Home + Design

Smart Design, Beautiful Spaces

Michael Bruno traded spreadsheets for showrooms—transforming the kitchen remodeling experience through innovation, collaboration, and style. Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Cabinet IQ, Danielle Stio Photography Michael Bruno had reached a professional crossroads. After 25 years in corporate finance, he had built a successful career analyzing numbers and advising large organizations. Still, he felt drawn toward something more tangible—an entrepreneurial path that would allow him to...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Intentional Design

Creating a Calming Home Sanctuary Article and Photography by Cara Zamorski, HN, HWC In a fast-paced world, the home can be more than a place to sleep or store belongings. It can serve as a sanctuary—one that supports the nervous system, restores energy and reflects intentional living. For many North Jersey residents balancing busy careers, family life and full schedules, the home environment plays a critical role in overall well-being. As a holistic health coach, I often remind clients that...

Home + Design

Spring Starts With Prevention

Inside Halo Home’s proactive approach to protecting what matters most Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Liz Polo - Havana Photography For Andy Barresse, home maintenance is not about fixing what’s already broken. It’s about preventing the damage homeowners never see coming. Barresse, owner of Halo Home Maintenance & Painting, has spent decades inside homes across New Jersey, first through a family legacy in painting and wallpapering and later through a full-service maintenance...

Home + Design

Built on the Ground Up

Hicks Paving Blends Generations of Craftsmanship With Modern Innovation Article by Mikaela Lewis | Photography by Jillian Spencer Studios As the third generation to lead Hicks Paving, Sam Hicks carries forward a family legacy rooted in craftsmanship, integrity and hard work. Founded more than 65 years ago by his grandfather, the business has grown from a small local operation into a trusted paving company serving communities across north-central New Jersey. Today, as Hicks teaches his son the...