LOCAL READ: “The Magic of Christmas Ravioli”

Around the holidays, there are many cherished traditions that revolve around food. First-time author Nina Pfister has written a heartwarming children’s story inspired by her own family’s unique culinary tradition. Set in a quaint coastal town, “The Magic of Christmas Ravioli” is a story centered around a spirited young girl who comes together with her … Read more

Handcrafted Holiday – Meet local artisans and shop for gifts at the Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair at Plimoth Patuxet Museums.

By Maria Allen Photography by Jack Foley, Ben Barnhart, Anne Holden, and Kat Montague In an era dominated by mass production, automation, and digital conveniences, artisan-made gifts are a breath of fresh air. From woven baskets and hand-thrown pottery to felted bags and silver jewelry, there’s a story behind every creation. The holiday season is … Read more

Let Our Rivers Flow – A collaborative public art project celebrating the North River is revealed at Hanover Crossing.

Let Our Rivers Flow Art by Sally Dean Mello and Cathy McCarthy After years of planning, three months of painting, and multiple community participant days, a mural, titled “Let Our Rivers Flow,” is finding its permanent home on the “green” at Hanover Crossing. Measuring 40 feet long and 10 feet high, the mural consists of … Read more

Visual Intuition – Photographer Peter Lavris refuses to let partial blindness prevent him from pursuing his passion for photography.

Photographer Peter Lavris refuses to let partial blindness prevent him from pursuing his passion for photography.   By Maria Allen Photography by Peter Lavris The beauty of a South Shore summer is something that is too often overlooked by busy people as they go about their daily lives. For photographer Peter Lavris, however, each day … Read more

Turning Heads

A South Shore milliner’s handcrafted hats provide an elegant flourish of Kentucky Derby Glamour. By Maria Allen Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Designed to attract attention and make a bold statement, decorative cocktail hats have long been a popular fashion accessory worn by British royals and aristocrats. Here in the United States, over-the-top wide-brimmed hats and … Read more