April 2019

Fascinating Friends

Nailed it

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To and From is a “mindful nail concept” salon in Darien that offers clients a relaxing service using only the highest-end, clean products.

Dragon bejeweled

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The dragon and the dragonfly figure spectacularly in Michelle Ong’s jewelry designs – and in a forthcoming book on her Hong Kong-based jewelry house, Carnet.

The jeweled menagerie

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When you think of Buccellati – the Italian jeweler and silversmith—what comes to mind are boldly colored gemstones set against textured gold that resembles lace, linen and other precious fabrics. But the firm is equally well-known for its silverwork, especially its realistic “fur”-clad animal sculptures.

Creature feature

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Whether it’s called zoomorphic personal ornamentation or critter glitter, animals of all kinds have been a recurring motif in jewelry history. Their natural beauty and unique traits have inspired countless pieces, from the scarab beetles of ancient Egypt to David Webb’s zebras and frogs.

Big Apple beauty and bites

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Everyone knows that New York is home to some of the world’s most prestigious doctors, hair stylists and beauty providers. So I went to the Big Apple to take a bite out of some of the world’s best – in the nicest possible way.

Caffeine fix

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Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. says, “great coffee can fuel a greater purpose.” To that end, 20 percent of the profits of its fair trade and organic specialty coffees and related products fund animal rescue initiatives across the country.

California Dreamin’

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Wine & Dine columnist Doug Paulding meets with vintners from Livermore Valley wine country, just east of San Francisco, which could be called one of the birthplaces of the California and, by extension, American wine world.

A win by a nose

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WAG fashion and beauty editor Meghan McSharry walks you through her experience getting the “nonsurgical nose job” at Greenwich Medical Spa in Riverside.