It’s not like you need to make more decisions to make this time of year: What should I give my kids’ teachers as a holiday gift? What apps should I serve with my holiday meal? Should I go on a vacation or stay home? But here’s another choice you may consider when it comes to […]
Make Spirits Bright
Celebrating the most wonderful time of the year has evolved from singing carols and treating Santa to milk and cookies to donning ugly sweaters and belting out Mariah Carey’s holiday hits. But whichever way you and your loved ones rejoice during the holidays, it’s a given that there’ll be at least one traditional get-together with […]
Over-The-Wall
DESIGN by JENNIFER PACCA INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY by MARCO RICCATEXT by LESLIE GARISTO PFAFF You don’t always need a facelift to look younger, and neither does a house always need to have walls knocked down. To make a 1940s center-hall colonial in Ridgewood brighter, cheerier and more welcoming, an inspired cosmetic makeover turned out to be […]
9 Lamps To Light Your Way
Photo courtesy of West Elm It’s the season of lights, and we’re not talking about bright holiday décor. With the end of daylight savings earlier this month and the upcoming arrival of winter, lighting sources are once again becoming the focal point in our homes. Most of us already have more permanent fixtures in place […]
How To…Make Pumpkin Panna Cotta
Photo courtesy of Café Panache Your tried-and-true apple pie is always a hit during Thanksgiving, but could this be the year you treat guests to something different? If you’re thinking of changing the Turkey Day menu or simply looking for a new sweet to serve this season, chef Michael Matonti of Ramsey’s Café Panache has […]