A golden region
byWhat makes Connecticut’s Gold Coast truly golden is the relationship among business, culture and history that plays out in each of its communities in different ways.
Westport
Pursuing her passions in Westport
byWhen she moved to Weston from New York City and then the pandemic hit, Cristina Villegas decided to reintroduce her children’s/home goods boutique Yoya – and interior design business Casa Yoya – in Westport, a place not unlike the small town she grew up in in her native Colombia.
Westport salutes MLK
byFive Westport organizations team for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week, Jan. 17 through 21.
’Tis the season to shop
byStill looking for those last-minute stocking stuffers and other gifts? Check out the unusual offerings and Westport-themed items at the Westport Museum for History & Culture.
‘Toast’ of the town
byWhen you need a fork and steak-knife to eat your vegetarian sandwich, you know you’re not in just another ‘vegan café.”
Misadventures of a plant parent
byBeing a plant parent means learning to forgive others and yourself.
View finder
byPhotographer Allyson Monson’s work is bold, reflecting her background in interior design. She showcases her work at home-décor shops in Rye, Scarsdale and Westport, but her booth at the Architectural Digest Design Show in Manhattan offered proof that she’s ready to expand her reach.
A day at the fair
byWAG recently headed down to NY NOW, the mega-trade show held each February and August at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
Ya gotta have heart
byWAG first met Kerri Rosenthal a couple of years ago when she was working with a Weston-based interior design firm. Today, the longtime artist and interior designer is on her own with a stunning Westport design studio/showroom that offers a glimpse into her heart-filled world.
A stitch in time…
byGood Threads, a social business that often exhibits in WAG country, creates needlepoint goods that do good in Haiti.
Terrain, part of a stylish Westport family
byTerrain is a “sister store” to Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, so you know there’s something aesthetically pleasing – and eco-minded – going on here. Westport’s lucky enough to have these three URBN siblings within its borders, and we spotlight what’s on offer at Terrain, the “baby,” these days.
Where Scott and Zelda kicked up their heels
byF. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” is known for its New York locales. But what if his time in Westport were a major influence?
Bill Taibe, curator of contemporary cuisine
bySpend a couple of hours in the company of Bill Taibe, Weston resident and native son of Patterson, and you will instantly understand the role of the contemporary executive chef-restaurant owner—mentor, creative force, innovator and curator.
Serena & Lily’s star turn
byStart the new year off right by putting your home center stage.
May Lindstrom’s organic luxury skincare
byAvailable at Organachs Farm to Skin in Westport, the line redefines the self-care regimen with products that “blissfully bookend” your day.
Cat Perkins leaves a most fabulous footprint
byThe women-owned, travel-friendly accessories business creates comfortably stylish shoes for women, while helping women-owned organizations.
Bella Pilar’s most fashionable art
byWe caught up with the NYC native and LA-based artist and fashion illustrator at a recent signing, where she talked art, fashion and family ties to the Hudson Valley.
Galleries hop into Westport
byContemporary art will be in the spotlight June 23-25 in Westport.
Gail Sagel’s beauty for the busy solution
byThe owner of Faces Beautiful, a Westport-based beauty retail salon concept store, creates a portable makeup case that doubles as a wallet.
Green beauty at Orgánachs
byThe Westport store offers more than 25 carefully curated, all-natural skincare and cosmetic products.