Entertainment

Fresh Face, Classic Sound

Nora Mae brings vintage vibes to her music. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Nesrin Danan Singer-songwriter Nora Mae has always known her future would be in music and performing.  She cut her teeth in middle school and high school productions while growing up here in Westport, but her destiny was written from an even earlier age, as she would watch her grandmother, the legendary Eartha Kitt, perform. “Having my grandmother in my life showed me that there was a path,” Nora Mae...

Real Estate

A Healthy Home

A look at 118 Roseville Road, one of the most unique homes in Westport. Photography by Laura Lewis THE CONSTRUCTION The concrete home was built by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Francis Barry Byrne in 1936, lightyears ahead of its time. It’s a certified passive house, with no spray foam insulation, and it is situated on its two-acre lot with maximum sunlight exposure in mind for the winter months. “It’s a private oasis you’d never know was there,” explains the listing agent, Meredith Cohen of...

Local Services

Helping Hands

Earth Animal embarks on their 18th annual Mitten Project, in partnership with CT Foodshare. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Courtesy Earth Animal Earth Animal has been a haven for local pets for 45 years, since veterinarian Dr. Bob Goldstein and his wife Susan opened their first health-forward store in 1979. But nearly two decades ago, the family—Bob and Susan, along with their daughters Abbey and Merritt—decided they wanted to help food-insecure children in Fairfield County...

Shopping

Fairfield County's Best Food Gifts

Edible treats that show you care. Article and Photography by Panettone might not have the best reputation, but this buttery, hand-made version from Fatto a Mano will change your whole perspective. Get your preorder in ASAP—don't risk them selling out! From $68 at 1835 Post Road E, fattoamanobreads.com A Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Sampler from Norwalk’s Rebel Daughter Cookies offers six of their inventive flavors: one Pecan Pie, one Snickernog, two Rebel Without A Clauses, and two Berry &...