Style + Beauty

Personalized, Élan Jewelry From The Heart

Michael's Jewelers Delights Customers With New, Leading-Edge Design Technology Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Michael’s Jewelers professionals enhanced their design capabilities with upgraded customization software this summer.  The Yardley-based jewelers have been using computer-assisted design (CAD) programs for more than a decade, but their latest upgrade puts them at the cutting edge of the technology.  “Before, the rings on the design looked big and boxy,”...

Professional Services

48 Street Road, New Hope

Turnkey Retreat On The Market: Jay Spaziano Real Estate Represents This One-Of-A-Kind, Luxurious Residence Developed From Customized Plans Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Juan Vidal Careful sustainability plus stylish functionality were strategically balanced as equal components when creating 2016-2017 site plans to build the unique New Hope estate at 48 Street Road, now on the market as represented by Jay Spaziano Real Estate in Washington Crossing. Homeowners of this bespoke...

Style + Beauty

Fitting Fall Fashions

Newtown City Lifestyle Asked Laura Rothstein, Lunachick Boutique Owner, What's Coming In Clothing Options Article by Julie Brown Patton Lunachick Boutique team members in Newtown state they're enthused to introduce several new apparel brands from the United States and Europe that aren't widely available elsewhere. They're also expanding their assortment for women ages 30-55 and beyond while staying true to the younger, trend-driven styles for which they're known, creating a collection that...

Health + Wellness

Inclusive New Recreational Destination

PlayaRaya To Provide Bucks County-Based, Adaptive Campus And Universal Sanctuary For All Abilities Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Colleen Stepanian Photography 'Play your way' is the mantra of supporters for the new PlayaRaya, an innovative, ultra-accessible play/recreational space designed for everyone. These proponents' principles and projects are rooted in the belief "inclusion is a right, not a privilege." Visionary founder Rabbi Yehuda "Yudy" Shemtov says families with...

Home Services

5 Closet Cleanout Tips

Gina The Fashionista Shares Organization Ideas To Match One's Style Article by Madeline Marriott Use The Rule Of Threes For the first pass, organize clothes into three piles: yes, no and maybe. You can then go through the maybe pile to try things on and see what to keep.  Find What Excites You Hang onto only items that you look forward to wearing. Keeping clothes because you might find a way to wear them someday is only delaying the inevitable cleanout. Think Backward Decide what to...

Arts + Culture

Council Rock Pianists Grace Carnegie Hall

Two Newtown Senior High Students Among Elite Soloists Invited To Conduct Carnegie Hall Recitals Article by Julie Brown Patton Two Council Rock North High School students recently performed solo recitals at Carnegie Hall in New York, making them two of only 24 students from the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York to be selected for this internationally respected Dr. Andor and Joy Kiszely Auditioned Recital. Participation included college students from legendary institutions...

Life + Culture

It's Raining Local Dogs And Cats

For A Smile, Here Are Examples Of Beloved Pets That Share Lives With Newtown City Lifestyle Readers Article and Photography by

Arts + Culture

Discovering Animal Spirits Inside Wood

Viacheslav Kuzema Provides Unique Sculptures Created With Artistic Passion Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Carved Lion Ever wonder where the prominent, 9-foot-tall owl carved out of a maple tree stump on North Main Street in Yardley came from? Viacheslav Kuzema is the talented sculptor of it and other area creations.  Also known as Slava Kuzema, he's a Ukrainian-born chainsaw sculptor/artist based in the Philadelphia region. He's widely recognized for his large-scale wood...

Wellness

Counseling Tips For Youths

Newtown Therapy And Wellness Center Experts Offer Helpful Approaches To Life's Pressures Article by Madeline Marriott Angela Lucarini, MA, LPC, NCC Now more than ever, kids and teens are inundated with potential sources of anxiety, whether it be at home, in classrooms or on screens. Professionals at Newtown Therapy and Wellness Center offer their expertise in identifying and working through these anxieties.  According to Angela Lucarini, MA, LPC, NCC, parents can keep an eye out for warning...

Wellness

Every Dog Has Its Day

Area Outdoor Spots To Take Pups Article by Julie Brown Patton Tyler State Park: This impressive park features miles of scenic, wooded trails perfect for hiking or jogging with dogs on-leash.  Bucks County Off-Leash Dog Park (Core Creek Park): Located at the Tollgate Road entrance in Langhorne, this area features two large, double-fenced areas for large and small dogs, agility equipment and water. Dogs must be registered with the county to receive an access card. Falls Township Dog Park...