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Meet Lori Polson
From Representing Artists to Becoming One Herself Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Lori Polson For more than 25 years, Lori Polson built a career behind the scenes—connecting world-class portrait artists with collectors and clients. Today, she stepped out from behind the curtain and onto the canvas herself. Polson, a Bergen County local and a longtime art director-turned-portrait consultant, began her career at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Worldwide in New York. Yet it was her...
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A Night to Love Local
Celebrate Community, Connection, and Style at JustHaves Studios Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Michael Lago Northern Highlands City Lifestyle was proud to host an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and community spirit at our Love Local Party this February. The event was held at the beautiful JustHaves Studios in Paramus, in honor of our February Love Local issue and cover story featuring Justine Santaniello. The evening brought together local business owners...
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A Bahamian Escape
Travel in Luxury with British Colonial Nassau Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by British Colonial Nassau There’s something magical about stepping off a plane and straight into paradise. The warm Bahamian breeze hits you, the sun is shining, and you realize—yep, this is real life. I was lucky enough to be in the Bahamas on a recent editorial travel trip with a group of fellow writers and editors, invited to experience the newly renovated British Colonial Nassau . With over 100 years...
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The Ultimate Weekend Getaway Right in NJ
My Escape to Pendry Natirar Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Pendry Hotels Sometimes, the perfect escape isn’t far away—it’s just a scenic hour from NYC. Tucked into the rolling hills of Somerset County, New Jersey, Pendry Natirar feels like a world apart. It's where luxury meets nature, and the result is nothing short of magic. If you're craving a weekend that actually feels like a vacation (without the hassle of travel), this hidden gem delivers in every way. Luxury in the...
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