By Maria Allen, Photo by Megan Kubasch For more information on The Collective Co., visit theccsouthshore.comtheccsouthshore.com Working remotely certainly has its perks, but when your office space is a kitchen table it can end up being distracting and socially isolating. Such was the case for Marshfield resident Rachael Meyers, who upon having children decided to leave … Read more
NVNA and Hospice Celebrates Anniversary with Grace Campaign By Matt Tormey, Photo by Scott Eisen Left to Right: Michelle Cully, Renee McInnes, Barbara P. Bush, Mike O’Reilly, Jane Steinmetz, Bob Terravecchia. Over the past year, NVNA and Hospice has been celebrating its 100th anniversary. To commemorate this incredible milestone, the NVNA and Hospice Charitable Fund … Read more
Plimoth Patuxet Museums invites professional and amateur bakers to submit their best pumpkin pie recipe for a chance to win prizes! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is delighted to gather the New England region around a very special table this fall that will celebrate pumpkin pie and reward bakers for their prize-winning creations. The Great New England … Read more
Local author and art educator Amanda Davis discusses her debut nonfiction children’s book. By Maria Allen This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and offers an opportunity to remember and honor the lives lost that day as well as the courage of the first responders. For Weymouth resident Amanda Davis, … Read more
Plymouth artist Jaimee Cooke creates sustainable products inspired by nature. Story and Photography by Kate Rogan Jaimee Cooke is what you would call a local “maker.” An elementary school art teacher who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and a master’s degree in studio art education, she fills her free time by … Read more
Quincy author Wendy Francis talks about her new novel, “Summertime Guests” (Graydon House; April 6, 2021)—the perfect beach read. How does “Summertime Guests” compare with your previous books? Summertime Guests falls firmly into the summer escape category. The novel takes place over one long weekend in June, at a swank hotel in Boston. Cocktails are … Read more
As parents, it is our job to ensure that our children receive the best education possible. When it comes to choosing the right school for your child, one size doesn’t fit all. We are fortunate to have amazing independent schools in our region that offer excellent educational programs and nurturing social experiences. Whether you’re looking … Read more
Quincy artist Holly Nichols reveals the magic behind her fabulous fashion illustrations. By Maria Allen – Photography by Derrick Zellmann A rainbow of Copic Sketch markers fans out atop a desk in Holly Nichols’ home office. An artist who specializes in fashion illustration, she gently shifts the angle of her wrist and tightness of her … Read more
A Scituate entrepreneur’s stylish lifestyle brand is an ode to New England. Story and Photography by Kate Rogan Scituate resident Robbin Mangano is a natural storyteller. Whether bringing a client’s story to life via her public relations and social media marketing company, Wave Collective, or documenting her life on the South Shore to her more … Read more
Ben Eggers was sitting in a graphic design lecture at college and feeling a little bored and homesick when he started working on a design that reminded him of the South Shore. He began with an image of the Powder Point Bridge in his hometown of Duxbury. Eggers has since created an entire series of … Read more
A local pen craftsman’s story By Matt Tormey Photography By Jack Foley Weymouth’s Al LaFrance is undeniably a skilled craftsman and artist. In 1998, with years of craftsmanship under his (tool)belt, LaFrance came across a catalog for wood pen crafting kits and quickly became enamored. These kits were based on woodturning, a distinct set of … Read more
