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…
Mix and Mingle Events – “We Party Local”
Aren’t we so lucky that Brooke Feldman Poller from Westfield Living Magazine and Jessica Stillman Silverstein of EventsbyJES have united to form the ultimate event planning company in our area?! Born out of a desire to “plan community building events that bring people together and support local businesses” – Mix + Mingle Events was created!…
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…
The Oils Room in Westfield – Keeping you Healthy and Pampered During the Holidays!
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…
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…
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…
Let Ciao Amici of Cranford Tailor Your Next Trip to Italy!
As I’m writing this blog – owner of Ciao Amici, Filomena Coccaro, at 25 North Avenue West in Cranford, is hosting the experience of a lifetime to a group of local adults who wanted a TRUE Italian adventure by someone who knows and treasures the regions! They started in Spello, the ancient town in the…
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!…
Little Fox Kitchen Opens in Cranford!
Little Fox Kitchen Opens in Cranford: Where Food is Celebrated and “Creativity and Cleverness” is Encouraged! I’m feel so very lucky to have the chance to meet with local business owners to discuss their latest ventures and grand openings. Meeting Melanie Cecilio, founder and chef director of the newly opened Little Fox Kitchen at…
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