Christa Teevan, a local mother from Scotch Plains, has found the perfect balance between corporate life and following her passion of educating the community on the positive effects of essential oils. Her grand opening of The Oils Room happened in early November at 138 Elmer Street (sharing space with ViaNutrition). Her shop couldn’t have…
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…
Cranford’s Bella Organici: Expanding and Celebrating a New Westfield Location!
Perhaps you’ve met Danielle Decostello around town… This mom of two is a powerhouse – both at her popular small business, Bella Organici, and in the community doing charity work for causes that she feels is important and impactful. Danielle has quite a bit going on right now and wants to invite the entire community…
Patricia Perry Salon: A Westfield Experience Dedicated to Curls, Color, and Community!
I know there are a million NJ hair salons to choose from– so why did I decide to pick the Patricia Perry Salon in Westfield (www.patriciaperrysalon.com)to write about this week? My friend told me about her positive experience at the salon – from the gleaming chandeliers, to the sweet woman who shampooed her hair, the…
NosVino: The Euro Café Brought to Westfield
Have you ever exited a restaurant at night with half a bottle of wine still waiting to be finished? (Ok, it doesn’t happen to me very often, either!) You get my drift, though, right? The party has broken up and you still want to keep the evening going! Chris LoBrace, manager of the new NosVino…
Custom Beauty Right Around the Corner
Two Westfield mothers and professional makeup artists, Kiera Karlin and her business partner Nikki Tardibuono, celebrated their grand opening of Blende on May 2. Keira has made quite a name for herself in the celebrity makeup world. For over 25 years she has been using custom blending with some of the hottest celebs on set for popular TV shows and movies. Nikki is equally known in the industry and is a licensed esthetician certified…
If These Walls Could Talk….
There’s just something about old houses. Besides the character you find in the beautiful craftsmanship of older homes, there’s an energy and a visceral feeling you get from walking the same floors, touching the same walls, looking out the very same windows that others did for generations before you. And every once in a while, if…
Westfield’s Dan Weiniger Publishes a New Book: The Gift of Heart Failure
I’ve always admired people who are able to see the glass as half full even amid adversity. My friend, and Westfield’s eternal optimist, Dan Weiniger will inspire you with his newly published book The Gift of Heart Failure, in which he shares his hard-earned lessons on how to turn obstacles into opportunities. Many of you might know…
Comedy For A Cause Hosted by the Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield 3/24/17
Want to eat, drink, and laugh until your sides hurt . . . all while supporting a great cause? Then get your ticket to the COMEDY FOR A CAUSE benefit hosted by the Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield on Friday, March 24 from 7-11pm at the Scotch Plains Italian American Club. This “Funnyraiser,” as it’s…
What Are “Ono Bowls”? They Are DELICIOUS!! And They Are In Westfield!
I don’t know about you, but I’m LOVING all the healthy choices you can find in Cranford and Westfield eateries nowadays. With my busy work schedule, I often grab meals on the run, and it’s a bonus if I can eat healthfully while still enjoying the convenience of quick meals. Ono Bowls recently opened in…
Westfield Resident Pens a Page-Turner
Few things bring me as much pleasure as a GOOD BOOK, and when I enjoy one, I like to spread the word about it. You might have heard of the bestselling novel “The Memory Box,” but did you know it was written by a Westfield resident? I caught up with the author to get the…
“Wood”n’t You Love A Handcrafted Gift?
One of my favorite words is HANDMADE. I admit I’m quick to fall in love with pretty much anything that’s been made by hand with tender loving care. I’m not crafty in the slightest, and maybe that’s why I’m all the more impressed by the talented local artisans we have in our midst, like Stephanie Mattielli of…
