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9 New Dining Hot Spots

From an oceanfront steakhouse to a modern Chinese cafe, here’s a look inside 10 local restaurants that are perfect destinations for warming up with a delicious meal.

Treasures – Marshfield artist Cathy McCarthy

Painting by Cathy McCarthy With a slice of cake and a cup of coffee or tea featured in nearly all of her “world through a window” paintings, nobody captures the essence of a cozy room quite like Marshfield artist Cathy McCarthy. “I always start with a comfy chair,” explains McCarthy, “Then I decide whether a … Read more

Raising a Glass to Mocktails

Is your New Year’s resolution to improve your overall health and wellness? Taking a break from alcohol consumption can be a great first step, often leading to better sleep, more energy and weight loss. We’ve gathered a few examples of creatively crafted mocktails available at local restaurants that are perfect for spicing up your dry January.

Book Love

Plymouth’s newest bookstore is expanding its presence at The Pinehills. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kate Rogan As a child growing up in metro Detroit, Katie Mannix spent her summers on the island of Nantucket—and as much time as possible inside Nantucket Bookworks. She spent countless hours browsing the store’s vast shelves, perusing … Read more

Shop Local Wish List

Find the perfect present at South Shore boutiques this holiday season and all year-round! DH New York Slip Dress With Removable Sweater Sable Boutique 2053 Washington St., Hanover | sableboutique.com Simon Pearce Glass Evergreen Trees Darilynn’s Home Presence 64 South Main St., Cohasset | darilynns.com “Best Laid Plans” Coastal Wall Art Photography by Jill … Read more

Creativity Meets Charity

Quincy native Nicky Bandera is the founder of Project Paulie, a retail business that sells stylish beanies and each hat design helps raise money for charity.

Lens on the Landscape

Photographer Gregg Shupe shares simple tips for capturing dynamic images of homes in the fall season. By Maria Allen Photography by Gregg Shupe A professional photographer for more than 40 years, Gregg Shupe, owner of Shupe Studios, specializes in high-tech product photography as well as architectural and landscape photography. A graduate of Rochester Institute of … Read more

Giant Adirondacks

Here in New England, Adirondack chairs have become synonymous with relaxation and a laid-back lifestyle. Plymouth Carpenter Cory Caranci has carved out a unique niche in the outdoor furniture market by handcrafting supersized Adirondack chairs for local businesses. The owner of Caranci Construction decided to try his hand at building larger-than-life Adirondack chairs two years … Read more

Anna Daley Young

South Shore singer-songwriter Anna Daley Young’s debut album celebrates the journey of self-discovery. Interview by Maria Allen It’s been an exciting year for Anna Daley Young, a South Shore singer-songwriter with an electric smile and a smooth voice that combines elements of country, folk and pop. In May, the Weymouth native released her debut album, … Read more

Poolside Perfection

A Cohasset home is reimagined to make the most of its river views. By Maria Allen Photography by Jessica Delaney and Greg Premru It isn’t uncommon for a home renovation project to evolve over time. That was certainly the case for this elegant Cohasset property overlooking the Gulf River. Initially, the homeowners reached out to … Read more

Wellness Warriors

Three women-led startups are making a positive impact on women’s health. By Laura DeSisto Photography by Ladybug Photography Poppies with Purpose Fighting Cancer With Color At just 38 years old, while living in the city with her husband and two young girls, Lisa Carlin was shocked and devastated to receive a breast cancer diagnosis. She … Read more

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