I am unapologetically and completely infatuated with where I live. Long Island is one of the few places where you can truly have the best of both worlds; you can go from New York City to the beach, to countryside back to beach all in one day. We have everything here: Vineyards, farm stands, bustlin…

I first saw Amanda Bertoncini few years ago on the hit Bravo show Long Island Princesses. As someone who grew up on Long Island, it was so fun to watch all of our local spots showcased as she and the ladies brought the drama. Recently I met Amanda at a Muses event in NYC and I was excited to have t…

It can be a daunting task when you are setting out to start your own business. Between creating an aesthetic for your brand to setting up a price point and figuring out who your target customer is, it can get stressful quickly. I know this because I went through it first hand when I was running my …

One of my absolute favorite things to do is search for new local shops ( Both of the brick and mortar variety and web based.) There is something special about finding a small business that you love...You know everything is being created with purpose and an artisanal quality, and you know you are he…

You might be wondering why a guest fashion writer and professional Image Consultant is writing about perfection. This is a topic that is close to my heart and influences my business daily. Women and mothers come to me to update their look, their wardrobe or their hair; however, the undertone to som…

Recently, I stumbled across an awesome brand geared toward children and reading. I am always looking for new ways to stock my children's library with fresh books, but we don't always have time in our schedule to make it to the book store or browse the library shelves. With Owl Post Books, t…

I have deep rooted love of anything macabre. Death, murders, cemeteries, and spooky things in general have always been my thing. I especially love true crime and that is why I am super excited to tell you about my Boss Babe of the week, Gussie Fava. Gussie is a co-host of the amazing true crime and…

I love finding things that are both pretty and clever. Those two words are fitting descriptions of the stationary and small gift company Personal Paper Hugs and its owner Colleen Wold.  Her company features gorgeous designs (Ranging from adorable to hilarious!) and are a wonderful reason to support…