Local Services

Personal Spotlight

Stephanie Kaminsky Article by Sarah Bamford @hybridemedia.com Name:  Stephanie Kaminsky, @thestephkam Age:  27 Occupation:  Social Media Content Coordinator Home is our theme this month. What do you love most about your home?   Friends and family. I’ve lived in many places over the years, from Connecticut to New York, even Australia - and it’s always seemed that certain people can make anywhere feel like “home”.  What do you love most about Stamford, CT? What makes you excited to...

Home + Design

Beauty and Tranquility

Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen It all started so innocently on a rainy Saturday morning a few months ago. I decided to explore North Stamford in search of unique homes to profile in these pages. I have been up and down Long Ridge Road and High Ridge Road hundreds of times since moving to Stamford eighteen months ago, but rarely veered off onto the side streets. On this day I made a left on Den Road off Long Ridge Road and wound my way over the Mianus River to June Road. ...

Home + Design

HOME

Buying, Selling or Refreshing - Tips from Professionals Suzette Kraus & Liz Pensiero Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Marcus Ortega Suzette Kraus is so much more than a licensed real estate salesperson. She applies her Compass Concierge service to go above and beyond what most agents provide. She is a perfectionist with a strong work ethic and a great sense of humor. (skhomesteam.com or compass.com) Liz Pensiero is a stager (LizPensieroStaging.com) and a go-to for adding the most...

Life + Culture

Charles Guinta Turns 100

A Hometown Treasure Article and Photography by PJ Kennedy Happy birthday to Stamford’s Charles Guinta who turned 100! Guinta is a veteran of WWII, having served with the Army Signal Corp and was on Iwo Jima when the iconic American flag raising took place. He rose through the ranks at Stamford-based Waldenbooks, retiring as CFO in 1990, upon retirement he spent time covering local sports for the Stamford Advocate. Among other organizations, he’s been a member of the Board of Directors of...

Health + Wellness

YOUR HIGH VIBE HOME

Five Tips for Feel-Good Energy Article by Jacqui Justice Living a high-vibe life is not all about diet and exercise. Your living space also plays a pivotal role in your well-being. Here are 5 tips for helping you create a high-vibe home with that feel-good energy we all desire and deserve. Banish clutter: Nothing pulls down the energy of your living space like piles of clutter and items past their prime. Declutter for an instant energy uplift and a more serene atmosphere. Do a cleanse: ...

Professional Services

Partners in Marriage & Business

Keys to Success: Love, Respect, Communication and Kindness. Article by Laurie A. Guzda Danielle Kaplowitz and Ramsey Mellette Dam + West Media, Inc | www.DamandWest.com   The Journey. Danielle Kaplowitz is a Stamford native. She met Ramsey Mellette in 2004 while living in Los Angeles. Danielle was working as a professional actor/voice-over talent. She was a fan-favorite on the series, Community. Ramsey a graduate of USC Film School lived in the apartment downstairs. They became fast...

Life + Culture

Personal Style

Russ Hollander Article by Sarah Bamford @HybrideMediaComm Russ Hollander, 64 International award-winning designer Master Goldsmith, Gallery Owner & Studio Artist What does style mean to you and how would you define yours?  As a jewelry designer/goldsmith for 47 years style is important, especially when it comes to the details and accessories we wear. I embrace originality and often tell my clients, “Not to worry, you don’t have to look good in Grandma’s jewelry”. Your style should be...

Life + Culture

A Genuine Love Affair

Stamford Senior Center’s Chris Crain and Stamford’s Senior Community Article by Marty Shapiro There is a love affair taking place at the Stamford Senior Center. This is a love story that goes back a decade when the senior population of Stamford was blessed with the arrival of Christina Crain as Executive Director of the SSC. Take one step into the Center and you feel the mutual love between Chris, her staff, and the 600+ members. It’s palpable and genuine. Chris lived in Norwalk most of her...

Wellness

Langely McNeal

Commitment and Purpose Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Peter Freed Langely McNeal, world-class skier - XGames, World Cup, National Champion and 2014 Olympic hopeful. A lifelong dream supported with dedication, hard work and sacrifice. And, in one brief moment, it all came crashing down. It is rumored that Langely could ski before she could walk. Raised in Sun Valley, Idaho at the base of a ski mountain by a mother who was a teacher, a father who has served on the ski patrol for...

Food + Beverage

Mocktails

Dryuary Recipes from Nutritonist Jacqui Justice Article and Photography by My quest to heal personal wellness issues in my 20s led me down the road to discovering and studying the fascinating field of Functional Nutrition.  By getting to the root causes of my wellness issues, I was able to resolve them and finally reclaim my health and vitality. I knew I wanted to help others to experience the same. I left the fashion world and got my Master’s in Nutrition. I am passionate beyond words about...