“Why shouldn’t we embrace and celebrate how chaotic it is being a mom? I believe we should, and I also believe we should have one heck of a time while doing it!”— Gina Kirk, owner of Mom Life Must Haves Being a mom is both fantastic and exhausting–and sometimes you just want to shout it … Read more
Director and Curator of Museum Gardens and Landscapes at Plimoth Patuxet Museums By Maria Allen Photography by Jack Foley Spring is a particularly busy time of year for the horticultural team at Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, as preparations are made for the museum’s April opening and Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale. Heading up … Read more
By Wendy Bawabe, President of the Norwell Historical Society Photography by Tom Sheehan When a historic home has impeccable interior design that respects the architecture of the residence, it is the perfect candidate for a historic house tour. When such a house also has an interesting story, it’s a home run. Several distinctive residences will … Read more
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
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
Team South Shore Health riders Laura Bicknell Carbone, Kathleen Oliver, Rich Chamberlain, and Len Bicknell during PMC weekend in 2024.
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By Maria Allen A Blooming Tradition Lucky Finn’s 7th Annual Mother’s Day Floral Installation Scituate Harbor will once again be bursting with blooms as the 7th Annual Mother’s Day Floral Installation returns to Lucky Finn Cafe. This cherished community tradition transforms the beloved coffee shop into a breathtaking floral masterpiece, featuring more than 3,000 flowers … Read more
Curating the next wave of fine art appreciation. By Maria Allen Photography by Kjeld Mahoney For Christina Godfrey, the director of the newly opened Savage Godfrey Gallery in Norwell, art is more than just a passion—it’s a family legacy. The daughter of abstract expressionist painter Robert S. Neuman and gallerist Sunne Savage (who founded the … Read more
Building community andelevating home industry standards By Maria Allen The South Shore has long been home to an impressive array of talented home industry professionals, yet until recently, there were few formal opportunities for them to connect and collaborate. Enter the newly launched Design Collective South Shore—a dynamic group dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and … Read more
HINGHAM ARTIST ROBIN ROSS’ ABSTRACT PAINTINGS OF SEA LIFE DELIVER BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL BEACH VIBES. By MARIA ALLEN Photography by KJELD MAHONEY It always feels like summertime in Robin Ross’ cozy Hingham art studio. Everywhere you look there are large-scale paintings of lobsters, crabs, oysters, and other sea … Read more
A Hingham couple’s homegrown hobby mushrooms into a thriving business. Written by JENNIFER H. MCINERNEY Photography by KJELD MAHONEY Like many budding entrepreneurs did during 2020, Kevin McGuire and Kaylee Doyle took advantage of the “pandemic pause” to turn a burgeoning hobby into a flourishing business. They became the first artisanal mushroom growers on … Read more
Alli Capaldo, Aaron Niles Lisa Popien, Marisa Olsen Hayden Cohen, Stephanie Greenstein Kelly Gorra, Hilary Jenison, Caroline Mackenzie Festive Sip & Shop On December 12, the Hingham boutique Thacher & Spring hosted a festive open house event at its spacious new home store location on North Street. Guests came to mix and mingle, shop for … Read more
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 finds … Read more
