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 in Westfield, NJ, happened in early November at 138 Elmer Street (sharing space with ViaNutrition). Her shop…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
INDIGO ART STUDIO IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST PARTY PLACES IN OUR AREA!
I’ve been asked this question by several friends and blog readers: Where are the BEST PLACES TO HOST A PARTY in the Cranford-Westfield Area? Well, there are quite a few, and I’m happy to report that there’s a beautiful new spot in Westfield where kids’ and adult events alike are becoming the talk of the…
Fine Dining at Westfield’s Acclaimed Chez Catherine
I recently revisited one of the most highly regarded restaurants in New Jersey and enjoyed an absolutely incredible meal. Chez Catherine in Downtown Westfield is a classic in every sense of the word, and I’m already fantasizing about my next phenomenal meal there. For more than 30 years, owners Didier Jouvenet and his wife, Edith,…
Grilled Cheese Shoppe Opening Celebration TODAY in Westfield NJ 5/3/16
People often use the phrase “It’s as American an apple pie.” But I think we should start saying “It’s as American as GRILLED CHEESE!” Because who the heck doesn’t love grilled cheese?! The folks at the soon-to-be-open Grilled Cheese Shoppe in Downtown Westfield know just how much we all looooove grilled cheese, and they have…
Jay’s Cycle Center in Downtown Westfield, NJ
There’s one thing all businesses that have stood the test of time seem to have in common, and that’s INTEGRITY. Jay’s Cycle Center in Downtown Westfield is a shining example of a business that radiates integrity, which is one of the reasons it has been a thriving local business for more than 50 years! Owner…
GHOS Training in Westfield NJ
If you resolved to get fit this year, but haven’t been quite lived up to that plan (or even started!), it’s not too late! According to Nasir Pharoah Guest–owner of the new GHOS Training Facility in Westfield–today is the perfect day to start working toward a healthier you. GHOS opened just this December, but the…
Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Westfield Exceeds Expectations!
I can hardly type this blog right now. Why? Because my limbs are like Jell-O, thanks to the blissfully relaxing MASSAGE I just got at Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Westfield! My Executive Assistant, Marketing Director, and I had decided upon a girls’ spa day to get rejuvenated before the end of the busy…
“The Gardens” is One of Westfield’s Most Picturesque Neighborhoods
Every once in a while I like to highlight one of the charming neighborhoods in our area. This week’s spotlight is on The Gardens neighborhood of Westfield, NJ, a truly picturesque neighborhood that is one of the most sought after places to live in town. The Gardens comprise a little less than a quarter mile…
