Arts + Culture

September Style!

Our Photo Shoot Featuring Local Talent and Businesses Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke For our 2025 Style Issue Photographer John Helmke decided to organize a day-long photo shoot featuring two local models. John, who owns Pictures of People Studio (with offices in Vernon and West Hartford), is a Connecticut-based artist specializing in creative photography, particularly headshots, fashion, and portraits. John creates a comfortable atmosphere during his sessions...

Local Services

Expert's Espresso Corner

Wu Healing Center: Taoist Chinese Medicine. Express Strategies: Public Relations In a 24/7 World Article and Photography by Express Strategies When a company faces a public crisis its reputation can suffer instantly. In today’s 24/7 news cycle and social media-driven world, how a company responds in the first hours can determine the long-term impact. Hiring a seasoned PR expert is essential. They're trained to navigate high-stakes situations with clarity, control, and strategy. They shape...

Health + Wellness

Standing Tall With FYZICAL

The Company Focuses on Balance, Wellness and Community Article by Brian Boyer When Matthew Burger and Jessica Hubbard decided to open a business in West Hartford, they were determined to make a meaningful impact. “My father had a brain tumor about ten years ago,” explained Matt, co-owner of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center. “Watching his recovery through a long balance and neurological rehab journey showed me firsthand how critical this kind of care can be. That planted the seed.” That...

Style + Beauty

Turnkey Interiors by Kathryn Hunt Studios

A Peek at the Firm's Recent New Construction Interior Design Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Bessler With more than 16 years of experience in the design industry and dozens of turnkey projects under her belt, West Hartford-based designer Kathryn Hunt, the principal and founder of Kathryn Hunt Studio, specializes in designing and decorating high-end new home construction and renovation.  This month we showcase the interiors she designed for a waterfront project that was a...

Education

Where Numbers Come Alive

Inside the Magic of the Russian School of Mathematics Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso One step inside the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) in Avon, and you’ll quickly realize this is no ordinary math program. In a world full of apps, shortcuts and AI-generated answers, this school takes a different route: Using math to teach students how to think. “We’re not here to teach procedures or formulas—we’re here to teach children how to reason, strategize and be creative,”...

Education

Watkinson School

Creating Extraordinary Results from Happy Students Article by Jenni French | Photography by Michelle Wolff and Chad Williams Since 1881 Watkinson School, created following a major bequest by businessman and philanthropist David Watkinson, has been committed to educational excellence in Greater Hartford. The school’s mission, to develop in students the power to shape their lives and the world around them, is the rudder for that excellence.  A small, co-ed, private, college prep school for...

Education

The Learning Experience

The Company is Expanding With A New Center in Avon Photography by John Helmke The Learning Experience (TLE), a fast-growing early education franchise, recently opened a new state-of-the-art center, marking its fifth franchise location in Connecticut under the leadership of Vid Mitta, owner of TLE centers in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. The new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at 104 West Avon Road in Avon, will include a 5,000-square-foot playground and is expected to receive state...

Life + Culture

The Heart of the Game

How Tabletop Gaming Center Builds Community One Roll at a Time Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Vincent Wrenn On a recent Saturday morning the Tabletop Gaming Center is buzzing. Not just with the clatter of dice or the shuffle of trading cards— though there's plenty of that —but with a deep sense of belonging. Now celebrating its 15th year, Tabletop Gaming was originally affiliated with the ConnectiCon convention in Hartford. Today, it’s an independently-owned hub for game lovers...

Life + Culture

Meet The Publisher:

Sri Ramachandran Is Glastonbury Lifestyle's New Publisher. His Wife, Jaye Subramanian, is the Assistant Publisher Photography by Vincent Wrenn Jaye and I come from humble beginnings, shaped by parents who taught us what truly matters — people, not possessions; respect for money, but never submission to it. These timeless lessons have been the heartbeat of our journey, quietly guiding us through every step. Like many of our generation, our professional paths began in the corporate world. But...

Life + Culture

Protector of Animals

The Volunteer Group Celebrates 50 Years of Compassionate Animal Rescue Work Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Christine Penney What began as a grassroots effort by three women in 1975 has grown into one of Connecticut’s most respected no-kill animal rescue organizations. In 2025, Protectors of Animals (POA) celebrates 50 years of providing shelter, veterinary care, and second chances to thousands of animals in need. “For the first 25 years, we operated with foster homes in South...