Wanna Catch Fish and Fish Tales off Plum Island? Go See Kay! Continue reading Go See Kay!
Where to eat, shop and stay in Ipswich. Continue reading Town Guide: Ipswich
Investors who poured their capital into real estate during the boom conditions of recent years enjoyed considerable success. When the market is hot, most investments will yield a substantial return. But when the market slows down, how do you evaluate whether a property is a good investment? Continue reading Investing When the Market is Slowing
Tax-deferred exchanges can make selling easier. Continue reading Put it Off
On the North Shore, timing can be everything Continue reading Where and When
“If you have the opportunity to make a bold stroke, you have to do it.” Continue reading Natural Garden Design
Elizabeth Meyer was two years old when her parents first rented a vacation cottage at Asbury Grove in South Hamilton. Lacking plumbing, the cottage offered a chamber pot and a rocky trip downhill to the community bathrooms. Two years later, her parents bought a fixer-upper with indoor plumbing and enough improvement projects to fill the summer. Continue reading Of Summers Past, Present
Despite devastation, “Fest” returns Continue reading The Musical Phoenix
Pack the car, fill up, and hit the road for Newport! Continue reading On a Tank-full: Newport
Nestled on New Castle Island, Wentworth by the Sea is one of the last grand hotels in New Hampshire, an easy hour-and-15 from the North Shore of Massachusetts. Continue reading Wentworth by the Sea
If you love to ski, snowboard, bike, hike, or just explore while taking in the most spectacular mountain views, Stowe, Vermont, is the perfect spot for you. Continue reading Romantic Getaways
Mansions make a magnificent home away from home. Continue reading Cape Ann Grand Dames For Rent
“The summers of your youth aren’t lost. You just have to know where to find them.” Continue reading A Mountain of Summer Fun at a Storied Hotel
Concord Colonial Inn’s haunting hospitality: Some guests never check out … of Room 24. Continue reading Fall for Spooktacular Travel
Fine Food, Ambiance, and Music, Too! Continue reading The Powow River Grille
The name Sidney & Hampton may evoke shades of chi-chi Long Island, but one look at the sunshine-yellow post-and-beam barn that houses this restaurant will make clear that this place doesn’t take itself too seriously. It just serves seriously good food. Continue reading Sidney & Hampton
Salem, Massachusetts, has long been nicknamed the “Witch Capital of the World,” but locals know that Salem is fast on its way to a new moniker: the culinary center of the North Shore. This little city currently is home to close to 130 restaurants, many of which receive consistent high marks and attract patrons from the North Shore (and beyond) who seek a dining experience that rivals – and often surpasses – that of Boston. Salem’s newest addition to its growing list of fine dining establishments is Fresh Taste of Asia. Continue reading Fresh Taste of Asia
Perched on the beach in Swampscott, against a backdrop of a stunning view of Boston, is a modest-looking restaurant that was once an old clam shack. Continue reading Red Rock Bistro and Bar
Apparently restaurateur Michael Conneely knows how to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Continue reading Bistro 45
In France, le bistrot is a neighborhood eatery, usually family-run, where locals go for good food, generous portions, and affordable prices in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Continue reading Duckworth’s Bistrot
If you’re a North Shore foodie, you’ve undoubtedly checked out at least one of Cala and Co.’s restaurants, each known for its creative décor and daring pairings: Alchemy in Gloucester, Cala’s in Manchester, Indigo (formerly Blue Smoke) in Hamilton, or Zoe’s Tapas and Bar in Beverly Farms. Continue reading Latitude 43
When Jeffrey Fournier was 15, he set up art shows to exhibit and sell his paintings. The North Shore native knew early on that he was going to study fine arts, but what he didn’t know was that one day he’d be a master of the culinary arts, too. Today, Chef Fournier is being hailed as the latest chef-celeb to set trends in creative cuisine. Continue reading Chef Jeffrey Fournier
Even though Ristorante Molise in Amesbury has received numerous food awards and citations, you won’t find them displayed on the door or walls. Continue reading Ristorante Molise
Hawthorne Hotel’s hearty autumn offerings. Continue reading Harvest Festival
On a warm Sunday at Alfalfa Farm Winery in Topsfield, owner Richard Adelman uncorks bottles for that afternoon’s tasting. The spring 2008 wine list, scrawled on a chalkboard that leans against the tasting room wall, features wines like cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, and seyval blanc. Continue reading Fruits of the Vine on the North Shore
Local residents make big contributions to Boston Design Center Continue reading A Plush Place to Be
I have often wondered if it is any coincidence that the vast majority of people agree that there is nothing quite so lovely as a true blue sky on a sunny day. Continue reading The Psychology of Color
Today, the interior design community continues to search for interesting combinations of surface materials. Continue reading Natural Wonders
In New England, we have only a few short months of warm weather, so we had better take advantage of them. And there is no greater way to feel feminine than to wear a dress. Continue reading A Dress to Impress
A fashionable discussion with designer Daniela Corte Continue reading From the Mouths of Babes
Welcoming the holiday spirit, we recruited three of our readers blessed with professional-model confidence and flair to model sensational evening wear courtesy of CoCo Collection in Andover. Continue reading Starry Nights, Sensational Looks
Gloucester summer resident Anthony Corey designs hand-sketched, woven silk neckwear that is a favorite of fashionable men from President Bill Clinton to Patriot linebacker Rosevelt Colvin and ESPN baseball analyst Peter Gammons. The ties, available in fine men’s stores throughout the country, are found locally at KAP’s in Andover and Marblehead. We caught up with the quintessential bon vivant at the Fidelity Jumper Classic while he socialized and sold his to-die-for ties.
More about Monsieur Corey:
- Does a lot of horse racing and riding on the North Shore.
- Also goes fox hunting with the Myopia Hunt Club.
- A regular fixture in Jonathan Soroff’s society-page photos in The Improper Bostonian and Carol Beggy and Marc Shanahan’s Boston Globe society columns.
- Recognized as one of Boston’s 25 most stylish Bostonians in Nov. 2 issue of The Boston Globe.Occasional television fashion correspondent on Fox 25.
- Made the guest list of Barney’s exclusive grand opening soiree.
- His kennel, Safe Haven, has placed more than 100 retired greyhounds with caring owners.
- Member of Community Servings board of directors.
After experiencing Dawn Tardif’s BodiScience Holistic Day Spa I conclude that indulging in an entire day of beauty is a good and healthy thing to do. Continue reading A Day at BodiScience is a Healthy Indulgence
You’d love to indulge in a full day of beauty, but as a busy executive all you can spare is an extended lunch hour for a manicure and pedicure. Continue reading Dayle’s Signature Mini-Day of Beauty Is a Beautiful Thing for Busy Bodies
Are extensions real hair? Continue reading Hair Extensions are Not Just for Hollywood Anymore
NSM’s Editor-in-Chief gives a firsthand, er first-face, account on smoothing some lines and plumping up the volume, all without going under the knife. Continue reading Defying Gravity
In celebration of all that is sexy in the suburbs, Northshore Magazine took part in sponsoring the showcase event, Fabulous in Full Force, in June. Continue reading Suburban Mom Gets Sexy Makeover
Frizz, curls, and puffy hair. This evil trio has shadowed me since childhood and now seems to be the root of my teenage girls’ problems. Can you imagine the injustice of it all? Continue reading Straight talk – Combing through solutions
With today’s high gas prices and sluggish economy, it’s no wonder luxury retailers are fretting. Continue reading A New Look at Consignment
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