Maria Droste Counseling Services: Fashion for Compassion 2026

Fashion for Compassion returns on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the stunning Granite Links in Quincy, MA! Our annual Spring Fundraiser promises an evening filled with infectious energy, bold creativity, and powerful advocacy — all in support of prioritizing access to affordable mental health care. This unforgettable night will inspire hope, ignite healing, and bring … Read more

9 Fun Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

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

Creativity Meets Charity

Quincy native Nicky Bandera is the founder of Project Paulie, a retail business that sells stylish beanies and each hat design helps raise money for charity.

The Original Coastal Cowgirl

Hingham boutique owner Megan Cheek is turning heads with her one-of-a-kind reimagined vintage apparel collection – Meadow.

Cattivo

A South Shore boutique specializes in youthful fashions for the whimsical, wicked and wild. Text and photography by Kate Rogan of Ellie Finn Photography Model: Emma Sullivan “Fashion,” says Mary Marathas, owner of Cattivo, “is a way of speaking without saying a word.” For the Chicago native, whose first job at 16 was working as an assistant … Read more

Ease into Autumn

Whether you’re heading to brunch with friends or packing for an exotic girls getaway, these fabulous fashions are perfect for enjoying those golden days of early fall. Light wash bootcut jeans with ribbed white T-shirt and floral print Magical Kimono. Available at Ports & Company, 23 South Main St., Cohasset, 781-383-1020; 595 Main St., Chatham, … Read more

Hometown Designer

Raised on the South Shore and trained in Italy, Mya Royal returns to her roots to launch a bespoke apparel business on the Plymouth waterfront. By Kelly Chase Photography by Julia Cumes and Ella Farrell Photography A salty sea breeze blows off the harbor as fashion designer Mya Royal opens the doors to her second-floor atelier … Read more

Fall Fashion Trends

Crisp autumn air has arrived, which means it’s the perfect time to update your wardrobe. Get inspired by these easy-to-wear fall looks from South Shore boutiques. Nic + Zoe — 92 Derby St., Hingham nicandzoe.com Fringe Cuff Sweater, Honeycomb Pant and Calle Suede Mule Nic + Zoe — 92 Derby St., Hingham nicandzoe.com Sealed With … Read more