We all long for a harmonious home—a tempting space where color and texture blend seamlessly and each room has a visual connection with the next. A home so well-planned you can chat on the phone while stirring supper, where work lights are aptly placed, and there’s always a connection for the laptop.
Among the long-standing antique shops and boutiques along Boonton’s Main Street, a cluster of art galleries has formed, creating buzz about the town’s emerging art district.
Love the space, power and handling of an SUV, but hate the environmental impact? Starting now, you can swap your gas guzzler for a 2011 Touareg, Volkswagen’s first hybrid, and because it’s an SUV, you can still hit the road sitting high. How does it spare the environment?
“Greening” your home is easier than ever thanks to itseasybeinggreen.com, a site that lets you outfit everything from your sink to your shower, your windows to your weather stripping, for maximum energy savings.
If you’re a wine drinker who’s concerned about health and environmental responsibility, there’s good news. These days, vineyards that use earth-friendly, health-promoting agricultural techniques are producing some of the tastiest wines in the world.
A cat showed up on the deck of Joseph Romanowski’s house while the designer was planning his line of handcrafted charms, so the animal lover did everything he could to locate the feline’s owner. No one stepped forward, so Joseph adopted the “poor cat,” named him Felix, and used the kitty’s likeness for his logo.
Folks in Summit and Morristown have been lining up for years for a Tito’s Burritos fix, and with Ridgewood now home to the latest Tito’s (201.857.4619, titosburritos.com), Bergenites are finally getting a taste of the zippiest south-of-the-border fare, well, north of the border!
A calming tea break isn’t just good for your mood, it’s good for your body too. Studies suggest black (not herbal) tea improves blood-vessel function, blocks the absorption of fats and helps lower cholesterol. What’s more, both black and green teas are packed with powerful compounds that protect against cancer.
Karl’s has been a respected name in appliances since 1941, and with its brand-new store on Route 17 in Paramus (888.98.KARLS, karlsappliance.com), its unparalleled selection and quality customer service have finally come to Bergen County. Even if you’re not in the market for an electronics upgrade, you may want to visit anyway, since the Karl’s shopping experience comes close to being a Disney-caliber attraction. How so?
Love the space, power and handling of an SUV, but hate the environmental impact? Starting now, you can swap your gas guzzler for a 2011 Touareg, Volkswagen’s first hybrid, and because it’s an SUV, you can still hit the road sitting high. How does it spare the environment?
“Greening” your home is easier than ever thanks to itseasybeinggreen.com, a site that lets you outfit everything from your sink to your shower, your windows to your weather stripping, for maximum energy savings. itseasybeinggreen.com specializes in water- and energy-saving products that keep your home humming—and you comfortable—while sparing the environment (and your bank account)!
Looking for inspiration for an unforgettable holiday repast? Bergen Health & Life called on three Bergen County chefs to create a three-course menu for a festive dinner you can create in your own kitchen.
Don’t forget the young ones when you plan the season’s entertaining. Kids deserve to party too, and you may even catch a moment to hobnob with their chaperoning parents. You’ll find that a savvy selection of colors, decorations and tasty treats can help make your bash a smash.
Planning a holiday party and deciding what to serve can be a headache. This year, why not simplify things by focusing on those two can’t-lose crowd-pleasers, chocolate and coffee? When chocolate’s feel-good endorphins pair up with the energizing power of coffee, you can practically hear them whispering, “’Tis the season to be jolly!”
