Style + Beauty

The Art of the Second Story

Gilded Rose Curated Consignment Brings Timeless Luxury Goods and Estate Jewelry to Ridgefield Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Jennifer Zarine Photography In an era when true luxury is defined not by excess but by rarity, craftsmanship, and enduring style, Gilded Rose has become one of Ridgefield’s premier destinations for discerning collectors. Nestled on Bailey Avenue, the boutique offers more than luxury consignment, inviting clients to rediscover beautifully crafted objects with...

Style + Beauty

Make-Modern

Ridgefield’s New Home for Handwork Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Jennifer Zarine Photography The first thing visitors notice inside Make-Modern isn’t the sewing machines. It’s The Wall . Stretching across one side of the light, bright Bailey Avenue studio, horizontal shelves and diamond-shaped cubbies boast skeins of color-saturated yarn, bobbins of bright embroidery floss, glass jars of fluffy pom-poms, spools of textured ribbon. It is a riotous rainbow of possibility—equal parts...

Fitness

Dance Factory Ridgefield

Kristin Leggio Builds Artistry, Resilience, and Community Through Dance Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Kate Wark Photography Dance has always been a cherished part of Kristin Leggio’s life. “One of my earliest memories is walking down the stairs in tiny tap shoes, holding my mother’s hand,” she tells us. “I remember feeling so loved and supported. Creating that same kind of environment for dancers has always been important to me.” Kristin followed her mother Susan’s footsteps to the...

Local Services

Pawpaw Tree Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Maria Kremerman-Waltz Opens New Branchville Practice Built on Kindness and Continuity of Care Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Natasha Fleming Photography A handwritten card adorned with bespoke artwork was given to Dr. Maria Kremerman-Waltz, DVM, at her former practice. The sentiment read: “Kindness is the one commodity that you should spend more freely than you earn.” That sentiment became a guiding principle for Dr. Kremerman-Waltz, better known as Masha—one that has shaped how...