Fabulous Finds

Fab Life: May/June

Professional Designs That Adapt To You And Your Lifestyle Are you ready to create your dream kitchen or bath? Having trouble visualizing how it will look? You need a professional designer on your side. Carol Dean is an NKBA-certified kitchen and bath professional. Carol works with you throughout your project to ensure your dream project is a success. C&D Design Studios, 359 North Main Street, Andover, 978-387-5861, cddesignstudios.com

Curly Girl Specialists Our stylists are trained by New York’s Lorraine Massey, author of Curly Girl Book. Curly hair has many unique textures, and it is crucial to use the right products and styling techniques to manage its demands. We are also expertly trained in cutting straight hair, and only use organic color. Let us show you what we can do! Cala Renee Salon, 309 Rantoul Street, Beverly, 978-927-7500, calareneesalon.net

Dog Problems? North Shore resident Scott Williams is a versatile and experienced dog trainer. As owner of Beyond The Leash, originally founded in Los Angeles, he has brought order to thousands of households throughout the past decade. Doggy Bootcamp is his most requested service, which is a board-and-train program that caters to busy families or difficult dogs. Beyond The Leash, 850 Lawrence Street, Lowell, 866-957-3647, northshoredogtrainer.com

TreNoi Salon In Wakefield Located at the head of beautiful Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts, TreNoi Salon offers the highest quality services in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere. Join Lynnfield native Michael Manzo and his business partners Kristen Fladger and Krissy Perrone and experience everything a salon should be: inviting, fun, and indulgent. TreNoi Salon, 146 Lowell Street, Wakefield, 781-246-1359, trenoisalon.com

Brewery Tours Come to Gloucester and visit the Cape Ann Brewing Company. We offer free tours of our brewery where you can learn how we make our award-winning beer and then sample it right from the source. Great time for the whole family and after join us for a bite to eat. Located at the beginning of Gloucester’s Harbor Walk, it’s the perfect day out. Cape Ann Brewing Company, 11 Rogers Street, Gloucester, 978-281-4782, capeannbrewing.com

Feeling Better Is Just the Start Therapeutic massage is a medically proven method for supporting your health and wellness. You can join our month to month Wellness membership for only $59 for a 55-minute massage each month—no strings attached! Gift certificates make great Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts. Elements Therapeutic Massage, 209 North Main Street, Andover, 978-475-2266, elementsandover.com, & 1555 Main Street, Tewksbury, 978-319-4584, elementstewksbury.com

Award Winning Skin and Hair Specialists Summer is a time of carefree fun! Embrace your natural beauty with clear, fresh, balanced skin and frizz free hair. We offer all the major brands of keratin treatments and sun protectors. Take some time from your busy life and check out our award-winning skin and hair staff to create a fresh, healthy you! Millennium Personal Spa and Hair Studio, 38R Enon Street, Beverly, 978-921-7373, millenniumspaandstudio.com

Worried? Can’t Sleep? Are you struggling with stress, sleep deprivation, depression, anger, memory loss, or frustration? Does it get a little worse every year? Rise above it all with a balanced brain. Brainwave Optimization™ at Boston Brain Works is a holistic way to help alleviate these common ailments and set you on a path for well-being without the use of drugs. Call for free consultation. Boston Brain Works, 194 Newbury Street, Suite 5, Peabody, 978-854-5214, bostonbrainworks.com

A Boutique And A Café The Grove offers a special place to enjoy a delicious cup of Fazenda coffee, MEM tea, or pastry while shopping the beautiful boutique. Clothing lines include AG Jeans, Bobi, Alternative, Crème Fraiche, Mavi, Enza Costa, Indigenous, and CP Shades. Also offered are eco-friendly candles, as well as rustic, picture frames, jewelry, handmade pottery, and baby gifts. Join us for knitting night, book club, or live music weekends! Grove Boutique & Café,17d Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea,
978-704-9388, thegrovema.com

Stand Up Paddle This Summer! Surfari is fully stocked with the latest SUP boards and surf gear to get you in the water. We carry a great selection of swimsuits, flip-flops, wetsuits, clothes, sunglasses, and accessories for living the dream in and out of the water. Surfari offers SUP lessons, rentals, tours, youth programs, demos, and more. We provide knowledge and experience unmatched anywhere in New England. Surfari Stand Up Paddle & Surf, 26 Central Street, Manchester, 978-704-9051, standuppaddlesurfari.com

Amage Beauty Studio With the sophisticated touch of Amber Roma and Image Farrow’s urban styling, Amage Beauty Studio was designed. This new recherché salon caters to all things hair, skin care, formal make up and spray tanning. Amage’s product lines include, YOUNGBLOOD Mineral Cosmetics, IMAGE SKINCARE, and ALL NUTRIENT. Using innovative technique, Amage keeps you moving forward, while staying fabulously timeless. Amage Beauty Studio, LLC, 149 South Main Street, Unit L, Middleton, 978-624-7628, amagebeautystudio.com

The 90th Gala For The Wenham Museum Don your flapper finery for an evening of seaside swig, sup and swing and celebrate the Museum’s 90th year on Saturday, May 4th. Kick off the night watching the Kentucky Derby in the elegant 1920′s Misselwood Estate. Enjoy festive fare, one-of-a-kind auction items and the sounds of the White Heat Swing Orchestra, all in honor of this North Shore cultural gem.Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham, 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.org

Be Beautiful Inside and Out We are an intimate Spa specializing in Advanced Skincare, Wedding Makeup, Eyebrow Artistry, Lash Extensions as well as Relaxing Body Treatments and Reiki. Add Reiki onto a facial or relaxing body treatment to feel beautiful inside and out. Owner and Master Esthetician, Kim has seven years of experience and loves making her clients feel beautiful. To Make Beautiful, 468 Main Street, Stoneham, 781-454-8415, tomakebeautiful.com

What Are Your Travel Dreams? It’s not too early to start planning your 2013 vacations! I am the owner of a luxury travel agency located on the North Shore, specializing in travel focusing on spas, cruises, all-inclusives, honeymoons, wine country touring, foreign/domestic itineraries, multi-generational, holiday, and school vacations. As a Virtuoso Travel Specialist, I will plan your next “excursions to any corner of the world.” Patty Shachat – The Travel Corner, Middleton, 978-777-8945, patty@tvlcorner.com

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable company outing, a birthday party, or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in its state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze café after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1580 Osgood Street, North Andover, 978-689-7700, & 15 Presidential Way, Woburn, 781-729-9300, lasercraze.us

Summer Dance Beat the heat at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios’ Summer Dance Workshops. Classes introduce and expand the dancers’ knowledge in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and Irish step in a happy and fun atmosphere. Workshops and drop-in classes are available for all ages and abilities. Don’t miss your chance to dance with the CHIPPS this summer. Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studio, 110 Sutton Street, North Andover, 978-685-5533, nancychippendales.com

Become The Best Version Of You! Work on creating a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun, and rewarding. Practicing a holistic approach to health and wellness we will look at how all parts of your life affect your health as a whole. We will implement lasting changes that will improve your mind, body, and soul. Curious about health coaching? To schedule a FREE consultation, please contact Pam Itzkowitz, certified Health Coach. A Beautiful Life, pam@abeautifullifehc.com, 781-864-1477, abeautifullifehc.com

Get Pampered For Good! In honor of Mothers Day, we will donate 10% of our “Helping Hands” Manicure and Pedicure to HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change). Treatment includes tons of TLC starting with filing, buffing, trimming, followed by a green tea harmonizing foot scrub and mask. To top it all off we provide warm lavender foot wraps to relieve any tension in the soles. Taylor Danielle Day Spa, 15 Walnut Road, South Hamilton, 978-468-7511, taylordanielle.com

Color Studio At Raina’s Hair Color Studio by the sea, we combine the highest quality hair color system with the latest techniques in formulation and application to achieve cutting edge hair color fashion in our hi-tech studio. Our staff was voted #1 on the Boston A-List 2012 for corrective hair color and is available for fashion events, bridal parties, and photo shoots. Raina’s Hair Color Studio, 134 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, 781-593-3700, rainashairdesign.com

The Larcom Theatre ATTENTION CLASS: LATE NITE CATECHISM, THE RAUCOUS, ROLLICKING INTERNATIONAL HIT COMEDY IS COMING TO THE LARCOM THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN BEVERLY! It’s an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members nostalgically back to their school days of yesteryear. The NY Times declares it, “An uproarious piece of interactive theatre…inspired, well-written, and hilarious,” and Catholic Explorer calls it, “A ‘habit’-forming hoot!” The Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, 617-531-1257, latenitecatechismshow.com

Venezia Day Spa Experience the difference! Once you’ve met Gayle Venezia, you’ll discover why your experience feels more like a visit than an appointment. In business 13 years, Venezia offers a full array of services including the Ultrasonic Facial, waxing, and massage. Our Pedicure Room offers a pedicure bench which incorporates the footbuffer that smooths and softens. Ask about our monthly specials. Gift certificates can also be purchased online. Venezia Day Spa, 12 Salem Street, 781-224-3334, veneziadayspa.com

Divine Life Health Coaching For Women Do you want to radically improve your health and happiness? I coach my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun, and free of denial and discipline. Together we will create a personalized program to help you make gradual, lifelong changes and achieve your goals. For your FREE nutrition e-Book and consultation, connect with Heather by visiting my website. Divine Life Health Coaching ~ for Women, 978-998-2970, divinelifehealthcoaching.com

Black Tie Service Since 1983 Black Tie Limousine, Inc. has provided its clients with the highest level of expertise and reliability. Our professional staff of uniformed chauffeurs has undergone extensive training to ensure you a safe, trouble-free journey. Our fleet consists of executive town cars, limousines, vans, luxury limousine motor coaches, touring coaches and, Cadillac Escalade SUVs. Black Tie Limousine, Inc., 25 Bond Street, Haverhill, 1-800-624-9990, blacktielimo.com

Spring Sippers: Reds, White, and Rosés The only wine shop in Andover commited to customer service, featuring non-mass-produced wines, and offering an in-depth knowledge of food pairings. Thursday night free tastings, wine education, and a broad selection from producers all over the world. Located seconds from the center of Andover. wine-sense, 166 North Main Street, Andover, 978-749-9464, wine-sense.net

Fab Finds: May/June 2013

Interior Design Surroundings is a full-service design firm. We are the North Shore’s finest resource for interior design, furnishings, rugs, and wallpaper, an unmatched one-stop resource. This chair is a customer favorite. Whether building, renovating, or looking for inspiration, Surroundings is here to serve you. Visit our store and view our website to learn more. Surroundings, 96 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-0676, surroundingsinteriordesign.com

Halo Earrings Halos are meant for angels and for moms! Make mom-chic style effortless every day with our gorgeous Diamond Halo Earrings. Available in a range of sizes for a perfect fit. Love the style but already own a pair of diamond studs? Come in for a remounting consultation. Let us show you how to “Re-Imagine” your perfect pair! Tesoro Boston Private Jewelers, 149-H South Main Street, Middleton, 978-539-8720, tesoroboston.com

Flowers & Plants…Uncommon…Uncomplicated Container gardens like you have never seen before! A bounty of gorgeous plants, grasses and mosses from our own greenhouses; we can create beautiful, lush plantings in your containers or ours. Cast Iron, light, easy-to-move resin and fiberglass planters, terracotta and ceramics-we have them all. Also, check out our “Fairy Garden” line of accessories to add that special touch of whimsy. Beach Plum Too, 50 Water Street, Newburyport, 978-465-1739, beachplumtoo.com

Signs Of Spring Ready for the change of seasons? Begin with a trip to Bus Stop for fun and affordable fashions, “forever” items. Accessories include fabulous hats, colorful scarves, bags, and funky jewelry. Clothing from Cut Loose, Comfy, Tribal, CMC, Matchpoint, URU…and more. Sweaters by Willow, Margaret Winters, Avalin. Like an artist’s creation, with all its color and texture, Bus Stop is constantly changing. Bus Stop, 85 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-0637, busstopclothing.com

Lobsters Rule! Gators? Polo Ponies? Not here! Why not wear the symbol of the region with these fine Pima cotton polo shirts with a Lobster logo? Available in Men’s & Women’s styles, and Kids sizes. This year we’re offering hats too! Online only. LobsterShirt.net

Simple In Style, Yet Ingenious By Design A transitional look in fans with three blades that will fit into many settings: finishes available in mahogany, brushed nickel, or white. A total hanging depth of only 11 inches. Comes with a cap for non-light use and a full-function hand-held remote. Come to Lighting by the Sea to view our showroom. Lighting by the Sea, 87 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, NH, 603-601-7354, lightingbythesea.com

Custom Painted Invitations Make that first impression to your invited guests a lasting one. With Say It with Grace Invitations, you are sending elegant one of a kind works of art. With attention to detail and design, your invitations are custom painted showcasing your venue or special place making them breathtaking and truly memorable. Located on the beautiful seacoast of New Hampshire but servicing worldwide. Say It with Grace, 603-498-1862, sayitwithgracestudios.com

Distinctive Style Bree Richey discovered her love of jewelry making while attending the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts. After studying jewelry arts in San Francisco, and working with designers Connie Mainne and Jayne Redman, Bree developed her own distinctive style. Her elegant line of jewelry is now available at ANNIE*S, where American-made handcraft has been our style for over 20 years! Annie*s, 11 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, 978-462-5577, anniesnewburyport.com

A Beautiful Piece Visit Quiet Pleasures for Jewelry, Gifts and Unexpected Necessities! Glass Eye Studio in Seattle, Washington has crafted this beautiful hand-blown vase. All of their glass contains ash from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. This golden beauty would be an elegant piece in a formal room or a perfect remembrance of a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Quiet Pleasures Jewelry, 29 Main Street, Andover, 978-474-0390, quietpleasuresjewelry.com

Bider’s Antiques… Always Buying! We buy single items to entire estates at fair prices. Immediate payment. Antiques, vintage items and clothing, furniture, canes, pottery, silver, gold, China, clocks, paintings, musical instruments, glass, Oriental rugs, textiles, books, military, swords, and any interesting or unusual item. Free verbal appraisal at your location or ours. Please call Michael C. Bider III for an appointment. Bider’s Antiques, 67 Main Street, Essex, 508-633-4858, bidersantiques.com

Eyewear For A New Frame Of Mind Eyephoria specializes in fine eyewear and designer sunglasses. Our focus is providing our clients superior products and excellent customer service. We carry exclusive eyewear that is designed with the highest regards to traditional craftsmanship, while incorporating the latest in optical technology. Our collections vary from refined elegance to the very fashion forward. We have a style to fit our most inspired clientele. Eyephoria Optical, 950 Cummings Center, Suite 97-X, Beverly, 978-338-5558, eyephoriaoptical.com

Handmade Jewelry For A Special Occassion! Come and meet Megan Holst who created the wonderful world of Lucky Elephant. Inside you will find treasures, from fine over-the-counter jewelry, antique estate pieces, to custom-designed and hand-crafted jewelry. Jewelry repairs, appraisals, and restoration services are also available. Lucky Elephant, 231 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-8008, luckyelephant.com

Fairy Houses Everyone who believes in magic should come and see the Fairy Houses for sale at Shipshape….made with found objects, natural barks, mosses, little flowers and love. You can almost see the Fairies sitting at the tiny chairs at the table, looking out the windows or sleeping upon the little bed. Each house is a work of art created by artist Regina Stirnweis. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

Accessory Shopping Whether you are looking to accessorize with a belt, necklace, earrings, bracelet, or handbag, the staff at Accessories by Blass will add the finishing touches. You will marvel at the selection of MZ Wallace, Eric Javits Collection, and Carla Mancini. Looking for that special gift? Accessories by Blass has a stunning collection of fine gift items for every occasion. Accessories by Blass, 10 Bessom Street, Marblehead, 781-631-2124, accessoriesbyblass.com

Shimmering Spring Gems We invite you to see our local made jewelry collection in our new warm and inviting location, where you will find thoughtfully selected gifts for any elegant or casual occasion. Shop our organic clothing and handmade bags, which gives a percentage of the profits to help women across the globe. We now carry BC Essentials! Our store hours are Monday-Friday 10:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and closed on Sundays. Gifts 4 Soul, 4 Market Street, Ipswich, 978-312-1698, gifts4soul@gmail.com

Tees By Tina The one size-fits most seamless apparel collection, featuring wardrobe essentials for every woman has a special home at SMITTEN in Newburyport. The Owner Designer just named The Smitten Skirt and The Smitten Top in their new 2013 Spring Summer catalogue after the very popular Boutique. This Boutique is a must see. Smitten, 23 Inn Street, Newburyport, 978-499-7912, sosmitten.net

Luxurious Finds at Unbelievable Prices! Sempre Boutique is an upscale women’s designer consignment shop located across from the Northshore Mall. All merchandise is hand selected and beautifully showcased to offer you the absolute finest couture, handbags, jewelry, shoes, and accessories at a fraction of the cost. Inventory changes daily. Sempre’s sophisticated atmosphere, high-end labels, personalized service, great deals, and seasonal catered fashion events make it worth visiting. Consignors welcome! Sempre Boutique, 41 Cross Street, Peabody, 781-883-7501, sempreboutique.com

Layettes! Pint Size and Up is a children’s boutique that specializes in Layettes! We also carry unique clothing, gifts, and accessories from infants through tweens. Some of our layette lines include Margery Ellen, Kissy Kissy, Magnificent Baby, Sippy, Swaddle Designs, and Baby Steps. At Pint Size and Up if you buy six or more layette pieces you’ll receive 20% off! Pint Size & Up, 41 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-3699, pintsizeandup.com

Fab Eats: May/June

New Gastro Pub! SALT Kitchen and Rum Bar is a new “gastro pub” located in historic Ipswich, Ma. SALT will be serving locally sourced “elevated comfort food” in a rustic and inviting atmosphere. We also boast a 14 seat bar which will emphasize rum and its local history, an approachable wine list, hand crafted cocktails and a wide selection of micro brews. Salt Kitchen & Rum Bar, One Market Street, Ipswich, 978-356-0002, saltkitchenandrumbar.com

Best Gourmet Pizza Oregano Pizzeria, in downtown Newburyport, offers the largest selection of wines by-the-glass with over 30 choices from the premier Italian regions, California and world. We use only the healthiest and freshest ingredients. Imported Mozzarella Di Buffalo cheese and San Mazano sauces sets us apart. Artisan thin crust pizza baked in our Genoa, Italy brick oven is a must-have experience. Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante, 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, 978-462-5013, oreganopizzeria.com

The NEW Wild Horse Wild Horse is under new ownership and is newly remodeled. Continuing its focus on the wood fired grill, Wild Horse offers a diverse menu ranging from casual pub fare to exciting New-American cuisine. The expanded bar is a great place to sample our eclectic beer offerings and exceptional martinis. The renovations will include new lunch and brunch offerings and the ever popular late night menu. The Wild Horse, 392 Cabot Street, Bevelry, 978-922-6868, wildhorsecafe.com

Impressive Fine Dining And Martinis Scosso is the best in new restaurants on the North Shore. Boasting an impressive martini and wine list. Come by and try any of our fabulous Italian dishes, prime steaks, chops, and seafood all set on two levels in a dramatic setting. Located at the Northshore mall between Nordstrom and Macy’s men’s. Scosso,
210 Andover Street, Peabody, 978-531-0700, scosso.com

New Gelato Cafe! Made in small batches from fresh local milk, real fruit, the finest flavorings and with more than a dash of love, our goal is for you to experience this same love with every bite and become as “Pazzo” about our gelato as we are. Pazzo Gelato Cafe, 99 Turnpike Street, Rt. 114, North Andover, 978-258-0995, pazzogelatocafe.com

The Stonewood Tavern The Stonewood Tavern is a beautiful spot that retains a comfortable and casual air. Even better, they serve up some truly outstanding dishes with a singular focus on quality dishes made from only topnotch, fresh ingredients. A great place for family meals, gathering with friends, watching the big game with the gang, or catching some talented live music. Check out our entertainment schedule online. Stonewood Tavern, 139 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, 978-531-5311, stonewoodtavernpeabody.com

No One Caters More To You Whether you are planning a dinner party for six or an elegant evening for 25, let Shubie’s create the perfect culinary combination for any occasion. Meticulously crafted small bites, savory, succulent entrées, and beautifully garnished platters that look as incredible as they taste! Shubie’s, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-631-0149, shubies.com

Cantonese Restaurant Welcome to Su-Chang’s, the North Shore’s first Cantonese restaurant. Come and enjoy our salmon with green beans in a black bean sauce and our sizzling lamb served with scallions and ginger for a kick! Our chefs always choose the freshest ingredients for all of our authentic and luscious meals. You will find Cantonese cooking at Su Chang’s to be light and healthy. Su Chang’s, 373 Lowell Street, Peabody, 978-531-3366, suchangspeabody.com

New American Cuisine Ohana offers New American cuisine with a menu influenced by French techniques, Italian flavors, & Asian spices using only the highest quality ingredients featuring locally sourced fish, meat, produce, and artisanal foods. Our ‘Harbor Views’ or ‘Main St.’ dining rooms are a perfect setting to relax and enjoy. Ohana offers both on-site and off-site catering for intimate gatherings to elaborate parties. Ohana, 151 Main Street, Gloucester, 978-283-3200, ohanacapeann.com

Flavors of Thailand Enjoy the bright and faraway flavors of Thailand in our glowing, modern dining room with live piano music. Takeout, delivery and online ordering available. Call or visit our website at brownsugarbythesea.com. Brown Sugar By The Sea, 75 Water Street, Newburyport, 978-499-8424, brownsugarbythesea.com

A Memorable Affair It’s time for new beginnings and celebrations to honor them! With 10 years of experience, BBC will create an event worthy of your graduate, newlyweds, baby, and for the great times ahead! Using the abundance of fresh produce now available to us, BBC will provide you with perfect party planning and delicious fare, to help you create a memorable affair! Call Jen Sanford at Bonne Bouche Caterers, 978-423-7181, bonnebouchecaterers.com

Where The Calories Are In The Crumbs! Fisichelli’s has been pleasing its customers since 1915 from their Lawrence location. In October 2012, Nina Fisichelli-Gaffny, 3rd generation owner, opened an Andover location. They carry over 40 different types of handmade Italian & American cookies, offer a variety of pastries, and speciality cakes for any occasion. Open 6 days a week. Fisichelli’s Pastry Shop, Inc., 46 Main Street, Andover, 978-475-7775, & 55 Union Street, Lawrence, 978-682-7774, fisichellispastryshop.com

Sausage & More! Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market has moved to One Bourbon Street in Peabody. We are well known for our freshly made European Sausages. Karl’s Sausage Kitchen also stocks many imported products, including jams, jellies, chocolates, cheeses, pickles, cookies, and breads. Our new European cafe is now open!
Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market, One Bourbon Street, Peabody, 978-854-6650, karlssausage.com

Japanese Cuisine Maki Sushi Bar and Grille flawlessly blends daring culinary ideas and the traditions of sushi into what can only be described as delicious. The Jalapeno Roll, lively with spice, effortlessly blends buttery salmon and piquant jalapenos. The Uni Tempura, a Maki original, envelopes sweet and creamy uni within thin shiso crisps. Dine at Maki tonight for an unforgettable meal. Maki Sushi Bar & Grill, 43 Main Street, Peabody, 978-854-5426, makisushibar.net

Local Farm Fresh Ingredients Scratch Kitchen is a quality-driven restaurant with a focus on regional and local, farm-fresh ingredients. We feature house smoked meats homemade: bacon, breads, condiments, pickles. We believe in helping our regional and local producers by showcasing their efforts to the best of our abilities in creating dishes that let their hard work stand forward. Enjoy. Scratch Kitchen, 245 Derby Street, Salem, 978-741-2442, scratchkitchensalem.com

Modern American Cuisine Located in the heart of Gloucester’s historic downtown waterfront, Topside Grill’s 2 generations of Chef’s (Dennis & Doug Silva) have operated with an extreme restaurant passion for years. Excellent food, wonderful service and reasonable prices are what they base the restaurant on. Serving the freshest seafood, unbelievable modern American cuisine and some of the most inspiring cocktails on the North Shore. Topside Grill, 50 Rogers Street, Gloucester, 978-281-1399, topsidegrill.com

New Restaurant! Yannalfo’s, a new Italian restaurant, is an intimate setting with excellent food and superior service. From its inception, the staff has been trained to make you feel welcomed not just as a customer, but as a friend. Located in the heart of Marblehead, they ensure every visit provides you with excellent food and the experience you deserve when going out for the night. Yannalfo’s Ristorante, 261 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-990-1456, yannalfos.com

Italian Food Lovers Seventeen years of service in cooking fresh homemade pasta and specialty dishes has earned Giuseppe’s a place in the hearts of Italian food lovers. We are devoted to excellent quality, consistency, reasonable prices, and fast, friendly service. Everything is homemade with all natural ingredients. Order takeout or dine in. Choose from our prepared meals, soups, salads, party trays, and more. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am to 8pm. Giuseppe’s Fresh Pasta & Fine Food, 257 Low Street, Newburyport, 978-465-2225, giuseppesfinefood.com

Fab Life: March/April

Professional Designs That Adapt To You And Your Lifestyle Are you ready to create your dream kitchen or bath? Having trouble visualizing how it will look? You need a professional designer on your side. Carol Dean is an NKBA-certified kitchen & bath professional. Carol works with you throughout your project to ensure your dream project is a success. C&D Design Studios, 359 North Main Street, Andover, 978-387-5861, cddesignstudios.com

New Look For Spring! For over 35 years, Nicolo Salon and Spa has specialized in hair, skin care, make up, and nails. We have maintained a loyal clientele with our exceptional customer service by a warm and welcoming team. The environment we provide is beautiful, friendly, and professional. Our skillful artists are well-versed and our product lines are the highest quality in the industry. Nicolo Salon, 79 Franklin Street, Melrose, 781-662-5204, nicolosalon.com

Axle Color Studio Have a Beverly Hills salon experience without traveling to Hollywood or paying Beverly Hills prices. Axle Color Studio is unexpectedly fabulous, with master colorists and stylists with advanced knowledge of hair chemistry, industry trends, and styling techniques. French organic products will make you feel special and even a little glamorous. Get the star treatment. You deserve it. Axle Color Studio, 203 Main Street, North Reading, 978-664-2800, axlecolorstudio.com

Feeling Better Is Just the Start Therapeutic massage is a medically proven method for supporting your health and wellness. You can join our month to month Wellness membership for only $59 for a 55-minute massage each month—no strings attached! Elements Therapeutic Massage, 209 North Main Street, Andover, 978-475-2266, elementsandover.com, & 1555 Main Street, Tewksbury, 978-319-4584, elementstewksbury.com

Unmatched Results Head toward spring with a modern, fresh take on a gorgeous new you! Our award-winning hair staff, trained at Soho’s TIGI Academy, will transform your color, highlights and update your cut. Continue your experience with our skincare experts for exclusive medical peels, micros, or injectables. Finish with lash extensions and a make up consultation. Take 25% off your first visit on most hair and spa services! Millennium Personal Spa and Hair Studio, 38R Enon Street, Beverly, 978-921-7373, millenniumspaandstudio.com

Bring Ease Into Your Life Are you someone who struggles with stress, depression, anxiety, anger, or frustration? Does it get a little worse every year? Rise above it all with a balanced brain. Brainwave Optimization™ at Boston Brain Works is a holistic way to help alleviate these common ailments and set you on a path for well-being without the use of drugs. Call for free consultation. Boston Brain Works, 194 Newbury Street, Suite 5, Peabody, 978-854-5214, bostonbrainworks.com

Summer Dance Summer has never been better at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios. With daily drop-in classes for all ages and abilities, everyone will get to learn from internationally recognized guest teachers. Summer Dance is also a great opportunity to train alongside our World Champions. We are accepting Summer Dance applications now.
Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studio, 110 Sutton Street, North Andover, 978-685-5533, nancychippendales.com

Hair Color Specialists Of The North Shore Our goals are simple: To formulate the most amazing hair color to compliment your skin tone, eye color, and personality. And to create the very best hairstyle for your personal life and professional look for your workplace. It’s easy…come in, relax, and let us do what we do best. Hair Idea Salon, 7 Elm Street, Danvers,
978-774-7442, hairideasalon.com

Smile! At Marblehead Dental Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Fern Selesnick can give you the smile you have always wanted. Innovative procedures include cosmetic dental makeovers, tooth contouring, “Zoom” teeth whitenening, tooth bonding, porcelain veneers, and so much more. Contact us today and let us give you the beautiful, healthy smile you’ve always wanted! Care Credit Available. Marblehead Dental, 37 School Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7950, marbleheaddental.com

Protect Your Home Buying homeowners insurance means buying protection for your home, both inside and out. With offices in Salem and Rockport we are the insurance agency with the highest standard of excellence and mutual trust with each of our clients. In addition to protecting your home, we offer you complete insurance programs for boats, automobile, commercial property, and more. John J. Walsh Insurance, 87 Margin Street, Salem, 978-745-3300, walshinsurance.com

Fab Eats: March/April

Bringing The North End To The North Shore Welcome to Caffé Italia. The Oliviero family has been serving authentic Italian food for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients and serving the finest food. Half price appetizers every day. We are recipients of the Gold Regional Award Winner of five Reader’s Choice awards for #1 Italian Restaurant (Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Lynnfield)! Caffé Italia, 10 School Street, Marblehead, 781-631-5700, caffeitaliarestaurant.com

Best Gourmet Pizza Oregano is the winner of the Best Gourmet Pizza by the Pat Whitley Radio Show in 2012 and the Retailer of the Year in 2011. Oregano is located in the heart of downtown Newburyport and now offers gluten-free pizza, pasta, and desserts. Experience our perfectly baked thin-crust pizza in our brick oven imported from Genoa, Italy. Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante, 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, 978-462-5012, oreganopizzeria.com

Celebrating 33 Years! Victoria Station & Vic’s Boathouse are celebrating 33 years on the North Shore. The restaurant and bar stand above the rest for waterfront dining, historic ambiance, locally sourced New England Seafood and slow roasted Angus prime rib. Function rooms and large parties welcome. Come enjoy delightful cuisine, colorful cocktails and an ocean breeze in a setting that’s the definition of waterfront “wow!” Victoria Station & Vic’s Boathouse, 86 Wharf Street, Pickering Wharf, Salem, 978-745-3400, victoriastationsalem.com

Angelica’s Restaurant & Functions Uniquely different. Our European-trained chefs are renowned for making each meal a masterpiece. Planning a function? Angelica’s offers four function rooms to hold 30-325 people. Contact our function office. Angelica’s Restaurant & Function, 49 South Main Street, Middleton, 978-750-4900, angelicas-online.com

New Location! Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market has moved to our new location at One Bourbon Street in Peabody. We are well known throughout New England for providing an authentic atmosphere to compliment our wide selection of European products. Karl’s Sausage Kitchen also stocks many imported products, including jams, jellies, chocolates, cheeses, pickles, cookies, and breads. Our new casual café is now open! Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market, 1 Bourbon Street, Peabody, 978-854-6650, karlssausage.com

The Pub A four-time winner of BONS, The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing offers harborside dining, award-winning craft beer, and a menu with everything from pub fare to classic fresh New England seafood dishes and weekly specials. Beer hall-style seating makes it the perfect environment for friends and family to gather over a pint for the game or a casual, unique dining experience. Cape Ann Brewing Company, 11 Rogers Street, Gloucester 978-282-7399, capeannbrewing.com

Fab Finds: March/April

Go With The Throw! Constructed of 100% cozy cotton, these hand loomed throws are crafted in the Berkshires with comfort in mind. Durable, affordable, with an appeal that is absolutely undeniable, these are must haves for your cottage, your couch, or your car. Find them in a variety of colors at Roost on Historic Front St in Downtown Salem, MA.
Roost, 40 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-4663, roostsalem.com

Ruby Heart Pendants Just like your love, no two are exactly alike. This May, put your heart into it and show mom how much you care! These incredible ruby heart pendants are hand crafted in sterling silver and feature impeccable attention to detail and design. Exclusively at Tesoro Boston. View this exquisite piece in store. Available in Ruby and Sapphire! Starting at $1,599. Tesoro Boston Private Jewelers, 149-H South Main Street, Middleton, 978-539-8720, tesoroboston.com

KDA Custom Embroidery Personalized items make a statement for the home, office, or as a gift. For over twenty years we have been working with interior designers in Boston and the North Shore to embroider items such as chair covers, window seats, throws, and directors chairs for the deck. Don’t forget graduations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Days, and those special weddings. Get those creative ideas flowing. KDA Custom Embroidery, 753 Pearl Street, Reading, 781-942-0421, kdaembroidery.com

Welcome Home Give your home a warm and welcoming look with this Owings Mill lantern. The hand forged iron finished in natural bronze is complemented with a clear seeded glass bell. Come to Lighting by the Sea to view our showroom complete with a large selection of outdoor lanterns. Lighting by the Sea, 87 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, NH, 603-601-7354,
lightingbythesea.com

Hand-Crafted Situated in an 18th century building in “Old Town“ Marblehead, we offer many hand crafted items made in the US and Canada to enhance your table and lifestyle. One favorite (made by a local artist) is a beautiful hand painted wooden mailbox adorned with a gold leaf scallop shell. Open Mon thru Sat 10am – 5pm and Sunday 12pm- 5pm. Come visit us and find the perfect gift. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

Celebrate Your Fabulous Life At Flower House! Marblehead’s Flower House is the winner of the 2012 Best of the Northshore award for Best Florist. Visit us today for your special events including exquisite weddings, impressive private parties and the creation of magnificent arrangements for all occasions. Come and visit our beautiful store to see what is in bloom and find that perfect gift. When it calls for flowers, make the right call… 781-631-2467. Flower House, 200 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, 781-631-2467, flowerhousemarblehead.com

Venezia Day Spa Experience the difference! Once you’ve met Gayle Venezia, you’ll discover why your experience feels more like a visit than an appointment. In business 12 years, Venezia offers a full array of services including the Ultrasonic Facial, waxing and massage. Our Pedicure Room offers a Pedicure Bench which incorporates the Footbuffer that smooths and softens. We have numerous specials and gift certificates can also be purchased online. Venezia Day Spa, 12 Salem Street, 781-224-3334, veneziadayspa.com

Dash & Albert Rugs At The White Lilac! Make your spring sparkle with beautiful rugs and throws from Dash & Albert. We’ll help you to find exactly the right style and size from Dash & Albert’s extensive collection. Looking for more home décor? The White Lilac carries a wonderful selection of elegant home accessories – wall art, table linens, tableware, and more. Come experience our personal service and timeless style! The White Lilac, 38 Union Street, Manchester, MA, 978-526-8338, thewhitelilac.com

Immediate Results Ocean + skincare products offer a scientific and holistic approach to keeping skin wholesome and healthy. This revolutionary line uses naturally sourced, exceptionally pure ingredients like 99.7% native marine soluble collagen, that work in combination with microfibers to reduce signs of aging. Come in for a facial and see immediate results. First-time clients receive 20% off. Taylor Danielle Spa, 15 Walnut Road, South Hamilton, 978-468-7511, taylordanielle.com

Mill River Winery – Come Visit Us Local Wines. Global Vines. Our handcrafted wines are produced on-site using grapes imported from the finest regions around the world. Visit our tasting room and vineyard to experience how award-winning wines are made! Open Friday, 11am to 7pm and Saturday – Sunday, 11am to 6pm (open weekdays starting in April). Mill River Winery, 498 Newburyport Turnpike (Rte 1), Rowley, 978-432-1280, millriverwines.com

Learn Through Play! Magna-Tiles 3-D magnetic building tiles. These tactile colorful tiles are sized just right and easy to use, whether creating designs on a flat surface or building in 3D. Basic shapes are learned through play. Develops patterning, shape recognition, building and motor skills. Learning Express, 32 Park Street, Andover, 978-474-0555, or 236 North Broadway, Salem, NH, 603-890-3535

Tees By Tina The one size-fits most seamless apparel collection featuring wardrobe essentials for every woman has a special home at SMITTEN in Newburyport. The Owner designer just named The Smitten Skirt and The Smitten Top in their new 2013 Spring Summer Catalogue after the very popular Boutique. This Boutique is a must see. Smitten, 23 Inn Street, Newburyport, 978-499-7912, sosmitten.net

Fab Life: December

Professional Designs That Adapt To You And Your Lifestyle Dreaming about a new kitchen or bath? Now is the time to begin planning your spring remodel. Get started with a professional design by Carol Dean. Carol is an NKBA-certified kitchen & bath professional. She will help you through the entire process to ensure your dream project is a success. C&D Design Studios, 359 North Main Street, Andover, 978-387-5861, cddesignstudios.com

Start On The Right Foot Babysteps Early Childhood Movement Center offers affordable dance, gym and music classes for you and your little one. The unique drop-in schedule was designed to help make your life easier, allowing you to take any of the classes Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-11:30am. Babysteps has all the activities you are looking for, in one convenient place. Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studio, 110 Sutton Street, North Andover, 978-685-5533, nancychippendalesdancestudios.com/babysteps

What Are Your Travel Dreams? It’s not too early to start planning your “2013” vacations! I am the owner of a luxury travel agency located on the North Shore, specializing in travel focusing on spas, cruises, all-inclusives, honeymoons, wine country touring, foreign/domestic itineraries, multi-generational, holiday and school vacations. As a Virtuoso Travel Specialist, I will plan your next “Excursions to any corner of the World”. Patty Shachat – The Travel Corner, Middleton, 978-777-8945, patty@tvlcorner.com

Creative Cuts & Color Designing, Cutting and Coloring Hair for 28 years! We are an experienced, highly educated team of stylist who specialize in ”On trend” haircuts, straight and curly, Beautiful Goldwell Color! Long lasting blow dry finishes! We love to do hair. Let us design a look that fits your lifestyle! Creative Cuts & Color C3 Salon, 2 Sewall Street, Marblehead, 781-631-4543, C3salon.com

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in its state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1580 Osgood Street, North Andover, 978-689-7700, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn,781-729-9300, lasercraze.us

Feeling Better Is Just the Start Therapeutic massage is a medically proven method for supporting your health and wellness. You can join our month to month Wellness membership for only $59 for a 55 minute massage each month—no strings attached! Give the gift of massage this holiday season with an elements gift card. Elements Therapeutic Massage, 209 North Main Street, Andover, 978-475-2266, elementsandover.com or 1555 Main Street, Tewksbury, 978-319-4584, elementstewksbury.com

Free Candy Making Demonstrations Bring the whole family to Tuck’s Candy Factory this holiday season to see one of our free candy making demonstrations, sample some of our delicious candies, and enter our free raffle for a giant 6 foot candy cane. Demonstrations include: Hand Pulled Candy Canes, Ribbon Candy and Chocolate Filled Satin Sticks. Demonstrations run every fifty minutes from 9:30am – 4:30pm each Saturday from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Tuck’s Candy Factory, 7 Dock Square,Rockport, 978-546-2840, tuckscandy.com

Want To Look Your Best? Excess body and facial hair can be a problem for men and women. Frequent shaving, plucking and waxing can be time consuming and offer only temporary results. At Elaine Dunn Laser Center, your treatment is designed for your individual need by Certified Cosmetic Technicians. Call today for a free consultation. Mention this ad and receive 15% off your first treatment. Elaine Dunn Laser Center, 85 Constitution Lane, Danvers, 978 777-7400, edunnlaser.com

It’s All In Your Head American adults have experienced a variety of health issues that stem from a lack of quality sleep, stress, and depression. Boston Brain Works and their Brainwave Optimization™ is one technique that can help alleviate these common ailments and set you on a path for well-being without the use of drugs. Call for free consultation appointment. Boston Brain Works, 194 Newbury Street, Suite 5, Peabody, 978-854-5214, bostonbrainworks.com

New Year, New You! The new year is right around the corner. Pamper yourself with a relaxing rejuvenating facial, or a fresh new look with one of our creative stylists. Explore what Aqua Salon & Spa has to offer you, from unique foiling techniques, color, cuts and various facials. Choose to warm up this winter with a paraffin treatment to moisturize those dry hands! Call and book now, and don’t forget to ask about our client rewards point system! Aqua Hair Salon, 53 Bridge Street, Salem, 978-744-3444, aquahairsalon.com

Hello Gorgeous! Celebrate the holidays with exquisite skin. With over 27 years of experience, we offer the most up to date state of the art skincare and top of the line skin products. Our services include facials, ultra sonic facials, photo facials, waxing, and much more! Holiday gift cards available. Tranquility Skin Care, 2 Sewall Street, Marblehead, 781-631-4543

Holiday Pairings Arranging those special meals is always the most exciting part of the holiday season. But it takes time to find just the right wine to please your guests, fit your budget, and delight your own palate. Our experience pairing food and wine goes back almost 18 years, so please include us in your holiday wine planning. We’re here to help! wine sense, 166 North Main Street, Andover, 978-749-9464, wine-sense.net

Remodeling Firm PEGASUS Design-To-Build is an award winning, full service remodeling firm serving the Greater Boston area. By blending our design and construction expertise, we offer you the inherent benefits of a highly qualified, creative, professional and dependable team, dedicated to your project from start to finish. To learn more about what we do and how we can help you, visit our website or call. Pegasus Design-To-Build, 610 Main Street, Melrose, 781-662-1593, pegdesign.net

Hair Color Specialists Of The North Shore Our goals are simple: To formulate the most amazing hair color to compliment your skin tone, eye color, and personality. And to create the very best hairstyle for your personal life, and professional look for your workplace. It’s easy…come in, relax, and let us do what we do best. Hair Idea Salon, 7 Elm Street, Danvers, 978-774-7442, hairideasalon.com

Smile! At Marblehead Dental-Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Fern Selesnick can give you the smile you have always wanted. Innovative procedures include cosmetic dental makeovers, tooth contouring, “Zoom” teeth whitenening, tooth bonding, porcelain veneers and so much more. Contact us today and let us give you the beautiful, healthy smile you’ve always wanted! Care Credit Available. Marblehead Dental, 37 School Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7950, marbleheaddental.com

Become The Best Version Of You! Work on creating a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding. Practicing a holistic approach to health and wellness we will look at how all parts of your life affect your health as a whole. We will implement lasting changes that will improve your mind, body and soul. Curious about Health Coaching? To schedule a FREE consultation, please contact Pam Itzkowitz, certified Health Coach. A Beautiful Life, pam@abeautifullifehc.com, 781-864-1477, abeautifullifehc.com

Axle Color Studio Have a Beverly Hills salon experience without traveling to Hollywood or paying Beverly Hills prices. Unexpectedly fabulous is Axle Color Studio, with master colorists and stylists with advanced knowledge of hair chemistry, industry trends and styling techniques. French organic products will make you feel special and even a little glamorous. Get the star treatment. You deserve it. Axle Color Studio, 203 Main Street, North Reading, 978-664-2800, axlecolorstudio.com

Faux Mink Lash Extensions Step into the beautiful award winning LuxeBeautiQue and get lashed by experts with their fabulous ‘Faux Mink Lash Extensions’. Say goodbye to mascara, you simply wake up gorgeous and ready to go. NY Times calls lash extensions “the new accessory,” along with innocent and seductive. Clients travel all from over the state to LuxeBeautiQue for natural lashes or Dramatic lashes. LuxeBeautiQue, 434 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, 781-598-1777, luxebeautique.com

Make Beer, Wine, & Cheese Unique Holiday gift – Beer & Wine Hobby in Woburn offers classes and beginner kits to turn you into a home brewer or winemaker. It’s so popular that The White House brewed their own recipe (which is sold as a kit!). Foodies can also learn to make cheeses, vinegars and sodas to satisfy their culinary appetites. Beer & Wine Hobby, 155 New Boston Street, Woburn, 781-933-8818, beer-wine.com

Gloss Gloss is a beauty and nail lounge that is devoted to providing an unforgettable experience for each valued customer through exceptional service and professional technical excellence. Our mission at Gloss is to establish a serene atmosphere with soothing music and therapeutic aromas to help you relax, rejuvenate, and refresh your body. It’s a destination for everything you need to look and feel your best. Call or book online today! Gloss, 955 Main Street, 718-620-1709, spagloss.com

Black Tie Service Since 1983 Black Tie Limousine, Inc. has provided its clients with the highest level of expertise and reliability. Our professional staff of uniformed chauffeurs has undergone extensive training to ensure you a safe, trouble free journey. Our fleet consists of executive town cars, limousines, vans, luxury limousine motor coaches, touring coaches and Cadillac Escalade SUVs. Black Tie Limousine, Inc., 25 Bond Street, Haverhill, 1-800-624-9990, blacktielimo.com

Incomparable, Distinctive & Unique Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa is committed to exceptional customer service. Our team is professional, talented and continuously educated. We provide a high-quality, comfortable and natural salon experience. We offer services using the finest products that will beautify and balance both the body and mind. We now offer eyelash extensions. Call the salon and spa to find out more. Laschi Hairstylist & Day Spa, 150 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com

Nicolo Salon For over 35 years, Nicolo Salon and Spa has specialized in hair, skin care, makeup, and nails. We have maintained a loyal clientele with our exceptional customer service by a warm and welcoming team. Our skillful artists are well-versed and our product lines are the highest quality in the industry. Visit our new Healthy Steps Center and take a Pilates class! You will leave our salon feeling rejuvenated and looking beautiful. Nicolo Salon, 79 Franklin Street, 781-662-5204, nicolosalon.com

Fab Finds: December

Hand Crafted Holiday Gifts Situated in an 18th century building in “Old Town“ Marblehead. We offer many hand crafted items made in the USA and Canada to enhance your table and lifestyle. One favorite (made by a local artist) is a beautiful hand painted wooden mailbox adorned with a gold leaf scallop shell. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 – 5 and Sunday 12- 5. Come visit us to find the perfect holiday gift. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

Customize Your Gift Custom is not a four letter word. Don’t select just anything out of a showcase, put your heart into it. This holiday season, personalize your gift with a custom piece of jewelry! Visit us for design inspiration and make the most personal of gifts even more special. “Re-Imagine” your jewelry shopping experience! Tesoro Boston Private Jewelers, 149-H South Main Street, Middleton, 978-539-8720, tesoroboston.com

Specialty Undergarments Known for our unique selection of specialty undergarments, customer service and fine lingerie…like this gorgeous, barely there, black silk gown. We offer beautiful silks, lacey bra and panty sets, flirty baby dolls and teddies as well as sumptuous PJs, sleepwear and more. Looking for additional gift ideas? Consider our Voluspa candles, body sprays, or an Ivory Corset gift card. The Ivory Corset, 1 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Andover, 978-409-1941, ivorycorset.com

Energy-Infused Bangles Alex and Ani meticulously hand-crafted in Rhode Island, each one-of-a-kind (+) energy-infused bangle enlightens the mind, empowers the spirit. Uniquely crafted from recycled materials, each piece symbolically offers love (+) energy to the wearer. Proud to be a distinguished Shop-in-Shop location.
Annie’s Hallmark – Baldoria, 203 South Broadway, Salem, NH, 603-898-1778, annieshallmark.com

Bring Italy Home For The Holidays Looking for that beautiful and unique gift for the holidays or a special occasion? Look no further! We at Tuscan Designs have sought out some of the most renowned artists in Tuscany and Umbria to provide you with fabulous hand-painted ceramics and gorgeous Italian linens. See for yourself our beautiful kitchenware, serveware, and artistic pieces. Make your gift-giving memorable! Tuscan Designs, 79 Main Street, Rockport, 978-335-6111, tuscan-designs.com

The Perfect Pamper-Her Gift Treat her to Rouge’s amazing selection of Makeup, Skincare, Fragrances, Bath & Body and more from bareMinerals, Stila, Nars, Paula Dorf, theBalm, blinc, Darphin, Caudalie, Mario Badescu, Bumble and bumble, The Lip Scrub, Tocca and many other must-have brands. PLUS, YOU CAN NOW SHOP ROUGE ONLINE! Rouge Cosmetics, 322 derby street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

Sleek, Bright, & Energy Efficient This desk lamp is all 3! Slide your finger along the touch strip to dim gradually on this LED Z-bar lamp. The super-adjustable LED head can spin in its socket and sweep side to side to point in any direction. Come to test out this new LED lamp and view our showroom complete with decorative and functional lighting for any room. Open 9-5 Mon – Sat. Lighting by the Sea, 87 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, NH, 603-601-7354, lightingbythesea.com

Fashion, Jewerly, Accessories, And More! A fun chic boutique offering the latest fashions, perfect for your holiday shopping! Whether you are looking for a new piece of jewelry for that holiday party or a new outfit completely, you can find it there. Don’t forget that jewelry is the perfect stocking stuffer! Every Occasion Boutique, 96 Warf Street, Salem,
978-594-4560, everyoccasionboutique.com

Down To Earth Style A stylish MontanaCo jacket, shearling Dansko boots and Minnetonka slippers make great stocking stuffers this Christmas. And don’t forget an icon from Hobo International! Since 1974, Bearskin Neck Leathers specializes in high quality leather goods from apparel to accessories. Visit us in scenic Rockport, we’re a one of a kind leather store. High end items, with down to earth style. Bearskin Neck Leathers, 7 Old Harbor Road, Rockport, 978-546-2258, bearskinneckleathers.com

Quality With Style Shopping for the holidays? Fun and affordable fashions, “forever” items? Gifts and accessories too? Bus Stop has it all, with clothing from Cut Loose, Tribal, Comfy, Nally and Millie, CMC…and others. Fabulous hats, handknits from Little Journey, fleece by “Hat Junkie”, wools from Parkhurst. Funky jewelry, scarves, fingerless gloves, and bags too. Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sunday 12-5. Bus Stop, 85 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-0637, busstopclothing.com

Awaken The Dreamer Within Whether your style is a quiet whisper or a rebellious yell, Jambu has the perfect signature piece for you! Funky, elegant, confident, and cool like this Botticelli cuff…handcrafted with sparkling topaz, fresh water pearls, and sterling silver, it celebrates nature and her elements. Created by NYC’s Echo of the Dreamer…Just one designer in Jambu’s unique collection of American Handmade jewelry. Jambu Jewelry, 38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com

The Hottest Toys! This year’s hottest stuffed thing! Kids love to get their arms around these super soft, super cute Ballz Beanies from Ty. They double as a 15” ball, or a pillow, come in a variety of animals, colors, styles and are weighted to keep their bottoms on the bottom! Only $24.95. Mud Puddle Toys, 221 Essex Street, Salem, 978-740-5400, or 1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, 781-631-0814, mudpuddletoys.com

Peppermint Foot Butter Plum Island Soap Company’s Peppermint Foot Butter is a 100% all natural, buttery foot lotion that will leave your tootsies soft! Made with olive oil, beeswax and loaded with peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. Check out all of the great products on our website or visit us. Open every day from 11-4. Plum Island Soap Company, 205 Northern Boulevard, Plum Island, 978-465-0238, plumislandsoap.com

A Hidden Gem A unique gift boutique that focuses on fun, affordable gifts. We carry W.I.N.O.S – “Women In Need Of Sanity” products, designer brand fragrances at 15-25% off retail, a wide array of accessories, homemade natural soaps, Votivo candles, and much more! In addition, we create lovely gift baskets for any occasion, and deliver free of charge within a 10 mile radius. Sugar & Spice, 279 Cabot Street, Beverly, 978-921-4444, sugarandspicegifts.net

Sparkle And Shine This Holiday Season! At Vamped Boutique we will help you find that perfect holiday outfit, a dress to dance and shimmer in for the New Year or just because you want to shop! We are a one stop shop carrying trendy, contemporary, and unique clothing, shoes, and accessories from over 50 different brands! Gift Certificates are available! Mon-Sat 10am-7pm. Sunday 12pm-4pm. Vamped Boutique, 358G Broadway, Saugus, 781-558-2491, vampedboutique.com

Special Occasion Go for twice as much chic style with this Majorica special occasion necklace, which features 8/10 mm organic manmade white round pearls with black CZs on a sterling silver double row pendant, 16”-18”length. $195. Coordinating earrings available. Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-0638, bernardsjewelers.com

Accessory Shopping Whether you are looking to accessorize with a belt, necklace, earrings, bracelet or handbag, the staff at Accessories by Blass will add the finishing touches. You will marvel at the selection of Longchamp, Eric Javits Collection and JPK handbags. Looking for that special gift? Accessories by Blass has a stunning collection of fine gift items for every occasion. Accessories by Blass, 10 Bessom Street, Marblehead, 781-631-2124, accessoriesbyblass.com

Crocs In Socks Plush Toy And Gift Set All the coolest crocs in the Everglades are sporting super-cute socks, and this Croc in Socks is ready to deliver four pairs of our fabulous, slip-free socks to the new little girl or guy in your life! Don’t pass up the chance to cuddle a green or pink crocodile with a rattle noise! Socks are machine-washable; plush toy is surface-washable. Mention this ad and recieve 20% OFF any single item. Happy Holidays! Pint Size & Up, 41 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-3699, pintsizeandup.com

For Shopaholic’s A designer consignment boutique is the place for the shopaholic in all of us. Dress like a socialite while keeping the budget intact. We carry high-end, current designer couture that has become the talk of the town. These chic, pristine, and brand new boutique, overstock items are hand picked with our distinctive shopper in mind. Why pay retail when you can pay RESALE! Madam Had’em, 160 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-7798, madamhadem.com

Timeless Jewels With a carefully edited selection of antique and contemporary fine jewelry from around the world, Gladstone is a sure bet for the discerning person on your list. Skip the brand stores and the crush at the mall and enjoy personal attention, fabulous displays, and above all a most unusual and timeless collection of jewelry. Gladstone fine jewelry · fine art, 36 1/2 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-704-9410, gladstonejewelry.com

Luxa Jewelry Love is a unique expression of art. Luxa Jewelry encompasses the love of jewelry and the planet. Feel good about what you wear and what it stands for. This jewelry line is special because it gives back to the environment. 1% of all proceeds go to 1% for the Planet, an organization that connects small businesses with environmental charities all over the world. Luxa Jewelry, 978-500-4305, luxajewelry.com

New England Outdoor Life Located in downtown Marblehead, the A&C Store is where you’ll find the best apparel and accessories designed for the New England outdoor lifestyle. Atlantis WeatherGear and Cloudveil, A&C’s cornerstones, are joined by a range of hand-picked brands that you won’t find in any other store on the North Shore including Marblehead Greens, Kaenon, Mountain Khakis and Lemon & Line. The A&C Store, 140 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-0108, facebook.com/AandCStore

Fab Eats: December

The Gift Of Gab From unique wines, unusual housewares, handcrafted pottery, olive oils, and gourmet candies, Shubie’s has the holiday gifts everyone you visit will talk about all season. Shubie’s, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-631-0149, shubies.com

The Finest Ingredients The Willow Rest provides locals and visitors alike a wonderfully expanded selection of foods and services. We use only the finest ingredients (locally grown is our first choice when seasonally available) so that we can supply you with delicious and unrivaled options. We are open for brekfast, lunch, and produce. Willow Rest, 1 Holly Street, Gloucester, 978-283-2417, willowrest.com

Bringing The North End To The North Shore Welcome to Caffé Italia. The Oliviero family has been serving authentic Italian food for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients and serving the finest food. Half price appetizers every day. We are recently the recipients of the Gold Regional Award Winner of 5 Reader’s Choice awards for #1 Italian Restaurant (Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Lynnfield)! Caffé Italia, 10 School Street, Marblehead, 781-631-5700, caffeitaliarestaurant.com

The Blue Ox Having garnered many prestigious awards since its opening, including “Top 100 American Fare Restaurants in the United States” by OpenTable diners, The Blue Ox, an upscale casual American restaurant offers traditional dishes in a nontraditional way. Chef/Owner, Matt O’Neil, a Swampscott native, sources premium ingredients from the top purveyors in the area and local spirits all at a great value to his guests. The Blue Ox, 191 Oxford Street, Lynn, 781-780-5722, theblueoxlynn.com

Flavors of Thailand Enjoy the bright and faraway flavors of Thailand in our glowing, modern dining room. Live piano music. Takeout, delivery and online ordering available. Call or visit our website at brownsugarbythesea.com. Brown Sugar By The Sea, 75 Water Street, Newburyport, 978-499-8424, brownsugarbythesea.com

Japanese Cuisine Maki Sushi Bar & Grill embraces the simplicity of Japanese cuisine while combining it with bold and innovative culinary ideas. Our Yellowtail Firecracker features luscious slices of fresh yellowtail, zesty vinaigrette, and piquant jalapenos, striking a perfect balance in flavors and textures. Our menu boasts a wide array of choices even for the most fickle diner. Maki Sushi Bar & Grill, 43 Main Street, Peabody, 978-854-5426, makisushibar.net

Fresh, Delicious, & Creative Holiay Catering! Beat the holiday season party crunch by planning your catered celebration now. Whether it is a private home party or corporate event, Bonne Bouche Caterers will help create a memorable, festive event that inspires and impresses your guests. We take the work out of planning a celebration by managing your event, so sit back and relax! Bonne Bouche Caterers, 978-423-7181, bonnebouchecaterers.com

New Location! Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market has moved to our new location at One Bourbon Street in Peabody. We are well known throughout New England for providing an authentic atmosphere to compliment our wide selection of European products. Karl’s Sausage Kitchen also stocks many imported products, including jams, jellies, chocolates, cheeses, pickles, cookies, and breads. Our new casual cafe is now open! Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market, 1 Bourbon Street, Peabody, 978-854-6650, karlssausage.com

Award Winning Culinary Team At Martinos Martino’s Liquors and New York Style Deli, is an upscale New York style Deli, Liquor Store and Coffee shop. The authentic NY Deli is a treasure for local residents looking for fresh meats, artisan cheeses, specialty dairy, sandwiches, unique salads and imported items. The Liquor store has a high quality selection along with fine wines, unique beers, and top liquors. The Martinos Liquor & New York Style Deli, 202 Newbury Street, Peabody, 978-717-5656, martinosliquors.com

Savory Square Bistro A restaurant in downtown Hampton Featuring French & American Cuisine and that old world flavor and feeling, found at many bistro styled restaurants in southern France. Enjoy a wonderful evening of casual dining & professional service whether you choose our cozy dining room or settle into our intimate lounge with fireplace. Visit our website for full menu selections. Book your holiday function/party. Savory Square Bistro, 32 Depot Square, Hampton, NH, 603-926-2202, savorysquarebistro.com

A Dining Destination Nine Elm American Bistro combines award winning cuisine, friendly service and casual ambiance to provide the North Shore’s best dining experience. Make a reservation and find out why our neighborhood bistro has become a dining destination.Nine Elm American Bistro, 9 Elm Street, Danvers, 978-774-9436, 9elm.com

Italian Food Lovers Seventeen years of service in cooking fresh homemade pasta and specialty dishes has earned Giuseppe’s a place in the hearts of Italian food lovers. Devoted to excellent quality, consistency, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service. Everything is homemade with all natural ingredients. Order take-out or dine in. Choose from our prepared meals, soups, salads, party trays, and more. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am to 8pm. Giuseppe’s Fresh Pasta & Fine Food, 257 Low Street, Newburyport, 978-465-2225, giuseppesfinefood.com

Angelica’s Restaurant & Functions Uniquely different. Our European-trained chefs are renowned for making each meal a masterpiece. Planning a function? Angelica’s offers 4 function rooms to hold 30-325 people. Contact our function office. Angelica’s Restaurant & Function, 49 South Main Street, Middleton, 978-750-4900, angelicas-online.com

Tantalizing Menu Located in the arts district of downtown Haverhill tucked away on a side street, is a gem of a restaurant above The Peddler’s Daughter Irish Restaurant & Pub, Bistro 45 is one of the north shore’s most popular restaurants, with a cozy and stylish decor and tantalizing menu that changes seasonally. Bistro 45 offers patrons a unique dining experience, reminiscent of a true Coastal European bistro. Bistro 45, 45 Wingate Street, Haverhill, 978-469-9700, bistro-45.com

A Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name You will feel welcome and at home at the Maple Street Tavern. Serving appetizers, burgers, salads, steak, pasta, seafood and more. Grab a seat at our full bar serving draft and bottled beer, watch the game and enjoy….or sit and enjoy a meal in our relaxed atmosphere. We have both a parking lot and street parking available. Like us on Facebook at Maple Street Tavern for the latest news. Maple Street Tavern, 49 Maple Street, Danvers, 978-539-8571, maplesttavern.com

Local Farm Fresh Ingredients Scratch Kitchen is a quality driven restaurant with a focus on regional and local farm fresh ingredients. Featuring house smoked meats, homemade: bacon, breads, condiments, pickles. We believe in helping our regional and local producers in showcasing their efforts to the best of our abilities in creating dishes that let their hard work stand forward, Enjoy. Scratch Kitchen, 245 Derby Street, Salem, 978-741-2442, scratchkitchensalem.com

New Restaurant! Yannalfo’s, a new Italian restaurant, is an intimate setting with excellent food and superior service. From its inception, the staff has been trained to make you feel welcomed not just as a customer, but as a friend. Located in the heart of Marblehead, they ensure that every visit provides you with excellent food, and the experience you deserve when going out for the night. Yannalfo’s Ristorante, 261 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-990-1456, yannalfos.com

Angelica’s Restaurant & Functions Uniquely different. Our European-trained chefs are renowned for making each meal a masterpiece. Planning a function? Angelica’s offers 4 function rooms to hold 30-325 people. Contact our function office. Angelica’s Restaurant & Function, 49 South Main Street, Middleton, 978-750-4900, angelicas-online.com

Fab Life: November 2012

Holiday Shopping & Family Fun Grab the family and make merry with a visit to Wenham Museum’s Holiday Fair November 16 –18. While you shop, train, and toy fans will rekindle childhood memories in the museum’s toy and model train galleries featuring Train Time Model Train exhibit including the holiday, Snow Train to Bakersville. Make tracks in December to the Gingerbread Express a gingerly-crafted model train layout! Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham, 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.com

Remodeling Firm PEGASUS Design-To-Build is an award winning, full service remodeling firm serving the Greater Boston area. By blending our design and construction expertise, we offer you the inherent benefits of a highly qualified, creative, professional and dependable team, dedicated to your project from start to finish. To learn more about what we do and how we can help you, visit our website or call.
Pegasus Design-To-Build, 610 Main Street, Melrose, 781-662-1593, pegdesign.net

Your Local Grower Tendercrop Farm your local grower of the food you deserve. Our own beef, chicken, turkey, pork, eggs, fruits & vegetables and fresh and dried flowers. Bakery and prepared foods. Farm friends. Open all year. Tendercrop Farm, 108 High Road, Newbury, 978-462-6972, tendercropfarm.com

3rd Generation Candy Makers In 1929, Walter F. Tuck began making homemade candies in the quaint seashore village of Rockport. Using home techniques and the finest ingredients, Mr. Tuck produced candies of such superior quality that they found immediate favor. Using time-honored traditions, Dan Tuck (3rd generation) continues to create scrumptious candies which increase in popularity year by year. Tuck’s Candy Factory, 7 Dock Square, Rockport, 978-546-2840, tuckscandy.com

Professional Designs That Adapt To You And Your Lifestyle Are you ready to create your dream kitchen or bath? You need a professional designer on your side. Carol Dean is an NKBA-Certified kitchen and bath professional. She works with you throughout your remodel to ensure your project is a success. Carol is ready to help you create this newest addition to your family. C&D Design Studios, 359 North Main Street, Andover, 978-387-5861, cddesignstudios.com

Looking For That Unique Holiday Gift? The Lynn Museum Shop offers quality apparel, crafts, books, and collectibles that celebrate Lynn and its history. We proudly promote the work of local artisans, featuring products that represent “All Things Lynn.” Our online Museum Shop presents a carefully selected sampling of our most popular items, including our exclusive line of Fluff merchandise—T-shirts, aprons, glasses, and more! Lynn Museum, 781-581-6200, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, lynnmuseum.org

Hair Color Specialists Of The North Shore Our goals are simple: To formulate the most amazing hair color to compliment your skin tone, eye color, and personality. And to create the very best hairstyle for your personal life, and professional look for your workplace. It’s easy…come in, relax, and let us do what we do best. Hair Idea Salon, 7 Elm Street, Danvers, 978-774-7442, hairideasalon.com

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in its state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, 978-689-7700, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn,781-729-9300, lasercraze.us

Feeling Better Is Just the Start Therapeutic massage is a medically proven method for supporting your health and wellness. You can join our month to month Wellness membership for only $59 for a 55 minute massage each month—no strings attached! Sign up for a membership and get the first month free. Elements Therapeutic Massage, 209 North Main Street, Andover, 978-475-2266, elementsandover.com or 1555 Main Street, Tewksbury, 978-319-4584, elementstewksbury.com

Essex Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Dr. Provenzano is a doctor of chiropractic and physical therapy, affording him the ability to treat a wide array of conditions. Our goal is to provide our patients the most professional and effective care possible. Our location is based in a private setting, allowing us to provide personalized care. Essex Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, 16 Haverhill Street, Andover, 978-470-1499, essexptchiro.com

Celebrate Your Fabulous Life At Flower House! Marblehead’s Flower House is the Winner of the 2012 Best of the Northshore Award for Best Florist. Visit us today for your special events including exquisite weddings, impressive private parties and the creation of magnificent arrangements for all occasions. Come and visit our beautiful store to see what is in bloom and find that perfect gift. When it calls for flowers, make the right call… 781-631-2467. Flower House, 200 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, 781-631-2467, flowerhousemarblehead.com

The Hottest Thing In Your Kitchen Is Not Your Stove We provide personal service and extensive experience creating aesthetically pleasing, functional and cost-effective designs. We offer a variety of cabinetry for every style and budget. One-stop shopping streamlines designs and assists with the selection process. Contact us for a complimentary home visit to customize any project and evaluate remodeling needs. Cape Ann Kitchens, 607 Main Street, Stoneham, 781-438-2031, capeannkitchens.com

Holiday Party! Host your holiday party at Colonial Hall at Rockafellas, the exciting new function venue in the heart of historic Salem. This ballroom with vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and gracious balcony are the perfect setting for a corporate or family gathering. Colonial Hall at Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-5415, colonialhallatrockafellas.com

RN Esthetics & Laser Company RN Esthetics and Laser Co. is nurse owned and operated specializing in advanced skin care, injectables, lasers and Ulthera. Michelle Doran, NP and Linda Vecchione, RN are offering medical esthetics at Venezia Day Spain Lynnfield. Come try a Hydrafacial and get $50 off your first treatment. RN Esthetics & Laser Co., 12 Salem Street, Lynnfield, 617-256-3625 or 508-954-0128,
rnestheticsandlasercompany.com

Fab Finds: November 2012

Go With The Throw! Constructed of 100% cozy cotton, these hand loomed throws are crafted in the Berkshires with comfort in mind. Durable, affordable, with an appeal that is absolutely undeniable, these are must haves for your cottage, your couch, or your car. Find them in a variety of colors at Roost on Historic Front St in Downtown Salem, MA. Roost, 40 Front Street, Salem,
978-744-4663, roostsalem.com

Halos Are Meant For Angels You deserve a pair! Our Diamond Halo Earrings are a must own for every woman. Available in a range of sizes for a perfect fit. Love the style but already own a pair of diamond studs? Come in for a remounting consultation. Let us show you how to “Re-Imagine” your perfect pair! Tesoro Boston Private Jewelers, 149-H South Main Street, Middleton, 978-539-8720, tesoroboston.com

Ceramic House Plaque Situated in an 18th century building in “Old Town“ Marblehead. We offer many hand crafted items made in the USA and Canada to enhance your table and lifestyle. One of our favorites is a beautiful hand painted Ceramic House Plaque. Many images to choose from or design your own… three sizes available. Open Mon-Sat 10-5:30 and Sunday 12-5. Come visit us to find the perfect gift. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

Fabulously Furry The elegantly tall waterproof leather upper of the always stylish “Cate the Great” boot from Sorel provides extra protection in cold conditions while the removable recycled felt inner boot, faux fur snow cuff and rubber shell ensure that feet stay warm, dry and comfortable when the winter weather comes on strong. J.L. Coombs, 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, & 46 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-6220, jlcoombs.com

Peppermint Foot Butter Plum Island Soap Company’s Peppermint Foot Butter is a 100% all natural, buttery foot lotion that will leave your tootsies soft! Made with olive oil, beeswax and loaded with peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. Check out all of the great products on our website or visit us. Open every day from 11-4. Plum Island Soap Company, 205 Northern Boulevard, Plum Island, 978-465-0238,
plumislandsoap.com

Holiday Pairings Arranging those special meals is always the most exciting part of the holiday season. But it takes time to find just the right wine to please your guests, fit your budget, and delight your own palate. Our experience pairing food and wine goes back almost 18 years, so please include us in your holiday wine planning. We’re here to help! wine sense, 166 North Main Street, Andover, 978-749-9464, wine-sense.net

Accessory Shopping Whether you are looking to accessorize with a belt, necklace, earrings, bracelet or handbag, the staff at Accessories by Blass will add the finishing touches. You will marvel at the selection of Longchamp, Eric Javits Collection and JPK handbags. Looking for that special gift? Accessories by Blass has a stunning collection of fine gift items for every occasion. Accessories by Blass, 10 Bessom Street, Marblehead, 781-631-2124, accessoriesbyblass.com

Jewelry For Your Home The WOW factor when you walk into a room. Decorate for the holidays with this chandelier accented with smooth oyster crystals and a gold silk shimmer shade. At Lighting by the Sea we are here to help you brighten your home. Our newly renovated showroom will fulfill all your lighting needs, from chandeliers and pendants to lamps and lampshades. Open 9-5 Mon – Sat. Lighting by the Sea, 87 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, NH, 603-601-7354, lightingbythesea.com

Heated Granite Hot news from European Quarry Imports: “HEATED GRANITE”. Feel the warmth in the winter months with your thermostatically controlled granite countertops. No more freezing forearms as you sit and enjoy your dinner, cocktails, or wine! European Quarry Imports, 326 South Broadway, Salem, NH, 603-894-6888, europeanquarryimports.com

Leather Goods In time for Fall, a red leather jacket and Dansko boots sets the tone for those crisp days. Since 1974, Bearskin Neck Leathers has specialized in high quality leather goods, from apparel to accessories, we have it all. Visit us in scenic Rockport, you won’t find another leather store like us. High end items, with down to earth style. Bearskin Neck Leathers, 7 Old Harbor Road, Rockport, 978-546-2258, bearskinneckleathers.com

For Shopaholic’s A designer consignment boutique is the place for the shopaholic in all of us. Dress like a socialite while keeping the budget intact. We carry high-end, current designer couture that has become the talk of the town. These chic, pristine, and brand new boutique, overstock items are hand picked with our distinctive shopper in mind. Why pay retail when you can pay RESALE! Madam Had’em, 160 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-7798, madamhadem.com

Quality With Style Looking for fun and affordable fashions, “forever” items? Accessories too? Bus Stop is the place, with clothing from Cut Loose, Tribal, Comfy, Nally and Millie, CMC….and others. Fabulous hats, handknits from Little Journeys, fleece by “Hat Junkie” Anna Shoub, wools from Parkhurst. Funky jewelry, scarves and bags too. Like an artist’s creation, with all its color and texture, Bus Stop is constantly changing. Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sunday 12-5. Bus Stop, 85 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-0637, busstopclothing.com

Fab Eats: November 2012

Marblehead Via Lynne Our celebrated executive chef Lynne Aronson hails from New York City. Once you taste what she creates every day in Marblehead you’ll know you’ve arrived. Shubie’s, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-631-0149, shubies.com

Bringing The North End To The North Shore Welcome to Caffé Italia. The Oliviero family has been serving authentic Italian food for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients and serving the finest food. Half price appetizers every day. We are recently the recipients of the Gold Regional Award Winner of 5 Reader’s Choice awards for #1 Italian Restaurant (Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Lynnfield)! Caffé Italia, 10 School Street, Marblehead, 781-631-5700, caffeitaliarestaurant.com

Award Winning Culinary Team At Martinos Martino’s Liquors and New York Style Deli, is an upscale New York style Deli, Liquor Store and Coffee shop. The authentic NY Deli is a treasure for local residents looking for fresh meats, artisan cheeses, specialty dairy, sandwiches, unique salads and imported items. The Liquor store has a high quality selection along with fine wines, unique beers, and top liquors.
The Martinos Liquor & New York Style Deli, 202 Newbury Street, Peabody, 978-717-5656, martinosliquors.com

Savory Square Bistro Welcome to Hampton’s newest eatery: Savory Square Bistro! The newest addition to the Chez Boucher Culinary Arts Center is our recently renovated space to capture that old world flavor and feeling found at many bistro styled restaurants in southern France. Along with a 40-seat dining room, we now have a beautiful, inviting 24-seat lounge with fireplace. We welcome you to Savory Square Bistro. Savory Square Bistro, 32 Depot Square, Hampton, NH, 603-926-2202, savorysquarebistro.com

Crazy Fish Pesce Pazzo is Italian for “Crazy Fish”, a fitting name for a restaurant that sits on the water, thoroughly and deeply entrenched in the traditions of Italy, yet with a wild feel of fun and attitude. Neapolitan Pizza from our wood burning oven, fresh house made Pasta with fresh local products, imported Italian goods prepared in a simple traditional style. Pesce Pazzo Ristorante and Bar,
543 North Shore Road, Revere, 781-629-3798, pescepazzo.com

More Than Just Brew BONS winners in 2008, 2010, 2011, & 2012, Cape Ann Brewing Company is an award-winning, family-owned, micro-brewery and the home of Fisherman’s Brew. The Pub features beer-hall style wooden tables and outdoor seating. More than just a bar or restaurant, The Pub is a local, family friendly, community hub serving award-winning craft beers brewed on-site and fare ranging from pub grub to fine dining. Cape Ann Brewing Company, 11 Rogers Street, Gloucester, 978-282-7399, capeannbrewing.com

Fine Chinese & Japanese Shun Ju Fine Chinese & Japanese Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. We have an extensive menu all made with the finest ingredients. Our unique, contemporary atmosphere, outstanding sushi and fun bar keep visitors returning again and again. Catering also available for your party or company event. Conveniently located on 114 next to Stop & Shop. 10% off! Shun Ju Fine Chinese & Japanese, 733 Turnpike Street, North Andover, 978-681-1888, shunjurestaurant.com

A Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name You will feel welcome and at home at the Maple Street Tavern. Serving appetizers, burgers, salads, steak, pasta, seafood and more. Grab a seat at our full bar serving draft and bottled beer, watch the game and enjoy….or sit and enjoy a meal in our relaxed atmosphere. We have both a parking lot and street parking available. Like us on Facebook at Maple Street Tavern for the latest news.Maple Street Tavern, 49 Maple Street, Danvers, 978-539-8571, maplesttavern.com

New Location! Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market has moved to our new location at One Bourbon Street in Peabody. We are well known throughout New England for providing an authentic atmosphere to compliment our wide selection of European products. Karl’s Sausage Kitchen also stocks many imported products, including jams, jellies, chocolates, cheeses, pickles, cookies, and breads. Our new casual cafe is now open! Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market, 1 Burbon Street, Peabody, 978-854-6650, karlssausage.com

Authentic Mexican Cuisine We take pride in serving genuine Mexican recipes brought here by our staff from central and southern Mexico. All of our dishes are meticulously prepared using only the freshest possible ingredients. We are open Thursday thru Sunday for lunch starting at 11:30am and dinner 7 days a week. We have live music every Tuesday from 7-9pm, and a DJ every Saturday and Sunday night from 10:30pm to 12:30am. Jalapenos Mexican Resaturant, 86 Main Street, 978-283-8228, jalapenosgloucester.com

Flavors of Thailand Enjoy the bright and faraway flavors of Thailand in our glowing, modern dining room. Takeout, delivery and online ordering available. Call or visit our website at brownsugarbythesea.com.
Brown Sugar By The Sea, 75 Water Street, Newburyport, 978-499-8424, brownsugarbythesea.com

Fab Eats: August

The Blue Ox Having garnered many prestigious awards since its opening, including “Top 100 American Fare Restaurants in the United States” by OpenTable diners, The Blue Ox, an upscale casual American restaurant, offers traditional dishes in a nontraditional way. Chef/ Owner, Matt O’Neil, a Swampscott native, sources premium ingredients from the top purveyors in the area and local spirits all at a great value to his guests. The Blue Ox, 191 Oxford Street, Lynn, 781-780-5722, theblueoxlynn.com

Japanese Cuisine Our mission at Maki Sushi Bar & Grill is to offer great service and even better food. Crisp panko lightly coats fresh stripe bass filets in our Panko Crusted Stripe Bass. Awaken your palate with our ever popular Sunset Roll featuring fresh salmon and citrusy bright lemon slices. From sashimi fanatics to tempura lovers, our menu is sure to satiate all appetites.Maki Sushi Bar & Grill, 43 Main Street, Peabody, 978-854-5426, makisushibar.net

Green Land Café A Blend of Creative Food and Fresh Thinking. Committed to sustainability, our menus reflect the goodness of organic, locally grown and harvested ingredients. Serving Lunch, Dinner, Tapas, Late Night, Kid’s Menu, and Sunday Brunch. Patio dining, private function room, live music Thursday and Monday nights. Open daily from 11:30am. Green Land Café, 87 Washington Street, Salem, 978-744-7766, greenlandcafe.com

El Tapatio Family tradition, pride, experience and the finest ingredients combine, bringing the best of old Mexico’s recipes from our kitchen to your table! Order take-out or dine in, indoors or outdoors on our patio deck. Complement your meal with a specialty margarita or a craft beer. Open Sunday – Thursday 11am-10pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm. El Tapatio, 300 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, 978-432-1336

An Experience The freshest Seafoods right of the dock along with Pure Angus Beef and Murray Ranch Chicken make The Landing the first destination of food lovers and sailors on the North Shore. Dining Room and Pub with specialty cocktails and outstanding wine list with 30 wines by the glass. Entertainment Wed, Fri and Sat. Be sure to try our Award winning “notcha grandmas chowder.” The Landing, 81 Front Street, Marblehead, 781-639-1266, thelandingrestaurant.com

A Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name You will feel welcome and at home at the Maple Street Tavern. Serving appetizers, burgers, salads, steak, pasta, seafood and more. Grab a seat at our full bar serving draft and bottled beer, watch the game and enjoy….or sit and enjoy a meal in our relaxed atmosphere. We have both a parking lot and street parking available. Like us on Facebook at Maple Street Tavern for the latest news.Maple Street Tavern, 49 Maple Street, Danvers, 978-539-8571, maplesttavern.com

Italian Food Lovers Seventeen years of service in cooking fresh homemade pasta and specialty dishes has earned Giuseppe’s a place in the hearts of Italian food lovers. Devoted to excellent quality, consistency, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service. Everything is homemade with all natural ingredients. Order take-out or dine in. Choose from our prepared meals, soups, salads, party trays, and more. Open Monday – Saturday 10 am to 8 pm. Giuseppe’s Fresh Pasta & Fine Food, 257 Low Street, Newburyport, 978-465-2225, giuseppesfinefood.com

Butcher Shop Bucciarelli’s Butcher Shop offers the finest meats, cheeses, and cold cuts and can meet every need for grilling and catering. They provide the best sandwiches on the North Shore and offer a very large selection of prepared foods cooked on the premises. They offer farm fresh milk, eggs, butter and locally grown produce as well as a large selection of imported Italian cold cuts, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and pastas. Bucciarelli’s Butcher Shop, 47 Bridge Road, Salisbury, 978-518-3131, bucciarellis.com

Fab Life: August

Summer Stand Up Paddle Specialists Surfari offers SUP lessons, rentals, tours, yoga and demos. We sell the latest SUP boards and gear for cruising, surfing, racing and fishing. We are also fully stocked with wetsuits, flip flops, clothes, sunglasses and accessories for living the dream in and out of the water! We provide knowledge and experience unmatched anywhere in New England. Surfari Stand Up Paddle & Surf, 26 Central Street, Manchester, 978-704-9051, standuppaddlesurfari.com

Hello Gorgeous! Celebrate another perfect summer in Marblehead with the personalized, one-on-one, attention to detail that you will receive in our serene and calming atmosphere. With 27 years of experience, we offer the most up to date State of The Art Skin Care and top of the line skin products. Our services include facials, ultra sonic facials, photo facials, waxing and much more! Tranquility Skin Care, 2 Sewall Street, Marblehead, 781-631-4543

Creative Cuts & Color Designing, Cutting, and Coloring Hair for 28 years! We are an experienced, highly educated team of stylist who specialize in ”On trend” haircuts straight and curly Beautiful Goldwell Color Long Lasting Blow dry finishes! We love to do hair.Let us design a look that fits your lifestyle! Creative Cuts & Color C3 Salon, 2 Sewall Street, Marblehead, 781-631-4543, C3salon.com

Beautiful Outdoor Living Space Abbott Construction & Landscaping LLC is a full service landscape company that offers a full range of landscaping services to all of the North Shore and Essex County. A small local company that got it’s start specializing in hardscape projects including patios, walls, walkways and stairs. Allow them to transform your houses backyard into a beautiful outdoor living space. Abbott Construction & Landscaping LLC, 978-767-5545, abbottconstructionma.com

RN Esthetics & Laser Company Fresh Face Injectables is RN owned and operated specializing in medical esthetics, injectables and lasers. Together, Michelle Doran, NP and Linda Vecchione, RN have over 45 years of nursing experience. Specializing in Botox, Radiesse and Juvederm, they are awesome at erasing wrinkles, softening lines and plumping up lips on the North Shore. Fresh Face Injectables, 617-256-3625 or 508-954-0128, rnestheticsandlasercompany.com

Feeling Better Is Just the Start Therapeutic massage is a medically proven method for supporting your health and wellness. This is why we offer you a Summer Special first time client rate of $49 for a 55 minute massage. You can join our month to month Wellness membership for only $59 for a 55 minute massage each month—no strings attached! Elements Therapeutic Massage, 209 North Main Street, Andover, 978-475-2266, elementsandover.com or 1555 Main Street, Tewksbury, 978-319-4584, elementstewksbury.com

Looking To Get Organized? North Shore Closet Co. is a locally owned cabinet shop specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom designed closet systems. Each closet is custom designed to fit your space and is manufactured using the finest materials in the industry! So whether you know exactly what you want or just have a general idea, we will design and build something that is truly unique. Call us for a complimentary consultation. North Shore Closet Co., 7 Franklin Street, Salem, 978-865-9900, northshorecloset.com

More Than a Number: A collection of transit photos and stories of the heroic survivors who fled the Khmer Rouge’s brutal genocide of 1975-1979 and went on to make a home in Lynn—the stories of our neighbors. On exhibit through September 30, 2012. This program is funded in part by Mass Humanities. Lynn Museum, 781-581-6200, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, lynnmuseum.org

Pediatric Dental Specialists Dr. Corine Barone and her staff recommends that parents take advantage of the summer months to make sure all of their dental exams are up to date. Summer break is a great time for preventative dental work. In addition, do not forget about the use of mouth guards when your children are participating in summer sports (and all year long as well). Marblehead & Middleton Smiles, 210 Humphrey Street, Marblehead, 781-639-4500, marblehead-smiles.com, & 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-237-5800, middleton-smiles.com

A Relaxing Experience Aqua’s newly renovated Salon and Spa allows you to unwind and treat yourself to a relaxing experience. Aqua is dedicated to guaranteeing extraordinary customer satisfaction by offering exceptional services, quality products, and an enjoyable atmosphere. We strive to make every visit a memorable one by personalizing each appointment to your desires. Come try our Keritan treatment for a frizz free summer with lasting shine. Aqua Hair Salon, 53 Bridge Street, Salem, 978-744-3444, aquahairsalon.com

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in its state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, 978-689-7700, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn, 781-689-7700, lasercraze.us

Hot Power Yoga Experience the North Shore’s premiere yoga studio for hot power yoga. Offering a variety of classes, from Beginner Power and Community Yoga to Intermediate Power. Empower yoga is all you need for physical and emotional balance, strength, and flexibility. Located in the Commodore Plaza on Route 1A in Beverly. Empower Yoga, 43 Enon Street, Beverly, 978-927-9642, empoweryogastudio.com

A More Beautiful You! CosMedica will turn back the hands of time to unveil a revitalized new you. Without surgery, we offer advanced anti-aging therapies, laser for hair, veins, rosacea & pigment, skin tightening with Pelleve, Botox/Dermal Fillers, Facials/Chemical Peels, and Lash Extensions! CosMedica, 146 Lowell Street, Suite 300C-2, Wakefield, 781-246-1119, cos-medica.com

Black Tie Service Since 1983 Black Tie Limousine, Inc. has provided its clients with the highest level of expertise and reliability. Our professional staff of uniformed chauffeurs has undergone extensive training to ensure you a safe, trouble free journey. Our fleet consists of executive town cars, limousines, vans, luxury limousine motor coaches, touring coaches and Cadillac Escalade SUVs. Black Tie Limousine, Inc., 25 Bond Street, Haverhill, 1-800-624-9990, blacktielimo.com

Summer Dance The Event Co. is a premier North Shore party rental service, specializing in providing seamless and attentive service. They take pride in their work, gladly cater to unusual requests, and will work with you to create a mood that invites your guests to relax and enjoy. The Event Co. strives for excellence and aims to be competitive in their field. The Event Company, Gloucester, 1-866-215-TENT, rentent.com

Precision Pilates A boutique studio offering Pilates Reformer and Mat taught by some of the most innovative and inspiring instructors on the North Shore, a fantastic barre program, equestrian & teen training yoga, TRX and more. Results oriented! See why we are the fastest growing studio around. Try a complimentary class today at one of our two convenient locations. Precision Pilates, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, or 55 Market Street, Ipswich, 978-471-8111, precisionpilatesplus.com

Fab Finds: August

Pacifica Perfumes This vintage-inspired perfume showcases the sacred Gardenia bloom, a symbol of love, unity, grace and strength. It’s sweet, smooth and slightly citrusy aroma is reminiscent of Jasmine, Sweet Orange and Tea Leaves. Fun, fresh and flirty, choose your favorite scent of Pacifica perfumes, body wash, candles and diffusers at Salem’s premier bath shop, Scrub Bath & Body. Scrub, 230 Essex Street, Salem, 978-594-8391

Designer Consignment Madison Ave of Melrose is a premiere designer consignment shop located in the heart of downtown Melrose. We offer an ever-changing selection of the latest trends in women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and gifts – at prices that won’t crimp your style! Distributor of Lauren G Adams jewelry. We look for designer clothes and accessories in great condition. Open 7 days a week. Consignment is by appointment only. Madison Ave of Melrose, 523 Main Street, Melrose, 781-662-7798, madisonaveofmelrose.com

Lobsters Rule! Gators? Ponies? Not here! Why not wear the symbol of the region with these fine Pima cotton polo shirts with a Lobster logo? Available in men’s & women’s styles and kids sizes. Look fab on your boat or on the beach this summer. They make great gifts too! Online only. LobsterShirt.net

It’s All About Color Ring in the warm weather with color from Tesoro Boston’s summer jewelry collection! Bright colors and patterns are hot this season. Make the most of this fun trend with brightly colored sterling silver cuffs! Crafted from fine sterling silver and finished in 14kt pink gold vermeil, 14kt gold vermeil or classic silver. Add a splash of color to your style wardrobe today! Tesoro Boston Private Jewelers, 149-H South Main Street, Middleton, 978-539-8720, tesoroboston.com

Mousey Little Tote Bag This super cute storage caddy is perfect for organizing a guest room or nursery, toting your art projects, or a quick trip to the beach. Made of canvas and felt, and available in six adorable designs, this bag is fully lined, durable and easy to clean. Have everything you need in one spot and you’re ready to go. Roost, 40 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-4663, roostsalem.com

Peter Thomas Roth Un-wrinkle® Turbo Un-Wrinkle® Turbo-charged! The most potent solution for pain-free, needle-free results that gives the appearance of a youthful natural look. Helps diminish the appearance of the six most stubborn deep wrinkles and facial expression lines; forehead wrinkles, the “eleven” lines, nose “scrunch” creases, parentheses, pout lines and marionette lines. Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

Tuscany in Rockport Exquisite, handmade ceramics and linens from the finest artisans in Tuscany and Umbria. Decorative and functional pieces in many distinctive patterns and shapes for every day use or that special occasion. Plus, our own handcrafted hardwood and tile tables and mirrors. Visit us and see our top quality items at reasonable prices! Tuscan Designs, 79 Main Street, Rockport, 978-335-6111, tuscan-designs.com

Heart of Stone Seaglass Pendants The perfect summer necklace, and a perfect gift! They’re handmade from eco-friendly recycled glass which was tumbled in the sea water and sand on Cape Cod in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Traditional sea glass colors (Royal Blue, Aqua, Periwinkle, Black, White Cobalt, Spring Green and Light Aqua) are adorned with pewter nautical icons on an 18″ chain. Coordinating earrings and bracelets are available. Starting at $35. Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-0638, bernardsjewelers.com

Quinn’tessential Summer Dress The Quinn dress from Prana is quintessential to summer fun. This quick-drying dress goes from beach to boardwalk without wilting or wrinkling and features a scoop neck design and unique double strap racerback style with an internal shelf bra for added support and supreme wearability. J.L. Coombs, 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, & 46 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-6220, jlcoombs.com

Summer Sippers: Reds, White, and Rosés The only wine shop in Andover commited to customer service, featuring non-mass-produced wines, and offering an in-depth knowledge of food pairings. Thursday night free tastings, wine education, and a broad selection from producers all over the world. Located seconds from the center of Andover. wine-sense, 166 North Main Street, Andover, 978-749-9464, wine-sense.net

Crocs In Socks Plush Toy And Gift Set All the coolest crocs in the Everglades are sporting super-cute socks, and this Croc in Socks is ready to deliver four pairs of our fabulous, slip-free socks to the new little girl or guy in your life! Don’t pass up the chance to cuddle a green or pink crocodile with a rattle noise! Socks are machine-washable; plush toy is surface-washable. Pint Size & Up, 41 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-3699, pintsizeandup.com

Ceramic House Plaque Situated in an 18th century building in “Old Town“ Marblehead. We offer many hand crafted items made in the USA and Canada to enhance your table and lifestyle. One of our favorites is a beautiful hand painted Ceramic House Plaque. Many images to choose from or design your own… three sizes available. Open Mon-Sat 10-5:30 and Sunday 12-5. Come visit us to find the perfect gift. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

Passionate About Beads? Boston Bead Company is the North Shore’s destination for people passionate about beads. Located on Salem’s Historic Front Street, it is overflowing with an ever-changing selection of gemstones and pearls, seed beads, jewelry-making tools, and designer findings. In addition, we offer an extensive schedule of classes, in-store parties and repair services. Stop by soon and let us assist you with your jewelry-making needs. Boston Bead Company, 10 Front Street, Salem, 978-741-BEAD(2323), bostonbeadcompany.com

Wine Purse Check out this boxed wine that is in the shape of a purse! It makes a great gift, lasts longer, perfect for parties and it’s user-friendly…just twist and pour. Great quality, value, and design in a fun new wine called Volére available in Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Rosé. Stop in and pick one up today, only $13.99 for 1.5 liters. Andover Classic Wines, 209 North Main Street, Andover, 978-470-0500, andoverliquors.com

Peppermint Foot Butter Plum Island Soap Company’s Peppermint Foot Butter is a 100% all natural, buttery foot lotion that will leave your tootsies soft and flip flop ready! Made with olive oil, beeswax and loaded with peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. Check out all of the great products on our website or visit. Open every day from 11-4. Plum Island Soap Company, 205 Northern Boulevard, Plum Island, 978-465-0238, plumislandsoap.com

Vamp Up Your Wardrobe Looking to liven up your wardrobe and vamp it up? Look no further; Vamped Boutique is your one stop shop for clothing, shoes, & accessories! Come shop with us for the latest selection of trendy, edgy and unique items. From casual to dressy and with over 50 brands, there’s something for everyone! Shop from 10am-7pm Mon-Sat & 12pm-4pm Sunday. Vamped Boutique, 358G Broadway, Saugus, 781-558-2491, vampedboutique.com

Set Your Summer Table In Style! Fun, fresh tableware inspired by the colors of the Adriatic – just in time for summer entertaining. Handmade in Italy by Vietri, these exquisite pieces are durable and functional as well as beautiful. At The White Lilac, you’ll find these and other treasures for everyday delights. The White Lilac, 38 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-526-8338

Fab Life – July

A Relaxing Experience Aqua has been open for four years. Its newly renovated Salon and Spa allows you to unwind and treat yourself to a relaxing experience. Aqua is dedicated to guaranteeing extraordinary customer satisfaction by offering exceptional services, quality products, and enjoyable atmosphere. We strive to make every visit a wonderful and memorable experience by personalizing each appointment to suit your individual desires. Aqua Hair Salon, 53 Bridge Street, Salem, 978-744-3444, aquahairsalon.com

Pediatric Dental Specialists Dr. Corine Barone along with The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental consultation shortly after the eruption of the child’s first primary tooth. Come visit us in one of our child friendly offices where we strive to make the process of dental care pleasant and enjoyable for your child. Marblehead & Middleton Smiles, 210 Humphrey Street, Marblehead, 781-639-4500, marblehead-smiles.com, & 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-237-5800, middleton-smiles.com

Fabulous Skin Please welcome Ariell Duvli, Clinical Director, to our practice. Ariell has several years of experience in cosmetic and medical aesthetics. We invite you to visit Ariell for a complimentary consultation on any of our services, which include Laser Facial Rejuvenation, Painless Laser Hair Removal, Tattoo Removal as well as BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvederm® and Radiesse®. Please check our website for monthly specials. Skin Deep Laser Services Inc., 205 Andover Street, Peabody, 978-587-2711, skindeep-ma.com

No More Wrinkles Fresh Face Injectables is run by two Esthetic Nurse Specialists, Michelle Doran, NP and Linda Vechhione, RN. Together, they have over 40 years of nursing experience and are awesome at erasing wrinkles, plumping lips and softening lines on the North Shore. Using Botox®, Juvederm® and Radiesse®, they provide girls nights, private parties and consultations at Euphoria Esthetics and Andrea Stevens Spa. Fresh Face Injectables, 617-256-3625, freshfaceinjectables.com

Style, Grace, Comfort and Beauty…In Your Home, In Your Life Our focus is residential interiors. We look forward to collaborating with you to create rooms in your home that are lovely, peaceful and welcoming. We are committed to excellence in the design of architectural details and room lay-outs, and the selection of furnishings, window treatments, lighting, floor coverings and color. Mary O’Neill Interior Design, North Andover, 978-682-3467, oneillmary@comcast.net

Furnish Your Lifestyle LADYBUG SHOP carries lamps, throws, mirrors, coffee tables, decorative objects and more. Tote bags and beaded clutches, candles, soaps and salts, as well as whimsical gifts for everyday or special occasions. Several custom products are also available, including monogrammed napkins and pillows, stationery and cutting boards. Sisal carpets, curtains, slipcovers and more can be made to order. Come see us soon! LadyBug, 10 West Street Beverly Farms, 978-927-0900, ladybugshops.com

Improve Every Aspect Of Your Health & Well-Being STUDIO 13 – PILATES & CORE FITNESS returns pleasure, diversity, quality, elegance and education back into fitness and removes the stagnation often found within large health clubs and typical workout experiences. Studio 13 has developed a health and fitness studio that offers the latest equipment for conditioning, upscale facilities and the most diverse group exercise and wellness programs. STUDIO 13, 13 Enon Street, Beverly, 978-922-3069, s13beverly.com

New Salon! At Salon Forza our mission is to provide our guests with a harmonious life balance through beauty, personal well-being, and environmental responsibility. In parallel, we will provide a home for hardworking, dedicated, knowledgeable, and ethical people who believe in the philosophy of taking care of each other and the world around us. Salon Forza, 26 Essex Street, Andover, 978-409-1781, salonforza.com

Get In Shape For Summer! REDUCE, REFIRM, RESHAPE, with VelaShape™ Cellulite Treatment and Circumferential Reduction. The only non-surgical alternative to Liposuction. FDA approved. Provides dramatic results with as few as 4 treatments. No down time! Purchase 6 treatments and receive 2 additional treatments complimentary. Servicing men and women. Free consultation. Dayle’s European Skin Care & Day Spa, 261 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-2090, daylesdayspa.com

Fab Eats – July

The Blue Ox Having garnered many prestigious awards since its opening, including “Top 100 American Fare Restaurants in the United States” by OpenTable diners, The Blue Ox, an upscale casual American restaurant offers traditional dishes in a nontraditional way. Chef/ Owner, Matt O’Neil, a Swampscott native, sources premium ingredients from the top purveyors in the area and local spirits all at a great value to his guests. The Blue Ox, 191 Oxford Street, Lynn, 781-780-5722, theblueoxlynn.com

New Waterfront Restaurant In Gloucester Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner directly on the water’s edge located at the Cape Ann’s Marina Resort. Featuring fresh seafood, burgers, pasta, nibbles, salads, signature cocktails, live entertainment – all while sitting on our outside decks or brand new dining room. This needs to be on you summer dining bucket list! Come by boat too! Mile Marker One, 75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, 978-283-2116, mmarker1.com

Fab Finds – July

GurglePot Add a touch of whimsy to the table with a GurglePot. Designed with simple, graceful lines and crafted of durable stoneware, this pitcher produces a delightful “gurgle” as it serves your favorite summer beverage. Find this modern version of a New England classic in several sizes and colors at Roost in downtown Salem, MA. Pour, listen, enjoy. Roost, 40 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-4663, roostsalem.com

A Hidden Gem A unique gift boutique that focuses on fun, affordable gifts. We carry W.I.N.O.S – “Women In Need Of Sanity” products, designer brand fragrances at 15-25% off retail, a wide array of accessories, homemade natural soaps, Votivo candles, and much more! In addition we create lovely gift baskets for any occasion, and deliver free of charge within a 10 mile radius. Sugar & Spice, 279 Cabot Street, Beverly, 978-921-4444, sugarandspicegifts.net

Looking for a unique boutique? North Coast Too! is your destination offering an exciting collection of clothing, accessories and gifts. Stop in our new location (same corner – just across the street) and see our wonderful summer finds. Small shops can bring big surprises! Open 10-6 Mon – Sat and 12-6 on Sunday. Like us on Facebook. North Coast Too!, 40 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-526-4559, northcoasttoo.com

This Little Piggy…If you want your baby to stride in style, check out our newest arrival. Once a Mom discovers these, she can’t resist dressing those little toes in these sassy little adorable “shoes” that go around Baby’s foot. They are a chic way to dress up your baby’s tootsies…no shoes required. Available in two styles: toe loops and foot wraps. Perfect for newborn photos. Mason & Madison…gifts with style, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

Taste. Shop. Learn. Collect. The only wine shop in Andover commited to customer service, featuring non-mass-produced wines, and offering an in-depth knowledge of food pairings. Thursday night free tastings, wine education, and a broad selection from producers all over the world. Located seconds from the center of Andover. wine-sense, 166 North Main Street, Andover, 978-749-9464, wine-sense.net

Hand Crafted Situated in an 18th century building in “Old Town“ Marblehead. We offer many hand crafted items made in the USA and Canada to enhance your table and lifestyle. One favorite (made by a local artist) is a beautiful hand painted wooden mailbox adorned with a gold leaf scallop shell. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 – 5 and Sunday 12- 5. Come visit us and find the perfect gift. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

Innovative New Toys! Stop by the Green Elephant and let our friendly staff help you choose just the right gifts for the special little people in your life. Rediscover both classics and innovative new toys like the Scramblebug, just right for new riders, folds up easily for travel or storage. One of many Green Elephant offerings that will get your family out and playing this summer! Green Elephant Toys, 3 Market Street, Ipswich, 978-356-3636, & 13 Elm Street, Danvers, 978-777-5120, greenelephanttoys.com

Set Your Summer Table In Style! Fun, fresh tableware inspired by the colors of the Adriatic – just in time for summer entertaining. Handmade in Italy by Vietri, these exquisite pieces are durable and functional as well as beautiful. At The White Lilac, you’ll find these and other treasures for special occasions and everyday delights. The White Lilac, 38 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-526-8338

Quinn’tessential Summer Dress The Quinn dress from Prana is quintessential to summer fun. This quick-drying dress goes from beach to taco stand without wilting or wrinkling and features a scoop neck design and unique double strap racerback style with an internal shelf bra for added support and supreme wearability. J.L. Coombs, 45 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-8121, & 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, jlcoombs.com

Pint Size & Up A unique children’s boutique that specializes in personalized gifts for newborns and children. With a name on the item the gift keeps giving. Tillie the Turtle may take things slow, but when it comes to bath-time, it’s go, go, GO! Our terrycloth Tillie four-piece baby gift set has everything baby needs to stay warm and dry after a turn in the tub! Check out our website or visit us in the store. Free gift for all new moms, dads, or grandparents. Like us on Facebook for a discount coupon. Pint Size & Up, 41 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-369, pintsizeandup.com

Fabulous Finds: May/June

Lobsters Rule!
Gators? Ponies? Not here! Why not wear the symbol of the region with these fine Pima cotton polo shirts with a Lobster logo? Available in men’s & women’s styles and kids sizes. Look fab on your boat or on the beach this summer. They make great gifts too! Online only. LobsterShirt.net

Beautiful Outdoor Living Space
Abbott Construction & Landscaping LLC is a full service landscape company that offers a full range of landscaping services to all of the North Shore and Essex County. A small local company that got it’s start specializing in hardscape projects including patios, walls, walkways and stairs. Allow them to transform your houses backyard into a beautiful outdoor living space. Abbott Construction & Landscaping LLC, 978-767-5545, abbottconstructionma.com

Summer Stand Up Paddle Specialists
Surfari offers SUP lessons, rentals, tours, yoga and demos. We sell the latest SUP boards and gear for cruising, surfing, racing and fishing. We are also fully stocked with wetsuits, flip flops, clothes, sunglasses and accessories for living the dream in and out of the water! We provide knowledge and experience unmatched anywhere in New England. Surfari Stand Up Paddle & Surf, 26 Central Street, Manchester, 978-704-9051, standuppaddlesurfari.com

Summer Dance
Summer has never been better at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios. With daily drop-in classes for all ages and abilities, everyone will get to learn from internationally recognized guest teachers. Summer Dance is also a great opportunity to train alongside our World Champions. We are accepting Summer Dance applications now. Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios, 110 Sutton Street, North Andover, 978-685-5533,
nancychippendalesdancestudios.com

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun!
Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in it’s state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn, 978-689-7700, lasercraze.us

Fabulous Skin
Tighter, more youthful skin is within your reach. Watch the fine lines of time fade away with a non-invasive therapy that tightens skin and reduces wrinkles. Your skin can look smoother, firmer and more radiant. 3DEEP technology stimulates new collagen production and creates visible lifting and tightening effects on your face, neck and body. Skin Deep Laser Services Inc., 205 Andover Street, Peabody, 978-587-2711, skindeep-ma.com

No More Wrinkles
Fresh Face Injectables was started by Michelle Doran, a Nurse Practitioner in Marblehead. Specializing in Botox, Radiesse and Juvederm, she is awesome at erasing wrinkles, softening lines and plumping up lips on the North Shore. She provides girls nights, private parties and consultation at Euphoria Spa in Swampscott. Check her out online or call for a girls night, private party or consultation. Fresh Face Injectables, 617-256-3625, freshfaceinjectables.com

Bosom Buddy Bags
Bosom Buddy Bags are woven by artists in Bali. Ata grass is smoked over a honey and coconut husk fire, creating a warm golden color. Each bag is uniquely adorned with ribbons, vintage pieces and other fanciful finds. Starting at $112. Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-0638, bernardsjewelers.com

A Dining Destination
Nine Elm American Bistro combines award winning cuisine, friendly service and casual ambiance to provide the North Shore’s best dining experience. Make a reservation and find out why our neighborhood bistro has become a dining destination.Nine Elm American Bistro, 9 Elm Street, Danvers, 978-774-9436, 9elm.com

Outdoor Living
Have you always dreamed about a beautiful outdoor patio? A custom outdoor kitchen set? A blazing hot fire pit to enjoy on chilly evenings? Make that dream a reality this summer! Let Wolf Hill Home & Garden Center provide you with today’s BEST paving stones, Cambridge Pavers. They use an exclusive ArmorTec technology that makes your pavers looks NEW for a lifetime. Wolf Hill Home & Garden Center, 60 Turnpike Road, Ipswich, 978-356-6342,104 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, 978-281-4480, wolfhillgardencenter.com

Incomparable, Distinctive & Unique
Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa is committed to exceptional customer service. Our team is professional, talented and continuously educated. We provide a high-quality, comfortable and natural salon experience. We offer services using the finest products that will beautify and balance both the body and mind. We now offer eyelash extensions. Call the salon and spa to find out more. Laschi Hairstylist & Day Spa, 150 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com

Black Tie Service
Since 1983 Black Tie Limousine, Inc. has provided its clients with the highest level of expertise and reliability. Our professional staff of uniformed chauffeurs has undergone extensive training to ensure you a safe, trouble free journey. Our fleet consists of executive town cars, limousines, vans, luxury limousine motor coaches, touring coaches and Cadillac Escalade SUVs. Black Tie Limousine, Inc., 25 Bond Street, Haverhill, 1-800-624-9990, blacktielimo.com

Thread: Stories of Fashion
1740-2012 Strawbery Banke Museum presents, Thread: Stories of Fashion at Strawbery Banke, 1740-2012. From May 1 to October 31, 2012. A rare opportunity to view garments and accessories from the historical collection alongside contemporary fashions they inspired exhibited in 6 historic houses across the 10-acre campus. The Passion For Fashion Gala (June 30, 2012) puts the contemporary designs on the runway! Strawberry Banke Museum, 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH, 603-433-1100, strawberybanke.org

A Hidden Gem
Main Street Boutique is a hidden gem in Bradford, MA with unique lady’s apparel and fashion accessories. We carry Pandora and Brighton plus Cartise, Katherine Barclay, Libra, Putori, Splendor and more. We give special attention to our customers! Mention NShoremag and receive 25% off one item excluding Brighton and Pandora – good thru May 26. Main Street Boutique, 151 South Main Street, Bradford, 978-374-0023

Essex Physical Therapy & Chiropractic
Dr. Provenzano is a doctor of chiropractic and physical therapy, affording him the ability to treat a wide array of conditions. Our goal is to provide our patients the most professional and effective care possible. Our location is based in a private setting, allowing us to provide personalized care. Essex Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, 16 Haverhill Street, Andover, 978-470-1499, essexptchiro.com

Hampton’s Newest Eatery
Savory Square Bistro is located at Chez Boucher Cooking School. The recently renovated dining room and bar & lounge captures the old world flavor of an authentic bistro in the South of France. Join us for a full dinner in the dinning room or for some light fare in the lounge. Also, offering a lovely Sunday Brunch from 10am-3pm Savory Square Bistro, 32 Depot Square, Hampton, NH, 603-926-2202, chezboucher.com

J.D. Jewelers-Price, Quality & Service
Specializing in diamonds and fine jewelry. Custom design, appraisals, expert in-store complete jewelry and watch repair. Offers a wide selection of loose diamonds, diamond mountings, wedding bands, emeralds, sapphires, rubies & more. We pay highest dollar for your unwanted jewelry. Voted best jewelry store 5 years in a row from market surveys of America. J.D. Jewelers, 10 Maple Street, Danvers, 978-777-0025, JDJeweler.com

Fabulous Finds March/April

Dance While You Cook Please your senses, including your sense of humor, at LUNA SEA! See work by local and global artisans, with an emphasis on Fair Trade Goods. Unique art, clothing, jewelry, home goods, collectibles, toys, whimsy, music and cooking related items, including a great selection of South African foods. Irresistible delights for anyone special, including you. Sure to be a favorite destination. Luna Sea!, 18 Market Street, Ipswich, 978-356-8848

Home Treasures Reclaimed Elite Design & Consign is the choice for buyers and sellers of high end, new and used unique, quality home furnishings, gifts and accessories. We are continuously consigning new pieces; finding everything from table top, accent furniture, lighting, linens, artwork, antiques/vintage, and much more. We also provide design/staging services to transform or just to refresh a look in your home. Elite Design & Consign, 101 Lynn Street, Peabody, 978-587-3340

It’s Fur Storage Time! In business for over 25 years, Dino Furs is the North Shore’s finest furrier and storage destination. Whether you purchased from us or not, new storage customers are always welcome. Our 2012 Storage Special includes cleaning, conditioning and cold storage for only $79 – a $148 value. Expert repairs and complete remodels are our specialty. No interest layaway plans are available on new sales. Dino Furs, 33 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-3344

Timeless & Unique Erik Peterson, local landscaper from Boxford, MA turned local artisan: Born out of passion for nature and stone, Erik has ventured into the realm of StoneArt. Hand picked pieces of granite are transformed into one of a kind pieces of art like this stone face. Call Erik if you are interested in seeing other magnificent pieces. Each stone is hand-carved, timeless and unique. Erik Peterson Landscaping, 978- 423-0512

Beautiful Outdoor Living Space Abbott Construction & Landscaping LLC is a full service landscape company that offers a full range of landscaping services to all of the North Shore and Essex County. A small local company that got it’s start specializing in hardscape projects including patios, walls, walkways and stairs. Allow them to transform your houses backyard into a beautiful outdoor living space. Abbott Construction & Landscaping LLC, 978-767-5545

Golftec…Proven Path to Proven Results The five factors of the proven path are fact-based diagnosis, sequential lessons, video- based practice, advanced retention tools, and precision-matched clubs. Golftec is the only place you need for golf improvement. You want to play better golf. Golftec will help you make it happen! Please visit one of our three locations in Burlington, Needham and Danvers. Golftec, 29 Andover Street, Danvers, MA, 978-777-2930

Burst into Spring Find your inner “fashionista” with a dress that makes a bold statement. Lorraine Roy Designer Collections carries a gorgeous selection of chic dresses from the nation’s top designers. This season’s trends include taffeta fabrics, rouching that shows off your curves and spectacular, eye-popping colors! Going to a wedding, prom or special occasion? We’ve got the dress! Lorraine Roy Designer Collections, 30 Maple Street, Danvers, 978-774-0825

Green Land Café A Blend of Creative Food and Fresh Thinking. Committed to sustainability, our menus reflect the goodness of organic, locally grown and harvested ingredients. Serving Lunch, Dinner, Tapas, Late Night, Kid’s Menu, and Sunday Brunch. Patio dining, private function room, live music Friday and Monday nights. Open daily from 11:30am. Green Land Café, 87 Washington Street, Salem, 978-744-7766

Fabulous Skin Tighter, more youthful skin is within your reach. Watch the fine lines of time fade away with a non-invasive therapy that tightens skin and reduces wrinkles. Your skin can look smoother, firmer and more radiant. 3DEEP technology stimulates new collagen production and creates visible lifting and tightening effects on your face, neck and body. Skin Deep Laser Services Inc., 205 Andover Street, Peabody, 978-587-2711

Incomparable, Distinctive & Unique Our commitment to you our valued client. At Laschis, we strive to make your visit with us a warm and welcoming experience. Sit back relax and enjoy your time in our salon and spa. Come see why we were voted #1 in customer service. Laschi Hairstylist & Day Spa, 150 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-6111

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in it’s state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn, 978-689-7700

Summer Dance Summer has never been better at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios. With daily drop-in classes for all ages and abilities, everyone will get to learn from internationally recognized guest teachers. Summer Dance is also a great opportunity to train alongside our World Champions. We are accepting Summer Dance applications now. Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios, 110 Sutton Street, North Andover, 978-685-5533

Hand Crafted Situated in an 18th century building in “Old Town“ Marblehead. We offer many hand crafted items made in the USA and Canada to enhance your table and lifestyle. One favorite (made by a local artist) is a beautiful hand painted wooden mailbox adorned with a gold leaf scallop shell. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 – 5 and Sunday 12- 5. Come visit us and find the perfect gift. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477

Nautically-Inspired Timepiece Named for the USS Constitution, the first ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy, this exquisite, nautically-inspired timepiece captures the grandeur and stately elegance of this celebrated vessel. Its forged solid brass case hosts a softly reflective silver dial with classically-styled black numerals. Refined details such as a stepped pedestal base and ball feet make this clock the perfect complement to any room décor. $300. Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-0638

Checkered Flag Indoor Karting The place to race on the North Shore! Our Electric 15HP karts give you the power to slide into the turns and accelerate down the straights. Strap on a helmet and race suit and race on in to our 23,000 square foot race track with 8 tight turns and long straights! Our electronic timing and scoring system also allows you to see who won the race and by how much! Racing for Adults and Children. Checkered Flag Indoor Karting, 239 Neck Road, Haverhill, 978-374-RACE (7223)

Kids Karousel Kids Karousel provides quality new and re-sale clothes, toys and furniture. Open for 17 years and located in North Andover with a customer base from Maine to Boston. We sell, on consignment, newborn to teen clothes as well as toys, games, strollers, cribs, high chairs and more! We carry NEW Melissa and Doug, Robeez and Kidorable rain gear and Taggies! Come check us out, you will be amazed at our huge selection. Kids Karousel, 199 Pleasant Street, North Andover, 978- 685-1616

AnnTiques A charming shop of affordable and distinctive antique and vintage furnishings from 18th century to mid-century modern. An extravaganza of vintage & antique couture, designer, sterling, gold and Native American jewelry awaits you. Furniture, lighting, paintings, tableware, art glass & pottery, mirrors, tribal artifacts, ironware and more beckon your discovery. A decorator’s delight! AnnTiques buys estates, quality items, gold & sterling. AnnTiques, 2 Rear Martin Street, Jct. Rtes. 133 & 22, Essex, 978-502-5594

Black Tie Service Since 1983 Black Tie Limousine, Inc. has provided its clients with the highest level of expertise and reliability. Our professional staff of uniformed chauffeurs has undergone extensive training to ensure you a safe, trouble free journey. Our fleet consists of executive town cars, limousines, vans, luxury limousine motor coaches, touring coaches and Cadillac Escalade SUVs. Black Tie Limousine, Inc., 25 Bond Street, Haverhill, 1-800-624-9990

Fabulous Finds January/February

Helicopter Tours “Now City Tours” is the only helicopter tour operation with a helipad located directly in Metro Boston. Our unique Revere Beach helipad and convenient Beverly Airport location are only minutes from downtown Boston and seconds from the shoreline, allowing for immediate access to the heart of our Boston Skyline and North Shore beach tours. Book online or call. Now City Tours, 735 North Shore Road, Revere, or Beverly Airport East Ramp, 855-759-8687

Start on the Right Foot. Start with Babysteps. Babysteps Early Childhood Movement Center offers affordable dance, gym and music classes for you and your little one. The unique drop-in schedule was designed to help make your life easier, allowing you to take any of the classes Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-11:30am. Babysteps has all the activities you are looking for, in one convenient place. Babysteps, 110 Sutton Street, North Andover, 978-685-5533

Look Your Best! Start the new year off right with Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa. Follow through with your resolution of looking your best. We now offer TIGI makeup, learn how to put your best face forward. Laschi is carrying a line of new hair extensions. Hair Treats. No heat. No damage. Call for your consult today. Laschi Hairstylist & Day Spa, 150 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-6111

Ryan & Wood Distillery In 2006 Bob Ryan and Dave Wood opened the North Shore’s first distillery since Prohibition. In small batches they hand-craft Beauport Vodka, Knockabout Gin, Folly Cove Rum and Rye Whiskey in their 600 liter Still. Free tours at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Ryan & Wood Distillery, 15 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, 978-281-2282

American Textile History Museum Every time you dress, drink a cup of coffee, drive a car, or spend a dollar, textiles are changing your world in ways you never imagined. The American Textile History Museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, explores the bold ideas, creativity, and innovation that continue to shape our history. From spinning wheels to space exploration, this is far from your run-of-the-mill museum. American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, 978-441-0400

Waterfront Dining Waterfront dining that will satisfy diners with traditional American Comfort Cuisine. Slow Roasted Angus Prime Rib available daily as well as fresh locally sourced fish and vegetables are key ingredients to a successful recipe.Vic’s Boathouse, our new lounge and entertainment venue offers lighter fare, tapas and more, as well as free, live, local entertainment! Victoria’s Station, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-745-3400, victoriastationsalem.com

Holiday Shopping & Family Fun! Grab your loved ones—grandparents too and make merry with a visit to Wenham Museum’s Holiday Fair November 18 –20th. While you shop, your train and toy fans will rekindle childhood memories in the museum’s toy and model train galleries featuring holiday favorite, the Snow Train to Bakersville. Make tracks in December to the Gingerbread Express a gingerly-crafted model train layout! Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham, 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.com

Dazzling Colored Gemstones Lorenzo dazzles with brilliantly faceted color gemstones and smooth polished cabochons featured in exquisitely crafted and fashionable designs that never go out of style. From mine to market, nobody does color like Lorenzo. Shown is a bezel set blue topaz bangle bracelet in tarnish-resistant Argentium sterling silver accented with 18K gold rope design – $395. Matching pendant, earrings and ring are also available. Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-0638, bernardsjewelers.com

Black Tie Service Since 1983 Black Tie Limousine, Inc. has provided its clients with the highest level of expertise and reliability. Our professional staff of uniformed chauffeurs has undergone extensive training to ensure you a safe, trouble free journey. Our fleet consists of executive town cars, limousines, vans, luxury limousine motor coaches, touring coaches and Cadillac Escalade SUVs. Black Tie Limousine, Inc., 25 Bond Street, Haverhill, 1-800-624-9990, blacktielimo.com

Checkered Flag Indoor Karting The place to race on the North Shore! Our Electric 15HP karts give you the power to slide into the turns and accelerate down the straights. Strap on a helmet and race suit and race on in to our 23,000 square foot race track with 8 tight turns and long straights! Our electronic timing and scoring system also allows you to see who won the race and by how much! Racing for Adults and Children. Checkered Flag Indoor Karting, 239 Neck Road, Haverhill, 978-374-RACE (7223), checkeredflagindoorkarting.com

Revitalive Cafe Our amazing 3-Day Healthy Eating Weight Loss program is the perfect gift for anytime of year! Our award winning chefs prepare all your fresh juices and meals and deliver them to your front door! Let us help you lose weight, look younger and feel great! We include FRESH SQUEEZED juices, delicious salads, snacks, cookies and a refreshing soup along with daily e-mail support. $267. Revitalive Cafe, 50 Water Street, Newburyport, 978-462-0639, revitalive.com

Vamped Boutique Special Offer Whether your looking for that special piece to complete your look or a whole new outfit, you’ll find it at VAMPED, North Shores’ newest boutique. Vamped features unique, edgy, and trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories for juniors and young women. Enjoy 15% OFF a purchase of $100 or more enter NSMAG at checkout or bring in this ad! Vamped Boutique, 358G Broadway, Saugus, 781-558-2491, www.vampedboutique.com

N. Larson Jewelry Designs An elegant Jewelry Gallery offering classic and contemporary jewelry designed and created by Nancy Larson and her staff. Gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones, pearls and beads – all one of a kind and affordably priced. Visit our charming gallery for the perfect gift this holiday season. Exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service for 27 years. N. Larson Jewelry Designs, 11 Central Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-526-7444

A One Stop Stand Up Paddle & Surf Hub Surfari offers SUP lessons, rentals, tours, yoga and demos. We sell the latest and greatest SUP boards and gear for cruising, surfing, racing and fishing. We are also fully stocked with wetsuits, flip flops, clothes, sunglasses and accessories for living the dream in and out of the water! Surfari Stand Up Paddle & Surf, 26 Central Street, Manchester, 978-704-9051, standuppaddlesurfari.com

Ryan & Wood Distillery In 2006 Bob Ryan and Dave Wood opened the North Shore’s first distillery since Prohibition. In small batches they hand- craft Beauport Vodka, Knockabout Gin, Folly Cove Rum and Rye Whiskey in their 600 liter Still. Free tours at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Ryan & Wood Distillery, 15 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, 978-281-2282, ryanandwood.com

The Gift of Beauty & Wellness Essencia is a full service Hair Salon and Day Spa. We have a team of talented and professional stylists, eager to express your style and make you look and feel completely rejuvenated. Newbury Street ambiance without the Boston expense. The perfect gift, the gift of beauty and wellness: Essencia Gift Cards. Essencia Spa & Salon, 61 Main Street, Amesbury, 978-388-4772, essencia-spa.com

Tobacco Shack.. Be our guest and experience North Shore’s newest Cigar & Hookah lounge. Enjoy our large selection of fine hand-rolled cigars and shisha tobaccos. We offer an extensive selection of humidors, lighters, cutters, hookahs & accessories. Come enjoy a smoke, relax in our comfortable lounge with music, 3 flat screen tv’s, coffee & espresso. Tobacco Shack, 162 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, Tobaccoshack1.com

Give the Gift of Optimism this Year with Life is Good® Deck the halls at Harbor Goods, Cape Ann’s house of good vibes. From soft tees and comfy loungewear to winter accessories and the Good Dog line (woof!), Harbor Goods carries the entire line of Life is good® products for every optimist on your holiday list. With joyful messages and unique artwork, our colorful products show the world that your holiday glass is always half full. Harbor Goods, 119 Main Street, Gloucester, 978-282-1550, harborgoods.com

The Holiday Season at Smolak Farms Spend the Holiday season at the picturesque Smolak Farms in North Andover, MA. Enjoy plenty of activities including Pictures with Santa Claus, American Girl Doll Christmas Parties, Christmas Trees, Gingerbread House Workshops, fresh Cider Donuts and homemade seasonal pies made from scratch in our Farm Stand – there’s something for everyone at Smolak! Join us in celebrating while creating some unforgettable memories! Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, 978-682-6332,
smolakfarms.com

Bider’s… Antiques Wanted! For immediate cash purchase. We buy single items to entire estates at fair prices. Antiques, Vintage Items, Used Furniture, Danish and Modern Furniture, Pottery, Silver, Gold, China, Clocks, Paintings, Guitars, Musical Instruments, Glass, Oriental Rugs, Textiles, Books, Military, Swords and any interesting or unusual items. Please call for an appointment and Free Verbal Appraisal at your location or ours. Call Michael C Bider III. Biders Antiques, 67 Main Street, Essex, 508-633-4858, bider@comcast.net

Motivating Our Youth Voted Best Dance School in Andover/North Andover 3 years in a row. Just Dance is a family friendly studio. We offer classes for every level of dancer ages 2-92. Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern and Acro. Bring this ad into Just Dance for a FREE month of class! Just Dance, 65 Flagship Drive, North Andover, 978-68-DANCE, justdancecomplex.com

Smartwool Gallery Collection Fiddle Ferns Featuring artwork by filmmaker, beekeeper, and entrepreneur Laura Tyler of Boulder, CO, these knee high socks are designed to look and feel good. Each pair of these whimsically beautiful socks are crafted from a 70% merino wool blend and feature a supportive arch brace in addition to heel cushioning. Available in Imperial Purple and Loden. J.L. Coombs,45 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-8121 and 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, jlcoombs.com

Coal Fired Pizza, Wings, and More! Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza became New England’s first restaurant to cook delicious food in Italian built, coal fired ovens. Our famous pizza is cooked at 900 degrees for a thin, crisped crust with fresh and distinctively rich toppings. The coal fired wings are served with caramelized onions and are complimented with our signature, secret recipe Sangria. Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza, 880 Broadway, Rt 1, Saugus, 781-941-2625 & 361 Middlesex Road, Tyngsboro, 978-649-8312, angelascfp.com

Delight Your Senses Mountain fresh and glowing with the aromatic snap of crisp Siberian Fir needles, heartening cedarwood and relaxing sandalwood, the Thymes Frasier Fir sets the mood for those special moments that make up our life stories. Creating a tradition to savor…and to share. Extensive selection of other Thymes fragrances available. Come to Hamilton Gardens where all of your senses will be delighted. Hamilton Gardens, 545 Bay Road, Hamilton, 978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com

Green Land Café A Blend of Creative Food and Fresh Thinking. Committed to sustainability, our menus reflect the goodness of organic, locally grown and harvested ingredients. Serving Lunch, Dinner, Tapas, Late Night, Kid’s Menu, and Sunday Brunch. Patio dining, private function room, live music Friday and Monday nights. Open daily from 11:30am. Green Land Café, 87 Washington Street, Salem, 978-744-7766, greenlandcafe.com

Timeless Interiors Timeless design and a relaxed palette blend effortlessly to create an exceptional home environment…..where your family can live, entertain, or simply escape to a simpler and better place. Come visit our newly relocated shop for home furnishings, thoughtful gifts and inspired design. Timeless Interiors, 52 Railroad Avenue, Hamilton, 978-468-1141, timelessinteriorsonline.com

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in it’s state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn,978-689-7700, lasercraze.us

Old Cuban Cigar FactoryOld Cuban Cigar Factory is a specialty cigar store, featuring our own unique blend of cigars, created by our Master Blenders & Rollers using the finest tobaccos. Stop by our factory store, browse our large selection of the finest cigar brands in our walk in humidor, relax in our smoking lounge and enjoy! Old Cuban Cigar Factory, 173 South Main Street, Middleton,
978-777-4129, oldcuban.com

The Hottest New Toy! One of this year’s hottest new toys, found at Mud Puddle Toys in Salem and Marblehead, is the Air Swimmer by William Mark Corp. These amazing fish (clown fish or shark) provide hours of remote control fun as they literally swim from room to room, dazzling everyone in their path. Great fun for the holidays. Only $41.99. Mud Puddle Toys,1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead,
781-631-0814 and 221 Essex Street, Salem, 978-740-5400, mudpuddletoys.com

American Textile History Museum Every time you dress, drink a cup of coffee, drive a car, or spend a dollar, textiles are changing your world in ways you never imagined. The American Textile History Museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, explores the bold ideas, creativity, and innovation that continue to shape our history. From spinning wheels to space exploration, this is far from your run-of-the-mill museum. American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, 978-441-0400, athm.org.

Keep Your Loved Ones Close Imagine having your favorite photo transformed into a beautiful piece of sterling silver jewelry. Your photo is professionally edited and sealed—protected against water and wear. We offer necklaces, bracelets, key chains, cufflinks and more. Add monogrammed charms or birthstones as separates that we will put together for you as a finished piece. You provide the photo…we preserve the sweet moments in life! Mason & Madison…gifts with style, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

AnnTiques A charming shop of affordable and distinctive antique and vintage furnishings from 18th century to mid-century modern. An extravaganza of vintage & antique couture, designer, sterling, gold and Native American jewelry awaits you. Furniture, lighting, paintings, tableware, art glass & pottery, mirrors, tribal artifacts, ironware and more beckon your discovery. A decorator’s delight! AnnTiques buys estates, quality items, gold & sterling. AnnTiques, 2 Rear Martin Street, Jct. Rtes. 133 & 22, Essex, 978-502-5594, ann.anntiques@gmail.com

Rada Boutique & Upscale Consignment Rada Boutique in Wakefield has it all. Along with upscale women’s consignment fashions, you will find an amazing assortment of brand new jewelry, scarves, pocketbooks, Italian sweaters and made in the USA apparel. We offer the latest in women’s fashions from the streets of London, Paris and Milan at the prices you can afford. Visit us on Facebook and our website. Rada Boutique, 394 Main Street, Wakefield, 781-224-1033, radaboutique.com

Award-Winning Pizza Owned and operated by a local family, the Upper Crust offers award-winning thin-crust pizza that borders on extraordinary. Complement your meal with a glass of wine or one of our craft beers, and you’re sure to have a transcendent pizza experience. Enjoy our “Upstairs” dining room for a relaxing family dinner or fun night out. Holiday gift certificates are available. The Upper Crust, 44 State Street, Newburyport, 978-463-3313, theuppercrustpizzeria.com

Fabulous Finds October/November

Whoopie Pie Makeover For a whoopie pie makeover – visit Newburyport’s Chococoa Baking Company & Cafe. Owners Alan & Julie make a bite-size all-natural & organic version. The Whoopie is made with 3 kinds premium chocolate & organic buttercream. Great for treats and even weddings plus we ship. Our cafe offers local baked goods & Atomic Cafe coffee. Mon – Sat 7:00am -5:00pm. Chococoa Baking Company & Cafe, 38 Washington Street, Newburyport, 978-499-8889.

A More Beautiful You! CosMedica will turn back the hands of time to unveil a revitalized new you. Without surgery, we work with your own natural beauty to reverse the effects of aging. Lasers remove hair, veins, and pigment; peels will erase dull skin to reveal a glowing complexion. We use the top of the line products to bring out the best You! CosMedica, 146 Lowell Street, Suite 300C-2, Wakefield, 781-246-1119

Looking for both style and comfort in a shoe? Search no further than àpropos footwear. Originated as an alternative to bulky white sneakers, these comfortable, stylish shoes provide splashes of color to brighten any wardrobe. Like a scarf for your feet™, women love them for travel – around the world, the town or just around the house. Can be found at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston. àpropos footwear, Lawrence, MA, 800-shoes-2-go (746-3724)

Ryan & Wood Distillery In 2006 Bob Ryan and Dave Wood opened the North Shore’s first distillery since Prohibition. In small batches they hand craft Beauport Vodka, Knockabout Gin, Folly Cove Rum and Rye Whiskey in their 600 liter Still. Free tours at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Ryan & Wood Distillery, 15 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, 978-281-2282

Want Great Food? Look no further. Main Street Market offers local grass fed beef and meats, local eggs, great coffee and baked goods. With an exceptional wine selection, artisan cheeses and freshly baked breads, find everything you need for a great meal. Don’t want to cook? Let us! Prepared meals and catering along with superb salads and sandwiches. Main Street Market,
17 Main Street, Topsfield, 978-887-2005

BareMinerals by BareEscentuals…is the #1 mineral makeup in the world made with 100% natural formula without any preservatives, fillers or binders. Their award winning foundation provides impeccable coverage for every skin type and also protects with natural SPF 15. Essencia Spa & Salon is proud to carry this original mineral makeup line. Essencia is a full service day spa and salon offering an array of customized services. Essencia, 61 Main Street, Amesbury, 978-388-4772

‘Do Salon We believe that your ‘do is uniquely yours. Our amazing team of highly-trained stylists has traveled both nationally and internationally to master their craft and bring the latest trends in hair color, multi-dimensional coloring and cutting to you. Voted # 1 Hair Salon in Wakefield for 2010 & 2011. ‘Do Salon, 146 Lowell Street, Wakefield, 781-245-0455

Accessories by Blass Whether you are looking to accessorize with a belt, necklace, earrings, bracelet or handbag, the staff at Accessories by Blass will add the finishing touches. You will marvel at the selection of Longchamp, Eric Javits Collection and JPK handbags. Looking for a special gift? We have a stunning collection of fine gift items for every occasion. So, spoil yourself or give a beautiful gift. Accessories by Blass,10 Bessom Street, Marblehead, 781-631-2124

The Landing The Landing’s fresh seafoods and “on the water harbor view” deck are unparalleled on the North Shore. The Dining Room has harbor views from every table and the menu is sure to please every palate. Our English style pub is always bustling with entertainment Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Be sure to try our Award winning “notcha grandmas chowder.” The Landing, 81 Front Street, Marblehead, 781-639-1266

Peter Thomas Roth now at Rouge! Unwrinkle™ Innovative wrinkle fighting products formulated with an exclusive blend of six powerful, active wrinkle relaxing and anti-aging peptides and neuropeptides help reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles, fine lines and expression lines. Skin tone and texture is refined, leaving skin looking soft, smooth and years younger.
Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in it’s state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn, 978-689-7700

Wrist Watch Mystical and spiritual elements mixed with urban style create Alex and Ani’s signature look. The collection of handcrafted jewelry is not only made from recycled metals, but every style has an adjustable closure, so you’re sure to get the perfect fit. Stack them for a great look. Baubles Jewelry, One Post Office Square, Lynnfield, 781-592-6110

Fabulous Finds: August/September

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Then Sit!These eco-friendly adirondack chairs are made from 100% recycled milk jugs and water bottles that would other wise end up in a landfill. Available in 20 vibrant colors, these durable chairs come with a lifetime warranty. Hamilton Gardens, 545 Bay Road, Hamilton, 978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com

Beautiful & Classic This fabulous find is available for just $159.99 at Blue River Diamonds Liberty Tree Mall Danvers. Beautiful conflict free diamonds and eco-friendly mountings. Blue River Diamonds, 100 Independence Way, Danvers, 978-646-8988, blueriverdiamonds.com

Music to your Ears Bradford School of Music opened in 2007 and has quickly become the North Shore’s premier music lesson studio. Their faculty consists of professional musicians that have years of experience on stage as well as in the classroom. All instruments, all ages and all levels are welcome – Northshore Magazine readers can book ONE FREE 30 minute lesson by mentioning this ad! Bradford School of Music, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, 978-685-7900, www.bradfordschoolofmusic.com

Not Your Average Barn Sale Unique recovered, repurposed and repainted furniture and finds. We always have fun new pieces to decorate your home or cottage. Chairs, bureaus, tables and knick knacks.Join our new Facebook page so you’ll see our new items and know about upcoming Barn dates. Not YourAverage Barn Sale, 21 AndersenDrive, Boxford, 978-352-9711

Fall Is Just Around the Corner! As much as we love summer, it can take it’s toll on your skin. Start repairing the damage now! With the most experienced Laser Hair Removal professional in the business, the highest quality facial peels and the latest teeth whitening system, you will be fresh and glowing again in no time. CosMedica, 146 Lowell Street, Suite 300C-2, Wakefield, 781-246-1119, cos-medica.com

Fill Your Autumn With Music We provide a total musical experience for each of our music students. Drawing on the wide-ranging talents of our teaching staff, we match student and teacher based on personality, learning style, goals and interests. As part of our private lessons, students are given the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians and showcase their skills live or in the recording studio! Marblehead & Salem School of Music, 13 Essex Street, Marblehead, and 3 Pleasant Street, Salem, 781-639-7070

Meet Ericka Ericka is an Advanced Cosmetic Nurse Injector. Her passion and skills as a highly trained Nurse Injector are unparalleled. Her advanced training, aesthetic eye, gentle touch, and extensive knowledge is what sets her apart. She offers a full complement of aesthetic treatments including Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm™, and Radiesse®. Skin Deep is thrilled to offer her expertise to our clients! Skin Deep Laser Services, 205 Andover Street, Peabody, 9781-587-2711, skindeep-ma.com

Attention Homeowners and Designers Creative uses of stone have always played a part in Landscape Design. Our stone and rock collection is one to check out! We have gorgeous pieces for walkways, walls, benches and garden décor, like this mushroom table. Add some timeless beauty to your gardens. Erik Peterson/Peterson Landscaping, PO Box 243, West Boxford, 978-374-1235, eptersonlandscaping.com

Take Ownership of Your Education! Do you love to look beautiful? Do you love to make others look beautiful? Follow your passion into a cosmetology career at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute located in Historic Downtown Lowell. Come get Educated with the best. Check us out online or call us to set up a consultation. Classes starting every month! Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute, 136 Central Street, Lowell 888-LRN-HAIR, lowellacademy.com

American Handmade Jewelery For 20 years ANNIE*S has been known as the place to go for fabulous American made hand crafted jewelry. ANNIE*S newest jewelry line by California Artist, Katya, continues the trend. Her pieces combine the bold colors of dichroic fused glass with contemporary sterling silver settings. Modern elegance that makes a statement. And only at ANNIE*S. ANNIE*S, 11 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, 978-462-5577, anniesnewburyport.com

NEW! CAUDALIE Premier Cru The Eye Cream This ultimate anti-ageing eye cream targets all the visible signs of aging around the eyes: wrinkles, loss of elasticity, dehydration, dark circles, puffiness, dark spots and loss of radiance. Premier Cru The Eye Cream immediately brightens and corrects dark circles thanks to silvery, coppery and iridescent pearlizers. Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

Throw Away That Razor This summer smooth skin, sandy beaches and hair free days are in. Whether you’re in need of a great eyebrow wax or want to go all the way with a Brazilian, the pros here make it happen. Using specialty wax imported from France, estheticians perform a 4 step process, leaving your skin smooth and sexy. See for yourself, your first wax is FREE.* European Wax Center, Rt.1 North, Saugus, 781-558-9561, waxcenter.com

Flawless Food Sit back, relax, and take advantage of the wide variety of services Kina’ Ole Private Chef Svc. has to offer from romantic & intimate dinner parties, tea parties, and showers to daily & weekly meal preparation, cooking lessons, grocery shopping, and so much more. Contact them today!. Kina’ Ole Private Chef Svc., 978-761-3467, thekinaole.com

A Unique Experience Simply You Salon & Boutique is a new, unique hair salon. The owner is a color specialist and the only stylist, which allows you to get your hair done in a quiet, peaceful setting. The boutique area is filled with beautiful handmade items such as beaded belt buckles and amazing jewelry. Treat yourself to a one of a kind salon experience. Simply You Salon & Boutique, 141 Pine Street, Danvers, 978-774-5555

Experience The Difference! Once you’ve met Gayle Venezia, you’ll discover why your experience feels more like a visit than an appointment. In business 12 years, Venezia offers a full array of services including the Ultrasnic Facial, waxing & massage. Our Pedicure Room offers a Pedicure Bench which incorporates the Footbuffer that smoothes & softens. We also offer a Loyalty Rewards Program that entitles the client to complimentary services. It’s Venezia’s way of saying Thank you! Venezia Day Spa, 12 Salem Street, Lynnfield, 781-224-3334, veneziadayspa.com

Author Anita Diamant Returns to Rockport

After achieving international renown for her work of historical fiction set in ancient Israel, the New York Times best-selling novel The Red Tent, Rockport resident and author Anita Diamant brings her latest set of characters back home to the North Shore. By, Tamsin Venn – Photographs by Dana Smith

In the novel that author Anita Diamant is currently writing, a group of young women in 1915 journey from Boston to Rockport by train to escape their office and department store jobs and the pressures of urban life. Over the course of a week or two in this North Shore town, they hike, sail, swim, and play tennis—activities the Jewish, Italian, and Irish immigrant girls have never experienced before.

Diamant, a Rockport resident and author of the New York Times bestseller The Red Tent, has set part of her new novel at Rockport Lodge, a 1750s farmhouse on Route 127 that’s now a private home. On a walk with Diamant from her home to the property, she explains that her newest characters spent their summer at the lodge, opened in 1906, as a kind of Fresh Air Fund-arrangement at the start of the whole settlement movement. Diamant was inspired by the place upon learning about its history as a guest house for women and girls of limited means.

Early 20th-century Boston was abuzz with the rise of novel concepts like department stores, movies, and women’s magazines. The era also saw the invention of the typewriter and the founding of Simmons College, says Diamant, who loves historical research. Boston’s North End, she says, was dense and unhealthy. For the heroines of her latest book, having their own beds and towels and going to the beach and sailing were “things that were completely alien to them, like going from Kansas to Oz,” she says. “I find that completely fascinating.”

The North Shore setting is not new for this richly imaginative writer; Diamant has set two previous novels on Cape Ann. The Last Days of Dogtown recreates the daily lives of castoffs—widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and “witches”—living in a lonely hamlet outside Gloucester in the early 1800s. Good Harbor tells the tale of a nurturing friendship between two women, one a cancer patient, as it develops during restorative beach walks. In Good Harbor, Diamant explores the modern woman’s balancing act of marriage and career, motherhood and friendship. “No matter what the setting, my characters always lead the action,” says Diamant.

But Diamant is best known for ancient settings found in The Red Tent, an imaginary telling of the biblical story of Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob. Dinah is barely mentioned in the Bible (her 12 brothers get a lot more attention), but Diamant weaves an entire drama around the girl, her mother, and her aunts. This memorable work of fiction gives voice to the silent women—their passions, traditions, and turmoil—in The Old Testament.

Published by St. Martin’s Press in 1997, the book sold modestly at first. It had no advertising budget and few reviews in major periodicals. “When it came out, it came out to thunderous silence,” says Diamant. “It almost didn’t get published in paperback. You have this fantasy that your life is going to change forever when your novel comes out, but it doesn’t.” As independent book stores, reading groups, and trailblazing women’s rabbi associations adopted it, The Red Tent became a “word-of-mouth” success and is now published in 20 languages.

The Newburyport Choral Society invited Diamant to narrate Arthur Honegger’s choral masterpiece King David. The organization had asked her as a Bible scholar, though she vehemently contests her reputation as such. She explains that the story of Dinah was based strictly on her imagination.

“The Red Tent retells the story of Dinah, which is found in the Biblical book of Genesis, Chapter 34. This episode, usually known as the ‘Rape of Dinah,’ has been a difficult passage for Bible readers for centuries because of the murderous behavior of Jacob’s sons. In Genesis, Dinah does not say a single word; what happens to her is recounted and characterized as rape by her brothers. In my retelling of the story, Dinah finds her voice. The Red Tent is told entirely from her perspective and the point of view of the women around her,” writes Diamant on her website.

Diamant once received an email from one man who said he was praying for her because of the liberties she took with the Old Testament story. “It’s not a novelization of the text. It’s a riff. It takes off. I feel it’s an honor when people bring me in as a Bible scholar, but it’s something I can’t take credit for,” Diamant says.

So how did Diamant come to set her subsequent novels on Cape Ann as opposed to ancient Israel? She found inspiration in local lore. While walking around Gloucester finishing The Red Tent, she found a pamphlet on Dogtown in the Bookstore of Gloucester. That led her to a slim volume titled In the Heart of Cape Ann, or the Story of Dogtown. The author, Charles Mann, claimed he gleaned the information from “sweet-faced old ladies” and noble old men who sat gossiping around the fire. The illustrator, Catherine M. Follansbee, had a field day sketching broom-riding witches.

“The thumbnail sketches of the people were so fabulous,” says Diamant. Everything that had ever been written about Dogtown was in that pamphlet. There’s no real history, only gossip and hearsay, and Diamant thought it was fine for writing a novel. “I didn’t feel like I was hurting anyone’s memory,” she says. She was also interested in the compelling history of early Africans in New England, represented by two characters.

Diamant’s most recently published novel, Day After Night, a work of historical fiction, is set in 1945 Palestine in a British prison camp for Jewish immigrants who fled Nazi Germany. Diamant had visited the detention camp, Atlit, now a museum near Haifa, during her daughter’s Hebrew school’s semester in Israel. She was struck by the escape of 200 detainees, a story better known in Israel than in the U.S. in which Israeli leader Yitzhak Rabin played a role. She soon began research for the new novel and made several trips there.

The story follows four young women who live through very different war experiences. Diamant was drawn to the powerful concept of surviving such a crushing experience, as both of her parents are Holocaust survivors. Diamant feels the book demonstrates the importance Israel had as a place for millions of displaced Jews after World War II and still has today in the volatile Middle East. And while the book was difficult to write, the fact that these young women were eventually able to share their suffering with each other and create new beginnings for themselves helped make the process bearable, Diamant says. “I thought it was an amazing story and wanted to tell it from the rearview mirror,” she says.

Diamant moved to Boston in the 1970s after earning a degree in comparative literature from Washington University in St. Louis, and a master’s in literature from SUNY Binghamton. Before trying her hand at fiction, she published six non-fiction books about contemporary Jewish practice. She wrote columns for the Boston Phoenix and the Boston Globe Magazine and compiled them into the highly inspiring and entertaining Pitching My Tent: On Marriage, Motherhood, Friendship, and Other Leaps of Faith. Some of her gems include: “No matter how loving your mate, no matter how huggy-kissy your kid, doglessness spells tactile deprivation.” Also: “There must have been raspberries in the Garden of Eden, which convinces me that Adam and Eve were, developmentally at least, nothing but babies. Because given the choice between an apple and an unlimited supply of raspberries, only a small child would go for the Red Delicious.”

Today, Diamant is moving in other directions, which include writing song lyrics. Her new CD, “Requited,” is full of fabulous jazz riffs for which she wrote the lyrics with her friend Bert Seager. It is the most fun she’s ever had as a writer, she says.

Diamant’s writing space in her Rockport home is next to the dining room table, under a painting of Good Harbor Beach, a gift from her husband. The painting is poignant, as Diamant finds inspiration on Good Harbor Beach, as well as at Rocky Neck, Gloucester Harbor, and Rockport’s Headlands, where she walks her dog. “It’s the place I go to in my head when I need to calm down,” she says.

Later, on a stroll with the author down a quiet lane from Rockport Lodge back to her house, it’s striking just how close to home Diamant found inspiration for her new work of historical fiction—more specifically, how far it is from the ancient biblical setting that propelled her into international fame. For this famous author, regardless how wide-reaching her works become and how well-known her name is, there’s no place like home.

Fabulous Finds April/May

It’s Fur Storage Time
Maintain the beauty and wearability of your fur with annual cleaning and conditioning at Dino’s. Our 2011 Storage Special includes cleaning, conditioning and cold storage for only $79 – a $148 value. New storage customers always welcome. We also offer expert repairs and complete remodels. No interest layaway plans are available on new sales. Dino Furs, 33 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-3344, dinofurs.com

Best-Dressed Woman’s Boutique
Glitterati Salem has quickly become the shopping destination of choice for the women of the North Shore. The Boutique features a hand-selected collection of designer woman’s apparel from fun casual wear to cocktail attire for Bridal, Evening Gowns, and PROM, with over a thousand samples. Glitterati Boutique, 121 Lafayette Street, Salem,978-745-7775, glitteratistyle.com

Guarantee Student Success…With ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring
Specializing in customized, one-to-one tutoring in the privacy, comfort and convenience of your home. All subjects – algebra, geometry, calculus, reading, essay writing, ACT, SAT test preparation. Certified teachers, personal attention. Serving the North Shore since 2000. Mention this magazine and receive one free hour of tutoring. ClubZ!, 978-744-2200, clubztutoring.com/northshoreboston

Eco Chic
Our newest candles pair soy-based wax with 100% cotton wicks to create a cleaner burn that lasts an amazing 60-90 hours. The pillars are poured into recyclable glass that is personalized to order with hand-strung crystal beading. Decorative options run the gamut from initials to symbols, and two sizes are available in eight fragrances. Perfect wedding gift, birthday gift or decorate your home! Mason & Madison… gifts with style!, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

Rejuvenate Your Body
At Laschi’s, our serene and tranquil day spa is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Our staff will pamper and take the utmost care of your skin. Relax. Re-energize. Treat yourself the way you deserve. Our candlelit treatment rooms are designed with your complete comfort in mind. Facials, waxing, hand applied airbrush tanning, body treatments. Come rejuvenate your body and mind with us. Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa, 150 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com

Carver Design Group Ltd.
We view interior design as a transformational process for our clients to help them define and express their visions, tastes, and lifestyle. Our interactive design process produces classical harmony, understated elegance, and comfort. This unique approach empowers clients to create a home through self-expression and discovery that they can truly love. Carver Design Group Ltd., 144 Main Street, Essex, 978-768-9143, carverdesign.com

Best Pizza On The North Shore
Rock’s Tavern serving the best pizza on the North Shore choose from basic cheese to his famous Shrimp Scampi pizza. “Rock” your taste buds with Rock’s pizza. Dinner is served every night, lunch Wednesday-Sunday. Taking reservations now for Easter! Rock’s Tavern, “Where family, friends and food are our Tradition!” Rock’s Tavern, 119 South Main Street, Middleton, 978-767-9519, rockstavern.net

Get Your Glow On
There’s nothing like a healthy, glowing, natural-looking tan to make you look and feel fantastic. St. Tropez has been making tanning treatments for over 10 years! St. Tropez self and gradual tans are quick and easy to use, and give great, long-lasting results on all skin types. Choose from Self Tan, Gradual Tan or Wash-Off! Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

Timeless Interiors
Timeless design and a relaxed palette blend effortlessly to create an exceptional home environment…..where your family can live, entertain, or simply escape to a simpler and better place. Come visit our newly relocated shop for home furnishings, thoughtful gifts and inspired design. Timeless Interiors, 52 Railroad Avenue, Hamilton, 978-468-1141, timelessinteriorsonline.com

New Salon & Spa
Spring in to the brand new Maria Francesco Salon & Spa. Whether it’s for a wedding, prom night, or just need to relax, we are here to pamper you from head to toe. Our experienced and talented staff members are among the most qualified in the industry. They’ll undoubtedly make you look and feel your very best. Maria Franceso Spa & Salon, 97 Central Street, Peabody, 978-531-2700, mariafrancescosalonspa.com

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Then Sit!
These eco-friendly adirondack chairs are made from 100% recycled milk jugs and water bottles that would other wise end up in a landfill. Available in 20 vibrant colors these durable chairs come with a lifetime warranty. Hamilton Gardens, 545 Bay Road, Hamilton, 978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com

Summer Dance Camp
New England Summer Dance Camp is located at Dean College in Franklin, MA and is open to dancers ages 11-18. Dancers spend over five hours per day taking class. NESDC instructors are nationally recognized choreographers, competition judges, Patriots Cheerleaders and stars from SYTYCD! In addition to dancing, NESDC offers activities and memories to last a lifetime. New England Summer Dance Camp, 65 Flagship Drive, North Andover, 508-570-4571, nesdancecamp.com

Fabulous Finds Feb/March

Artistic Finds!
The artists have been busy creating! Come join us in the barn for our February Show Friday Feb 11th ~ Sat Feb 12th 9am ~ 4pm and Sun Feb 13th 11am ~ 4 pm. Get your Valentine something locally made or vintage furniture and antique finds. Located at 21 Andersen Dr. Boxford (off 404 Main St). Find their work daily at West Village Art Cafe, 561 Main Street, West Boxford, 978-352-9711

Eyephoria Optical
Luxury eyewear and designer sunglasses. The hand crafted Parasite eyewear line has landed and is taking the eyewear world by storm. Beautiful and unique it truly is “eyewear for a new frame of mind!” Eyephoria Optical, 950 Cummings Center, Suite 97-X, Beverly, 978-338-5558, eyephoriaoptical.com

A Shore Thing
We are always finding new approaches to the tried and true. You’ll find fabulous jewelry, local artisanry, fun accent furniture that flaunt the colors of the ocean, original artwork and so much more! Just arrived!! Very cool French fatigued canvas totes with adjustable leather straps in two sizes.
A Shore Thing, 1 Titcomb Street,Newburyport, 978-465-0833, ashorething.net

Rejuvenate Your Body
At Laschi’s our serene and tranquil day spa is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Our staff will pamper and take the utmost care of your skin. Relax. Re-energize. Treat yourself the way you deserve. Our candlelit treatment rooms are designed with your complete comfort in mind. Facials, waxing, hand applied airbrush tanning, body treatments. Come rejuvenate your body and mind with us. Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa, 150 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com

‘Do Salon
We believe that your ‘do is uniquely yours. Our amazing team of highly-trained stylists has traveled both nationally and internationally to master their craft and bring the latest trends in hair color, multi-dimensional coloring and cutting to you. 2010 Reader’s Choice Award for # 1 Hair Salon in Wakefield. ‘Do Salon, 146 Lowell Street, Wakefield, 781-245-0455, dosalonwakefield.com

Not Your Average Consignment Shop!
Over 9,000 sq ft of quality merchandise in room-like settings, spacious, clean, and friendly staff in a beautifully renovated 1865 mill building. Winner of five awards this year for Best Consignment Shop. Quality consignments always wanted, pickup and delivery available. Consignment Gallery at 56, 56 Sterling Street, Clinton, 978-365-6456, Gallery56.com

Works Of Art For Your Special Occasions!
With your personal input and detail of your wishes we can do the thinking and fulfill your dreamed confection. Individually designed handcrafted cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies and more for all occasions, big and small. Cakes by Design Edible Art, 2-4 Johnson Street, North Andover, 978-975-8877, cakesbydesignedibleart.com

Don’t Let The Cold Weather Get You Down!
Treat yourself to the “I’m Not Here, I’m Really Lounging Poolside at a Beachfront Resort” Collection available exclusively at hip Melrose boutique the beauty cafe. Escape to the tropics with a wash, scrub, spray, and cream, all infused with the scents of vanilla, coconut, pineapple, hibiscus, tropical blossom, and a hint of gardenia. The Beauty Cafe, 515 Main Street, Melrose, 781-665-6650, thebeautycafe.nu

Sunline Patio & Fireside
Start planning your outdoor living space now with a visit to Sunline and see our extensive display of patio furniture including teak, aluminum, resin wicker, wrought iron, polymer and more, along with umbrellas, fire pits, garden statuary, fountains, granite mail posts, storage sheds, jungle gym sets and an outdoor gas fireplace. Sunline Patio & Firside, 24 Newbury Street, Danvers, 978-774-8822, sunlinepatio.com

Fabulous Furs For Fabulous Prices!

Dino’s Winter Sale is now in progress. Choose from our complete selection of furs from trendy designer originals to luxurious full length mink coats to sporty shearlings. Our fur accessories including vests, purses, gloves and scarves are the ideal complement to any outfit. Let us tempt you with our styles, selection – and yes, prices. Dino Furs, 33 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-3344, dinofurs.com

Guarantee Student Success…With ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring.
Specializing in customized, one-to-one tutoring in the privacy, comfort and convenience of your home. All subjects – algebra, geometry, calculus, reading, essay writing, ACT, SAT test preparation. Certified teachers, personal attention. Serving the North Shore since 2000. Mention this magazine and receive one free hour of tutoring. ClubZ!, 978-744-2200, clubztutoring.com/northshoreboston

Therapeutic Massage
Our skilled massage therapists listen to your needs and employ the proper techniques to deliver a truly therapeutic experience. Therapeutic massage is a medically proven method for supporting your health and wellness. You’ll enjoy benefits of… Relief from back and neck pain, reduced stress, increased circulation,improved range of motion! Contact us to schedule a massage session, or walk-in! Don’t forget your Valentine – give an elements gift card! Elements Therapeutic Massage®, 209 N. Main Street, Andover, 978-475-2266, elementsandover.com

Sightsee In Style With The Urbane Cyclist
Revisit the simple pleasures of cycling with a bike rental. There’s nothing finer on a summer day than making your own breeze as you glide along on your bicycle. See absolutely everything Salem has to offer astride a handsomely equipped, classically styled Urban 6. Enjoy the North Shore in a whole new way— By bike! The Urbane Cyclist, 282R Derby Street, Salem, 978-594-5174, theurbanecyclist.com

Take A Walk On The Wild Side
Step into the exciting world of fashion from contemporary to dressy and everything in between for women of all ages! You’ll find juniors, misses, plus and petite sizes. Come to Swampscott for names such as Joseph Ribkoff, Curio Sweaters, Jax and Taylor Dresses, Not Your Daughters Jeans and more. You’ll also find fabulous fashion jewelry and accessories from elegant to the avant garde. Stop in to see what everyone has been talking about! Infinity Fashion Boutique, Vinnin Square, 427 Paradise Road, Swampscott, 781-599-8829

Bring Fashion To The Kitchen
Locally made stylish aprons by Lynne’s Whim of Swampscott. These high quality aprons feature a removeable hand towel and come in an array of colors and patterns for women, men and children. Matching potholders and witch hats are also available. $40 Find them at, Pamplemousse, Pedestrian Mall, 185 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-2900, pmousse.com

Personal Charm
Create a timeless piece that commemorates you and everything important in your life. These charming necklaces are hand stamped sterling silver disc(s) personalized with names, meaningful words or special occasion dates you choose and can be accented with crystals, pearls or charms. A special gift for grads, new mothers, girlfriends or you! Starting at $40.00. Mason & Madison… gifts with style!, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

Fashion On A Budget
Ready for a closet makeover? Time to re-invent your style? Modern Millie’s award winning consignment shops can help you do just that while staying in your budget! Millie’s is stocked full of designer jeans at one third of the retail cost, cute tops, and va-va-va-voom one of a kind figure flattering vintage dresses. The Millie staff is ready and armed to help you find the best looks for your lifestyle. Modern Millie Vintage & Consignments, 103 Washington Street, Salem, 978-745-0231, or 41 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, 978-961-1569, modernmillieshop.com

Your Life. Your Moments. Captured.
Ever wish you could capture the moment like this? Make it happen with Dragonfly Photography! We are a creative and classy way to get your family portraits done. To book your fun and unique photo shoot, go to: www.dragonflyshots.com or call (978) 857-2088. For book samples and bookings we are located at: Dragonfly Photography, Little Block of Shops, 1 West Main Street, Georgetown, 978-857-2088, dragonflyshots.com

Your Pup Will Strut in Style!
New Ultra USA Choke Free Harnesses are here and combine the best harness features into one comfortable design. Easy to use, this harness offers both Velcro and a side release buckle for closure and a double D-ring for added security. Lightweight and breathable, they come in 10 terrific colors, and fit dogs from 2 – 25 lbs. Add a matching leash and your pup is ready to strut in style! Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion Street, Wakefield, 781-245-6787

Silver Bullet Accessory
Struggling for some oomph in your outfit, some gusto in your get-up? These swarovski crystal earrings by New York based designer Miguel Ases will put the zing in amazing! Lightweight and full of sparkle, Miguel’s earrings will compliment everything from a crisp white tee to a slinky black dress. These lookers and much more available at JAMBU. JAMBU Inspired Jewelry, 38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com

Summer Style
How sweet will you look in this outfit from Katwalk? With a cute sundress by Sweet Pea, hot pink sandals and straw bag to complete the look the answer to this question is simple. You will look amazing! Hot new looks for the summer are arriving daily so stop in to take a peak and discover a bright new you! Katwalk, 46 State Street, Newburyport, 978-225-6996

Newest Trends & Latest Looks
Step into the exciting world of fashion from contemporary to dressy and everything in between for women of all ages! You’ll find juniors, misses, plus and petite sizes. Come to Swampscott for names such as Joseph Ribkoff, Curio Sweaters, Jax and Taylor Dresses, Not Your Daughters Jeans and more. You’ll also find fabulous fashion jewelry and accessories from elegant to the avant garde. Stop in to see our new summer fashions and find out what everyone has been talking about! Infinity Fashion Boutique, Vinnin Square, 427 Paradise Road, Swampscott, 781-599-8829

Feet Are Officially Sexy This Summer
Feet are officially sexy for summer! Just ask creative director, Nonie Creme of Butter London. First take your feet from “ewww” to “oooh” with their amazing pedicure collection. Then choose from one of their always fashionable, straight from the runway shades. This season we love the Jellies, 3 new juicy sheer colors that look and feel like slick wet lipgloss for your nails. Come check out the entire delicious collection exclusively at the beauty cafe. The Beauty Cafe, 515 Main Street, Melrose, 781-665-6650, thebeautycafe.nu

Nothing Average About It
Not your average store and not your average museum shop. The award winning Peabody Essex Museum Shop sells unique, interesting, fun, and unusual items from stylish jackets, chic jewelry, and engaging children’s toys to decorative home décor. Treat yourself, spoil your friends and delight your family with gifts that stimulate the mind, invigorate the senses and enrich ones spirit. Peabody Essex Museum Shop, 161 Essex Street, Salem, PEMshop.com

Fabulous Finds: Holiday

These local fabulous finds will please even the pickiest of guests.

Whether hosting a party or bringing a gift, these wine accessories are both stylish & functional. Open the wine bottle to reveal a 5-piece tool set that conveniently stores with your wine collection. The fish corkscrew, made of light wood & stainless steel, is the perfect stocking stuffer. Find these and more entertaining ideas at Roost! Roost, 38 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-4663, roostsalem.com

Chilly Dog Sweaters
Are handmade, 100% wool dog sweaters. They come in a variety of colors, styles and sizes! At A Singing Dog, our beagle Mali wears her fashionable sweater especially when she is walking along Singing Beach during the winter. Visit our store and shop our selection of argyle, cable knits and novelty patterns by Chilly Dog! A Singing Dog Boutique, 17B Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-525-7338, asingingdogboutique.com

Beausoleil Eyewear
Will Warm Up Even The Coldest Winter Eyephoria Optical – Eyewear for a new frame of mind. Luxury eyewear and designer sunglasses. Eyephoria Optical, 950 Cummings Center, Suite 97-X, Beverly, 978-338-5558, eyephoriaoptical.com

We Are The Gift Idea Specialists
Elegant gifts are what we know, and elegant gift baskets are what we’re known for. We provide a broad range of thoughtful and imaginative gifts. Need a business gift for a special client? We will select, package and ship gifts to as few as one or all of your clients with one phone call. Your one-stop gift service! Mason & Madison, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

A Refreshing Antidote To Wardrobe Boredom
Debbie Brook’s sassy, eye catching, and sophisticated handbags will make you the star of every event. Individually crafted with artisan acrylics, Swarovski crystals and a touch of whimsy that keeps you grinning and your friends asking…Where did you get that bag? A fun addition to our extensive fine jewelry collections. The Jewelry Vault, 4 Lowell Road, North Reading, 978-357-8470, thejewelryvault.com

‘Do Salon
We believe that your ‘do is uniquely yours. Our amazing team of highly-trained stylists has travelled both nationally and internationally to master their craft and bring the latest trends in hair color, multi-dimensional coloring and cutting to you. ‘Do Salon is not just another hair salon, it’s a complete style experience! ‘Do Salon, 146 Lowell Street, Wakefield, 781-245-0455, dosalonwakefield.com

Shawnee Peak Hat Trick Gift Pack
Give the Gift that’s always a winner! Ski 3 Days (no blackouts!) at Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine for just $135! Your Closest Maine Mountain - just 2 1/2 hours from the North Shore. Shawnee Peak is Classic New England Skiing with Hometown hospitality. Mention this ad when ordering! Shawnee Peak, Mountain Road, Bridgton, Maine, 207-647-8444, shawneepeak.com

Do You ZAZOU?
Visit Wenham’s best kept secret…Zazou’s! An eclectic shop carrying accessory collections from zany to traditional and everything in between. Jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, special occasion sweaters and jackets… add a mix of interesting home decor pieces… candles, frames, florals and more. ZAZOU’S, where artful gifts mix with unexpected necessities! ZAZOU’S, 300 Main Street, Wenham, 978-468-1172, zazousofwenham.com

Holiday Happenings at Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa
Put your best look forward! Laschi’s is the place to start. Hair, skin and accessories is our business. Our professionals are ready to give you a fashion forward look. Give the Gift of Beauty for your Holiday Shopping. Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa, 150 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com

Make This Season Special…
with custom printed Holiday Cards, Photo Cards, Invitations and Gifts. Everyone loves to see their name in print, and personalized stationery, note pads, cocktail napkins and more will make EVERYONE on your list – family, friends, teachers – feel special. For experienced, fast, friendly service visit… The Write Expression, 46 Main Street, Topsfield, 978-887-0330, thewrite-expression.com

LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun!
Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in it’s state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arena. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, 978-689-7700, lasercraze.us

MixtMedia
A gallery of unique fine and functional art from North Shore’s premiere artists adorn the walls. The distinctive fine crafts range from pottery, carved birds, jewelry, fiber art, photography, unusual carved gourds, blown glass, and sculpture. MixtMedia, 40 Essex Road, Ipswich, 978-356-0115, mixtmediaipswich.com

Yes… They Are…HOCKEY STICKS AND PUCKS!
STERLING SILVER pendants, earrings and bracelets. The perfect gift for: the HOCKEY MOM,the HOCKEY GIRLFRIEND, the HOCKEY PLAYER! Exclusively designed by Betsy Frost and sold at POP Gallery, 67 Main Street, Gloucester, MA. For on-line orders, pricing, or to view complete collections, visit betsyfrostdesign.com. Betsy Frost Design, 978-312-1038, betsyfrostdesign.com

Scrumptious Scarves at J. Mode
Scarves at J. Mode are many, colorful, embroidered, scrunched and artistically novel. The chic J. Mode on Salem’s quaint Front St. features upscale contemporary clothing for women. Weather you’re shopping for holiday gifts or for yourself you’ll find gorgeous products from many of the best trending fashion designers in the market. See you at J.Mode- it’s worth the trip! J.Mode, 17 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-7007, jmodefashions.com

Chocolates & Sweets
Russo’s Fine Chocolates offers the highest quality in chocolate. Chocolate makes for great hostess gifts, holiday favors, and a delicious treat for yourself. We offer custom packed or pre-packed chocolates, sugar-free chocolate/candies, and you can even order online at www.russoscandy.com! Our store hours are Tues-Sat 9am to 7pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Russo’s Fine Chocolates, 329 Main Street, Saugus, 781-233-1737, russoscandy.com

Turning Art Into Fashion
A mini masterpiece is wearable art that speaks for itself. Your art is forged into a timeless accessory fashioned from original art created by you, your child, or anyone whose art you love! Available options include handcrafted pendants, belt buckles, rings, charms, cufflinks and key chains. This holiday season give a unique, individual, and everlasting gift, that they will remember! Mini Masterpieces, Hamilton, 978-468-7006, artintofashion.com

Dog Lovers!
Conveniently located in Wakefield, Gone to the Dogs specializes in fashionable, fun, practical, and delicious products for dogs and those who love them. Shop with us and you will find great holiday gifts, scrumptious treats, thoughtfully selected toys, coats, food, and more! All perfect for the dog and the dog lover on your list! Gift cards are available! Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion Street, Wakefield, 781-245-6787

Gifts That Glow!
Rouge Cosmetic’s friendly staff will help you choose the perfect gifts that pamper. From stocking stuffers to the most requested items, Rouge has them wrapped and ready to go! Rouge carries makeup, skincare, fragrances, candles, diffusers, body creams, men’s shave products, gift sets and more. Plus, special occasion makeup applications & lashes to help you look beautiful for that holiday party! Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

Massage Your Holiday Stress Away
Come experience the highest quality massage and bodywork from licensed professionals. We offer a wide variety of massages, including Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, Pre/Post Pregnancy, Reflexology, Polarity, Reiki, Hot Stone and Couples. Choose from 30, 45, 60, 75 or 90 minutes. Call or stop by today and let the caring therapists alleviate your stress and enrich your well being. Gift certificates available. Body & Soul, 60 Washington Street, Salem, 978-825-0040, bodysoulsalem.com

Gift Sets
Elegant Aromatherapy Gift Sets for the Holidays. Choose from several of our Signature collections of organic bath, body & home products made with PURE Essential Oils. Custom gift wrapping available. Call Bev! BC Essentials, Rowley, 781-983-0304, bcessentials.com

Nothing Average About It
The Peabody Essex Museum Shop is hip, edgy and educational. You will find fashion & accessories, jewelry, children’s toys and decorative home décor. Treat yourself, spoil your friends and delight your family with gifts that stimulate the mind, invigorate the senses and enrich one’s spirit. Peabody Essex Museum Shop, 161 Essex Street, Salem, PEMshop.com

Hooray For The Holidays!
Step into the exciting world of fashion from contemporary to dressy and everything in between for women of all ages! You’ll find juniors, misses, plus and petite sizes. Infinity heats up the season with an eye-catching collection of metallic dresses. You’ll also find fabulous fashion jewelry and accessories from elegant to avant garde. Stop in to see what everyone has been talking about and experience “Infinity” for daytime, nighttime, for Anytime! Infinity Fashion Boutique, 427 Paradise Road, Swampscott, 781-599-8829

Lovelinks
Your life is a story of love, family, friendship, important moments and dreams. Now you can tell your story with Lovelinks by Aagaard exclusively at Nazarian Jewelers three locations. Build your story one Lovelink at a time with sterling silver, 14 karat gold and genuine Murano glass beads. Your Lovelinks jewelry is unique because your story is unique! Nazarian Jewelers, 37 Market Square, Newburyport, 978-465-2024, nazariandiamonds.com

BareMinerals by BareEscentuals…
is the #1 mineral makeup in the world made with 100% natural formula without any preservatives, fillers or binders. Their award winning foundation provides impeccable coverage for every skin type and also protects with natural SPF 15. Essencia Spa & Salon is proud to carry this original mineral makeup line. Essencia is a full service day spa and salon offering an array of customized services. Essencia, 61 Main Street, Amesbury, 978-388-4772, essencia-spa.com

Delight Your Senses
Mountain fresh and glowing with the aromatic snap of crisp Siberian Fir needles, heartening cedarwood and relaxing sandalwood, the Thymes Frasier Fir sets the mood for those special moments that make up our life stories. Creating a tradition to savor…and to share. Extensive selection of other Thymes fragrances available. Come to Hamilton Gardens where all of your senses will be delighted. Hamilton Gardens, 545 Bay Road, Hamilton, 978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com

Mud Puddle Toys
Quality, kid-powered toys for safe, creative play. That’s the motto that guides everything going on at Mud Puddle Toys. Find back-to-basic, educational, make-it-up-yourself, bellylaughing play that’s great for kids. Enjoy a more relaxed, productive shopping environment for toys, games & books that are actually better for your kids. The friendly, knowledgeable staff is a big help and the gift-wrapping is free. Mud Puddle Toys, 1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, or 221 Essex Street, Salem, mudpuddletoys.com

Timeless Interiors
Timeless design and a relaxed palette blend effortlessly to create an exceptional home environment…..where your family can live, entertain, or simply escape to a simpler and better place. Come visit our newly relocated shop for home furnishings, thoughtful gifts and inspired design. Timeless Interiors, 52 Railroad Avenue, Hamilton, 978-468-1141, timelessinteriorsonline.com

A Gift For Everyone
At The Beauty Cafe in Melrose center you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. From the must-have Big Buddha bags and the hard to find celeb faves like Kai and Apothia fragrances, the gorgeous Tolani scarves and the newest holiday collections by Smashbox, Butter London, Stila and Bare Escentuals. The Beauty Cafe, 515 Main Street, Melrose, 781-665-6650, thebeautycafe.nu

Fabulous Finds

Nothing Average About It
The Peabody Essex Museum Shop is hip, edgy and educational. You will find fashion & accessories, jewelry, children’s toys and decorative home décor. Treat yourself, spoil your friends and delight your family with gifts that stimulate the mind, invigorate the senses and enrich ones spirit. Peabody Essex Museum Shop, 161 Essex Street, Salem, PEMshop.com

Brace Yourself For A Whole New Breed Of Toy
Tired of desk toys that only do one thing? Frustrated by magnets that refuse to pull their own weight? Each set of Buckyballs contains 216 powerful Rare Earth magnets that can be shaped, molded, torn apart and snapped together in unlimited ways. Make sculptures, puzzles, patterns, shapes, stick stuff to the fridge, invent a new game. Get hooked on Buckyballs! The Beehive, 38 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-0663, salembeehive.com

Jewelry for ALL Occasions
Quiet Pleasures is a jewelry boutique that specializes in jewelry, gifts and unexpected necessities! We carry a variety of well-priced lines from local, national and international designers. Whether classic, contemporary or artistically funky, simple designs or embellished with semi-precious stones, you will find a wide variety of choices for that perfect gift or to complement a favorite or special occasion outfit. Don’t you deserve something nice today? Quiet Pleasures Jewelry, 29 Main Street, Andover,
978-474-0390, quietpleasuresjewelry.com

Volcano!
This stunning Volcano! necklace will keep your fires burning all winter! Fiery red coral wrapped in an organic silver design, luscious deep amethyst gemstones, and museum-quality original art glass are the latest from Gail Zona’s new ZONA line of statement jewelry. Try on the Volcano necklace and the rest of the ZONA line at the Newburyport Art Association’s Holiday Show starting November 26. gdesign jewelry, 617-233-4568, gdesignjewelry.com

‘do Salon
We believe that your ‘do is uniquely yours. Our amazing team of highly-trained stylists has travelled both nationally and internationally to master their craft and bring the latest trends in hair color, multi-dimensional-coloring and cutting to you. ‘Do Salon is not just another hair salon, it’s a complete style experience! ‘do Salon, 146 Lowell Street Wakefield,
Rowley, 781-245-0455, dosalonwakefield.com

Buddy Belt Harness
At A Singing Dog you will find a wide variety of unique products for your dog! One of our favorite products is the Buddy Belt harness. The Buddy Belt harness is specifically designed to reduce the stress to your dog’s neck when walking with a traditional neck collar. It is easy to use and very comfortable for your dog! A Singing Dog Boutique, 17B Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-525-7338, asingingdogboutique.com

Inspired Jewelry
San Francisco based designer Jeanine Payer believes jewelry is more than skin deep, embodied here in this bold, multi-layered necklace with a floating rough-cut aquamarine and a hand-engraved silver pendant. Designers like Jeanine are why Jambu has won Best of the Northshore two years in a row. This and many other special pieces available at…Jambu Inspired Jewelry, 38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com

Fabulous Fakes
Fabulous Fakes is the hottest little boutique located in Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa. Hanbags, jewelry, scarfs and accessories , all the latest trends to finish off your total look! You will also find some overnight bags, unique in design. For a classy and different look from every one else, and stand out in a crowd, check out this Fab Find. Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa, Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com

“Escape” Your Ride To Work…
with BC Essentials Car Diffusers. Choose from several essential oil blends. Essential oils remain in the air for several hours to freshen and improve air quality. The anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties of the oils help reduce fungus and mold, as well as help to create greater spiritual, physical, and emotional harmony. Diffuser and oil sold separately. Home diffusers also available! BC Essentials, Rowley, 781-983-0304, bcessentials.com

Elegant or Casual

A limitless selection of custom invitations for all occasions are available right in downtown Topsfield! With our personal attention and your unique vision, we will capture the joy of your special day. All of your wedding needs can be fulfilled, from Save the Dates to Thank Yous. Fine Papers and Stationery! The Write Expression, 46 Main Street, Topsfield, 978-887-0330, thewrite-expression.com

Truely Unique
The Art Café is filled with wonderful handcrafted creations from many talented local artisans. We offer an ever changing selection of their beautiful work. We also have some fun and quirky vintage furniture and finds. Relax, chat with friends, have a steaming hot cup of coffee, a morning pastry or a delicious homemade soup. Come in, find something unique. West Village Art Café, 561 Main Street, West Boxford, 978-352-9711, westvillageartcafe.com

Pet Lover Charms
What better way to celebrate the special bond with a beloved pet than to wear a delicately designed dog, cat, or horse charm. Select from a variety of breeds or poses, paw prints or bones, clear or colored stones, in sterling silver and cut CZ or gold and diamonds. These charms are beautiful when worn alone or in a group on a bracelet. Start a collection for your favorite pet lover and get your holiday orders in early! Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion Street, Wakefield, 781-245-6787

Best Gifts for Your New Baby or Baby-to-be

The ultimate gifts for the newborn in your life

1. Tickle Monster and puppet by Josie Bissett, $29.95, Rose and Dove. 2. Jelly Cat corduroy stuffed animals (bear, $52, gator, $24.95), Helen Thomas. 3. Diaper cake, $110, Mason & Madison. 4. Seasons of Cannon Falls Monkeez hat, $10.95, Rose and Dove. 5. Ambajam cozy turtle blanket, $68, Helen Thomas. 6. Sterling silver helicopter bank, $29.95, Mason & Madison. 7. Vulli Sophie teething giraffe, $24, Lively Kids. 8. Piggy bank, $58, Helen Thomas. 9. Mi Yim organic baby rattle, $13.95, Rose and Dove. 10. Shatsu onesies, $32 each, Scuppers.

Fabulous Finds: June/July

kiss-25mmdiapendant-rollo A Kiss That Lasts Forever
The iconic Hershey Kiss comes alive in Sterling Silver or 14K Gold with Diamonds. Available in pendants, bracelets and earrings in sizes to fit any style. Give her the kiss that will last a lifetime!! The Jewelry Vault,
4 Lowell Road, North Reading,
978-357-8470, thejewelryvault.com

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These eco-friendly adirondack chairs are made from 100% recycled milk jugs and water bottles that would other wise end up in a landfill. Available in 20 vibrant colors these durable chairs come with a lifetime warranty. Hamilton Gardens, 545 Bay Road, Hamilton, 978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com

cucumber Coola™ Organic Suncare at Rouge!
COOLA’s moisture-rich signature suncare products contain natural phyto-protectors, certified organic extracts, and age-defying antioxidants and vitamins that provide fundamental boost to your skin’s natural immune system. The exclusive blends of ingredients are strong enough to help protect your skin from the sun and delicate enough to compliment your daily skin regimen. All sunscreen formulas are Paba/Paraben/Petroleum/Phthalate free and 100% made in the USA. Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

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Rekindle childhood memories with whimsical gifts from our nation’s most treasured pastime. Rose & Dove carries Northshore’s largest selection of Mariposa ™, including nostalgic sports tabletop. Ideal gifts for Father’s Day, birthdays, corporate and tournament awards, hostess, or simply celebrating a “once in a lifetime” event. Experience the difference at Rose & Dove with distinctively artful and affordable gifts.
Rose & Dove, 579 Chickering Road, North Andover, 877-689-4141, roseanddove.com

gdesign-flora-and-fauna Whimsical Jewelry
Smell the fresh earth of the garden in the whimsical bracelet, Flora and Fauna, from gdesign. Original design art glass, fine silver charms and semi-precious jade and other gems dangle happily from a fine silver chain. Gail Zona creates unique jewelry that is original, beautiful, and different. See gdesign’s new Spring/Summer collection at the Newburyport Spring Fest May 30-31, and online. gdesign, Newburyport, gdesignontheweb.com

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North Shore Artist Janel Eleftherakis.
Original acrylic and oil paintings on canvas.
Art by Janel, 617-901-1852, artbyjanel.com

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Feet are officially sexy for summer! Just ask creative director,
Nonie Creme of Butter London. First take your feet from “ewww” to “oooh” with their amazing pedicure collection. Then choose from one of their always fashionable, straight from the runway shades. This season we love the Jellies, 3 new juicy sheer colors that look and feel like slick wet lipgloss for your nails. Come check out the entire delicious collection exclusively at the beauty cafe. The Beauty Cafe, 515 Main Street,
Melrose, 781-665-6650, thebeautycafe.nu

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Not your average store and
not your average museum shop. The award winning Peabody Essex Museum Shop sells unique, interesting, fun, and unusual items from stylish jackets, chic jewelry, and engaging children’s toys to decorative home décor. Treat yourself, spoil your friends and delight your family with gifts that stimulate the mind, invigorate the senses and enrich ones spirit. Peabody Essex Museum Shop, 161 Essex Street, Salem, PEMshop.com

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How sweet will you look in this outfit from Katwalk? With a cute sundress by Sweet Pea, hot pink sandals and straw bag to complete the look the answer to this question is simple. You will look amazing! Hot new looks for the summer are arriving daily so stop in to take a peak and discover a bright new you!
Katwalk, 46 State Street, Newburyport, 978-225-6996

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Step into the exciting world of fashion from contemporary to dressy and everything in between for women of all ages! You’ll find juniors, misses, plus and petite sizes. Come to Swampscott for names such as Joseph Ribkoff, Curio Sweaters, Jax and Taylor Dresses, Not Your Daughters Jeans and more. You’ll also find fabulous fashion jewelry and accessories from elegant to the avant garde. Stop in to see our new summer fashions and find out what everyone has been talking about! Infinity Fashion Boutique, Vinnin Square,
427 Paradise Road, Swampscott, 781-599-8829

ultra-usa-choke-free-harness-skydiver-blue-model_edited-1 Your Pup Will Strut in Style!
New Ultra USA Choke Free Harnesses are here and combine the best harness features into one comfortable design. Easy to use, this harness offers both Velcro and a side release buckle for closure and a double D-ring for added security. Lightweight and breathable, they come in 10 terrific colors, and fit dogs from 2 – 25 lbs. Add a matching leash and your pup is ready to strut in style!
Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion Street, Wakefield, 781-245-6787

miguealearrings Silver Bullet Accessory
Struggling for some oomph in your outfit, some gusto in your get-up? These swarovski crystal earrings by New York based designer Miguel Ases will put the zing in amazing! Lightweight and full of sparkle, Miguel’s earrings will compliment everything from a crisp white tee to a slinky black dress. These lookers and much more available at JAMBU. JAMBU Inspired Jewelry,
38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com

Fabulous Finds

Precious Meets Exotic
Discover one of the countries most talented new jewelry designers Belle Brooke – where precious metals meet exotic gemstones and fancy colored diamonds. Each elegant piece of jewelry created is unique and made from 100% recycled precious metals. Exclusively at The Jewelry Vault. The Jewelry Vault, 4 Lowell Road, North Reading, 978-357-8470, thejewelryvault.com room117hires

Want to Get Away?
A quiet, romantic setting close to home is right around the corner! Enjoy one of our many Jacuzzis and then cuddle up in front of a glowing fireplace. Top it off by reserving a massage for Two and in the AM enjoy breakfast at the pancake house (1 block from the Inn). Country Garden Inn & Spa, 101 Main Street, Rowley, 1-800-287-7773, countrygardeninnandspa.com

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
Did I tell you recently how much I appreciate everything that you do for me? You are always there for me when I need you. When I had the twins, and when I had the flu. You magically appeared and made everything ok. All these gifts express my deepest gratitude and love for everything you have done and continue to do for me and my family. Healing Baskets, Manchester-By-The-Sea, 978-526-1229, healingbaskets.com pem-red-handbag

Nothing Average About It
Not your average store and not your average museum shop. The award winning Peabody Essex Museum Shop sells unique, interesting, fun, and unusual items from stylish jackets, chic jewelry, and engaging children’s toys to decorative home décor. Treat yourself, spoil your friends and delight your family with gifts that stimulate the mind, invigorate the senses and enrich ones spirit. Peabody Essex Museum Shop, 161 Essex Street, Salem, PEMshop.com

Stack ‘Em
Stackable rings and bangles enameled by hand in gold vermeil or rhodium plated embellished with ZC. Colorful, artful, contemporary. Rings are $30-$40. Bracelets are $48.00-$65.00. J. Mode, 17 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-7007, jmodefashions.com

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Looking For a New Hair Stylist?
These stylists have the talent commonly found on Newbury Street! The prices are affordable and you avoid hassles like traffic and parking problems. They are thoroughly trained at Bumble and bumble in New York on new trends and techniques. This busy salon is open seven days per week and even has childcare on the premises. spa ni’joli, 116 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com

Spring Cleaning
If packaging isn’t enough, you need only smell these handmade soaps from Saipua to fall in love. Carefully crafted in small batches, Saipua soaps are olive oil based and filled with calming ingredients like rosemary, mint, and tea tree oil. This fabulous find exfoliates the skin with crushed sea salt and nori seaweed. Find Saipu soaps at Roost, a new boutique in downtown Salem. ROOST, 40 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-HOME, roostsalem.com

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Who Needs a Gym When You Have Shoes!
The Habari in Chocolate from MBT not only looks great but helps you stay looking great too. MBT’s specially designed outsole exercises a large number of leg muscles that in turn stimulate your metabolism and burn extra calories. Additionally MBT’s can firm your abdominal, leg and buttock muscles (just in time for swimsuit season!). So, stroll about town getting fit and looking fabulous. Why go to the gym when the gym can come to you? JL Coombs, 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, and 45 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-8121

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Renew and Refresh Your Home For Spring
Studio KC, a full service interior design and decorating firm is focusing this spring on delivering high end design to those with limited time and budgets. We’re taking the headaches out of the interiors process with time saving interiors and decorating packages. Call for a consultation! Studio KC, 978-998-4578, kristina@studiokc.biz

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True Boutique Experience Without High Priced Tags
Addicted is a charming contemporary women’s clothing boutique located right on Swampscott’s waterfront. The shop aims to bring some of the best and most innovative brands presented in a friendly, stress-free atmosphere. Addicted is carrying lines that appeal to a wide variety of ages. All items are under $100! Modern fit, contemporary attitude and affordable prices! Addicted, 148 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, 781-598-5700, shopaddicted@verizon.net

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New at Rouge Cosmetics… The Clarisonic Opal™
The Clarisonic Opal™ Sonic Infusion System is the newest skin care innovation from the lead inventor of the Sonicare™ Toothbrush. Opal provides an immediately noticeable reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and firmer, brighter, more hydrated skin under eyes, by combining sonic frequency, and a gentle kneading motion to maximize the transfer of serum into the epidermis. Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

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Nautical Nuance
Aptly named the “Botticelli Cuff”, this striking adornment is forged of sterling silver and brass and encrusted with pearls and white topaz. Handmade in the heart of NYC by Echo Of The Dreamer. Their pieces are a refined celebration of nature and will surely awaken the dreamer in you. Echo’s collection and more can be found at Jambu. Jambu – Inspired Jewelry, 38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com

Fabulous Finds

Bridal Registry at Luna Tuna
Add color and life to your new life with warmth and graphics in your china. Exciting designs from South Africa will enliven your table and your ambiance. Enhance your dinners with our new line of South African foods and ethnic cookbooks. World music selections complete the mood. Czech etched glassware, global and local crafts, and creative floral design.
Luna Tuna, 4 Elm Street, Ipswich, 978-356-8848, www.lunatunagallery.com

I Corinthians Mobius Bracelet
Everyone knows the most popular wedding reading which begins “Love is patient, Love is kind.” The single twist in a Mobius strip transforms a once two-sided sterling band into a bracelet with just one continuous surface which allows the complete passage from I Corinthians 13: 4-7 to be beautifully engraved. It arrives in a red leather look gift box ready for gift giving, and fits wrists up to 8″. Check out 10 other well loved verses.. Healing Baskets, Manchester-By-The-Sea, 978-526-1229, healingbaskets.com

Entertaining with Harbor Sweets Handmade Chocolates
Favors are a memorable part of any special occasion. Whether an elegant ending to a special dinner or a way to thank guests for sharing your wedding day, Harbor Sweets add the perfect touch! Sweet Sloops’ famous almond butter crunch and other milk and dark chocolate varieties are offered. They can be purchased in lovely favor boxes or economical bulk packs. Harbor Sweets, 85 Leavitt Street, Salem, 978-745-7648, harborsweets.com

Fabulous Finds – Fabulous Prices
Dino’s Winter Sale is now in progress. Choose from our complete selection of furs from trendy designer originals to luxurious full length mink coats to sporty shearlings. Our fur accessories including vests, purses, gloves and scarves are the ideal complement to any outfit. Let us tempt you with our styles, selection – and yes, prices. Dino Furs,
33 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-3344, dinofurs.com

Poochie-Bell Hooks
Use an ordinary hook to hang your dog’s leash? Never! Use a new Poochie-Bell decorative metal hook to hang your leash, keys, or Poochie-Bells. Available in six fun styles, these US-made hooks come complete with screws in a cute gift box. Pair a set of Poochie-Bells with a new hook, and you’ve made a wonderful new puppy gift that is functional and decorative. Come see our collection of Poochie-Bell hooks and bells. Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion Street, Wakefield, 781-245-6787, gonetothedogsgifts.com

Going on Vacation?
Looking your best has never been so easy at spa ni’joli & salon. Airbrush tanning, eyelash extensions or weekend lashes, a pedicure, & a manicure is the perfect combination of services to making any woman feel special before going on vacation or attending a special event. spa ni’joli, 116 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com

The Beauty Cafe…
Look Amazing as You Walk Down That Aisle
Karen and her team can meet all your wedding needs. Relax with the best brow design of the northshore and an illuminating facial; bring your bridal party for manis and makeup at a girls’ night out; and of course, have Karen or one of her other experienced artists custom design your wedding look. Whether in-store or on-site, you will love the caring, personalized attention and professional results you receive. The Beauty Cafe, 515 Main Street, Melrose, 781-665-6650, thebeautycafe.nu

Where’s Fred?
Right here at Shubie’s! FRED is a fun, funky, funny, put a smile on your face (for not a lot of money!) line of cool gifts for all ages. Wouldn’t you like to still play with your food? FOOD FACE (ages 3+) is perfect for kids and the kid in you! Find much more FRED at Shubie’s! Shubie’s Marketplace, Wines and Spirits, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-631-0149, shubies.com

Handcrafted
Shipshape is situated in an 18th century building in “OldTown“ Marblehead. We offer many hand made items by local artists, to enhance your table and lifestyle. One of the favorites is a hand crafted wooden mailbox decorated with a gold leaf scallop shell. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

Always & Forever
A Special Remembrance… perfect as a gift or for yourself! We’ll take your wedding invitation and engrave it on any one of Mariposa’s brilliantly sand-cast aluminum serving pieces. At Rose & Dove, we offer artful and affordable gifts for all life’s occasions! Rose & Dove, Chickering Plaza, 579 Chickering Road, North Andover, 978-689-4141, roseanddove.com

Yankee Fireplace
The meticulous craftsmanship and practical design of Jotul’s Castine woodstove will add warmth to your home and family for years of winters to come. Yankee Fireplace’s two locations carry the Jotul wood stove line so you’re sure to find your warmth in your very own style. Yankee Fireplace, 140 South Main Street (route 114), Middleton, 978-774-1621, or 1200 Portland Road (route 1), Arundel, Maine, 207-467-8130, Yankeefireplace.com

Channeling Wilma Flintsone
Remember Wilma Flintstone and that big beaded necklace she always wore? The Baby Got Rox necklace from gdesign is the next best thing, featuring beautiful, bold rock crystal. Original Shine-OnTM beads add a warm silver glow. Gail Zona creates unique ‘wearable art’ in glass, metal, and stone for the discriminating jewelry fanatic at gdesign. See gdesign’s unique jewelry at the Newburyport Art Association’s Gift Shop and online. gdesign, Newburyport, gdesignontheweb.com

Fabulous Finds

Perfect Gift! baubles
Our best selling monograms make perfect gifts. Treat yourself and your friends! A perfectly personal touch. Vintage Modern Initial Bracelet with Pearl $80.00 Initial Necklace with Pearl $60.00. Baubles Fine Jewelry, 1 Post Office Square, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, 781-592-6110,baublesfinejewelry.com

Whimsical Creations
Kirsten Bassion’s unexpected combinations of colors and patterns make her ceramics distinctive yet functional pieces of art. mimi is proud to represent local ceramic artists like Kirsten, along with jewelry, glass and fine artists. Open seven days. Mimi, 26 Market Street, Ipswich, 978-356-0804, mimi-gifts.com

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Come add a spark to your day and ignite your creativity. Discover art and artifacts that inspire the imagination, delight the senses and boost the spirits. Relish gifts that you don’t need, but cannot resist, for those you love, including yourself. Embark on a treasure hunt for the perfect find, and enjoy a chat, both heartwarming and full of surprises, that can take you around the world. LUNA TUNA GALLERY. Furnishings & Adornments by Local & Global Artisans. Bridal Registry. ORNAMENTAL FLORA. Flowers by Luna Tuna. Creative Floral Design, Weddings & Events, Wreaths & Arrangements. Luna Tuna, 4 Elm Street, Ipswich, 978-356-8848, lunatunagallery.com

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Warm and cuddly, a Trundle bed is a cozy place for a tired dog or cat to nap. Fold the 3-way Trundle into a nest or place it on its side like a tunnel or stretch it flat like a matt, this furry bed is sure to be a favorite sleeping spot! The Trundle is available in many colors and styles of soft fun fur. Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880, 781-245-6787, gonetothedogsgifts.com

giftbox_holiday2009 Decadent Treats
A distinctive gift box from Ovedia Artisan Chocolates will delight your chocolate lover. Hand-crafting and incomparably fresh ingredients make these smooth rich truffles, buttery caramels and unique barks simply sensational, 36 Main St. Rear, Amesbury, 978-388-7700, ovedia.com

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The Beauty Cafe… Kai Fragrance Collection
The fresh, clean, sexy scent of Kai is sure to be on the top of many holiday wishlists, including Oprah’s famous “O-list.” Other celeb devotees of this delicious gardenia fragrance include Jennifer Garner, Lauren Conrad, and Charlize Theron to name a few. The beauty cafe carries Kai’s entire line of lush bath and fragrance products, all infused with the intoxicating tropical scent. Discover Kai and other gorgeous gifts for the special people on your holiday shopping list. The Beauty Cafe, 2A Wayside Commoms, Burlington, 781-273-1700, thebeautycafe.nu

meropic Spiritual Elegance
Inspired by Eastern cultures, Me&Ro creates jewelry that is spirited and modern. This sterling silver pendant is engraved with a lotus flower holding 7 chakras in its petals. The lotus flower, found through out Me&Ro’s collection, is the Hindu symbol of creation. The necklace’s subtle elegance explores the beauty of nature and the balance of form. Jambu has a wide selection of Me&Ro and is one of only 6 stores in Massachusetts privileged to carry this exclusive line. JAMBU Inspired Jewelry, 38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com

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These funky glass ice cube bottle stoppers will fancy up that bottle of wine you bring to the neighborhood holiday open house. Brightly colored glass, colorful beads, and twisty wire accents adorn these festive stoppers. $14 each, assorted colors. Available at Sense of Wonder – A unique destination for gifts, jewelry,furnishings, and fabulous home accessories. Sense of Wonder, 99 Turnpike Street (Eaglewood Shops), North Andover, 978.686.6500, senseofwondergifts.com

Green Fairy of Hope
“Money raised will go directly toward finding gentler healthier ways to treat cancer.” Shipshape is a destination store for Patience Brewster ornaments, pillows and hand towels. Shipshape, 128 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-631-7477, shipshapemarblehead.com

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This time of year can be rather stressful, so how do you keep it a completely joyous occasion? At Sankofa Massage & Bodywork, Tye Burrell’s gifted expertise works pure holiday magic. Individually tailored Thai Foot Massages, Deep Tissue, Reiki, or Relaxation Massages await your presence. Tye, a registered nurse who mastered her craft in Thailand will restore your energy and deftly heal your aches and pains from head to toe. Receive what you truly deserve for the holidays. Inner peace. Sankofa Massage & Bodywork, 44 Ocean Street, Lynn, MA, 781-588-2107, sankofamassage.com

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With gdesign’s new Party Popper necklace, you won’t need much else! Fused silver on art glass, hand-hammered silver, a luxurious silver snake chain, and Swarovski crystals combine to create a one-of-a-kind necklace that will set you apart from the crowd! Matching earrings make this a perfect duo for your holiday parties. Gail Zona creates unique ‘wearable art’ in glass, metal, and stone for the discriminating jewelry fanatic at gdesign. See gdesign’s unique jewelry at the Newburyport Art Association’s Holiday Show at the Newburyport Art Association’s Galleries from November 13 – December 24. gdesign, Newburyport, MA, gdesignontheweb.com

Studio nail A Natural Manicure that Lasts Two Weeks!
The latest breakthrough in manicuring is at spa ni’joli & salon! Gel polish is applied to your natural nails for a beautiful look & feel with no chipping. Polish lasts for up to two weeks & requires no drying time!
spa ni’joli,116 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com

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Prepare to be enlightened by our hand carved and hand painted cabinet imported from Tibet. This multi-functional masterpiece now resides at our address, and is patiently waiting to grace your domain. Inner harmony abounds at Urban Elements where you’ll discover a universe of holiday gifts from around the world ranging from aromatherapy candles, to inspiring jewelry, to intoxicating home decor. Journey well. Urban Elements Home Accents and Gift Boutique, 230 Essex Street, Salem, 978-666-4408, urbanelementshome.com

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You’ll love the attention you’ll get wearing this triple strand cranberry pearl necklace to all your holiday events. The necklace features two strands of large cranberry colored pearls intertwined with one strand of smaller pearls and an attractive sterling silver contemporary closure. Gemologist Sivan Sergott creates necklaces using the finest in natural gemstone beads and pearls. Stop by to see her latest collection or have her create something uniquely yours. Visit them this holiday season to see what other “treasures” Treasures Over Time has in store for you. Treasures Over Time, 139 Washington Street, Salem, 978-745-2330, treasuresovertime.com

Surroundings… a lifestyle
This little French chair is one of the many unique,affordable and timeless pieces of furniture that you will find at Surroundings. The staff is dedicated to assisting you to chose just the right piece for your home and today’s lifestyle or the perfect gift for someone special. Surroundings is recognized for it’s beautiful fabrics and understated detail that make all of their furnishings just what you have been looking for. Surroundings, 96 Washington Street, Marblehead, 781-639-0676

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Bruce Rogers specializes in unique handmade jewelry designs. Complete on-site jewelry design, repair and fabrication services utilizing state-of-the-art laser technology. Bruce Rogers Jewelry, 51 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-631-8399, brucerogersjewelry.com

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Give your entire family the gift of a warm and toasty home this winter. Jotul’s Oslo woodstove will make the hearth the heart of your home this holiday season and for years to come. The Oslo’s beautiful enamel over cast iron body combines non-catalytic clean burn technology and open door fire viewing… and Jotul Oslo is a high-efficiency wood stove that qualifies for the up to $1500.00 tax credit, so your gift to your family will be both energy efficient and cost efficient. The entire Jotul woodstove line is available for your viewing pleasure at our vast showrooms. Come in today and be warm by the holidays! Yankee Fireplace, 140 South Main Street, Middleton, 01949, 978-774-1621, or 1200 Portland Road, Arundel, Maine, 207-467-8130, Yankeefireplace.com

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Beverly native and jewelry designer Kay Frazer started “Ear Candy by Kay” as a result of never being able to find the perfect jewelry to match an outfit. She specializes in custom jewelry, jewelry repair and transforming vintage jewelry into something modern. She uses only the finest quality crystals, pearls and semi-precious stones. Visit Mason & Madison on Thursday, December 3rd from 5-8pm for a fabulous Trunk Show featuring her designs… just in time for your holiday party or that special gift! Featured: Turquoise Porcelain, Czech Crystal, Wooden Beads with Pewter Clasp Necklace $45, Bracelet $18, Earrings $16, more colors available. Mason & Madison… Gifts with Style, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

Fabulous Finds

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Healingbaskets.co offers the most unique and thoughtful baskets for all types of cancer. Shown here is A Basketful of Courage. Other unique baskets include Cancer Warrior, Hope in a Tote, To Let You Know I Care, Circle Of Friends and Healing In Progress. Healing Baskets, Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA 01944, 978-526-1229, healingbaskets.com

In Need of a Little Relaxation?

Head massage Spa ni’joli & salon, the recent recipient of BONS 2009 “Best Day Spa,” is a place you won’t want to miss this fall. It has two newly renovated floors with top notch salon & spa services connected by a private elevator. Spa ni’joli offers everything from trendy haircuts & creative color to eyelash extensions, massages, & facials. Get Newbury Street treatment for half the price! spa ni’joli,116 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com

“Wearable Art”

necklace_web Quick! Catch those leaves before they blow away! The Swirling Leaves necklace features cute little art glass acorns, a gdesign original, peeping through beautiful Swarovski crystal leaves, fastened by a hand-hammered leaf clasp. Matching acorn earrings make this a perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. Gail Zona creates unique ‘wearable art’ in glass, metal, and stone for the discriminating jewelry fanatic at gdesign. See the 2009 Fall/Holiday Collection at the Newburyport Fall Harvest Festival Oct 11-12. gdesign, Newburyport, MA, gdesignontheweb.com

The Reflective Designer

showhouse-lr_edited-1_web The Reflective Designer’s decorating team handles all your home and office furnishing needs including furniture, flooring, window treatments, upholstery, accessories and lighting with white glove professional help. The Reflective Designer specializes in color and reaches new levels of influencing the mood of each room that they decorate. From in stock decorative fabrics starting at $10.00 yd to the comfort of that perfect upholstered piece of furniture there is no better place to develop your decorating plans than The Reflective Designer. The Reflective Designer, 19 North Main Street, Middleton, 01949, 978-750-0005, reflectivedesigner.com

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Rethink Healthy Cooking

Cook with less oil and save energy with the best-selling Crispy Steelux frying pans, which feature the patented bumpy Novogrill surface that’s perfect for healthy grilling and frying. Made in Germany with a lifetime warranty. Eurostoves, Inc – The Culinary Centre, 45 Enon Street (Rt 1A), Commodore Plaza, Beverly, 01915 , 866-558-0007, eurostoves.com

Yankee Fireplace

f600_bbe_int_04__display_hr_web The cold New England air will soon be blowing and we’ll want nothing more than to be warm and cozy in our homes. Now is the time to warm your home cost-effectively and take advantage of the up to $1500.00 tax credit for purchasing a high efficiency Jotul wood stove from Yankee Fireplace. Jotul’s classic designs with signature Gothic arch design and large fire viewing area is sure to make this hearth the heart of your home. Yankee Fireplace, 140 South Main Street, Middleton, 01949, 978-774-1621, or 1200 Portland Road, Arundel, Maine, 207-467-8130, Yankeefireplace.com

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Prepare to be Charmed

Select a necklace, mix & match hand stamped discs with charms and dangles and you’ve created a personalized bauble. Choose from our selection of sterling silver charms and stone dangles or customize your own. Baubles Fine Jewelry, 1 Post Office Square, Currier Plaza, Lynnfield, 781-592-6110, baublesfinejewelry.com

Dress Up!

masonmadison_web1 Teresa Capela believes every doll deserves a great wardrobe, so she offers her own exclusive handmade doll clothing forAmerican Girl Dolls®. Teresa’s Creations; her budget friendly line of doll clothing, shoes, accessories and furniture are the perfect fit for your favorite American Girl Doll®. Girls can also express themselves with matching clothing for themselves and their doll. She accepts custom orders, so if you have something special in mind, she’ll create that unique doll outfit you’re looking for. Rich fabrics, pretty details and creative designs add a magical touch to her stylish collection of dresses, pajamas, coats, pant/skirt sets, and holiday outfits…a must have for your little girl! 2-piece set $35. Mason & Madison… Gifts with Style, 2 Central St., Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

The Beauty Cafe

exfolikate-quenchduo_web With the colder months upon us, our current obsessions are without a doubt Kate Somerville’s Exfolikate exfoliating treatment and Quench hydrating face serum. You can find Kate Somerville and other cult faves like Stila, Smashbox, Bare Escentuals, Mario Badescu, Red Flower, Apothia, Alora, Kai, and many more. One thing’s for sure, this boutique always has something new to get excited about, from the fabulous jewelry and the “must have” handbags to the delicious cupcakes in the cafe. It’s more than just shopping….it’s an experience. The Beauty Cafe, 2A Wayside Commoms, Burlington, 01803, 781-273- 1700, thebeautycafe.nu

Meet Judy…

judychair_w_ottoman_web This chair and ottoman is only part of the wonderful washable slipcovered furniture collection at Timeless Interiors. Come see the rest of the family and discover how you and your family can truly enjoy your furniture without worry. Visit our shop for other unique treasures both large and small. Affordable luxury inspired by: Timless Interiors, 586 Hale Street, Prides Crossing at Beverly Farms, 978-922-2444

Fabulous Finds for August and September

Healing Baskets
When people you care about are facing challenges, Healing Baskets & Gifts helps you express your support in a personal, meaningful way. Their online gift store features unique and hard-to-find gifts, a range of exclusive premade baskets, and words to comfort, encourage and inspire. Shown left ‘Circle of Friends Basket.’ Healing Baskets, Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA, 01944, 978-526-1229, healingbaskets.com
Windows of Delight
When it comes to window fashion, this store is an “Alice in Wonderland” experience. Inside, you can browse through hundreds of styles on display, with a pampering design staff ready to put together a personalized creation just for you – ready made or full custom. There is also in-house expertise to help you choose just the right shade from Hunter Douglas to add function to beauty. Equally impressive is an amazing hardware selection along with a solution for every design challenge. Check it out for yourself. No time? Call for an in-home consult! Curtain Time, 367 Main Street, Stoneham, 02180, 781-438-8151, curtaintimeonline.com

“Eco-Sneak”
Simple’s summer line of eco-friendly sneakers are made from recycled and renewable resources. Made with certified organic cotton linings, recycled plastic laces, recycled car tire outsoles and hemp uppers, Simples are as smart as they are stylish. Come see our full offering of Simple sneakers, shoes, sandals, flip flops, you’ll be surprised at how cute, conscientious can be. J.L. Coombs, 1 State St., Newburyport, 978-462-2262, and 45 Main St., Andover, 978-470-8121

Relaxation
Moms…Looking for a little relaxation??? We found the answer! spa ni’joli & salon is a full service salon and day spa offering everything from massage and facials to fabulous haircuts and color. The best part is you can bring your little ones. They have childcare right on the premises. spa ni’joli,116 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com

“Wearable Art”
You can just hear the waves crashing and feel the sand between your toes when the Beach Baby bracelet duo dangles happily from your wrist. Blue-on-blue art glass and hand-hammered links in fine silver make this a one-of-a-kind bracelet with matching earrings that you won’t find anywhere else! Gail Zona creates unique ‘wearable art’ in glass, metal, and stone for the discriminating jewelry fanatic at gdesign. gdesign, Newburyport, MA, gdesignontheweb.com, Photo by gregwestphotography.com

Happy Feet!
Classic Faces Day Spa, the only spa on the North Shore exclusively offering the Pedibuffer and Lady Lanelle flip flops. Pedibuffer pedicures soothes and smoothes rough, dry skin to get your feet in tip top to show off your Lady Lanelle’s. Ergonomically designed by an orthopedic surgeon using high density rubber with Swarovski
crystals on a gel band strap, these flip flops prevent back pain and leg fatigue. Classic Faces Day Spa, 215 Newbury St., Suite 210, Peabody, 978-535-6460, classicfaces.com

Fabulous Summer Finds

“It’s the Perfect Piece!”
Our Kinzig Lamps feature elegant silk shades, vibrant hand blown glass, and distinctive artist finials. Find these lamps nestled amongst other Perfect Pieces for your home and garden including true to life silks, unusual fountains, cozy quilts, and delightful accents and gifts. Perfect Piece, Home, Garden & Soul, 22 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, 978-462-1227, perfect-piece.com

Responsible Fashion Alert!
North Shore T-shirt designer Heidi Donovan believes the power to change begins with you. Her designs feature bold graphics with her inspirational message “Be Strong Be True Be You”. The vintage style Peace design T-shirt is a customer favorite. Many other hip tees designed for people who care and want to spread a positive message. Now that’s power. Peace baby! $28 each. Find this and other Fabulous Finds at, Mason & Madison… Gifts with Style, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com

Fit Flop
Fit Flop’s design gives you a workout while you walk because they challenge hard to reach muscles with every step you take. Patented wobbleboard technology tones and trim your legs while walking normally. So throw them on when you’re running errands, walking to work, or strolling around town. No need to take time out of your busy day to go to the gym, when we can bring the gym to you. J.L. Coombs, 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, and 45 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-8121

Hip Babies Ride in Style!
With DNA consisting of 50% sports car, 50% super-utility vehicle and 100% performance, the Uppa Baby Vista stroller system from Hip Baby Gear is ready to take you to a new level of enjoyment. Uppa Baby’s inspired design redefines the smart stroller category, bursting with innovations and improvements. Check out this and the outstanding selection of hip strollers, carriers, clothing, maternity, furniture and more. Hip Baby Gear, 80 Washington Street, Marblehead, and 72 Washington Street, Salem, 781-631-5556, hipbabygear.com

A NEW Great Space for Spa Parties!
spa ni’joli & salon in Methuen, MA has recently expanded an additional 1,200 square feet of beautiful tranquil space. With a new spa party room, 12 pedicure and manicure stations, 5 massage rooms, and 4 facial rooms, they can comfortably accommodate groups up to 20 people. Call your private concierge! spa ni’ joli & salon,
116 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com

Uncommon Cocktail
Refined and unrivaled, this dreamy cocktail ring is made of Aqua Chalcedony, a sea-blue stone that seems to glow from within, elegant 14k gold bezel with a sterling silver band. Striking cocktail rings are a staple of Seattle-based jewelry designer Jamie Joseph. By hand cutting each stone, her collection of one-of-a-kind pieces highlights the natural beauty of stones. Jambu “Inspired Jewelry,” 38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com.

Wicked Good Gift
Hand stamped and hand painted in a small New Hampshire studio, this art pottery has a fresh look…. and a wicked bit of attitude. Good friends love you; wicked good friends love you no matter what. Celebrate friendship with a Wicked Good Friends Picture Frame. ($52) These pieces are perfect for your Massachusetts friends, or anyone who appreciates “wicked good stuff.” Sense of Wonder, 99 Turnpike Street, North Andover, 978-686-6500, senseofwondergifts.com

A Unique Set
Jewelry designer Mia Nehme’s handcrafted necklaces are inspired by forms in nature and the distinctive beauty of specific stones, beads and glasswork. Mia creates one-of-a-kind pieces and specializes in custom bridal jewelry. The glass bead and sterling silver necklace and earrings set shown here is priced at $150. mimi, 26 Market St., Ipswich, 978-356-0804, mimi-gifts.com

Love Gem Sox
Decorated with Swarovski crystal rhinestones, you will look like a champ in this stunning 100% soft cotton traditional Boston Red Sox baseball cap! Fully licensed, easily adjustable, one size fits all, available in a variety of colors, $55.00, Go Sox!! Baubles Fine Jewelry, 1 Post Office Square, Lynnfield, 781- 592-6110, baublesfinejewelry.com

Fabulous Finds

A Special Promotion for Northshore Magazine

Twice As Nice
Moms and daughters will adore these matching 14 kt. gold bracelets adorned with amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, garnet, pink cz and peridot stones. It’s a match made in bauble heaven reminding each other that you are BFFs! Priced from $185-285. Baubles Fine Jewelry, 1 Post Office Square, Lynnfield, 781-592-6110, baublesfinejewelry.com

Brides! Newbury Street Service For Half The Price!
spa ni’joli & Salon in Methuen, MA can accommodate all your beauty needs for your special day. We offer pre-wedding relaxation services such as couple’s massages and body glows to beauty needs such as airbrush tanning, eyelash extensions, nail services, formal styling, and professional makeup applications all planned by your own personal concierge. spa ni’ joli & salon, 116 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com

Anti-Shoe
MBT’s specially designed sole exercises a large number of muscles, whether walking or standing, stimulating your metabolism, and burning extra calories. Additionally MBTs can have a firming effect on abdominal, leg and buttock muscles. So stroll about town looking fabulous and getting fit. No need to go to the gym when the gym can come to you. J.L. Coombs, 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, and 45 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-8121

Jewelery With Meaning
Poetry hand-engraved onto precious metals is how San Francisco based jewelry designer Jeanine Payer creates her collections of emotionally engaging yet subtle jewelry as showcased in this cuff inscribed with an Apache blessing. “May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. Apache Blessing.” Every piece at Jambu is handcrafted by artists from all over the country from the simple to the exotic, Jambu “inspired jewelry,” 38 Atlantic Avenue,  Marblehead, 781-639-9600, www.jambujewelry.com

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