Home & Garden

Photo: Brian Doherty BEST ARCHITECT Campbell Smith Architects Inc. campbellsmitharchitects.com Runner-Up: HC Design Inspired by the great architecture of New England, Campbell Smith Architects designs homes that combine the very best traditional elements with custom features that suit modern lifestyles. The team specializes in architectural design for residential, commercial and historical projects. They also offer … Read more

Health & Beauty 2023

BEST YOGA / PILATES STUDIO Photo: Shipyard Photography Studio143 studio143scituate.com Runner Up: Capella Yoga & Wellness (formerly Yoga with Lisa O & Company) Studio 143 is a unique and friendly wellness center that offers a wide variety of yoga, Pilates, barre, and aerial yoga classes for adults and children. With classes designed to suit all … Read more

Food & Drink 2023

BEST ICE CREAM Photo: Kjeld Mahoney Hornstra Farms hornstrafarms.com Runner-Up: Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream Offering delicious homemade ice cream in a bucolic country setting, Hornstra Dairy Farm is a popular destination for families on hot summer days. One of the last working dairy farms on the South Shore, this family-run business is famous for its … Read more

Entertainment 2023

TOURIST ATTRACTION Winner: Paragon Carousel paragoncarousel.com Runner-Up: Scituate Lighthouse Built in 1928, the Paragon Carousel has been operating by the shore of Nantasket Beach for 95 years. Once part of the amusement mecca known as Paragon Park, it is one of the last remaining grand carousels in the United States. The ride is filled to … Read more

2023 Best of the South Shore Winners

Best of the South Shhore

Shout it from the rooftops! The results of the 2023 Best of the South Shore (BOSS) Awards are in!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. From burgers and bookstores to florists and furniture stores, these lucky winners deserve a huge congratulations.

Life of the Party

8 Ways to add excitement to your next special event By Maria Allen and Scott Smith Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, elegant graduation party or festive corporate soiree, South Shore industry experts are ready to make your next event unforgettable. From unique decor and florals to professional photography and entertainment, we’ve gathered some helpful … Read more

Dressed to Impress

A local boutique is transforming prom traditions one glittering gown at a time. By Maria Allen  Photography by Al Lacerda Photography It’s prom season on the South Shore and Julie Costa is surrounded by racks of dazzling dresses. The owner of a small-but-mighty clothing boutique in Bridgwater called Miss Louise Prom Closet, Costa has developed … Read more

Heart of the Home

Inspiring kitchen designs bring dreams to life and families closer together. Harbor Oasis Built on a rocky peninsula that juts into Cohasset’s Little Harbor, this home makes the most of its spectacular location. Designed to accommodate the client’s love for entertaining and showcase the home’s water views, the kitchen features a large island for friends … Read more

A Day At The Lake

Encaustic painting by Lara Williams Working from her Hull studio, artist Lara Williams transforms strips of torn paper, colorful pigments and melted beeswax into impressionistic depictions of nature. Her recent work, “A Day at The Lake,” is part of a series, titled “Restorative Places.” Created during the pandemic lockdown, the collection is made up of … Read more

Calm and Collected

A Cohasset home organizer unlocks simple strategies for reducing kid clutter and designing play spaces that enrich young minds. By Maria Allen Photography by Kate Rogan Anyone who has walked barefoot over a pile of stray legos understands that the struggle to contain kid clutter is real. From picture books and board games to action … Read more