Meet NJ-Based Cheese Sommelier, Nadine Ryan of Common Lot Restaurant
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
When it comes to selecting cheese, I have two options: extra cheese or extra, extra cheese. As sophisticated as my process sounds, it’s evident that my affinity for cheese clouds my decision-making skills. Fortunately, there are individuals whose job is to guide people like me through the over 650 varieties of cheese, and Nadine Ryan is one of them. more
Photo Credit: @crystalspringsresort
From cruises to 5Ks, Urban Agenda outlines a myriad of events in New Jersey to celebrate Mom.
Crocheted Wall Street bull, pic by Olek, NYC, 2010.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Leather, move over.
Furs and leathers are surrounded by controversy for their use of animal skins. They represent the exotic, the risqué, and the fierce. Yarn, on the other hand, comes from goat farms and often suggests homespun domesticity and grandmothers. However, the typically unsexy material is undergoing a revival. Thanks to women who are using the medium in unconventional ways, yarn is becoming a means of personal expression. more
Lisa Moran of Bilancia Designs reminds us that first impressions are everything.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Lisa Moran has mastered the art of a first impression. Through her northern New Jersey event design company, Bilancia Designs, she creates visually impactful decorative pieces that shape a celebration. In addition to crafting topiaries made of jewels or favor boxes adorned with seashells, Moran designs wedding invitations for “the oh so different bride.” more
Get your glam on at this evening of pampering, food, and entertainment
Calling all ladies! Downtown Somerville is rolling out the red carpet for an evening of entertainment, pampering, shopping and dining at its second annual “Girls’ Night Out” event on Thursday, May 11 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. more
Photo Credit: @asburparkboardwalk
Get ready for a sun-fueled summer at the Jersey Shore with these fun and stylish products.
Photo Credit: @CristinaMittermeier | @natgeo
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, shop these green gifts, which are globally-minded in perspective.
The cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. have reached their peak around the Tidal Basin, so why not plan a weekend getaway?
If you can customize everything from sneakers to candies, why wouldn’t you be able to customize cosmetics?
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
It’s no secret that the millennial generation is obsessed with individualism, and brands have taken notice. With NikeiD, you can customize your kicks, with My M&M’S, you can customize your candy, and with certain beauty brands, you can customize your cosmetics. The cosmetic industry has officially jumped onto the customization bandwagon and we’re not complaining about it. Almost every woman has spent time and money swatching her hand for the foundation or lipstick that matches her complexion. More importantly, almost every woman loves to look and feel unique. Below, Urban Agenda Magazine outlines companies that offer beauty products that are distinctively you. more
Photo Credit: @laurasykora in K-DEER leggings.
Friday, March 31
10:30 to 11 a.m.: Wee Ones Laptime at Westwood Library in Westwood, NJ. Perfect for babies – age 2. Free to attend.
11 a.m.: Yoga class at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ.
7 p.m.: Book signing with Andrew McCarthy at Books & Greetings in Northvale, NJ. McCarthy is an actor, director, and travel writer. more
Photo Credit: @kendrascott
Oh the possibilities!
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Meet us at the bar – The Kendra Scott Color Bar™, that is. We’ve all spent hours looking for that piece of jewelry we “had in mind,” but with Color Bar, we can get it out of our heads and into our hands. At Kendra Scott, you can build your own necklaces, earrings, rings, or bracelets either online or in store. Play jewelry designer as you select the style, stone, and metal from an array of options. Among the 18 colorful stones are of-the-moment gems like rose quartz and gold and platinum drusy. more
Wines from Bordeaux come to Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit.
"A wine without a soul is just a beverage." Why not take a wine taster's virtual tour of France, with a special stop in Bordeaux, at Reeves-Reed Arboretum's Put the 'Pub' in Public Garden Wine Tasting? more
Northern New Jersey Interior and Landscape Designers Share Their Tips on Incorporating Greenery into Your Home.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
The design world is going green. If you haven’t heard, the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year is Greenery. The bright, bold, and earthy hue is in stark contrast to the airy pastels of 2016’s choice(s): Serenity and Rose Quartz. The new color, described by Pantone as a “zesty yellow-green,” is reminiscent of nature, regrowth, and trends in sustainable living. more
“UNTITLED”: This photograph is from Ricardo Barros’s exhibit “Figuring Space.” He will speak at 7:30 p.m. at the D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton on Monday April 3. The event is free and open to the public.
By Doug Wallack
In his most recent work, noted photographer Ricardo Barros tackles the inexpressible — the abstraction that is space itself. Barros will be giving a lecture on his portfolio “Figuring Space” on Monday, April 3 for the Princeton Photography Club at the D&R Greenway. more
Photo Credit: @eatdrinkerie in Rutherford, NJ
Monday, March 20
3:30 p.m.: Open Bounce at Bounce U in Paramus, NJ. www.bounceu.com/paramus-nj/
Tuesday, March 21
7 p.m.: NHL Hockey: NJ Devils vs. NY Rangers at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. www.prucenter.com
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Photo by Teddy Wolff
By Erica Cardenas
Every year there are hundred’s of different art fairs taking place around the world.
The NYC Armory Show is a space where gallery’s get the chance to showcase 20th and 21st contemporary art, sell to current art collectors and invite the art public into their space to share what they are about. With all the competition within the changing art market, art fairs are constantly thinking ahead. They create an environment that has the potential to thrill today's audience. more
Photo Credit: @dorldorsummit
Shop this season’s trends from every fashion girls’ go-to boutique.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
At Dor L’Dor, fashion girls in the greater Metropolitan area stay on trend and on budget. The hip boutique carries the hottest European labels at affordable prices in their seven brick-and-mortar locations in New York City and Northern New Jersey. As a result, their racks are filled with bold and unexpected items that feature the season’s latest styles. Recently, Vogue compiled an online article with the biggest runway trends for spring 2017, and Dor L’Dor has tons of them readily available in shop or online. Here, we selected some statement pieces from Dor L’Dor that reflect the latest and greatest in spring fashion. more
Hästens Beds will be at the 16th annual Architectural Digest Design Show.
From March 16-19, over 40,000 design diehards are heading to Piers 92 & 94 in NYC
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Spring is in the air and so is design inspiration. From March 16-19, the 16th annual Architectural Digest Design Show will takeover Piers 92 & 94 in New York City. The four-day fair, which is produced by The Mart, a Vornado Property, and hosted by Architectural Digest, will include design displays from over 400 luxury brands, along with talks, seminars, demonstrations, and signings. From state-of-the-art kitchen appliances to artisan-made objets d’art, the show has something for all tastes and interests. The event is divided into various themes including Furniture, Made, and Refresh. Furnish is comprised of textiles, art, rugs, furnishings, and wall coverings; Made features original art, furniture, sculpture, and lighting that are available for purchase; and Refresh showcases new innovations in appliances and building products. more
Photography by Erica Mae Cardenas
The Armory Show took place on March 2-5, 2017 on Piers 92 & 94 in Manhattan, New York welcoming over 65,000 visitors annually. The International Art Fair showcases galleries with a wide variety of 20th and 21st century artwork catering towards art collector's and art enthusiasts. more
Painting by Andy Greenlee of Celebration Paintings
These artists swap a camera for brushes as live event painters.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
At a time when seemingly anything can be digitized or reproduced, live event painters offer a one-of-a-kind memento for your wedding day. In addition to providing a hand-painted picture of the occasion, these artists provide live entertainment. During the event, they work on location, adding details to the painting as the night goes on. Live painters can also do something the camera cannot: capture an evening the way the bride and groom desire. Just like any artist, each event painter has a unique aesthetic and process. Below, we compiled a list of individuals willing to bring their craft to weddings in our area and beyond. more