Make sure your television is set to record the latest George to the Rescue on NBC this Saturday, March 23 at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. or Sunday at 12:30 a.m. after Sunday Late Sports! Local construction company TimberRidge Construction once again creates an incredible home transformation in Livingston, NJ on the season premiere…
A House with a History– Meet Cranford’s Iconic “Stonehedge”
Named for the stone wall that runs around the borders of the original estate property, “Stonehedge” stood as “the ideal country home” at 211 Hampton Street in Cranford from its creation in 1903 – till it became “The Southern Club” in the 1940s – and now back again as a private residence. I had…
Women-Owned Small Businesses – Meet Joeanne Valentine Farrell of Garwood’s “Love Valentine Boutique”
Have you fallen in love with Garwood yet? In case you haven’t visited in a while – the number of small businesses opening in this quaint town is rapidly growing! Many of these are women-owned like my latest discovery– Love Valentine Boutique (pronounced “Valen-teen”) opened by local entrepreneur, Joeanne Valentine Farrell. The motto for…
Featured Local Artist: Bonnie Piparo: “You’ll Hear Things That Will Make Your Ears Smile”
Sometimes we need to just pause and reflect on what a rich music environment we have in our area and what a treasure trove of talented musicians are living in our neighborhoods! This week I wanted to feature the lovely Bonnie Piparo of Cranford. Have you met her? She’s a one-of-a-kind lady and…
Annealed Studio – Let’s Make Jewelry!
Annealed Studio – Let’s Make Jewelry! Annealed Studio (pronounced “A-Nield”) just arrived at 107 North Avenue in Cranford! And oh boy – is North Avenue becoming a crafter’s destination! Welcome husband and wife team, Tricia Freire Greeley and Rob Greeley, and their one-of-a-kind jewelry studio! Learn to make unique jewelry, attend workshops, or book…
Get Crafty with Charlie Thyme DIY Studio in Kenilworth!
Owner Jenny Lichtenwalner recently opened an adorable new DIY store in Kenilworth at 200 N 14th Street called CharlieThyme-DIY Studio. She has been operating under this name at a store on Etsy called Charlie Thyme Etsy Store – for the last 6 years. Here you will find custom stickers, shirts, banners, rustic labels, burlap prints,…
Little Nest Portraits Opens in Westfield: Capturing Life’s Special Moments So You Can Always Enjoy Them!
Capture life’s moments forever with Little Nest Portraits Westfield at 109 Quimby Street. Owner and Westfield resident, Dina Lasorsa, just opened the doors to her stunning studio and has a Grand Opening planned this Sunday, June 24 from 2-4 pm! Dina has so many elements of fun and excitement planned for this day…
A La Mode Creamery is “Rolling” Out the Red Carpet for Summer in Cranford!
Like most teenagers, my talented Cranford High School Junior intern, Catherine Holleran, loves to hang out with her girlfriends. One of their favorite spots in town is A La Mode Creamery – a place where they can concoct their own ice cream creation and sit in a fun, parlor-like atmosphere hanging out as girls do!…
Meet The Intern! Let me Introduce Catherine Codey Holleran, A Student at Cranford HS!
Meet My Intern! Let me Introduce Catherine Codey Holleran! It’s not every day that you take a phone call about a high school student who wants to follow you around! I was honored! Once this Junior at Cranford High School – Catherine Holleran – stepped into my office – we hit the ground running!…
This Cranford Sister Act Puts the “OM in “HOME”!
Katie Snyder Tierny and Elizabeth Snyder – the fabulous new owners of the upcoming “Home Power Yoga” at 8 Eastman Street in Cranford (www.homepoweryoganj.com) – are seriously the cutest, most inspirational sisters. Their love for the practice of yoga and this community is literally beaming out of their beautiful smiles and laughter. I had the…
Get To Know Your Neighbor: A Daytime Emmy Nominee Right Here in Cranford!
My dear friend and client, Kristine Gaffney, just moved up a step on the awesome ladder when I found out she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her quality editing on the Food Network’s Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. I loved hearing about Kristine’s prep for the big day, how her friends and family celebrated the…
365CranfordWestfieldNJ Presents “A Few of Our Favorite Things” Poll Results!
With the warmer days ahead and everyone eager to get outdoors and experience their community – I thought it would be fun to see what makes you love your town? What are your ultimate favorite things where you live? Whether you are a newcomer or have lived here your entire life – there’s…
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