Burgeoning Boot Renaissance Provides One Writer With a Whole New Style Identity

My obsessions sneak up on me. One day, I’m tracking the price of gold; the next, I’m geeking out over the water resistance specs of automatic watc...

Newburyport Development Welcomes Men’s & Women’s Clothier Baran & Co. to Downtown Newburyport

Clothing retailer Baran & Co is opening at 16 State Street in downtown Newburyport. The curated clothing boutique provides refined wardrobing for...

Marblehead Design Studio and Boutique, Living Swell, Delivers Coastal Elegance With a Touch of Whimsy

There’s something special about how the light shines in Marblehead. “The light here is very bright,” says Diana James. “It’s basically sky and wat...

Picnics, Barbecues, and Cocktail Soirees: Where to Find the Perfect Ingredients on the North Shore This Summer

Starting with Memorial Day parties the summer party season ramps up on the North Shore. Whether it is a relaxed picnic for two at the beach, cocktail...

Hidden Gems of Historic Marblehead: This Off-The-Beaten-Path Town Offers Many Rewards

Marblehead is not convenient. It’s not a place you pop into quickly or accidentally. Situated on a knob of land bordering Swampscott, Salem, and lots...

Step into Marblehead With Maria Sansone

Nestled 18 miles North of Boston, hugging the scenic coast, Marblehead is our little jewel box on the Atlantic. A true gem on our stunning North Shor...

Sun, Fun, and Snapback Season: Locals Social Club

Chances are quite good that April showers are going to give way to warmer weather on the North Shore very soon. With all the sun in the months ahead,...

Luxe Italian Linen Brand Pratesi Opens Boston Location on Newbury St.

Last month, Pratesi, the renowned Italian luxury linens brand, opened a new store at 130 Newbury Street in Boston. This new expansion marks the brand...

Bobbles & Lace Tuscan Village, the Newest Outpost for the North Shore Born Boutique Offers Fun and Affordable Fashion

Jillian Gilbride, in her own words, has always had a “passion for fashion.” “I was always the go-to friend to dress my friends, pick out thei...

The Time Machine Brings Vintage Retail to Haverhill

Have you ever been to the Carousel of Progress? Originally conceived as the highlight feature of the General Electric Pavilion during the 1964 New Yo...