Entertainment 2023

TOURIST ATTRACTION Winner: Paragon Carousel paragoncarousel.com Runner-Up: Scituate Lighthouse Built in 1928, the Paragon Carousel has been operating by the shore of Nantasket Beach for 95 years. Once part of the amusement mecca known as Paragon Park, it is one of the last remaining grand carousels in the United States. The ride is filled to … Read more

2023 Best of the South Shore Winners

Best of the South Shhore

Shout it from the rooftops! The results of the 2023 Best of the South Shore (BOSS) Awards are in!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. From burgers and bookstores to florists and furniture stores, these lucky winners deserve a huge congratulations.

675 Bay Road, Duxbury

Positively stunning shingle-style masterpiece overlooking the magical Little Harbor. Only steps to the residents-only Sandy beach and This island sanctuary offers absolute privacy and unmatched beauty. Rising out of the glistening waters of Kingston Bay and nestled within the beautifully manicured grounds, this extraordinary, renovated and expanded American craftsman style home embodies timeless aesthetics, a … Read more

Life of the Party

8 Ways to add excitement to your next special event By Maria Allen and Scott Smith Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, elegant graduation party or festive corporate soiree, South Shore industry experts are ready to make your next event unforgettable. From unique decor and florals to professional photography and entertainment, we’ve gathered some helpful … Read more

Dressed to Impress

A local boutique is transforming prom traditions one glittering gown at a time. By Maria Allen  Photography by Al Lacerda Photography It’s prom season on the South Shore and Julie Costa is surrounded by racks of dazzling dresses. The owner of a small-but-mighty clothing boutique in Bridgwater called Miss Louise Prom Closet, Costa has developed … Read more

Heart of the Home

Inspiring kitchen designs bring dreams to life and families closer together. Harbor Oasis Built on a rocky peninsula that juts into Cohasset’s Little Harbor, this home makes the most of its spectacular location. Designed to accommodate the client’s love for entertaining and showcase the home’s water views, the kitchen features a large island for friends … Read more

HOME INDUSTRY EXPERTS

A GUIDE TO LOCAL DESIGN AND DECOR PROFESSIONALS Classic Tile & Stone 781.741.5230 www.classictile-stone.com Award-winning Classic Tile & Stone has been helping to make homes beautiful on the South Shore and beyond ever since 2003. Owners Julie Ryan and Kristin Henaghan are tile industry experts who believe that each home project is unique and should … Read more

A Day At The Lake

Encaustic painting by Lara Williams Working from her Hull studio, artist Lara Williams transforms strips of torn paper, colorful pigments and melted beeswax into impressionistic depictions of nature. Her recent work, “A Day at The Lake,” is part of a series, titled “Restorative Places.” Created during the pandemic lockdown, the collection is made up of … Read more

Calm and Collected

A Cohasset home organizer unlocks simple strategies for reducing kid clutter and designing play spaces that enrich young minds. By Maria Allen Photography by Kate Rogan Anyone who has walked barefoot over a pile of stray legos understands that the struggle to contain kid clutter is real. From picture books and board games to action … Read more

Indigo House Gallery

A new contemporary art gallery in Duxbury features artists from the South Shore and around the world. Tucked in a quiet corner of Duxbury Marketplace, passersby can glimpse pops of color through the gallery’s large front windows. Inside, the decor is simple and modern, with whitewashed walls showcasing a carefully curated mix of paintings, sculptures and pottery.