A cohesive combination of custom carpentry, vibrant colors and natural textures elevates the character of a Scituate family’s new home. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photos by Liz McCarthy A few years ago, Scituate residents Kristin and Doug Lane decided to sell their coastal home on First Cliff and relocate to a modern farmhouse in a … Read more
Books by local authors worth checking out. “Some Kind of Girl” By Caroline Kautsire Weymouth author Caroline Kautsire’s latest memoir, “Some Kind of Girl,” recounts the story of Caroline, a Malawian girl, who, after facing the impossibility of following both African and Western roles and standards for women in her adolescent years, finally moves to … Read more
Where to shop: 4GoodVibes in Kingston | saltandbranch.com Board 143 in Scituate | seasideandsunshine.com By The Sea in Hanover | saltnrays.com Call to Action Clothing | calltoactionclothing.com Coastal Treasures in Marshfield | capecodlobstermats.com Gorjana in Hingham Hola Mola | holamola.org Levitate | levitatebrand.com Mahi Gold in Hingham Out of the Blue in Scituate SOUTH … Read more
A family-run appliance store stands the test of time. GW Toma is still going strong and pleasing customers after 70 years!
At Charles David Salon & Spa, building a booming business is all about cultivating creative talent and community. By Kellie Speed Photography by Lisa Czech and Jack Foley When David Honeycutt told his mother nearly 30 years ago that he was going to open a salon with his partner Charles “Buddy” Dudley, her response was, … Read more
BEST WEDDING PLANNER Kate Murtaugh Events katemurtaughevents.com Runner-Up: Jessica Hennessey Weddings From elegant seaside weddings to intimate elopement ceremonies aboard beautiful sailboats, Kate Murtaugh specializes in designing elevated event experiences. Since founding her business in 2015, Murtaugh’s team has brought hundreds of bespoke celebrations to life at coastal venues, tented locations, and private estates throughout … Read more
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE MAHI GOLD Outfitters mahigold.com Runner-Up: ASSEMBLY Founded on Cape Cod, Mahi Gold Outfitters opened its Hingham location in December of 2020. The boutique is bright and beautiful, with racks filled with a mix of colorful Mahi Gold designs and high-quality clothing brands. The store features a wide range of casual sportswear … Read more
BEST LOCAL AIRLINE / AIRPORT Marshfield Municipal Airport (KGHG) / Shoreline Aviation shorelineaviation.net Runner-Up: Cape Air & Nantucket Airlines Experienced flight crews, meticulously cared-for aircraft, and a detail-oriented flight logistics team deliver an Inc.omparable experience for passengers who fly out of Marshfield Municipal Airport. It was 1947 when WWII Navy pilot Joseph Ford purchased land … Read more
BEST SUMMER CAMP Holly Hill Farm hollyhillfarm.org Runner-Up: The Company Theatre The nonprofit organization Friends of Holly Hill Farm provides a unique learning and social experience for children ages 3-14 every season of the year. The farm offers half and full-day summer camp programs. Students experience life on a working certified organic and regenerative farm … Read more
Photo: Brian Doherty BEST ARCHITECT Campbell Smith Architects Inc. campbellsmitharchitects.com Runner-Up: HC Design Inspired by the great architecture of New England, Campbell Smith Architects designs homes that combine the very best traditional elements with custom features that suit modern lifestyles. The team specializes in architectural design for residential, commercial and historical projects. They also offer … Read more
BEST YOGA / PILATES STUDIO Photo: Shipyard Photography Studio143 studio143scituate.com Runner Up: Capella Yoga & Wellness (formerly Yoga with Lisa O & Company) Studio 143 is a unique and friendly wellness center that offers a wide variety of yoga, Pilates, barre, and aerial yoga classes for adults and children. With classes designed to suit all … Read more
BEST ICE CREAM Photo: Kjeld Mahoney Hornstra Farms hornstrafarms.com Runner-Up: Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream Offering delicious homemade ice cream in a bucolic country setting, Hornstra Dairy Farm is a popular destination for families on hot summer days. One of the last working dairy farms on the South Shore, this family-run business is famous for its … Read more