Life + Style
Luxury Toy Store Design in Plymouth MA: Inside Bamp’s Toy Vault
Creative design brings childhood wonder to life at Bamp’s Toy Vault in Plymouth. By Maria Allen Photography by Zoe Stoner From the red and white hot air balloons that float above shoppers’ heads to a cozy library adorned with whimsical wallpaper depicting formal portraits of wild animals, every inch of Bamp’s Toy Vault is designed … Read more
Treasure Hunting For Good
At Wellspring’s thrift shops, every purchase helps strengthen the South Shore community. By Laura DeSisto Photography by Kate Rogan From a glittering cocktail dress to a vintage View-Master toy, the new Wellspring thrift shop is a destination for hidden gems and great deals. Located at Wellspring’s new Emilson Opportunity Hub in Weymouth, the shop is … Read more
Cozy Cohasset Escape
Relax and unwind with a midweek staycation at The Red Lion Inn. By Courtney Doyle Photography by Kjeld Mahoney If the hectic pace of the holiday season has you craving a getaway that doesn’t require excessive planning or venturing too far from home, a staycation may be just what you need. Situated at the heart of … Read more
New Year, New Glow
Next-level spa experiences to help kickstart your health and wellness. By Maria Allen Amid the mad rush of the holiday season, it’s important to take some time to slow down, breathe deeply, and refocus on your health and wellness. We searched the South Shore for some of the newest spa treatments that blend cutting-edge technology … Read more
NVNA and Hospice Rebrands to Croí Health
New Name, Same Nonprofit Mission You know us as NVNA and Hospice, the first independent nonprofit home health care and hospice agency serving the South Shore of Massachusetts. After more than a century of serving our community, we enter the next chapter of our story as Croí Health. This new name reflects both who we are today … Read more
Crack, Bam, Dot
Discover why mahjong is taking over the South Shore, one tile at a time. By Joey Macari Photography by Zoe Stoner Gretchen Robards never set out to start a movement. She just wanted to play a game. It began on Cape Cod, the way many great summer traditions do; over laughter, snacks and the clacking … Read more
Tides That Bind
Cohasset Maritime Institute rowers find community and healing on the water. Written by Laura DeSisto Photography by Kjeld Mahoney On any given day, except in the harshest of weather, you will find teens and adults of all ages plying the waters near Cohasset Harbor in coastal rowing boats, which they’ve launched from a small, wooden … Read more
Autumn Evenings at Island Creek
By Maria Allen Oyster season has arrived on the South Shore and nowhere is it more joyfully celebrated than at The Raw Bar at Island Creek Oyster Farm in Duxbury. On a crisp fall Friday afternoon, trays of freshly shucked oysters and golden IPAs set the stage for a dining experience that is equal parts … Read more
Summer Fun
Playful fashions from local children’s boutiques are perfect for a day enjoying Nantasket Beach attractions and activities. Thank you to Northeast Surfing, Nantasket Sweets by Swedes and the historic Paragon Carousel for being part of our fashion shoot! Photography: Kate Rogan, Ellie Finn Photography Signed Management Models: CeCe, Phil … Read more
At Home With Hayden Cohen
HINGHAM RESIDENT HAYDEN COHEN SPILLS THE TEA ON HIS LIFE AS A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER AND HIS RECENT MOVE TO THE SOUTH SHORE. By LAURA DESISTO Photography by STEPHANIE VEGLIANTE Styling Design by KATE MURTAUGH EVENTS & DESIGN and BEACH PLUM FLORAL Over the past several years, Hayden Cohen’s hilarious, over-the-top social media persona “Hayderz” … Read more
Summer at Hersey Farm
Summer at Hersey Farm Photography by Rebecca Skinner One hot summer day in 2020, photographer Rebecca Skinner set up her tripod to capture images of Hingham’s historic Hersey Farm. Part of the Massachusetts Century Farm Project, the Franklin resident was hired to photograph numerous farms located in different corners of Massachusetts. Each of the featured … Read more
The Scenic Route
Behind the lens with fine art photographer Maryellen Jones. By Maria Allen Photography by Maryellen Jones Photographer Maryellen Jones has captured countless images of local families, engaged couples and high school seniors throughout her career. A Hingham resident for the past 32 years, she also has a passion for fine art landscape photography and often … Read more
HIDDEN GEMS IN HINGHAM SQUARE
By NOELLE BARBOSA Photography by KERRY BRETT Hingham is a town that embodies a rich blend of American history, classic New England charm and au courant finds. There are many distinctive clothing and gift boutiques for shoppers to explore-all with proprietors eager to tell their story. We sat down with a few individuals who are … Read more
World’s End Wonder
When newlyweds Merissa and Derek Rice started house hunting on the South Shore, they knew that they wanted to live by the water. Their search led them to Hingham and to a rambling Cape-style home with a spectacular location. Perched on a rocky outcropping, the home had breathtaking views of Hingham Bay, nearby conservation land … Read more