THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
Deck the Walls
From time to time, we can all use some inspiration. Sometimes we need to let go and embrace change. One way to do that is by switching up the artwork in our homes. A work of art – whether it’s a photograph or a painting – offers a new perspective and a window into another time, place, or even a feeling or mood.
Bringing artwork […]
Sharon Pharmacy: It’s a family affair
“This is it!” The car had rolled through the sleepy town of Sharon, CT, in 1960. Just a family on an outing, exploring parts of the state that were remote from their home in Norwich. They were thinking of relocating. There was a house available on Calkinstown Road. There was an open retail space in the new shopping center in the middle of town perfect […]
Finding comfort in family, community, and home-heating: Herrington Fuels Inc. continues a legacy
I recently caught up with Heather Canetto of Herrington Fuels Inc., which is located just south of Hillsdale, NY, by the old Roe Jan School. Talking with Heather I learned not only about the ins and outs of her business but also about the family legacy that she’s continuing in the greater Hillsdale area. Heather spoke of the importance of their entire staff and […]
Mix Masters: Liz Macaire and Simon Kristoph of Macaire + Kristoph, West Cornwall and Kent, CT
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Liz Macaire and Simon Kristoph to discuss their business, Macaire + Kristoph, based in West Cornwall and Kent, CT.
Could you describe your business?
Liz: Our business is multi-dimensional, and we manage quite a few moving parts: two retail stores, interior design, staging, estate sales, and an art business. Our mothership store and design studio is a sprawling […]
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Deck the Walls
From time to time, we can all use some inspiration. Sometimes we need to let go and embrace change. One way to do that is by switching up the artwork in our homes. A work of art – whether it’s a photograph or a painting – offers a new perspective and a window into another time, place, or even a feeling or mood.
Bringing artwork […]
Sharon Pharmacy: It’s a family affair
“This is it!” The car had rolled through the sleepy town of Sharon, CT, in 1960. Just a family on an outing, exploring parts of the state that were remote from their home in Norwich. They were thinking of relocating. There was a house available on Calkinstown Road. There was an open retail space in the new shopping center in the middle of town perfect […]
Finding comfort in family, community, and home-heating: Herrington Fuels Inc. continues a legacy
I recently caught up with Heather Canetto of Herrington Fuels Inc., which is located just south of Hillsdale, NY, by the old Roe Jan School. Talking with Heather I learned not only about the ins and outs of her business but also about the family legacy that she’s continuing in the greater Hillsdale area. Heather spoke of the importance of their entire staff and […]
Taking the dining experience higher: Elevated Gatherings brings creative, cannabis-infused cuisine to the Hudson Valley and beyond
One day in December 2023, Kira Proper woke up with an idea: to combine her own background in the cannabis industry and her husband’s professional experience as a chef. From here, the couple became business partners, and Elevated Gatherings launched in April 2024. “It made sense to combine the two,” Kira muses. “Looking back, I’m a little surprised it took me so long to […]


