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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2020 PUBLISHER

Laura Sabia | laura.sabia@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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What Time is It? Summertime! IT IS HEATING UP, GREENWICH. Time for all of your favorite summer activities, foods and fashion. Goodbye, clunky layers; hello, breezy dresses and floppy hats. And hello, poolside cocktails—am I right? Whether you are planning a Fourth of July party or attending one, we have some recipe ideas for you to wow your friends, and there are options the kids will love too.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 10 Modern Decor Makes Outdoor Oasis 14 A Taste of Summer 24 Community Impact Food for Behind the Front Lines

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28 Healthy Hair for Everyone The cut to end split ends

14 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Renovate & Refine

Locals Only

Food & Wine

Page Turners

20 Locally Owned 24 Giving Back 28 Artistâ€™s Palette 30 Culinary Creations 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Trend Setter

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Al Fresco Dining is Back Greenwich residents were so excited to start dining out again as Connecticut entered phase 1 of reopening businesses. We stopped by restaurants all over town and found

many happy customers back at their favorite restaurants!

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RENOVATE & REFINE

MODERN DECOR MAKES OUTDOOR OA S I S ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MUSE INTERIORS

NOW, MORE THAN EVER, OUR HOMES ARE OUR SANCTUARIES. This spring the team at Muse Interiors really focused on our client’s outdoor spaces, as we understood that everyone would be staying home for the summer. So we went to work to source in stock, unique outdoor furnishings so each deck, terrace and porch was ready for summer lounging and family entertaining. We installed fire tables, outdoor ping pong tables and fully stocked kitchens. If you want to add a little life to your outdoor space, visit your local nursery to add potted plants and flowers. On this deck we created multiple seating areas to take in the ever-changing view.

LAUREN MUSE Home grown trusted Greenwich interior designer that partners with you to create incredible interiors inside and out.

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Add pops of color with new pillows.

Create multiple seating areas.

Add a round table, curved furniture evokes more feelings of relaxation and hope.

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Picnicking with a Conscience ARTICLE BRYNN JOHN

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The Bird Cup

The Nish Dish. From a simple snack attack to a perfectly blanched bowl of broccoli.

The Great Plate. Pull up a chair and stay a while because we have taken dishes off the agenda.

AFTER MONTHS OF BEING INSIDE DUE

sink full of dishes. Paper Greats was born

and ultimately bring consumers and prod-

TO THE CORONAVIRUS QUARANTINE,

out of the need for beautiful sustainable

ucts to zero waste.

IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE OF SCEN-

products. The company was created in 2018

Once you have your supply of the most

ERY. Longer days, with sunshine late into

by Selina Fletcher in Darien, CT. Initially

aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly

the evening, puts everyone in the mood to be

wanting to create a beautiful product for

dishes it’s time to pack up a delicious

outside. Since travel is still limited, now is the

families that would make their lives easier,

spread to enjoy at sunset. If you are over

perfect time to plan an al fresco meal at one

Selina quickly realized that they could also

cooking, there are so many great restau-

Greenwich’s many amazing picnic spots. A

help those same families do better for the

rants to order take out from.

few favorite spots are Bruce Park, Greenwich

planet. All Paper Greats products are now

Paper Greats is offering Greenwich

Point, and Binney Park. Spread your blanket

100% nationally recyclable (some are also

Lifestyle readers 20% off any order placed

and get set up with a socially distant meal.

compostable). The aim of the company is to

in the month of July when they use the code

We teamed up with Paper Greats to plan

educate consumers to make better choices,

July20 at check out.

the best picnic, one that doesn’t involve a

recycle in their homes for maximum impact

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FOOD & WINE

a taste of summer ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA COLLINS OF FEAST AND MERRIMENT

FEW THINGS ARE BETTER THAN DINING AL FRESCO IN THE SUMMER MONTHS WITH FRIENDS, ENJOYING SOME FRESH SEAFOOD AND A GLASS OF CRISP WHITE WINE (OR TWO!) At your next summer soiree consider serving delicious homemade crab cakes and a seasonal corn & basil salad.Stand out crab cakes, like most delectable dishes, come down to the ingredients that are in them. Store bought crab cakes use an abundance of fillers like celery, onion, peppers, hearty amounts of breadcrumbs, and in many cases, contain several types of preservatives. They are also often made with back fin meat, which although more cost effective, has a more minced texture and a stronger sea flavor than lump or jumbo lump. When making your own crab cakes you get to control what goes into them, and the results are superior to any pre-made options. So leave the vegetables out and save them for the side dish. Seasoning should elevate the delicate crab flavor and not disguise it or commandeer the dish. And most important of all, use fresh, good quality crab meat. This approach will guarantee a delighted table of guests and you’ll be the star of the summer hosts! You want a good crab cakes? Use good crab. It’s just that simple. Fortunately, in the Greenwich and surrounding New England area, we are able to source fresh crab fairly easily. You can find it in all the local fish shops or specialty markets. You’ll want to ask for lump or jumbo lump – the choice is yours. Jumbo lump will produce cakes with large pieces of crab and more texture, whereas lump will provide a more even consistency throughout. It’s all a matter of personal preference. 14

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Crab Cakes

+ 1 large egg + 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise + 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard + 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce + 1 teaspoon hot sauce + Few drops of fresh lemon juice not to exceed 1/4 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning + 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper + 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley + 1 pound fresh crabmeat (drained, patted dry an picked over for shells or cartilage)

+ Non-stick cooking spray INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, Tabasco, lemon juice, Old Bay, salt and pepper. Mix so that all the ingredients are well-incorporated. 2. Add the cracker crumbs and parsley and mix well. 3. Gently fold in crabmeat until just combined (try not to break up lumps of crabmeat too much). 4. Using slightly wet hands, shape mixture into patties or use a round cookie cutter to pack and shape. shaped. Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour before cooking.

Tips:

6. Set oven on broil at 450. Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray

+ To make this recipe gluten free, substitute Ritz

and use a spatula to place crab cakes on tray and place in oven on

crackers for gluten free butter crackers.

medium height rack.

+ Crab cakes are versatile- serve them sandwich

7. Cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. (Keep an eye on

style, as an entree, make crab cake eggs Benedict,

them- every broiler cooks differently. If they are burning rather than

or make them mini for appetizer bites!

browning, move them down to a lower rack.)

+ Use a circular cookie cutter and pack your crab

8. Serve with lemon and tartar sauce, or seafood remoulade.

inside the ring, and then lift the ring carefully for a

5. Put the crab cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment as they’re

perfectly shaped cake. CONTINUED >

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FOOD & WINE (CONTINUED)

Summer Corn Salad

+ 5 ears of corn shucked clean + 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar + 3 tablespoons olive oil + 1 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/2 teaspoon black pepper + 1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves + 1 cup halved grape tomatoes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse it in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob. 2. Mix together in small bowl vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. 3. Gently combine kernels (and tomatoes, if using) with the vinaigrette. 4. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

Tips:

To make this recipe in advance: Cook, prep & refrigerate the corn. Make the dressing, omitting the basil, and refrigerate. An hour before serving, dress the corn. Right before serving add the basil so it stays crisp and retains its color.

Be sure to check out Palmers for some of the freshest ingredients.

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READING IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO ESCAPE REALITY AND TAKE A QUICK TRIP WITHOUT ACTUALLY GOING ANYWHERE. This summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outside and pick up a book by a local author. We have rounded up three great books that will make any day feel like an escape. Pick up your copies at Diane’s Books to carry with you wherever the summer sun takes you, especially if you can’t physically make it past your own yard.

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DON’T LOOK FOR ME out September 15, 2020 By Wendy Walker They called it a “walk away.” The abandoned car. The note found at a hotel. The shattered family. But what really happened to Molly Clarke? When a new lead comes in, Molly’s daughter, Nicole, returns to the desolate town where her mother was last seen, determined to find the truth. The locals seem eager to help, until secrets begin to reveal themselves. When Nicole learns about another woman

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THE FRIENDS WE KEEP By Jane Green Evvie, Maggie, and Topher have known one another since college. Their friendship was something they swore would last forever. Now years have passed, the friends have drifted apart, and they never found the lives they wanted—the lives they dreamed of when they were young and everything seemed possible. Evvie starved herself to become a supermodel but derailed her career by sleeping with a married man. Maggie married Ben, the boy she fell in love with in college, never imagining the heartbreak his drinking would cause. Topher became a successful actor, but the shame of a childhood secret shut him off from real intimacy.

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THE WIFE STALKER By Liv Constantine When gorgeous thirtysomething Piper Reynard meets Leo Drakos, a handsome, successful lawyer, the wedding ring on his finger is the only thing she doesn’t like about him. Yet as Piper well knows, no marriage is permanent. Meanwhile, Joanna has been waiting

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patiently for Leo to re-emerge from the severe depression that has engulfed him, but is shocked to discover that Leo has fallen head over heels Piper, the flaky, New Age-y newcomer. Joanna is devastated. As she digs into Piper’s past, she unearths disturbing secrets . . . but when she confides to her therapist that she fears for the lives of her ex-husband and children, her concerns are dismissed as paranoia. Can she find the proof she needs in time to save them?

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LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR OUR ECONOMY, THEY BRING GROWTH AND INNOVATION TO OUR COMMUNITIES. More importantly, they care about their community. They are what make our town special and unique. Please buy local and keep Greenwich strong.

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helped them to achieve their real estate goals. Born and raised in the UK, Rob has worked in London, NYC, Sydney and Hong Kong, and feels comfortable working and advising both international and local buyers. Three generations of family live in Greenwich, giving him strong links to the town through all ages. Rob and his wife Katie live in Riverside with their three children.

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(203) 557-6777 bespokedesigns.com Bespoke Designs is a place of wonder - with an inspiration wall central to the studio, not simply for the paper itself, but for what those papers represent. On that wall are stories of their clients - couples, families, journeys - all of whom have entrusted Bespoke to play a meaningful role in their most celebrated occasions. The team at Bespoke gets that, from creative director and founder Shari Lebowitz (pictured here) to brilliant lead designer Monica and stationer extraordinaire Cindy (formerly of Innovative Invitations in Darien) and they do not rest until the most beautiful vision has been realized. Bespoke’s approach is as unique as the paper the ream designs. They take the time to get to know the people behind the event, so what they create conveys something so much more than a date and a time. They bring something wonderous to the occasion: a momento that is an expression of the joy for what is being celebrated.

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GREENWICH POINT DERMATOLOGY (203) 764-2230 www.greenwichpointdermatology.com We are a boutique dermatology practice located in the heart of Greenwich, specializing in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Our board certified dermatologists understand the value of healthy skin throughout a person’s life, which is why our approach is comprehensive, preventative and restorative. At the forefront of innovative techniques to treat skin cancer and skin conditions, we remain accessible by accepting most insurance plans while providing superior personalized treatment. We address cosmetic skin concerns, correct sun damage and prevent the signs of aging using cutting edge technology to deliver exceptional results.

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GIVING BACK

Community

FOOD FOR BEHIND THE FRONT LINES

i m pa c t “WHAT MONTH IS IT?” laughs Chef Jes Bengston, the

ARTICLE PAIGE FITZGERALD

Regional Executive Chef of both Terrain Café and Amis Trattoria in Westport. Like many of us, she is still finding it hard to adjust to a life that seemingly went from a hundred miles an hour to zero, overnight.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

With COVID-19 tearing through major cities and tiny suburbs alike, businesses that were deemed “unessential” were faced with the decision to close their doors or risk receiving fines and other penalties for violating the state-issued order. March 17th marked day one of the statewide shutdown, with restaurants only being allowed to remain open for takeout and delivery services. Because of this, many restaurant workers have

Chef Jes places credit for the fundraiser’s success

been furloughed indefinitely. Chef Jes counts her-

on the community members who funded her late-

self among the more fortunate ones in the industry,

night musing into a reality and the people who helped

as she is able to work from home even after both of

execute day-of operations. These people included

her restaurants decided to close their doors for the

Nicole Straight of Food for the Front Lines, Ria Rueda

remainder of the mandated shutdown.

of Bread and Butter Marketing, Stephanie Webster of

While many people would welcome a break after

CTbites, and Aitoro Appliance in Norwalk (who gen-

fifteen years of working at a breakneck pace (and sure,

erously donated their outdoor space to be used for

the Chef does admit she has happily spent more times

distributing donations to families).

outdoors and is learning to play the drums), her desire to positively contribute to the community that she is a part of couldn’t let her hands remain idle for long.

“I can’t say enough how amazing the community is. It was a very moving experience.” By the time you are reading this, restaurants and

Lying in bed one night in April, Chef Jes thought of

other local businesses may be open to the public in

the many restaurant workers who were being finan-

some capacity. Standing in this moment, it’s hard to

cially devastated by the pandemic. “I just knew that

say exactly what that will look like for restaurants. Chef

those particular weeks [at the beginning of the shut-

Jes believes that the return to “normal” will be an uphill

down], there was just this need for something because

climb, with restaurants still needing the help of their

these people needed to eat.”

communities to help to make it into the next year.

“Support them. Follow their social media. Spend your money locally. Do whatever you can.” She decided to start a fundraiser through

So, what would her suggestions be for ways to

GoFundMe to buy groceries in bulk and give them

support local eateries? If you feel comfortable doing

to furloughed restaurant workers and their families.

so, go out to eat once restaurants are allowed to seat

Through only her own social media accounts, Chef

customers again. If you are still wary of venturing

Jes was able to raise over $2,200 in one week. The

out, order for takeout or delivery, or purchase gift

money was used to buy an array of fresh food and

cards for use at a later date.

pantry items which were then packed into individual boxes and handed out to 126 affected families.

At the time of our interview with Chef Jes, we are midway through May and still unsure of when social distancing guidelines will ease up. To continue supporting the local restaurant community, she has partnered with CTbites to host more grocery donations in the coming months. You can stay updated on their progress by following CTbites on Instagram (@ctbites) or Facebook.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

ARTICLE BRYNN JOHN | PHOTOGRAPHY PORTER CARLSON

Healthy Hair for Everyone THE CUT TO END SPLIT ENDS

THE WORLD STOPPED FOR OVER TWO

new it’s more fragile and lighter than the rest

MONTHS, AND YET, QUITE RUDELY, HAIR

of our hair, that’s where some of the dreaded

HAS NOT STOPPED GROWING ALONG

frizz comes from.

WITH IT. Many of us fell into one of two camps,

Additionally, all of the ways we style our

those that will wait it out for a professional and

hair causes breakage along the way. With all

those who took matters into their own hands.

of this in mind Paulo developed a cut that will

Regardless of which camp you ended up in,

keep those shorter hairs healthy and growing

your hair is in need of some serious love.

long and strong. After cutting the length to a

One of the biggest obstacles to obtain-

style meant to flatter your bone structure he

ing silky, luscious locks is split ends. We all

moves on to the hair on the inside layer. This

have them, and thanks to daily heat styling,

cut helps to keep friction out of the body of

the way we towel dry our hair after a shower

your hair, keeping ends healthier longer.

and even what we sleep on at night, our once

I asked Paulo to share all of the tips to keep

healthy-looking locks tend to resemble a

my hair silky everyday after receiving his sig-

fluffy, unkempt mess. So, in a bid to get rid of

nature cut. He told me to avoid a brush while

the split ends for good, I enlisted help from a

blow drying until it is 90% dry and get a cut

local expert, because who doesn’t want hair

every 2-2 ½ months. Paulo emphasized that

worthy of a shampoo ad?

this is especially important for those wanting

I met with Paulo Lanfredi to find out about his signature cut that helps keep hair

to grow longer hair; the healthier the hair stays the longer it will grow.

healthy for longer. Everyone knows that the

To get on the road to healthy hair you can

key to healthy hair is to get the dead, split

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CULINARY CREATIONS

beat the summer heat ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

COOL OFF THIS SEASON WITH CHILLING ICE POPS + NO-BAKE SWEET TREATS

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P E AC H Y K E E N . + Combine simply peach juice

no-bake icebox cake

and sliced peaches TEA TIME: Change it up by using sweet tea and peach juice as your base and some ginger ale for a little fizz or add some lemonade for a tart twist!

S T R AW - B R R -Y. + Puree strawberries with your favorite fruit juice LIME IT UP: Combine pureed strawberries with homemade limeade (water, limes + simple syrup) for a frozen twist on a summer classic.

H 2 0 M E LO N . + Combine watermelon, cucumber and lime HYDRATION STATION: Did you know watermelon and cucumber are two of the most hydrating fruits + veggies? Load it up!

INGREDIENTS + 3 cups heavy cream, cold

+ Cookie crumbles, pre-made

+ 1/2 cup powdered sugar

cake, chocolate candies, crushed

+ 1 tsp. vanilla extract

graham crackers and anything else

+ Chocolate ice cream

you want to layer your cake with

1. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form in the mixture. 2. Start with a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a springform pan (determine the size by how large or small you want your icebox cake to be). Then top with an even layer of chocolate (or your favorite kind of ice cream). 3. For the next layer, top with an even layer of cookie crumbles, cake crumbles, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers or anything else you want to layer your cake with. 4. Continue with layers of whipped cream, ice cream and toppings until you have reached the top of your pan. 5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, top with more cookie crumbles or chocolate sauce, slice and enjoy!

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JULY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

ALL DAY

DRIVE IN GREENWICH

NATIONAL GIVE SOMETHING AWAY DAY

DRIVE IN GREENWICH

In the spirit of the occasion, consider

Come enjoy a night of throw back

fun with Drive In Greenwich at

paying for the coffee of the person

fun with Drive In Greenwich at

Greenwich Polo Club. There will be

behind you in line. Clean out your

Greenwich Polo Club. There will be

food trucks on site. Gates open at 6

closet or garage and make a dona-

food trucks on site. Gates open at 6

PM and the movie starts promptly at

tion. Donate to the local food pantry

PM and the movie starts promptly at

8:30PM (no admission after 8:15 PM).

or little library. Volunteer your time

8:30PM (no admission after 8:15 PM).

Visit driveingreenwich.com to get

or skills. Teaching someone gives

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your tickets.

them the opportunity to pay it for-

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ward. Post on social media using

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Beat the heat by sharing some ice cream with your family and

ALL DAY NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY

Celebrate by taking fun photos of

friends! There are so many ways

your pet; dress them up, bring them

to enjoy. Stop into Gopher for

cheeses and wine. The best way

to a park, or add some props! Be

a traditional cone or cup. Make

to do this is to consult your local

sure to enter your favorite picture

your own mix at Rosies. Pretend

cheesemonger

for a chance to be included in our

you’re in Italy and get some

tions. Lucky for us in, we can go to

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fresh

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using

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sure to stop to pick up everything you

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will need to make the perfect spread!

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Fashionable Face Masks ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY KATIE FONG

ONCE THE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SELF QUARANTINING BEGAN, I RECEIVED LOTS OF REQUESTS FOR FACE MASKS. I eventually found some extra shirting fabric and elastic in my studio and decided to make several based off of a pattern I created. Within minutes of posting in my Instagram stories (@katiefongcollection), I was sold out. I then realized how high the demand was when the requests kept popping up in my direct messages and knew I had to do something to help! I reached out to several of my seamstresses who all had their own personal work spaces at home to see if they would be interested in helping me out. I also reached out to a few of my fabric vendors who were able to supply me limited quantities of fabrics that I love. Thomas Cleaners, next door to my Boutique, was kind enough to set up a curbside pick up system for me since they are an essential business. Thanks to all these amazing people, we were able to produce and deliver these masks to those who need them. The masks are made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, are machine washable and light weight. Similar to my Collection, these high quality masks are made of classic and fine materials. The embroidered heart at the corner of each mask became our signature. We offer 2 adult sizes: small/medium which generally fits women better and medium/large which generally fits men better. They are priced at 1 for $18 or 2 for $30. The support and love we have received from our customers has been incredible. I feel so fortunate to be able to support the people who have supported me over the past 10 years during such an unprecedented time. Our mask sales have also given us the opportunity to give back to our first responders and health care providers. We were excited to complete a few large donations to those who are serving on the front lines!

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