Book Love

Plymouth’s newest bookstore is expanding its presence at The Pinehills. By Jennifer H. McInerney   Photography by Kate Rogan As a child growing up in metro Detroit, Katie Mannix spent her summers on the island of Nantucket—and as much time as possible inside Nantucket Bookworks. She spent countless hours browsing the store’s vast shelves, perusing … Read more

Wicked Weymouth Scavenger Hunt

Help us “Squash Hunger” in Weymouth Join us for the Wicked Weymouth Scavenger Hunt HALLOWEEN EDITION Saturday, October 28th Weymouth Tufts Library 46 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02188 2:00-4:30 Kids Hunt 3:00 Join us for this WICKED fun event, it lasts two hours, it’s a race against time as you accumulate points, and this year it’s Halloween themed and … Read more

Emerald Inspiration

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

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

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

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

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