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A Floral Affair

Written by Maria Allen   Photography by Rachel Buckley Weddings There is something magical about hosting an outdoor cocktail party or farm-to-table dinner and being surrounded by nature, whether it be in a beautiful garden, beneath a forest canopy or by the water’s edge. Last October, local event planner Jessica Hennessey of Jessica Hennessy Weddings in … Read more

Bread Winner

One man’s backyard bakery in Scituate evolves from a passion project into a full-time business By Kelly Chase Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Photography At 3 a.m., the town of Scituate is still and dark. But there’s a light on inside a barn off of Country Way. Twice a week, before the sun comes up, ovens … Read more

River of Inspiration

Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Photography Stepping out the back door of his new photography gallery in Scituate, located on the grounds of Kennedy’s Country Gardens, Kjeld Mahoney has a prime view of the North River and surrounding marshes. The river has always been a source of inspiration for Mahoney. Last year, he teamed up with … Read more

New Flavors at a Landmark Restaurant

The Grill at Fairview Inn delivers a delicious combination of creative comfort food and a beautiful ocean view. By Gabrielle S. Martin  Photography by Jack Foley Earlier this year, a pair of local restaurateurs set out to breathe new life into a landmark Marshfield restaurant. Situated on the edge of the Brant Rock peninsula, The … Read more

Minding the Wage Gap

Minding the Wage GAp

Two local women are making strides to increase gender parity in the workplace, both locally and around the world. Written by David Kindy “I’ve been blessed and lucky,” she said. “I’m fortunate that I am in a position where I can now help other people,” says Driscoll. “I want to help people find their passion … Read more

Painting With Purpose

Betty O'Toole The Pink Frame

A Scituate artist discovers a love for art and a way to bring comfort to cancer patients By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Jack Foley In the devastatingly short span of three years, Scituate resident Becky O’Toole endured the “double lightning strike” diagnoses of breast cancer and acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive cancer of the … Read more

Empowering Women: Michelle Itzkowitz

Michelle Itzkowitz Owner of innerglow yoga and Cape Cod Yoga School   47 Main St., Plymouth 30 Steeple St., Mashpee Commons, Mashpee 508-450-1613 michelleitzkowitz.com innerglowyogacapecod.com capecodyogaschool.com What is the core mission at innerglow yoga? innerglow yoga is driven by the community. Our sole mission is to introduce our clients to a path of becoming their truest, happiest … Read more

Empowering Women: Deirdre Prescott

Deirdre Prescott Founder, President, and Chief Wealth Strategist Sandy Cove Advisors 37 Derby St. Suite 5, Hingham 617-622-1500 sandycoveadvisors.com What kind of clients do you serve? Sandy Cove was founded 10 years ago, after recognizing the South Shore was missing a firm with a highly personalized approach to delivering financial advice. We have many types of … Read more

Empowering Women: Dr. Julie Hantson

Dr. Julie Marshfield Pediatrics

Dr. Julie Hantson Owner and Pediatric Dentist Marshfield Pediatric Dentistry 3 Proprietors Drive, Marshfield 781-205-1124 marshfieldpediatricdentistry.com What inspired you to pursue dentistry as a career? My uncle is a dentist, so my exposure to the profession started at a very young age. I remember playing in his office as a little girl. As I grew … Read more

Empowering Women: Dr. Lois M. Townshend

Dr. Lois Townshend SSHLS Empowering Women

Dr. Lois M. Townshend Associated Eye Surgeons 45 Resnik Road, Plymouth; 441 Route 130, Sandwich 508-747-4748 associatedeyesurgeons.com What inspired you to choose ophthalmology as a career? I love the intricate, technical requirements needed to perform eye surgery and I find helping people achieve their best vision both rewarding and challenging. Why might a person choose an ophthalmologist … Read more

Empowering Women: Kellie Lynch

Kellie Lynch Owner of Balance Studio, Cohasset 15 Depot Ct., Cohasset 339-337-3660 balancestudiocohasset.com What is the most gratifying aspect of your job? I love helping people find the healthiest and happiest version of themselves. Building strength, getting fit and healthy and dealing with stress in a mindful way paves a beautiful path to happiness and … Read more

Empowering Women: Sarah Hinchey

Sarah Hinchey Portrait Photographer Hingham 617-997-6604 sarahhinchey.com What inspires you about portrait photography? It is my passion to instill a sense of self-love and self-value in every single woman who walks into my studio. I’ve been photographing women for the last decade, and we all do the same thing: we step in front of the … Read more