Backyard Oasis: CLC Landscape Design

In need of a backyard spot where they could entertain large groups of family and friends, a pair of homeowners with two young children faced a challenge. Their backyard was incredibly steep and up against a conservation easement, giving only a narrow space to fulfill their desired landscape design. Rich Cording, Sr., LLA, ASLA, CNLP,…

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Refashioning the American Barbeque: Hestan

These last few months have taught us to revitalize spaces in our home for optimum comfort while also appreciating outdoor spaces that provide an oasis during the warmer weather. Backyard barbecuing will be the thing to do this season as social distancing continues to be incorporated into our day-to-day. Our ability to adapt to new…

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Rejuvenate Yourself (Safely) at Island Spa and Sauna

In uncertain times like these, it’s important to prioritize your self-care and take a step back to unwind. Island Spa and Sauna in Edison, NJ is a traditional Korean spa that will freshen your mind through their various services— massages, facials, body scrubs, and treatments. They also offer an array of herbal baths in the…

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Telling a Story in a Glass: The Clambake from Ripe Life Wines

Established in 2013, Ripe Life Wines has been dedicated to providing the highest quality wine to consumers at an affordable price point. This single-vineyard winery produces a wine called “The Clambake”  which is available in two varietals—Unoaked Chardonnay and Limited Edition Rosé—sourcing grapes from Mendocino County and Lodi Valley in California.  In addition to these…

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Dive In With Akoia Swim

  Bali–based swimwear company, Akoia Swim, draws inspiration from raw island beaches and swaying palm trees for their swanky beach collections. Founders of Akoia Swim, Reo Palmer, Inka Williams, and Frances Elliott, were just teens when they created their effortlessly elegant swimwear brand, with a vision for an environmentally sustainable business model. Now they present…

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Hacker-Craft Boat Company: Solitude On the Sea

Tucked into a small town on Lake George in New York, is a company that creates a product designed to make summer dreams come true. As warm weather beckons people to the coasts, the Hacker-Craft Boat Company offers to put you not near the water but on the water, away from the crowds, away from…

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