Life + Culture

Studio Maria Mayer Feng

Preserving Memories In Heirloom-Quality Books—Because Life Is How We Remember It Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Annie Fandl Photography Since photography was invented, images have existed as physical objects. Daguerreotypes, tintypes, film, paper. They lived on walls, in dusty frames, attics, and antique stores—fragments of history, sometimes the only physical reminder of a life lived. Digital photography revolutionized how people hold onto their memories. While our days are now...

Home + Design

Rowe Construction

Built Around People, Not Just Projects Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Abby Cole Photography A beautifully renovated space has a quiet confidence. Nothing feels forced or accidental. Everything works. What’s hidden beneath that simplicity are the hundreds of decisions it took to get there. Permitting, engineering, material selections, scheduling, and budgeting—each piece handled by different professionals who are focused on their specific role. And while that expertise is essential...

Home Services

More than Mulch

The Sweet Peet Story: Soil, Sustainability, and Loyal Locals Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Veronica Green Photography The first time Chris Tartaglia dumped a load of Sweet Peet mulch for a customer, she took one look at it—and lost her shoes. “She was ecstatic,” he says, laughing at the memory. “She kicked her shoes off and danced in the mulch pile. I remember thinking—OK… we might be onto something here.” More than two decades later, that “something” has grown into a beloved...

Arts + Culture

More than Musicals—The Mission Behind A.C.T. of CT

Where Professional Theater and Community Connections Meet Article by Katie Parry When A.C.T. of CT (A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut) opened its doors in 2018 with a sold-out run of Mamma Mia! , it signaled more than the arrival of a new theater—it marked the beginning of a bold new chapter in Ridgefield’s cultural landscape.  While Ridgefield Playhouse has long drawn diverse audiences for acclaimed one-night concerts and events, and Ridgefield Theater Barn has remained a cherished home...