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West Orange City Lifestyle's 2024 Gift Guide Article by Angelina Silvester Struggling to find a gift for your loved ones this holiday? Look no further! The items in this guide are inspired by gifts my own family has loved, as well as help from our partners at West Orange City Lifestyle. With gifts for him, for her, and for your fur babies, there is sure to be something here to spark your inspiration.    It can be hard to find a gift for the man in your life. What could you get that isn't the...

Home + Design

Carols of Color

Harmonizing the Holidays with Unexpected Shades and Sparkles Article and Photography by Kate Dawson Prepare for a holiday revolution that throws out the old red and green for a splash of unexpected joy! This year, we’re decking the halls with hues that will make even the jolliest elves jealous. Dive into a festive frenzy with blues that reflect the winter sky, pinks that pop like candy canes, and soft greens that whisper of pine-scented air. It's time to embrace a holiday palette that's as...

Style + Beauty

DIY Gifts

A Handmade Approach to the Holidays Article and Photography by Angelina Silvester Step 1: Body Cut off the band at the top of the sock.  Growing up, my mother used beans or rice to weight the bottom, but you can fill your gnome however you'd like. Leftover thread or scrap fabric work great!  Tie off the top with yarn and trim the extra.   Step 2: Hat Put your other sock over the body.   Trim and tie the top. Add extra stylings to make your hat one of a kind...

Food + Beverage

The Gift of Gratitude

Ushering in the Holiday Season with "An Attitude of Gratitude" Article by Angelina Silvester | Photography by Angelina Sivester The beginning of fall marks a shift in the weather: brightly colored leaves, cooler days, and the start to the holidays. In addition to the pumpkin-spiced foods, the warm drinks, and the sweaters and coats many are more than happy to pull out of storage, there seems to be a feeling of gratitude in the air. The beginning of fall is a time to take stock of the things...

Education

Helping Loved Ones

Managing Stress During Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season for People with Dementia Article and Photography by Martta Kelly Thanksgiving, with turkey and all the trimmings, ushers in the fall/winter holiday season and people look forward to celebrating with family and friends. However, for those  living with  dementia, it can be a  stressful time.   Jeanette Lauture, a certified dementia practitioner, memory care advisor, and director of marketing at Arden Courts-ProMedica Memory Care in...

Life + Culture

Home-Grown Holiday

A Nostalgic Visit to Wightman Farms Article by Angelina Silvester When visiting Wightman Farms, I was immediately reminded of the way fall felt as a child. There is something about the change in seasons that makes you nostalgic, and both the farm and its accompanying general store seem to capture the feeling of a simpler time. Fresh fruits and vegetables are for sale, spilling from wooden crates, and seasonal flowers bloom in hanging planters and pots. The buildings are a classic farmhouse...

Food + Beverage

Chef Jesse- POW

Local Chef Wants to Cook Up Interest in Modern Day Dinner Parties Article by Martta Kelly | Photography by Casey Fatchett Intimate dinners at home with friends have been making a comeback, due partly to a rise in the cost of living. But the trend also reflects people’s desire to connect with one another, especially with those outside of their social circle. Learning about new cuisine and wines, enjoying a delicious meal, and participating in engaging conversation: this is the trifecta of the...

Local Services

West Orange Fooderie

An Intimate and Innovative Market Experience Article and Photography by Angelina Silvester With big-name brands like Whole Foods and ShopRite in the area and with Target coming soon, there’s a must visit market in town that gives you the shopping intimacy and delicious options you crave. West Orange Fooderie offers fresh produce, an extensive deli and bakery, and a large selection of household products, as well as hidden gems like homemade spreads and dips.  The store’s layout is clearly...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Treats and Haunted Houses

Spooky Heart: I Ain’t Afraid of no "Monster" Article by Angelina Silvester | Photography by Wolf, Angelina Silvester As parents look forward to the start of a new school year and kids begin to think about that perfect costume, fall hayrides, apple bobbing and trick or treating, we walked around West Orange for some sweet treats, and sat down with someone whose work aims to send a chill down your spine.  When walking into Supreme Bakery in town, you’re welcomed into a bright, spacious room...

Food + Beverage

Made With Love

460 Bistro’s Chef Mahnut Bakir Shares His Passion To Cook For You. Article by Angelina Silvester | Photography by Angelina Sivester   The warm tinkle of a bell overhead is the first thing I heard when I entered West Orange’s 460 Bistro. The second was ABBA. Immediately, I knew I had come to a good place.  I got the privilege to sit down with the chef and owner of 460 Bistro, Mahnut Bakir, who recently started work here two years ago. Though his English wasn't fluent, I was able to hear...