Style + Beauty

Award Winning Lingerie on Main

The Woman Behind one of America's Most Adoring Lingerie Shops Article by Ashley Alt | Photography by New Light Creative Services The Candlelight Shoppe is more than meets the eye as a lingerie and underwear store. Nestled in the middle of Ridgefield's iconic Main Street is a store full of history, love and beautiful things, a place where customer milestones like proms, weddings and births are gratefully acknowledged and celebrated. Owned and operated by Pam Fitzpatrick, the shop first opened...

Health + Wellness

A Local Oasis

Discover tranquility and wellness at Grow Wellness Article by Ashley Alt | Photography by Kate Wark Photography Grow Wellness sprouted its roots on the top of Matchu Picchu in Peru. "Dramatic I know, but 100% true!" says Kathleen Kweskin, owner and founder of Grow Wellness. Before Grow Wellness came to fruition, Kathleen, an herbalist, entrepreneur and wellness educator, found herself "lost" for many years, spiraling in health after trauma she had gone through. She was experiencing seizures...

Local Services

Ladies Who Love Local

A Conversation with Suzanne Brennan and Amanda Gabbard Article by Ashley Alt | Photography by New Light Creative Services Few people have a way to people's hearts as soon as they meet you. Individuals who possess that charismatic "it" factor that instantly brings a smile to your face and a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart because they make you feel like you belong, no matter what your background is, where you came from or where your passions lie. Suzanne Brennan and Amanda Gabbard are two...

Arts + Culture

Pride in Art

ACT of Connecticut Takes Center Stage in the Community Article and Photography by ACT of Connecticut Founded in 2018 by Daniel C. Levine, Katie Diamond, and Bryan Perri, ACT of CT, now in its sixth season, continues to captivate audiences with Broadway-caliber productions right here in Ridgefield, CT. Beyond delivering unforgettable theatrical experiences, ACT of CT is deeply committed to community outreach and giving back. Spearheading the creative direction is Daniel C. Levine, Artistic...

Travel

Locals Embrace Extreme Winter Sports

Article by Mary Dougherty The boys in the Ridgefield based Glennon family would 'ski anytime anywhere".  Cashell, age 13, Lucan, age 12 and Rowan, age 9 have participated in Extreme Sports for years. Their truest passion is freestyle skiing, specifically the disciplines of slopestyle and halfpipe.  We spoke with their mother, Tammy who owns Sammy & Nat on Main Street about her boys' commitment to freestyle skiing and if perhaps her daughter, Aoife who is seven and beginning to compete this...

Food + Beverage

Foods to Inspire

Two local caterers make any occasion delightful Article by Kristin Healy Sweet T Cookie Shop Valentine's Cookies (and more) by local baker, Teryn Morel for a sweet treat! IG: SweetTCookieShop ODeens Catering Vegan Beet Tacos  Sliced golden beet filled with pistachio beetroot mousse and smoked pepitas Vegan Spring Rolls Marinated unagi mushrooms and organic vegetables Smoked Salmon Basket Filled with dill creme fraiche and caviar IG: ODeensCatering  

Fitness

Small Movements, Big Results

A Peek Inside the Pilates Barre with Sharon McSpedon Article by Ashley Alt | Photography by New Light Creative Services Joseph Pilates once said, "You are only as strong as your spine." After 35 years of teaching on his equipment, Sharon McSpedon, owner of the Pilates Barre, can attest to the truth in those words. "If I could only give one tip of fitness advice it would be to strengthen and lengthen the trunk to support the spine...focus on the full core from upper thigh to shoulders, front...

Wellness

Ways to Inspire Wellness

What does wellness look like in 2024? Article by Ashley Alt January is a month notorious for resetting, recharging and feeling like the best version of yourself. As the blur of the holidays has passed, we have yet another year to look forward to (and be grateful for). There is no "one size fits all" rule for well-being, of course, so we have provided some interesting takes on wellness in the hopes of encouraging you to open your mind to the ever-expanding world of mental, emotional and...

Fitness

Fitness Meets Nutrition at Club Sweat

Laura Sabia's Newest Fitness Offering Article by Diana Palmentiero | Photography by Abby Cole Photography Laura Sabia not only has a passion for health and fitness, she has built businesses on it. She began her career in the fitness industry at a local YMCA teaching swim lessons. Her first workout studios, Pure Barre, have been widely popular in Darien, Westport and Fairfield since their inception in 2013. She founded Club Sweat to provide group fitness classes that specialize...

Wellness

Meet Dr. Aris

A modern patient experience at the historic Cannon House Article by Mary Dougherty | Photography by Natasha Fleming Photography Upon entering the historic space that is Advanced Dentistry of Wilton you immediately feel the grandeur and history of the Old Cannon House located on Route 7 in Wilton. Each room has been updated to accommodate state-of-the-art dental technologies while maintaining significant, historic architectural details.  Meeting Dr. Aris and his wife, Pamela is an absolute...