Seasonal plantings are the best way to spruce up your outdoor living space — especially during the summer. Gardening is one of the best summer hobbies when the weather gets…
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Moss & More: Inspiring Green Thumbs in Montclair
For those who have a passion for plants, Moss & More on Bellevue Avenue in Upper Montclair is a must-see — and smell — for a needed dose of earthiness.…
These Are the 60 Businesses That Opened in Montclair This Year
A number of businesses were scheduled to launch in 2020, but just like everything else, the pandemic pushed those plans. Business owners had to get extra-creative in their offerings and…
Heritage Hair + Boutique: A Beauty Haven New to South Orange
Add another unique place to the list of Essex County area boutiques. Melinda Saint Pierre embarked on a new adventure with her husband Bob on August 1st, opening Heritage Hair…
The Flower-Arranging Workshop Everyone’s Talking About in Cedar Grove
Four years ago, a connection was made between Anna Coy, owner of Blooms in Hand in Verona, and Morgan’s Farm in Cedar Grove. From it came a flower-arranging workshop called…
Flower Pop-Ups In + Around Montclair
Flower and plant pop-ups have been blossoming in and around Montclair. Here’s a reminder to smell the flowers and delight in the creative and beautiful floral offerings popping up around…
Boozy Bouqs: A Bouquet + Cocktail Making Party Experience in NJ
Earlier this summer, Valentina Navalance took her passion for flowers to the next level by founding Boozy Bouqs, a company that hosts floral-arranging parties. Boozy Bouqs comes to the party…
Grayson White Ceramics: A Montclair Pottery Studio
The moment you see a coffee tumbler from Grayson White Ceramics, you will feel drawn to it. Handcrafted by Montclair-raised artist Caroline White, her household pottery work is exceptional. From…
A Visit to La Serra Gardens, Little Falls Garden Center
There are some places that you see on Instagram that have you saying, “where is that? I need to go and visit.” Well, La Serra Gardens is one of those…
deVINE Plantery to Open Late June in Montclair
deVINE Plantery, a black-and women-owned business, which began exclusively as an online store last spring and later made its mark in Maplewood, will be opening its first-ever location at 28…
Mind Your Beads and Seeds, a Plant + Jewelry ‘Gift Garden’ Opens in Montclair
In April of 2020, Nia West-Williams found herself jobless due to the pandemic. Applying to tons of jobs with no leads, she began to pick up some hobbies during quarantine…