Style + Beauty

A Legacy of Celebrations

Elizabeth Dirom, owner of Madeleine’s Daughter, honors its origins and commemorates its success Article by Rebecca Ingalls Through its 50 years in business, Madeleine’s Daughter in Portsmouth has held two values above all others: legacy and passion. Since 2006, the shop has been owned and operated by Elizabeth Dirom, who glows when she reflects on her love for her work, and is quick to give credit to her predecessor and mentor, Janice Wood, whose mother was Madeleine.  Madeleine’s Daughter...

Shopping

Class With a Little Sass

Women find fashion flair with Maxine Graves at Maxxology Article by Gail Huff | Photography by Kevin Edge When meeting this 50-something, glamorous woman wearing designer clothes, you’d probably never guess she’s a U.S. Air Force veteran, accomplished M16 marksman, and serious weightlifter.  But Maxine "Maxx" Graves, who spent 30 years working in corporate finance, has broken out of her button-up business suit and is celebrating her life’s second act—in fashion. As owner of the new Maxxology...

Entertainment

Stunts & Storytelling

Amy Greene brings muscle, motion, and mastery to deliver memorable movie moments Article by Ann Kathryn Kelly Amy Greene is at the top of her game in Hollywood, and she flipped, kicked, and fought for every inch that got her there. A Screen Actors Guild member, Greene is in demand as a stunt coordinator and stunt performer who specializes in fight choreography, driving sequences, high falls, wire work, water work, and more. She has stunt-doubled for Meryl Streep, Laura Linney, Amy Adams, and...

Arts + Culture

Wonderland of Art

Alnoba’s renowned outdoor sculpture collection displays art in nature’s gallery Article by Susan Gallagher On the expansive grounds of Alnoba in Kensington, New Hampshire, Harriet Lewis gazes up affectionately at the dignified visage of a towering bronze sculpture that dwarfs her petite frame. Titled “Prayer,” this emotive figure of a Native American man strikes a pose of prayerful supplication, eyes half-closed, mouth open in worship, palms upturned. Lewis’ blue eyes shine with memories of...