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…
Cranford NJ Kindness Mamas
With the title of “Best Downtown in New Jersey” – Cranford is living up to its reputation for having a strong community and small-town love. These days, social media can fuel negativity. A group of Cranford moms decided to create a fun, supportive, and interactive group for the town. Want to be a part of…
Sold By Sharon Stories: Genevieve and David… and Lawrence, too!
Genevieve and David Hailing from Montreal, Quebec – Genevieve is the Director of Health and Beauty of Whole Foods for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. When she isn’t making the aisles of this superstore gleaming and fabulous – she’s designing her own forever home in Cranford! Genevieve and husband David are taking on such…
Sold By Sharon Stories: Ashley and Ken
Ashley and Ken had a red-letter year in 2018! They moved into their new home in Westfield in June 2018, they began their gorgeous DIY renovation work, and their adorable baby just turned one! This couple is the perfect example of a home buyer looking past the aesthetics of a home and seeing it’s true…
Sold By Sharon Stories: Dagmara and Kevin
Everyone wants their partner to be a part of the home buying process – but sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way! Meet Dagmara and Kevin – they contacted me after living in Texas and deciding to return to Cranford. Kevin was able to make frequent visits to the area to assist with the…
Cheech & Roo Opens in Garwood: Vintage Finds, Décor & Curiosities!
Wow – drop everything right now and head over to 246 North Avenue in Garwood. If you are a lover of repurposed vintage finds, farmhouse décor, and collections of local artisans – it’s happy holidays to you! Owner Elisa Miranda has transformed this old dance studio into a wonderland of everything you can imagine to…
Sold by Sharon Stories: Amy and Rich
When I first met Amy and Rich, I honestly thought they already had the perfect home in Cranford. They had asked me to come over for an initial meeting – and I immediately saw that they had one of the most beautiful properties in Cranford! I’m always honest with my clients – so I told…
Lost and Found Tattoo: Finding Expression and Healing for Breast Cancer Survivors
As I was sitting in Ali and Pete’s kitchen on North Avenue in Cranford, I realized that this was no ordinary business that had come to town. This was a community that was being created, a place of creating self-expression, and getting back to the art of neighborly love and conversation over coffee and bagels.…
The 3 C’s of Café Teasia: Coffee, Cold Treats, & Community!
Perhaps you’ve seen the enticing Instagram posts of Café Teasia’s Korean Snow Ice, colorful Bubble Tea creations, or Frappés. But did you know that this new addition to Cranford is so much more – and that owner Mike Hur is an experienced barista? He wants everyone to know that his new Café Teasia in Cranford…
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