Shopping

A New Kind of Bath Shop

Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. to Open on Main Street Article by Eileen M. McNamara Imagine if you could shop in a store where the product is made right in front of you. That’s the allure, in part, of the new Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. shop, opening soon in February or March at 2941 Main St. It’s also part of what drew Leslie Giadone to open the franchise brand.  Magnolia Soap & Bath is based in Mississippi, Leslie’s home state. While visiting there a few years ago, she happened upon one of the...

Life + Culture

Reader's Choice Awards

Article by Glastonbury Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Carrie Draghi, John Helmke, Brian Ambrose, Kevin Savage The votes are in and we have the winners of the 2024 Glastonbury Lifestyle Magazine Reader's Choice Survey. We asked you to vote for your favorite businesses across dozens of categories and we're proud now to share with you the winners of that balloting!   Best Jewelry Store DeRosa Fine Diamonds.  A custom jewelry store with an artisan workshop where you can choose your diamond...

Arts + Culture

A Brief History of Valentine's Day

The Roots of Our Annual Celebration of all Things Love Article by Eileen M. McNamara February is the month of love here in the U.S., thanks to our celebrations of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. While the roots of this holiday are shrouded in lore and mystery, it contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions.  One legend of Valentine’s Day says it was created more than 1,500 years ago in Europe to mark the martyrdom of Saint Valentine, who was killed by a Roman emperor because...

Food + Beverage

Love Potion

A Cocktail Both Potent and Pretty Article by Eileen M. McNamara We have to give credit for the genesis of this pretty and pinkish-red cocktail to the mixologists at Red 36 in Mystic where I first drank this lovely libation, a twist on a tradtional Paloma. I recreated it at home after a few unsuccessful attempts. Its rosy red color and bubbly splash of champagne makes it a lively drink on Valentine's Day! Use freshly squeezed lime juice and not the bottled kind.    Ingredients: Freshly...