Health + Wellness

The New Standard

A modern approach to women’s health, longevity, and personalized care Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography For years, women’s health has been treated reactively, something addressed only once symptoms appear. But a quiet shift is happening. Across Greenwich and beyond, more women are asking better questions. They are no longer waiting for problems to arise and they are seeking clarity, prevention, and a deeper understanding of how their bodies work over time. At...

Event Planning + Services

Building a Life on Her Terms

From starting over to building community, she redefines success through resilience, intuition, and creating meaningful connection at scale Article by Laura Sabia For some women, the turning point is subtle. For others, it’s unmistakable. For this founder, it came in a moment of complete stillness, lying on the floor of her living room, staring at the ceiling, and realizing with absolute clarity:  this is not my life. At the time, everything had shifted. Her marriage had ended, and she found...

Style + Beauty

The modeT Guide:

7 Spring Trends That Actually Make Sense for Real Life Article by Tanya Meyers, Fashion Stylist Spring dressing always feels exciting to me. It is that moment when everything starts to feel lighter, fresher, and full of possibility. Yes, the weather can still be a little unpredictable, and getting dressed during that in-between time is not always as effortless as it looks, but that is also what makes spring such a good time to rethink what you already own and bring in pieces that make your...

Health + Wellness

Inside Greenwich’s Most Important Conversation on Women’s Health

160 women gathered for an unfiltered, science-backed dialogue redefining how modern women approach health, longevity, and informed decision-making today Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography On a beautiful Friday morning in early March, something different unfolded in Greenwich. It wasn’t just another wellness event. It wasn’t a panel built on trends, soundbites, or surface-level advice. Instead, it was a room filled with over 160 women who were engaged, curious, and...

Shopping

Closet Investments That Actually Pay You Back.

Timeless pieces I recommend to help you look pulled together, spend smarter, and get dressed with less stress every day Article by Tanya Meyers - Fashion Stylist @mode_t_ “Investment pieces” means different things to everyone. For me, it’s any piece you buy on purpose because you know you’ll wear it on repeat, and it makes the rest of your closet easier to use. That’s the real point, less stress, more outfits, and more wear out of what you already own. What makes something feel like an...

Life + Culture

Carola Lovering: Writing What We’re Afraid to Say

From Upper Westchester to Hollywood, the bestselling author reflects on love, vulnerability, and the stories that refuse to let us look away Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography Before the television adaptation, before the Calvin Klein campaign, before  Tell Me Lies  became a cultural obsession dissected across TikTok and late-night group texts, there was a girl growing up in Upper Westchester, spending summer days at the country club and watching boats drift across...

Travel

Where History Meets the Tuscan Sky

A medieval villa-turned-hotel in the rolling hills south of Florence, where sweeping views of red-tiled rooftops and ancient gardens make every moment feel extraordinary. Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo Set high on the verdant Bellosguardo hill, just a short drive from Florence’s historic center, Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo lives up to its name: the  Tower of the Beautiful View . Perched above the Arno Valley and its terracotta-roofed skyline, this...

Entertainment

That Thrifting Star

Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer hosts a new series that shows off the hidden treasures right here in Fairfield County. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Lara Spencer has been sharing her love of thrifted finds for years. She wrote a book, I Brake for Yard Sales , chronicling her secondhand shopping secrets; she created and hosted HGTV’s Flea Market Flip , which aired from 2012-2019; and she often shows off her incredible vintage finds on her Instagram, @lara.spencer. Now, the Emmy-award...

Food + Beverage

The Fête Philosophy

La Maison Fête Is Redefining Entertaining Through Intention, Beauty, and Meaningful Connection Article by Dana Cifone In a time when entertaining has shifted away from spectacle and toward something far more meaningful, La Maison Fête has quietly become a beacon for those who believe gathering is an art form. Part event design studio, part curated retail shop, the Bedford-based brand, founded by partners Deanna Marano and Brett Cameron,   is redefining how the area hosts, with warmth...

Home + Design

A Luxurious Retreat Reimagined

Serene neutrals, thoughtful planning, and custom details transform a dated master suite into a modern sanctuary designed for everyday indulgence. Article by Laura Sabia From the moment you step into this reimagined master suite, there’s an immediate sense of calm—an exhale that signals you’ve entered a space designed not just to be seen, but truly lived in. For  Lara Michelle Interiors , this renovation was about far more than updating finishes; it was about solving long-standing design...