Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
Maybe you have a brooch from Aunt Esther that's been in your jewelry box for 30 years. You think it's good a piece, but when you wear it, you feel like you're 90. Or mayb...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
Essex entrepreneur Adam von Gootkin initially wasn't sure the hit PBS Masterpiece series Downton Abbey was his cup of tea. Period dramas can be an acquired taste.
In the ...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
With 2020 fast approaching, have you thought about your travel goals yet? Travel agencies are already booking trips for the new year, a great way to relax after a busy fa...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
By Pem McNerney
Earlier this year, Rebecca Stillman and Alisa Bartkoski, both from Glastonbury, were a bit stressed out from preparing for their upcoming wedding. So about a week before ...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
With honeybee populations on the decline, there are many who are working to reverse that trend, including local beekeepers. In addition to creating homes and environments...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
It comes in a little bag and your mother brings it to you with lemon and honey when you're not feeling well. That's what tea's all about.
Not exactly, but this is the par...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
Camp Rising Sun's annual Night Out for the Kids was on Wednesday, July 17 at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford. The event, now in its 18th year, benefits Camp Ri...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
When it comes to choosing a chair for your living room, today's options extend far beyond bulky Barcaloungers and La-Z-Boys. Whether you're looking for movement like glid...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
By Pam Johnson
From masterworks to contemporary designs, the digital world may put millions of art images at our fingertips, but what about the originals? Take a day trip to the Yale Un...
Elan • Published Oct 01, 2019 12 am
For the past 243 years, happiness has been an unalienable right. Correction – the pursuit of happiness has been our right. That single word is crucial – the pursuit – bec...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
Community Music School (CMS) hosted its annual gala on April 5 at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station in Haddam. The evening featured musical entertainment performed by C...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
When it comes to choosing the perfect wine to enjoy outdoors on a summer day, there's not much better than a chilled glass of rosé...except where you are enjoying it. The...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
By Laura Robida
Welcome to summer! Take a deep breath. Smell that? That's right. It's grilling season. Let's make the most of it with the help of some marinades.
Why marinate? It's one o...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
By Pam Johnson
Mark your calendar and put Branford in your GPS. Summer is a great time to visit this coastal Connecticut gem.
Take in a summer jazz series, where big names play at weekl...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
About 20 years ago, Shawn Langer started a landscaping business. Teaming up with his wife Crystal, who has a background in interior design and fine arts, their business, ...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
By Pam Johnson
Connecticut's pick your own and plant your own summer fruit options are about as plentiful as a bushel of berries. Whether you take a trip to pick from fields at a local ...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
When a recent client first came to Design House Interiors' downtown Wallingford showroom, she was looking for a completely updated lower level of her traditional Colonial...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
It's probably the closest one can get to visiting a European city without ever actually going to Europe. A fine blend of history, culture, and recreational activities all...
Elan • Published Jun 19, 2019 12 am
It's a lot easier to head to the office on a perfect beach day when you're wearing a great outfit. We visited with Elaine Parisi, owner of Possessions in Branford, to ga...
Elan • Published Mar 29, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
Learning a musical instrument is hard. Breaking into the music business is hard. Becoming a touring or studio musician for a major recording artist is often just a pipe d...
Elan • Published Mar 29, 2019 12 am
It's safe to say that island life isn't for everyone. Forgetting to pick up milk or eggs from the grocery store has new consequences when the trip involves a boat. Beyond...
Elan • Published Mar 29, 2019 12 am
By Pam Johnson
Sweet? Hot chile? If you want to know which way to go when it comes to kicking up the flavor of food with peppers, just ask Southern Connecticut's beloved "pepper guy," T...
Elan • Published Mar 29, 2019 12 am
The notion of a "bucket list" can be a rather morbid and structured concept, but most people do have an idea of a couple things they would love to do or try in this lifet...
Elan • Published Mar 29, 2019 12 am
By Jenn McCulloch
Dunkin' or 'Bucks? A quick way to start an argument is to declare your love for one of the famous chain coffee shops over the other. But in between the green and the oran...
Elan • Published Mar 29, 2019 12 am
By Pam Johnson
After months of cold, gray winter, is it any wonder people go a little daffy for Daffodil Festivals? Just a quick ride away, festivals in Meriden, Newport, R.I.; and Nant...