sunscreen to your last makeup touch-up, the products that help you look and feel your best deserve a thoughtful removal. Enter double cleansing: a two-step cleansing method that helps remove makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup before you move on to the rest of your skincare routine.At NicholsMD, we believe even the everyday essentials should feel personal. With Dr. Nichols’ Cleansing Balm and the right SkinCeuticals...

Professional Services

Two Parents, Twice the Treats: Halloween Fun for Co-Parenting Families

Halloween is a child’s dream holiday: costumes, candy, glowing pumpkins, and a whole evening of pure imagination. And here’s the good news. Halloween doesn’t need both parents in the same place at the same time to be magical. In fact, for co-parenting families, it can be a chance to double the fun.Whether your schedules are tight, your family is split between two homes, or you’re simply figuring out a new rhythm, here are some playful ways to make this season special for everyone.Divide and...

Food + Beverage

The Fall Hostess Upgrade

Article by Laura Sabia There is something about fall that makes me want to have people over again and my favorite kind of entertaining is the kind that looks impressive without requiring me to spend the entire night in the kitchen. My October pick? A perfectly curated cheese and charcuterie board. It’s the ultimate entertaining shortcut: beautiful enough to anchor the table, easy enough for a last-minute gathering, and somehow always the first thing everyone gravitates toward. For everything...

Food + Beverage

An Autumn Cape Escape

Chatham Bars Inn offers an unforgettable culinary experience Article by Anna Barnes | Photography by Courtesy of Chatham Bars Inn Cape Cod in early fall might be one of the East Coast’s best-kept secrets. The summer crowds have started to disappear, the days are still beautiful, and there’s just enough crispness in the air to remind you that a new season is around the corner. It’s the tail end of what we affectionately know as “locals’ summer,” and I recently had the honor of spending one of...