Lofty Ambitions

Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, the real estate market in New Jersey is on the rise. The appeal of densely populated cities–including our beloved neighbor, Manhattan–has dwindled. City dwellers are forgoing their pricey apartment rentals and opting, instead, to invest in real estate in open and airy locations. The New Jersey Shore is a natural fit…

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Thyme and Place Design: Redefining Working From Home

“Creating Thymeless Luxury for Kitchens, Bath & Home.” That is the motto at Thyme & Place Design, based in Wyckoff, NJ, and run by their extraordinary principal designer, Sharon L Sherman. One of Sharon’s first steps in her design process is looking at what her clients would like to achieve by having them create a…

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Classic and Contemporary Collide

A master of style and acclaimed designer, Vanessa DeLeon has been impressing clients and onlookers since she began her career. With talent embedded in her soul, Vanessa has worked on numerous design-oriented television shows, including HGTV Design Star, and has continued to ‘wow’ people with her glamorous design tactics. She resides in Edgewater, New Jersey…

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An Unmatched Caliber

In our hectic workdays, time is perceived as a finite resource, and wearing our watches can easily exacerbate that restless feeling. However, for the watchmakers (or “cabinotiers”) at Vacheron Constantin, the passage of time is exhilarating: it inspires art and reanimates history. Vacheron Constantin combines tradition with modernity to give their customers an effortlessly chic…

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Meditation: The Power of Peace

Tania (Gold) is a true Spiritual Native. Exposed at a very early age to spirituality and meditation by her mother, Tania learned TM at the age of four.  Tania was raised by her Mexican born mother and American father in Usonia, a Frank Lloyd Wright community outside of New York City.  She and her sister…

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A Taste of Italy at Blu Grotto Ristorante

Named after the natural sea cave located on the coast of the island of Capri in Southern Italy, Blu Grotto Ristorante in Oceanport is the Jersey Shore’s hidden sea cave serving the most authentic cuisine from the roots of Italy.  Blu Grotto opened its doors once again at the end of June after almost four…

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