Posts by Abby Montanez
A Clean Break
Just like the labels on our food, trying to decode the ingredient list on most of the beauty and skincare products we use today is oftentimes more confusing than reassuring. If you can’t tell your parabens from your peptides, who’s to say what’s a toxic additive and what’s going to work wonders? If “clean eating”…
Read MoreHow to Redesign a Room with Goldalamode
If HGTV has you daydreaming about all the things your home could be, take that as a sign that it’s time to renovate. In some cases all you need is a small change here and there, while other times it can turn into an utter overhaul. From planning and measuring to buying and installing, we…
Read MoreBLLA Founders Talk Boutique Hospitality
Founded by Frances Kiradjian nearly 10 years ago, the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (better known as BLLA), today stands as the central hub for those involved in the boutique and luxury lifestyle communities. BLLA’s goal is to connect the world’s most dynamic executives with opportunities for global recognition and relationships to the world’s best…
Read MoreIntroducing Asher Slaunwhite Architects
Founded in 1993 by Mark Asher, and known for 20+ years as Asher Associates Architects, the firm recently announced their name change, derivative of their newest partnership with long-time employee Deborah Slaunwhite. Over the past decade, Slaunwhite has increased her leadership in firm management, client relations and business development which inevitably lead to her promotion…
Read MoreCarved From Clay — An Interview with Ceramicist Jono Pandolfi
Photos by Samantha Murasko As part of revitalizing the artisan movement, emphasis is being placed on producers, their products and the ways in which simplicity and quality outshine almost all other components. The shift is most evident within the food and beverage industries, where farm-to-table or grain-to-glass is considered an artform. While chefs spend their…
Read MoreOne Park Condos Debuts Decorated Dream Home
Perched high in the hills of Cliffside Park—with views overlooking the New York City skyline along New Jersey’s famed Gold Coast—the condominiums at One Park are a retreat for both Bergen and Hudson County residents alike. Developed by DMG Investments and designed by noted architectural firm Architectura, the 14-story luxury building will be accepting its…
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