Grounded Goodwife
Velya Jancz-Urban (mom, historian) and Ehris Urban (daughter, herbalist) form “Grounded Goodwife”. This business based out of their Woodbury 1770s colonial farmhouse home offers hands-on …
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ORGÁNACHS FARM TO SKIN
We learned so much during our visit to ORGÁNACHS FARM TO SKIN in Westport. The high-performing, natural luxury skincare boutique opened last year and is the dream …
Sedona Getaway & Hiking Tips by Sportsmen’s
Hello, my name is Lora and I’ve got “Red Rock Fever”. Wait, what? Many people develop this “condition” after visiting Sedona for the first time. Symptoms include …
Hey, Billy Blanks Jr., let’s dance!
Billy Blanks Jr. had Paula Abdul as a mentor, is a self-taught accomplished dancer and entertainer, his parents are famous for creating one of our …
Adventure in Woodbury
We just had the best little adventure in Woodbury, CT. In the space of about 4.5 hours, we climbed to the top of an 80-foot …
Wall Street Theater
Thanks to Lora’s job working for Theatre Projects, we were tipped off to a very exciting new theater just opening in Norwalk, the Wall Street Theater. …
Valley Spirit
In this crazy overloaded world we live in, we could probably all use a visit to Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center in Washington Depot. …
A chat with Broadway legend Betty Buckley
We had the pleasure of taking a break during our workday and chatting with Broadway legend, Betty Buckley. An award-winning career that has encompassed TV, …
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
We scoured Litchfield County to find 12 of the best Mother’s Day gift ideas from 12 special local businesses. There’s something here to suit every …
W. Rhythm Fitness and Wellness
Following our ratio of one fitness post for every three food posts, today we’re telling you all about our visit to W. Rhythm Fitness & …
What’s Cooking with Kimberley Locke
I don’t know what’s happening, but you just can’t seem to get us out of the kitchen these days! We were in the kitchen with …
A visit to the JED NYC showroom
During a recent trip to the city, we decided to mix business with fashion pleasure and drop in on the Jed luxury knitwear showroom. We …
At home with Sam Allen
Neither of us claims to have any real interior design skills. We know what we love, and have lovely homes, but we truly admire those …
Noujaim’s Bistro
Restaurant: Noujaim’s Mediterranean Bistro, Winsted When you are hankering for: Fresh, authentic Mediterranean food. Spanish, French, Italian and mostly Lebanese
Happy birthday, Unlocking Litchfield!
Happy birthday to us!! Unlocking Litchfield is two and we threw ourselves a mini birthday party!
Solemates Co-Founder Monica Ferguson
We do so love a great entrepreneurial success story. Especially when the story involves two inspiring and ingenious women and shoes. Monica Ferguson (Greenwich native) …
At the office with Haver & Skolnick Architects
As our blog is turning two this month, we decided it was time to start planning our dream office. Who better to help us with …
In the kitchen with Anthony LoFrisco
[Editor’s note: We’re so saddened to hear of the passing of Anthony in September 2020. We’ll fondly remember the time we spent with him in …
How to pick the right summer camp
Bev here! I’ve worked at Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Summer camp for 26 years. That’s 26 years of speaking with parents, guiding them …
Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates
Our visit to Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates in Goshen has ruined us forever. Known for their “single cow’s milk” chocolates, we have never …
Foxwoods Resort Casino
When the weather outside is officially trying to kill you and you just need some FUN, head to Foxwoods Resort Casino! An emerald castle of …
Interview with Matthew Nelson
If you’re a 90s music fan, then you definitely know Nelson’s Can’t Live Without Your Love and Affection hit (it reached #1 on US Billboard Hot 100) and …
Ann’s Place
When our multi-talented, busy friend Kimberley Locke started volunteering at Ann’s Place, we were curious. Kimberley speaks so highly of the time she spends there …
Peter Greenwood Glass Blowing
What better thing to do on a cold winter’s day than go warm up at a glass blowing studio? Today’s blog activity brings us to …
Terra Ristorante Italiano – Danbury
Terra Ristorante Italiano offers a Northern Italian menu and the most ridiculously fresh craft cocktails. Located within Hotel Zero Degrees (where we were visiting), the …
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