The Avenue: Where Luxury Meets the American Dream

“‘American Dream’ means that anything is possible,” said Ken Downing, the Chief Creative Director at American Dream – a fitting unofficial motto for the second largest mall in the United States. Located just a stone’s throw away from Manhattan, in East Rutherford, NJ, American Dream is a fantastical place. A behemoth of a retail and…

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Sarah Elizabeth Design

While these days you can find Sarah Elizabeth, a graduate of New York School of Interior Design, and founder of Sarah Elizabeth Design, designing homes throughout New Jersey, it all began with her designing apartments in the city. While Sarah Elizabeth initially studied fashion design in her early twenties, a mentor encouraged her to explore…

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Jewelry Pieces With A Purpose

If you are looking for even just a minute of tranquility during a busy day, or a way to ward off negative energies, the mental clarity you are seeking can be found in something as simple as a pair of earrings. The brand Karma and Luck, a jewelry and home decor collection, utilizes specific gemstones…

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Good Food & Good Deeds

Dance parties at work might not happen often at your workplace, but at No Limits Cafe in Red Bank, their occurrence is only natural in an environment where you are always served with a smile. No Limits Cafe, a cafe that employs people with intellectual disabilities, was founded by Stephanie and Mark Cartier, and inspired…

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The Perfect Fall North Carolina Road Trip

The Jersey Shore is known for its miles of sun-baked sand and crashing waves, but now that fall is upon us, you might be looking for a vacation spot that is more seasonally appropriate. A state that’s rich in history, scenery, and activities is North Carolina; you can feel like you’re on top of the…

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Built Upon a Wellness Philosophy

Rachael H. Grochowski, founder and principal architect at RHG Architecture + Design, believes “design is emotional, sensory, and physical.” This project in Montclair, New Jersey encapsulates all of those principles; while the entire house was transformed from the basement to the third floor, Grochowski went above and beyond to foster an environment of unity and…

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