Fall is right around the corner, meaning it’s time for those soft knits, cozy layers, moody colors and, for a lot of families, a fall photo shoot.
Noteworthy
‘Mom Milestones’ by Grace Farris Paints a Literal Picture of Motherhood
In the graphic novel Mom Milestones: The True Story of the First Seven Years, Grace Farris paints a literal picture of motherhood. As adults we tend...
A Quick and Easy Wine Education
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
‘Atomic Habits’ Book Review
Do you have a bad habit you’d like to break? Or perhaps a good one you’re looking to adopt? If so, I highly recommend Atomic Habits by James Clear....
Homemade Pizza Ideas for Summer
I think pizza is by far one of the best things you can make on an outdoor grill. During the summer, I grill pizza at least once a week. Our bakery...
Different Planes: Listening to Seniors
Stephen R. Covey noted, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” I find this true when it...
The Best of Style: The Denim Jacket
My go-to, favorite layering piece is a denim jacket. A denim jacket is a classic piece that fits all styles, budgets and seasons. This versatile...
Kid Friendly Summer Drinks
It’s the weekend. You have friends coming over, and they are bringing their kids. You have food and cocktails planned, but what are you giving the...
Impactful Storytelling
Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. They consider each other family even though their lives have gone in different directions....
Independent Pet Partners Moves Headquarters to Woodbury
Local resident Brian Murphy and president of Independent Pet Partners (IPP), owners of Chuck & Don’s, relocated its headquarters to Woodbury in...
Stella Snacks
I’ve written many recipes for loved ones over the years: sister, daughter, son, husband, mother-in-law, best friend and so on. However, there is one...
Beauty and Endurance
Blaise Pascal, a polymath of the 1600s, said even a genius needs beauty, noting, “In difficult times, carry something beautiful in your heart.”...
Stop and Smell the Rosemary
Last summer, my husband built me a new garden, complete with raised beds, storage for all of my supplies and a gate to keep out the “neighbors”...
The Barbizon: The Hotel that Set Women Free
The Barbizon tells the story of a hotel’s fascinating history, from its conception and the tenement laws that lead to its design in the 1920s...
A Month for Pairings
Once in awhile, moons align, and the right wine matches with great food. I hope you enjoy some of my absolute favorites for food and wine pairings...
Nature’s Gift
Phil Eldredge—a Woodbury native of 20 years—found himself inspired when his friend Vikas Narula asked the question, “What is your heart’s whisper?”...
Mary Jane
1970s Baltimore: Mary Jane Dillard is 14 and has been raised to be a proper young woman. Thanks to her strict mother, she knows how to keep a tidy...
Spring Closet Refresh
Spring is here and with it comes spring cleaning and reorganizing of our homes, but how often are we going through our closets and giving them a...
Cheers to Springtime
If you have a bottle of white wine that has been rolling around in your fridge for months or a red wine that has been sitting too long on the wine...
The Luck of the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day—when it comes to this day of days, many people become Irish, wearing a bit of green, having a pint and singing a song. For people...
