Posts by Abby Montanez
Introducing Asher Slaunwhite Architects
Founded in 1993 by Mark Asher, and known for 20+ years as Asher Associates Architects, the firm recently announced their name change, derivative of their newest partnership with long-time employee Deborah Slaunwhite. Over the past decade, Slaunwhite has increased her leadership in firm management, client relations and business development which inevitably lead to her promotion…
Read MoreCarved From Clay — An Interview with Ceramicist Jono Pandolfi
Photos by Samantha Murasko As part of revitalizing the artisan movement, emphasis is being placed on producers, their products and the ways in which simplicity and quality outshine almost all other components. The shift is most evident within the food and beverage industries, where farm-to-table or grain-to-glass is considered an artform. While chefs spend their…
Read MoreOne Park Condos Debuts Decorated Dream Home
Perched high in the hills of Cliffside Park—with views overlooking the New York City skyline along New Jersey’s famed Gold Coast—the condominiums at One Park are a retreat for both Bergen and Hudson County residents alike. Developed by DMG Investments and designed by noted architectural firm Architectura, the 14-story luxury building will be accepting its…
Read MoreSecret Swimming Holes in the U.S.
There’s no need to trek to Thailand or seek out a Mexican cenote when travelers right here in the U.S. can dive into any one of nature’s own picture-perfect pools. That is, if you know where to find them. While some are hidden away in the hills of Arizona and others accessible only by campground,…
Read MoreThe Art of Beauty
Have you ever wondered what’s the best-kept secret in New Jersey? It’s not some hip, underground restaurant or trendy speakeasy—it’s a resident skincare specialist right in our own backyard. As someone who (up until recently) has only ever had one facial in her life, the ideas of spending more than one minute, one step or…
Read MoreVanillamore Dessert Kitchen
Photos by Lauren Magenta You don’t need dessert. Not in the same way you need oxygen to breathe or that meaty main course you just ordered. It’s pure excess—a blissful excuse to satisfy that aching sweet tooth. But let’s not label it as just the latter half of a meal when it can bring the same amount…
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