FEATHER & BLOOM
5/1/2024
| KEITH O'CONNOR
As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.”
If that holds true, then there should be an abundance of flowers available for the wedding season which begins in late spring and runs until early fall.
Couples planning for that special day have an endless list to prepare for their
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THE SWEET BOUTIQUE
5/1/2024
| MIASHA LEE
Couples tying the knot are opting for an assortment of sweets and treats for their big day rather than a traditional tier wedding cake. Owner Niki Moran of the Sweet Boutique, a bakery/cafe in East Longmeadow on 33 Harkness Ave., said, “People like options. The variety of having 10 different desserts on a tabl
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PROVISIONS
5/1/2024
| HOPE E. TREMBLAY
Provisions in Longmeadow is a fine wine, spirit and specialty food shop that is so much more than a typical “package store.”
According to Owners Benson Hyde andBruce McAmis the most important things at Provisions are selection and experience.
“We work hard to source a unique selection
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SWEDE'S JEWELERS
5/1/2024
| HOPE E. TREMBLAY
While many modern couples seal their commitment to each other in some atypical ways — tattoos, for example — most couples still take the traditional route with engagement rings and wedding bands.
Amy Swede Wentworth of Swede’s Jewelers in East Windsor, Connecticut, said this year, everything
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MEC'S LANDSCAPING
5/1/2024
| KEITH O'CONNOR
Attractive landscaping that is well maintained can not only make your property more attractive, but increase the value of your home anywhere from 10% to 25%.
It is not everyone who has a green thumb, however, or who likes to get their hands dirty.
If that is the case, the best thing to do is to find a
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THE VINTAGE BEE COLLECTIVE
5/1/2024
| KEITH O'CONNOR
For Melissa Zelek, The Vintage Bee Collective grew from her passion for the repurposing and reuse of vintage items to make a space fresh and new but also meaningful and unique.
The extensive services and items Zelek offers through the shop and design services at The Vintage Bee Collection and the furniture re
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FAMILY BIKE
5/1/2024
| MIASHA LEE
It’s cycle season and folks of all ages will be out and about taking advantage of the beautiful weather. One of the most popular forms of recreation in the spring and summer season is cycling. If you’re looking for a local one stop bike shop, Family Bike Inc. in East Longmeadow is the place to go.
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CITRUS AND HERB ROASTED SALMON
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 Pound Salmon Filet1 Orange1 Lemon1 Bunch of thymeSalt and PepperParsley for Garnish
HOW YOU'LL MAKE IT
Preheat your oven to 350F. Slice your oranges and lemons
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From the well-respected owners of The Federal, a new-American restaurant in Agawam, and Posto, a traditional Italian restaurant just down the road in Longmeadow, the new Mexican restaurant Lola’s is a step outside the expected both for the owners and the diners.
“Lola’s is a coastal Mexican
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It’s officially my favorite Go Local edition of the year — the spring weddingsmagazine.
If you have read my column in past weddings editions, you know I love love,and I enjoy a good wedding. Last year I attended seven weddings, and while myschedule was overflowing with wedding-re
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