Faces + Places
The Rise of Rustic Marlin
Q+A with owners Melanie and Brian O’Neil By Maria Allen Product styling and photography by Ladybug Photography Portraits by Jack foley Specializing in hand-painted signs, decorative wood blocks and personalized home accessories, Rustic Marlin is mecca to seasonal decor lovers. The Hanover-based company is an inspiring made-in-America success story. We sat down with owners Melanie … Read more
Better Together
She’s Local launches the first annual South Shore Conference for Women By Maria Allen After driving from her home on Cape Cod to attend the sold-out She’s Local MetroWest Conference for Women last year, Michelle Woodbrey, CEO of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors, felt both inspired and motivated. Marching up to the event’s organizer, She’s Local … Read more
Walking in Her Shoes
Having served as the executive director of Plimoth Plantation for the past 10 years, Ellie Donovan reflects on the importance of public history, the much-anticipated return of the Mayflower in 2020 and what inspires her most about the South Shore’s famed living history museum. By Maria Allen and Photography by Dan Cutrona Can you describe … Read more
Entrepreneurs with Empathy
Three women-owned startups based on the South Shore have made environmental and social responsibility part of their business model. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Julia Cumes and Rosemary Tufankjian We live in an age where conscious consumers are beginning to influence the way many businesses operate. Three women-owned startups here on the South Shore … Read more
Painting With Purpose
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: Diana Cousineau Aveni
Diana Cousineau Aveni Artist, Author, Chef, Designer Owner of Hingham Furniture & Design and Framing Concepts 44 North St., Hingham; 36 Finnell Drive, Weymouth 781-875-3255 hinghamfurnituredesign.com What is unique about your Hingham showroom? I purchased the historical property in August of 2015, renovated the entire building, and was open for business that November. The shopping experience … Read more
Empowering Women: Rosemarie Brown
Rosemarie Brown Co-owner of The Blueberry Muffin 2240 State Road, Plymouth 508-888-9444 bluebmuffin.com How has your business grown over the years? We opened The Blueberry Muffin back in March of 1998. We created a great niche and have been very successful with three stores and currently looking for a fourth. Through hard work, perseverance and … Read more
Empowering Women: Renee McInnes
Renee McInnes CEO of NVNA and Hospice and the Pat Roche Hospice Home 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell 781-659-2342 nvna.org What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing/healthcare? I was always fascinated by science, in particular anatomy and physiology. I considered a science major in college and then quickly realized I had a passion for … Read more
Empowering Women: Danielle G. Van Ess
Danielle G. Van Ess Owner, Attorney and Counselor at Law, DGVE Law® 61 South St., Hingham 781-740-0848 dgvelaw.com What inspired you to open your own law firm?I founded my law firm, DGVE law, in September of 2008 to practice law the way I believe it should always be. My vision was for a new kind … Read more
Better Together: She’s Local launches the first annual South Shore Conference for Women
After driving from her home on Cape Cod to attend the sold-out She’s Local MetroWest Conference for Women last year, Michelle Woodbrey, CEO of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors, felt both inspired and motivated. Marching up to the event’s organizer, She’s Local President Jen Maseda, Woodbrey shook her hand and said, “We need a conference like … Read more
Worth Her Salt
Lily Leedom and her team at Duxbury Saltworks tap into one of the South Shore’s most obvious resources. By Kelly Chase — Photography by Derrick Zellman “There’s a long history of salt-making in this region and, of course, in the world, with the proliferation of oyster farms in Duxbury, I thought, why are we importing salt … Read more
Seaside Attraction
Paragon Carousel preserves a piece of the past while bringing joy to new generations. By Noelle Barbosa — Photography by Jack Foley Overlooking the sandy shores of Nantasket Beach in Hull, Paragon Carousel is the ultimate summertime entertainment spot for young families. The vintage carousel is filled to the rafters with nostalgia. It was once … Read more
Recipe for a Healthy Lifestyle
Written by Maria Allen | Photography by Kerry Brett and Jack Foley Wellness is big business these days, with countless people making resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more and live their best life. The truth is, changing your eating habits can be a challenging goal if you don’t educate yourself and have a system … Read more