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...

Education

Tribeca Community School Brings Reggio-Inspired Learning to Ridgefield

New Preschool Combines Child-Led Education With Flexible Hours for Families Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Tribeca Community School For many parents, choosing a preschool means choosing between philosophy and practicality. A nurturing, child-led educational approach typically comes with a three-hour school day. Full-day care might provide the hours working families need, but not necessarily the educational experience they envisioned for their child. “Parents want a rich pedagogy and...

Fitness

Beyond the Belt

For Over Three Decades, SDSS Martial Arts in Ridgefield Has Helped Students Build Confidence, Character, and Resilience Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Natasha Fleming Photography Most parents don’t enroll their children in martial arts because they dream of raising the next black belt. They’re looking for something that’s harder to teach: confidence, discipline, respect, resilience. The high kicks, one-two punches, and swinging nunchaku may be what draws kids in. But at SDSS Martial...

Life + Culture

Young Entrepreneurs, Big Ideas

The Children’s Business Fair in Ridgefield Celebrates Kid-Powered Commerce Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Natasha Fleming Photography When Xin Zhang Zeck’s 12-year-old son Gavin asked her for a credit card, she was stunned. “He wasn’t asking how to make money,” she recalls. “He wasn’t asking for a debit card. He wanted a credit card! And he had no idea how to make money in the first place.” Xin, an acupuncturist, and her husband, attorney Mark Zeck, are both small business owners...

Home Services

Indoor Air Quality Management in Luxury Homes

Why Clean Air Is Now Part of Proper Luxury Property Maintenance Article by Andrew C. Hopkinson Luxury homeowners invest heavily in architecture, finishes, mechanical systems, landscaping, security, and interior design. Yet the one thing they rely on every minute inside the home is often overlooked: the air they breathe. Homeowners often notice the symptoms long before they identify the cause: persistent dust despite constant cleaning, rooms that never feel consistently comfortable, lingering...

Arts + Culture

The Great Good Place

The Past and Present Converge at Weir Farm National Historical Park, Where American Impressionism Remains a Living Tradition Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Jennifer Zarine Photography Most national parks ask visitors to leave no trace. A visit to Weir Farm National Historical Park—the only national historical park dedicated to painting—invites the opposite. Its lush, slightly overgrown but meticulously maintained grounds, antique storybook stone walls, and winding woodland paths seem...

Local Services

Service Above Self

From Fly the Colors to Taste of Ridgefield, The Rotary Club of Ridgefield Has Spent 85 years Showing Up for the Community Article by Katie Parry The story of The Rotary Club of Ridgefield is impossible to share in the span of a few short pages. Because it isn’t about just one fundraiser, one event, or one service project. It’s scholarships for local students. Grants for nonprofits. Trees replanted along Main Street. Meals delivered to first responders. Thanksgiving baskets for families in...