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PEACE, LOVE & HYGGE

RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Interior designer Ashley Garelick creates inviting living spaces using cozy textures, natural materials and a neutral color palette.

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WINTER WARM UP

21 Ways to keep cozy and entertained when the weather is frightful.

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Local businesses that make eating healthy simple and delicious.

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A STORIED CAREER

At home with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough.

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WHITTLIN’ WAHLBERG

Hingham’s celebrity chef soothes his soul by carving decoys and other wood creations.

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CONTENTS EDITOR LETTER 8 CONTRIBUTORS 10 GIFT GUIDE

Holiday gift ideas

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CALENDAR 32 Events you don’t want to miss

SOCIAL SCENE 46 Party pictures

RESTAURANT REVIEW 102 LIV restaurant

VIEW FINDER 104

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A FOCUS ON NATURE

Marshfield photographer John Grant captures vibrant winter wildlife images.

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HERE & NOW Script and Sip

Holiday Lights Ocean of Opportunity Iconic Accessory

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THE RISE OF RUSTIC MARLIN

Q+A with owners Melanie and Brian O’Neil.

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THE SHAPE OF LOVE

The Hague family pays it forward with lovingly crafted one-of-a-kind gifts.

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hen I began working on this issue, I set out to find stories that would communicate a feeling of coziness. After all, what’s better that curling up on a chilly afternoon with a soft blanket, a cup of hot cocoa and your favorite local magazine?

If you’re someone who follows interior design trends, you’ve likely heard the Danish term “hygge” used to describe homes with a particularly high cozy quotient. The feature “Peace, Love & Hygge,” showcases one local interior designer’s tips for creating inviting spaces that encourage you to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.

For many local artisans, winter can be a time of great creativity and productivity. Contributing writer and photographer Kate Rogan penned the article, “The Shape of Love,” which goes behind the scenes with the owners of StoneHeartStudio in Norwell to see how ordinary rocks are transformed into heartwarming mementos. Similarly, writer Dave Kindy’s feature, “The Whittlin’ Wahlberg,” reveals how Hingham’s celebrity chef finds stress relief by carving wooden decoys with master folk artist Bill Sarni.

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Kindy also paid a visit to another local icon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. The two chatted about American history, McCullough’s latest bestseller and his ancestral connection to Hingham. Photographer Derrick Zellmann’s gorgeous portraits capture the soulful nature of this famous author.

Laura DeSisto, Judy Enright, Kate Rogan Dave Kindy, Moira McCarthy

The holidays are a particularly busy season for the “elves” who create custom home decor at Rustic Marlin in Hanover. We sat down with owners Melanie and Brian O’Neil to hear how they’ve expanded their business to soft goods and recently moved back to Brian’s hometown of Scituate. If you’re looking for fun things to do when the weather is frightful, flip through Moira McCarthy’s story, “Winter Warm Up,” which highlights all sorts of indoor activities, from restaurants to roller skating.

Karen Alstadt, Kerry Brett, Natalie Colbert Keith Conforti, Julia Cumes, Jessica Delaney Jack Foley, John Grant, Pierce Harman Margaret Heinke, Kjeld Mahoney Russell Mezikofsky, Shannon Power Kate Rogan, Sarah Winchester, Derrick Zellmann

There are many other great stories in this issue, including a restaurant spotlight on Marshfield’s newest hot spot, Liv, and helpful ways to start the New Year off right by eating healthy. In closing, I want to thank all of the people who have helped to make this magazine grow and thrive.

We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you even more inspiring stories, celebrating everything that we love about the South Shore.

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New Hampshire native JUDY ENRIGHT began her writing career covering Lake Sunapee summer sailboat races for the now-defunct Claremont Daily Eagle newspaper. A longtime journalist as well as a photographer, Judy’s stories have appeared in Ireland of the Welcomes, The Nashua (NH) Telegraph, The Lowell Sun, The Patriot Ledger and Mariner newspapers, where she was editor of The Norwell Mariner for 14 years. She has been the travel writer for more than 20 years for The Boston Irish Reporter. For this issue, Judy penned a profile of wildlife photographer John Grant and wrote an article about a new mossing business in Scituate.

DAVID KINDY is a journalist, freelance writer and book reviewer who lives in Plymouth. His articles have appeared in Air & Space Magazine, Military History, Providence Journal, Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, smithsonianmag.com and other publications and websites. For this issue, Kindy sat down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough to talk about his prolific writing career and in particular, his latest book, “The Pioneers.” Kindy also penned a story about chef Paul Wahlberg and master woodcarver Bill Sarni of Hingham.

KATE ROGAN is a Scituate-based award-winning photographer and freelance writer whose work has been published in both literary magazines and national publications like Writer’s Digest. As owner of Ellie Finn Photography, the business she named after her two children, she specializes in editorial and lifestyle photography and fine art portraiture. She loves nothing more than combining her two passions. For this issue she wrote and took photographs for a heartwarming story of a husband and wife team and their growing business—StoneHeartStudio.

DERRICK ZELLMANN is an award-winning photographer whose work

has been published both nationally and internationally. Recently recognized by PDN Magazine as part of their Emerging Photographer series, Derrick’s work blends his artistic vision with his advanced technical knowledge to create a unique style of photography. This issue showcases his beautiful images of master wood carver Bill Sarni and chef Paul Wahlberg. He also captured fantastic photographs of Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough in his Hingham writing studio.

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The Romance of Writing Practicing the art of modern calligraphy

By Maria Allen Photography by Julia Cumes

If you’ve ever admired the delicate, swirling script on a holiday gift tag or bespoke wedding invitation, you’re not alone. In an age consumed by digital devices, there is something alluring about an elegantly handwritten letter. The art of calligraphy is making a comeback, thanks in part to the innovative Boston-area business Sip & Script, which offers hands-on calligraphy classes in casual social settings.

Sip & Script classes are held across New England and led by local “Script Squad” members, like Allison DiMaggio of Plymouth. A graphic designer by trade, DiMaggio has always had good handwriting. Even as a kid, she would make greeting cards by hand and walk around the neighborhood selling them around the holidays. After graduating from business school, SIP & SCRIPT

DiMaggio took up graphic design and began creating event invitations for friends and family. It wasn’t long before she added calligraphy to her repertoire.

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Back when DiMaggio was getting into calligraphy, there were no hands-on classes available locally. DiMaggio borrowed books from the library and practiced writing the alphabet until she had developed her own style. She officially established her business, Allison Kathleen Calligraphy & Design, in 2011 and now supplements her income as a graphic designer and calligrapher by teaching Sip & Script classes on the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands.

Sip & Script classes are often held in local bars and restaurants and include 1.5 hours of hands-on instruction on the elements of modern calligraphy. Each student receives a beginner’s calligraphy kit that comes with all the tools needed to practice at home—a straight pen holder, two nibs, black ink, and two alphabet guides. Participants learn how to hold their pen, dip the nib into the ink and delicately sweep it across a sheet of paper. It is an art that takes practice to perfect. Precision and patience are key. Students leave with the skills and tools needed to begin adding special lettering details to letters, home decor and more.

You can follow along with all of Allison DiMaggio’s projects on Instagram at @allisonkthln and @lavenderali_shop, or learn from her at one of her upcoming Sip & Script events.

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December 14: Modern Calligraphy at 1620 Wine Bar, 170 Water St., Plymouth

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Holiday Light Spectacular If you’re the kind of person who enjoys driving by displays of twinkling holiday lights, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the Marshfield Holiday Light Show. This is the first year that this traveling holiday light show will be setting up on the South Shore and it is the only drive-through holiday light spectacular of its kind in eastern Massachusetts.

Close to 50 larger-than-life holiday light displays will be set up at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. Assembling all of the scenes takes a production team of 12 people between two and three weeks to complete. One of the best parts about this event is the fact that guests don’t even have to get out of your car to enjoy the show. Families can pack into the car in their yoga pants or pajamas, enjoy favorite snacks and beverages and tune their radio to sing along with the synchronized soundtrack of holiday music.

The route through the light show is approximately 1-mile long, but attendees can expect to spend around 30 minutes driving through. The show is open on select dates between November 22 and December 29. Gates open at 5 p.m. sharp and tickets can be purchased online or in person at the event. Any tickets purchases online are valid for any day the Marshfield Holiday Light Show is open. For more information, visit marshfieldlightshow.com.

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Kathleen McEachern and Susie Gillis are resurrecting Scituate’s mossing tradition.

Ocean of Opportunity Two local women aim to resurrect Scituate’s mossing industry

By Judy Enright Photography by Jack Foley Most people look out at the ocean and see only the surface of the water. That was not the case for Kathleen McEachern of Scituate and Susie Gillis of Marshfield— they saw an opportunity to resurrect a local industry. The two friends recently joined forces to launch the New England Rock Moss Company, reviving the mossing tradition that died out on the South Shore more than 20 years ago.

Mossing began in the region back in the 1850s, when fisherman Daniel Ward, an Irish immigrant, created a business in Scituate. Ward spotted seaweed under his boat one day and recognized it as carrageen, Irish moss, which was harvested and had many uses in his native Ireland. Back in Ireland, the moss was used as a cold remedy and as a thickening agent for cooking. Ward ended up abandoning fishing to develop the mossing trade that flourished for more than 150 years.

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Rock moss, also known as red algae, is a variety of seaweed that is found along the East Coast.

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Rock moss, also known as red algae, is a variety of

“The timing was perfect,” says McEachern. “I needed

seaweed found along the East Coast. McEachern, a

someone as crazy as me to start a business with.”

mother of 18-month-old twin boys, Cort and Quint,

The two likeminded women began meeting regularly

pushes off in a skiff several times a week at low tide, throws a special rake into the water and drags it across shoreline rocks to gather the moss or seaweed. Her husband, Bobby, is often at the helm. He and his father, Peter, were second and third generation mossers.

The moss is loaded into a fish tote on the skiff. Once ashore, the moss is spread out on screens, rinsed and dried for five to seven days before it is ground or packaged.

“We try to go out once or twice a week,” says McEachern, “but we’re already seeing a need to increase that.”

to discuss everything about their new business, from harvesting all the way down to the label designs and packaging. The rock moss is sold in a dried form and packaged using eco-friendly rice paper bags, labels and stickers.

Their goal is to spread health and healing through the medicinal qualities of Irish moss and other local seaweeds.

“Rock moss has 92 of the 102 trace minerals your body needs,” says McEachern. “It’s a superfood.” Two tablespoons of rock moss has four calories but no trans

Last winter, Gillis became intrigued with the history

or saturated fats or cholesterol, and only 0.1g of sugars.

of the mossing industry, after taking her nieces, Lily

McEachern and Gillis use the moss in cooking, as a

and Ella, to the Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum in Scituate. She was fascinated to learn about the various types of seaweed that grow along the coast and began researching the beneficial properties of seaweed. As luck would have it, she and McEachern happened to connect at a birthday gathering last summer.

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thickening agent in smoothies and also as a topical skin remedy. They are currently working with local fish markets to develop rock moss recipes and hope eventually to expand into selling other types of seaweed.

For more information, visit NErockmoss.com.

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Iconic Accessory

By Laura DeSisto There is perhaps no more iconic structure on the South

South Shore. My daughter, Kendall, was engaged on Well

Shore than Minot’s Light, a lighthouse perched on Minot’s

Rock (on Minot Beach) with the lighthouse flashing 1-4-3 in

Ledge just 1 mile offshore of Scituate and Cohasset.

the background.”

Originally built in 1849, a new light was installed in the

King had the idea to commission a bracelet from

edifice 45 years later, with a 1-4-3 flashing cycle. Not long after that locals began referring to it as the “I LOVE YOU” lighthouse (1-4-3 being the number of letters in each word of the phrase).

cuff bracelets. She reached out to her high school friend, artist Peggy Farrell Bruno, who painted a scene depicting the flashing lighthouse. Evocateur put Bruno’s art into

In the 1960s, Forrest King Jr. of King Jewelers in

production and created two stunning cuffs—one in gold

Cohasset created a charm modeled after the lighthouse

leaf and another in silver. Each piece is skillfully made by

that proved to be very popular with many of his local

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customers. In recent years, charms have fallen somewhat

“The cuffs are already on a lot of our customer wish

out of favor, so the store’s current owners Valerie and Vicki King (Forrest’s daughters), decided to create a new piece to honor the lighthouse.

“Taking after my father, I have always wanted to design a piece of jewelry based on Minot’s Light,” says Valerie King.

“The lighthouse means so much to many of us on the

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Evocateur, a national company that produces hand-crafted

lists,” says King, who is happy to be continuing the family tradition by offering customers an iconic, South Shoreinspired accessory.

For more information, visit King Jewelers, 812 Route 3A, Cohasset, kingjewelersinc.com

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December NOVEMBER 22 DECEMBER 29 Winterlights at the Bradley Estate

The Trustees of Reservations will once again be holding a multi-week immersive holiday light display at several of its properties, including the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, a 90-acre country estate off Rt. 128 in Canton. There will be an illuminated woodland trail and light displays through the Italianate latticewalled garden, kitchen garden and decorated first floor of the turn-of-the century home. There will also be entertainment, children’s activities and refreshments for purchase.

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Sundays, with Thursday nights available for private rentals. There will be free parking and shuttle service to the event from DCR Ponkapoag Golf Course Parking Lot, 2167, Washington Street. Ticket prices are $12 for Trustees members and $17 for non-members. Children under 12 are free. Pre-registration required.

DECEMBER 1 Duxbury Holly Days This fun-filled day is free for all, with trolleys bringing passengers around town to the local shops and vendors.

This year’s trolley stops will be in Halls Corner, in front of Waterfront Realty Group, Snug Harbor, in front of Farfar’s Danish Ice Cream Shop, at The Art Complex Museum and more stops to come. Park your car and jump on the trolley to enjoy free hot cocoa, photos with Santa, popcorn, games, arts and crafts, a DJ, magician,

puppet show, face painting, and so much more. Some local shops and vendors will be offering great discounts so bring your wallet. Make sure to keep your eye out for tickets for this year’s raffle which will the proceeds will go to the Duxbury Interfaith Council oil fund. A tree lighting will be on the town green at 4:30 p.m. duxburyhollydays.com

DECEMBER 1-29 The Marshfield Holiday Light Show The Marshfield Holiday Light Show is the only holiday drive-through light show in eastern Massachusetts!

Visitors are treated to more than a mile of larger-than-life holiday light displays (some more than 3 stores tall!) right from the warmth of their car. Visitors are welcomed to bundle up in their car, pack a favorite snack or beverage and tune their radio to

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Scituate Harbor get “decked out” with holiday decorations to celebrate the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat and there is a wreath contest, gingerbread house contest, luminaria, hayrides, photos with Santa Claus, music in the Harbor, local artist demonstrations, strolling carolers, a tree lighting ceremony and much more. On Friday night, the shops will be open late. 4-8 p.m..

Welcome Santa to Scituate Harbor on December 7 as he cruises in escorted by the Harbormaster! Stick around for pictures with Santa and more festive fun throughout the harbor.

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DECEMBER 6 Feed the Hungry Gala Holidays on the Green at The Pinehills, Dec 7

enjoy the synced light performance as they travel the more than 1-mile route through the holiday light show.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Any tickets purchased online are valid on any day. 5 - 11 p.m. marshfieldlightshow.com

DECEMBER 5 Best Books of 2019 for Children Not sure what the best book for your child is? Inly School librarian, author and national book reviewer Shelley Sommer presents her top picks for holiday gifts at this program. Shelley knows kids and what they love to read.

Join us at Buttonwood Books and Toys for refreshments and to grab the children in your life their next favorite book. Admission is free. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m.

Buttonwood Books and Toys, 747 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy., Cohasset, buttonwoodbooksandtoys.com

DECEMBER 6,7,8 Scituate’s Holidays in the Harbor

Interfaith Social Services will hold its 22nd Annual Feed the Hungry Gala at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy.

The Gala features carnival-style games, door prizes, entertainment and an amazing variety of live and silent auction packages. Chefs from top area restaurants host a Dine Around experience for guests while local wine and spirit distributors, as well as local breweries, showcase their products. All proceeds help South Shore families in need of food, mental health counseling, homelessness prevention, budget counseling and emergency assistance.

DECEMBER 6 Hingham Christmas in the Square This Hingham holiday tradition has been enjoyed by thousands of residents and neighbors across the South Shore for over 35 years.

Hingham Square will be closed to traffic and Santa will arrive atop a fire truck escorted by the Hingham Police Department in a winter wonderland of white lights and festively decorated shops. Santa will spend the evening on South Street with complimentary photos capturing the joyous moments.

There will be live music from local musicians and student groups, an ice sculpture, snow on the tunnel cap, hot chocolate and more. The Hingham Women’s Club Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser will also take place at the Hingham Community Center. 5 - 8 p.m., discoverhingham.com

DECEMBER 6,7 Festival of Trees Festival of Trees (FOT) is the annual holiday event hosted by the Hingham Women’s Club during Christmas in the Square. This event is a Hingham holiday tradition for thousands of residents and South Shore neighbors.

Over 30 beautifully decorated trees and dozens of raffles, made up of donations by individuals, groups, and businesses,

Winterlights at the Bradley Estate, Nov 22 – Dec 29

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will be on display to the public and available for silent auction and raffle. The money raised at this event benefits the Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore and the Hingham Women’s Club Scholarship Fund.

5 - 8:30 p.m. on December 6 and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 at the Hingham Historical Museum. 34 Main St., Hingham. Don’t miss pictures with Santa, courtesy of Irish Eyes Photography, on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bidding on all trees ends Saturday, December 7 at 12:45 p.m. hinghamwomensclub.org

DECEMBER 7 Holidays on the Green

DECEMBER 7 Holidays on the Green Reindog Parade

A daylong celebration featuring a holiday artisan market hosted in a heated tent, Holidays on the Green features food trucks, caroling, cookie decorating, ice sculpting demonstrations, ornament making, a petting zoo, horse and carriage rides around the village green, holiday model home tours, a Christmas tree lighting on the Village Green and of course an opportunity to meet the man of the season--Santa. One of the signatures of this event is the annual Reindog Parade. With pooches (and

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Registration for the event begins at 2 p.m. on the Village Green and the parade will begin promptly at 3 p.m. at Village Green South. Winners will be awarded after the parade. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Village Green at The Pinehills, pinehills.com.

DECEMBER 7-15 “It’s a Wonderful Life – a Live Radio Play” Back by popular demand, Americana Theatre Company presents an adaptation of the American holiday film classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” performed as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Inside the WBFR radio studio, a small ensemble plays out roles with microphones, sound effects and the quintessential “applause” sign gracing the stage as the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds.

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DECEMBER 14, 15 The Phil’s Holiday Pops

Christmas Eve broadcast of “It’s a Wonderful Life” lulls as “listeners” tune in, and Bailey contemplates the fate of his future and what his world would be like if he never existed in it. A story of desperation and miracles finds hope in the prayers of an angel, delivering holiday season entertainment and joy to all those in need. Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for students and seniors. Performances are held at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., Plymouth on select dates from December 7 through 22. Evening and matinee performances available.

DECEMBER 7 Wreath Making at Weir River Farm

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DECEMBER 7 Wreath Making at Weir River Farm Get into the holiday season by creating your own stunning natural wreath!

There is nothing more beautiful that what nature offers us to decorate our homes during the holiday season. Using evergreens, fallen lichen, mosses, a variety of seed pods, unusual cones, dried flower heads, and autumn leaves, we will build our 16-inch wreaths by hand. These wreaths are perfect to have for the Holiday Season! All supplies, instruction, and light refreshments included. BYOB is allowed. This workshop is intended for adults. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. thetrustees.org

DECEMBER 7 Holiday Marketplace at The James Looking for locally made, one-of-akind gifts this holiday season? Include the Marketplace when you shop this year. Artisans on three floors of the James offer quality pottery, soaps, culinary creations, textiles, jewelry, writing instruments, specialty dog

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foods and treats, and more for unique holiday gift giving. This season’s unique craftspeople include Wind River Designs Jewelry, Carberry Kitchen, Sirenetta Chocolatier, Tiny Forest Soap Company, Fire Garden Pottery, and many more. The Holiday Marketplace is sponsored by Coastal Heritage Bank, HUB International, and the Liz McCarron Team at William Raveis. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Admission is free; donations appreciated at the door. The James Library, 24 West St., Norwell, jameslibrary.org

DECEMBER 11 SSC Community Voices Holiday Concert South Shore Conservatory’s inclusive chorus designed for singers of all abilities, presents a joyous concert featuring seasonal songs. Conductors Amanda Reopell, MT-BC, Jocelyn Khoo, MT-BC, with music therapy intern Lauren Kaufman. Admission free. 7 p.m. South Shore Conservatory, 64 St. George St., Duxbury, sscmusic.org

DECEMBER 14, 15 The Phil’s Holiday Pops Catch that holiday glow with the purest of magical ingredients: holiday music! Our pops weekend inspires

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joy with plenty of merriment and your favorite seasonal classics sung by gifted soprano, Kristen Watson, and The Plymouth Community Intermediate School 6th Grade Chorus. Don’t miss fun favorites such as Mele Kalikimaka (The Hawaiian Christmas Song), I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and Believe from the holiday film The Polar Express, plus the annual March of the Toys parade with Santa leading our way!

Performances Saturday, December 14, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 15, at 3 p.m.. Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., Plymouth, plymouthphil.org

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DECEMBER 14-15 Christmas at King Caesar House: Seasonal Stories Visit the historic King Caesar House and view house interiors festively decorated for the holiday season. An event supporting the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society. 120 King Caesar Road, Duxbury. Public Tours, 12 – 5 p.m. Adults $12; Children $8. DRHS Members receive 1/2 off tickets. Tickets sold at the door. duxburyhistory.org

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DECEMBER 13 - JANUARY 25 Works of Hanna Washburn This exhibition at The James Library features artist Hanna Washburn’s soft sculptures made from recycled clothing, furniture and found objects. Working with materials that have their own history, her playful anthropomorphic forms engage with material memory, and explore the relationship between the body and space. Washburn’s work is constructed from clothing, furniture, household items, and other materials that have former associations. She sources these supplies from her own life, and the lives of her friends and family, to build compound sculptural forms. The resulting sculptures look and behave like bodies or body parts: gradually sagging towards the floor in some places, gesturing with animated buoyancy in others. Opening Reception: December 13 from 6 - 8 p.m. The James Library, 24 West St., Norwell, jameslibrary.org

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DECEMBER 14 The Hingham Singers Enjoy listening to a performance by the Hingham Singers. This year’s program, selected

by Director Dr. Paul Kenwood Cappers, will feature Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” truly a masterpiece and a beloved work from the baroque choral repertoire. As always, the group will engage the audience in some group singing of seasonal carols and will present a few individual selections of their own. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door on the evening of the performance and may be obtained from members of The Hingham Singers, at Artisans in the Square (63 South St., Hingham) or by calling 781-749-7507. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Parish Church, 685 Main St., Hingham.

DECEMBER 28 Plymouth Winterfest This free, family-friendly community celebration held outside on Main Street and Court Street, from Memorial Hall to Leydon Street.

Entertainment includes a one-of-a-kind laser light show, magic show, roaming bands, street performers including fire acts, jugglers, clowns etc., a flash mob, music, music, kids activities and more! 4 - 8 p.m. Main St., Plymouth. plymouthwinterfest.org

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January 10 Middle School Monster Jam Musicians, grades six through eight are invited to rock out with their friends at South Shore Conservatory’s Monster Jam! All musicians - horns, winds, strings, rhythm and voice experience break-out coaching sessions with SSC instructors to learn the tune Thunder by Imagine Dragons. Parents return at the end of the night for the all-instrument Monster Jam. Performers should bring their own instruments.

(Drum kits and sound system provided).

7-9 p.m. South Shore Conservatory, One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, sscmusic.org

JANUARY 25 Donna Byrne and the Marshall Wood Trio Jazz singer Donna Byrne’s powerful voice,

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energetic personality, and life experiences give her music an almost spiritual feel, a soft and subtle charge which has brought admiration from jazz fans and the top artists in the industry. Her performances have entertained audiences from L.A. to London, wowing at venues throughout the world. She’ll perform at the James with the Marshall Wood Trio, who, together, have been honing their craft for over 25 years. Musical selections will include a wide range of American Standards in their signature style. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $20 for students.

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JANUARY 25 Chase Away the Winter Blues South Shore Conservatory kicks off its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration at its annual Chase Away the Winter Blues gala on Saturday, January 25, from 6 pm -12 midnight, at the Boston Marriott Quincy. The festive evening is filled with music, dancing and celebration, and showcases the SSC faculty and the exceptional programs provided to the South Shore community. A live auction offers exceptional experiences to the highest bidder. East Coast Soul rocks the house at the After Party, which begins at 9 pm. The evening also includes a piano bar, sing-along, and exciting raffle items.

6 p.m. Boston Marriott Quincy, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, sscmusic.org

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JANUARY 31 Open Mic at SSC Teens take the stage at South Shore Conservatory’s Open Mic night. Students are welcome to perform, or just hang out and watch.

This all-inclusive event features a variety of performances, including poetry, rock bands, musicians experimenting on new instruments, solos/duos, a student emcee, and more! Open Mic is free for SSC students to participate, and $10 for non-SSC performers. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. 7-9 p.m.

South Shore Conservatory, 64 St. George St., Duxbury, sscmusic.org

JANURARY 31 Comedy Night at 1620 Winery Enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by chef Brent Clark along while listening to performances by three local comedians. Tickets

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Headliner is Mike Koutrobis, who has appeared in the movies “Ghostbusters” with Melissa McCarthy, “Bleed for This” with Miles Teller and on the Steven King Hulu series “Castle Rock.” The show will also feature Tom Stewart, winner of the Cape Cod Comedy Festival and runner up in Last Comix Standing. 1620 Winery at Cordage Park, 508-746-3532, 1620winery.com

FEBRUARY 7 Front Country at The Spire An acoustic band born in the land of tech innovation, Front Country was never going to be accepted as an authentic American roots band out of the gate. Cutting their teeth in progressive bluegrass jams in San Francisco’s Mission District and rehearsing in the East Bay, they learned to play roots music their own way, with the tools they had on hand. 8 p.m. Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St., Plymouth. Spirecenter.org

FEBRUARY 8 Kotoko Brass at The Spire Kotoko Brass melds the beautifully complex traditional drumming of Central Ghana, the sturdy bass and keyboards of the Caribbean, and the joyous horns of New Orleans to forge a sound the Boston Globe has described as “propulsive, infectious party music.”

The band began when brothers Ben, a performer, scholar, and educator of Ghanaian drumming, and Brian Paulding, a longtime trombone player in Boston’s reggae scene, joined forces. 8 p.m. Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St., Plymouth. Spirecenter.org

FEBRUARY 15 Tameca Jones at The Spire Tameca spent years skillfully and tastefully breathing new life into the music of others. She made a name for herself as the “Queen of Austin Soul,” blowing minds with her tasteful and vibrant interpretations of a diverse list of artists that include Tina Turner,

Nirvana, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, and more. The Austin Chronicle called her interpretations “sonic pretzels” that “juxtapose(s) crunchy jaggedness with her infectious, honeyed voice.” 8 p.m.

Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St., Plymouth. Spirecenter.org

FEBRUARY 28 Seamus Egan at The Spire It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, to his current work as one of the leading composers and interpreters of the tradition, Egan has inspired multiple generations of musicians and helped define the sound of Irish music today. 8 p.m. Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St., Plymouth. spirecenter.org

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Gail Petersen Bell BROKER & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AT COMPASS 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 3C, Hingham 781-844-3277 gail.petersenbell@compass.com gailpetersenbell.com WHAT SETS YOU APART AS A REALTOR? I’ve been a regional top-producing broker for a very long time and have worked on many types of transactions, but I specialize in luxury properties, new construction, antique homes and my exclusive Transitions for Rightsizers program. I am the only broker on the South Shore to be certified by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to market unique and antique properties and I host regular seminars on downsizing. Additionally, I was formerly the President of the Board of Realtors, a Realtor of the Year and producer of the award-winning cable show, “The Home Center with Gail Bell.” I have learned so many aspects of the business that now help me to best serve my clients.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO JOIN COMPASS? I’ve worked in real estate for 35 years. My mother was a realtor, so I grew up with dinner discussions about all things real estate.

I was taught how to calculate mortgage payments while in junior high school! After owning Home Center Real Estate for 25 years, I affiliated my two offices in Hingham and Cohasset with Sotheby’s. After I sold the company, I was interested in affiliating with a forward-thinking firm. Compass was the only company offering unique and revolutionary thinking, products, support and philosophy. It has been life-changing for me. Compass’ Concierge Program is the best thing that has happened in real estate for years. I now am growing my own team—The Gail Bell Group—at Compass. It’s currently a team of seven!

WHAT IS TRANSITIONS AND WHO DOES IT SERVE? Transitions is a company that I formed over 20 years ago to guide empty-nesters and seniors through the process of downsizing from their family homes to a more manageable lifestyle. I watched my own mother struggle through the downsizing process, despite her experience helping others, and that showed me that there was a strong need to design a specialized program for this growing group of baby-boomers! We take a holistic approach that not only oversees the preparation for market, it also focuses on the emotional magnitude and complexity of selling a family home. It uniquely serves anyone navigating the somewhat daunting process of downsizing.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SELLERS WHO WANT TO AVOID HAVING THEIR HOME SIT ON THE MARKET? I always stress to my clients the importance of decluttering, depersonalizing, staging, and doing necessary repairs. In other words, fully preparing the home for the marketplace and then pricing it correctly, right out of the gate.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? I actually don’t consider assisting people during their real estate experience a job. To me, it is a privilege.

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Interior designer Ashley Garelick creates inviting living spaces using cozy textures, natural materials and a neutral color palette.

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n recent years, the Danish notion of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) has taken the world by storm. The term, which does not have an exact English translation, has been described as a sense of coziness, relaxation and an overall feeling of contentment. With Denmark consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, it comes as no surprise that many people are searching for ways to adopt a “hygge” lifestyle.

If you type “hygge” into Instagram or Pinterest, you’ll come up with an endless stream of cozy lifestyle images flaunting the simple joy of fuzzy socks, crackling fireplaces and mugs of hot cocoa.

But hygge also describes a sense of thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and understated luxury.

For interior designer Ashley Garelick of Ashley Garelick Designs hygge aligns perfectly with her passion for creating inviting, well-edited living spaces. The Cohasset resident credits much of her minimalist design aesthetic to her mother’s influence.

“My mom was ahead of her time,” says Garelick.

“She was very tailored in her color palettes and everything in our home was cozy and soft.”

Whether working with a client or refreshing the décor in her own home, Garelick begins each project by clearing out the clutter and focusing on function. “I am a big believer that everything you have should serve a purpose and make sense in your home,” says Garelick.

The completed look is simple, without feeling stark, and casually elegant. A thick, braided blanket is draped atop a bed, a faux fur throw cushions the seat of a hanging rattan chair and a flames glow in the fireplace.

“To me, hygge is a feeling.” says Garelick. “It’s about being together with family and friends and it reminds you how good it is to be home.”

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Hygge How-To Everyone is looking for ways to make their home feel cozy in the winter. Here are Ashley Garelick’s top tips for achieving hygge at home.

Less is More Aim to simplify and reduce the clutter in your home.

Surround yourself with things that you love and that serve a purpose.

Stay Neutral Natural materials and a neutral color palette can create a sense of serenity. Think about layering shades of white, taupe, tan, blush and charcoal. Limit your use of embellishments and patterns.

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Hooked on a Feeling Hygge design is a study in contrasting materials—soft, woven fabrics and textured linens mingle with light wood, marble and ceramics. Toss some chunky, knit blankets on your bed and arrange plush linen pillows atop a low slung sofa to increase the cozy factor.

Embrace the Imperfect Strive for comfort, not perfection. Make your home a place where you can rest your feet on the coffee table or snuggle up on a comfy couch or chair to indulge in a favorite book or television show.

Let There Be Light Whether you have a fireplace, a collection of candles (I love large floor lanterns) or a statement light fixture, keep your home glowing.

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Spa Style Give your bathroom the same level attention that you give your living areas. Use cozy towels and candles to make a soothing retreat where you can relax and rejuvenate.

Better Together Gather your friends and family often. Strive for casual leisurely gatherings with lots of good food and wine.

To learn more about Ashley Garelick Designs, follow her on Instagram @ashleygarelickdesigns.

Finding the Perfect Piece In addition to working as an interior designer, Ashley Garelick is also co-owner of the boutique décor business Piece. She and Christine McGinty of CM Design established the business as a way to bring limited-edition “impeccably cool” home décor pieces from around the world to the South Shore. Rather than having a brick-and-mortar retail location, the two like-minded designers collect and sell unique finds through the Piece website and occasional popup events.

“We are influenced by the elements of nature, says McGinty.

“We love cotton, linen, burlap, grasscloth, wood and steel.

We gravitate to soft palettes such as ivory, tan, lavender, gray, charcoal and white (there is never enough white!) and we can’t resist a splash of indigo!”

For more information, follow Piece on Instagram, @shoppiece_, or visit shoppiece.com.

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Written by M A R I A A LLEN |

Photography by K ER RY BR ET T A ND JACK FOLEY

Wellness is big business these days, with countless people making resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more and live their best life. The truth is, changing your eating habits can be a challenging goal if you don’t educate yourself and have a system in place to curb your cravings.

Thankfully, two health-minded entrepreneurs have launched innovative business concepts on the South Shore that make eating healthy simple and delicious.

hen Courtney Doyle moved from San Francisco, California, to Hingham 15 years ago, she longed for the fresh, organic purity of the resources that were readily available in northern California. A self-taught chef and passionate foodie, Doyle began testing out her own healthy recipes a few years ago, and in January of 2018 she officially launched Clandestine Kitchen, a clean and healthy (gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free) meal prep and delivery service serving the town of Hingham.

The reception to Clandestine Kitchen’s nutritious meal delivery service was wildly successful—so successful, in fact, that just one year later Doyle decided to move production out of a shared commissary in Norwell and into a private kitchen space in Duxbury. The move has allowed her team to rapidly expand, taking clients off of the waitlist and adding delivery to Cohasset and Duxbury. In January of this year, Doyle plans to have refrigerated vans delivering meals to Scituate, Marshfield and Hull as well.

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Here’s a healthy and satisfying CK recipe to try at home.

INGREDIENTS 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 15 ounce can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 15 ounce can small red beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup golden quinoa, prepared 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 box fire-roasted crushed tomatoes 3 cups vegetable stock (keep 1 additional cup on hand in case chili becomes too thick) 2 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce (we love the Siete Foods brand) 1 teaspoon Duxbury Saltworks seasonal salt blend, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cacao powder

FOR TOPPINGS: Diced scallions, diced avocado, grated cheese and/or Greek yogurt

DIRECTIONS: Prepare quinoa according to instructions, set aside.

In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottom stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add sweet potato, carrot, black and red beans, all salt & spices and chipotle hot sauce. Stir to combine and cook to blend flavors, 3-4 minutes.

Add tomatoes & vegetable stock and stir to combine.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer 4050 minutes (or transfer to a crockpot set to low. Cook for 5-6 hours).

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with chili, and add desired toppings. Sprinkle Duxbury Saltworks seasonal salt blend on top and enjoy.

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nspired by her experience operating a smoothie food truck years ago, Kingston resident Carley Dunphy launched The Blendah Babes in 2017, offering ready-to-blend nutritious smoothie ingredients in the freezer section at local grocery stores. Dunphy is a young mother and a wellness advocate who understands how busy families can be and she hopes that her products make eating healthy a little easier.

Blendah Babes offers five different smoothie options, which are all made from organic product, plant-based protein and super seeds.

The smoothies are all vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free. They last for up to six months in the freezer. Favorite flavors include the Peanut Butter Cup and Strawberry Fields Forever. “I do all of the shopping and I wash and chop everything by hand,� says Dunphy. The produce is then frozen and packaged in 16-ounce cups, which are sold locally at places like The Fruit Center in Hingham, The Market at The Pinehills

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in Plymouth, Roche Bros. in Marshfield and more.

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Dunphy also offers a delivery service for orders of eight or more smoothies. For more information, visit blendahbabes.com.

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We’ve made the honor roll again 8 Straight A’s in Patient Safety We’re proud to share our eighth consecutive A rating for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading nonprofit watchdog on hospital safety.

The A rating puts Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth in the top 5% of all hospitals in the United States for patient safety.* We’ve come a long way so you don’t have to.

bidplymouth.org *Spring 2019 Leapfrog ratings.

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21 Ways to keep cozy and entertained when the weather is frightful Written by MOIR A MCCA RTH Y

There’s something about winter that is just so … cozy. Thankfully, the South Shore has no shortage of inviting indoor destinations. Whether you feel like sipping a warm drink by a fire, playing a round of golf (for real!), or watching the flakes fall from a picturesque window seat, we’ve got you covered.

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Spa Mirbeau You don’t have to be an overnight guest at Mirbeau Inn & Spa to appreciate a day of pampering and relaxation at Spa Mirbeau.

There’s a large stone fireplace and heated foot pool in the resting area and private treatment rooms are outfitted with their own crackling fireplaces and sound systems. 35 Landmark Dr, Plymouth, plymouth.mirbeau.com

On the Tee Indoor Golf Who says you have to wait until spring to play a great

South Shore Art Center Vibrant art shows are on display at this bustling

round of golf? High-tech golf simulators allow patrons

art center all winter long. Better yet, take a class in

to pick a famed course to play and practice their

painting, drawing, printmaking or ceramics and create

swing, no matter the weather.

your own treasure as winter rages on outside.

54 Clubhouse Drive, Plymouth, ottindoorgolf.com

119 Ripley Rd., Cohasset, ssac.org

Loring Cinema Built in 1852 and operating as a movie house since 1936, this quaint Hingham theater is a perfect spot for a movie on a cold winter night (or afternoon). Grab some popcorn, head up to the balcony and watch first-run films the old-time way.

65 Main St., Hingham, patriotcinemas.com

Plimoth Cinema Tucked inside the Plimoth Plantation visitor center, this cozy art house cinema is a great place to catch first run, foreign and independent films. Now running films nightly at both 4:30 and 7 p.m., or come for “date night” on Friday or Saturday nights and you can enjoy beer and wine with your popcorn. 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, plimoth.org/features/cinema

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The Snug Sit at the bar at this venerable Hingham establishment and you’ll feel like one of the locals. Dark wood decor creates a cozy atmosphere. Sample from the amazing beer list and experience their famous Irish comfort food.

114 North St. Hingham, snugpub.com

Redeye Coffee Roasters This coffee shop is extra cozy on a snowy day.

The building feels like a local fishing shack.

Order a French Press for two and settle into their comfortable seats with a front row view of the pier and Hingham Harbor. 2 Otis St., Hingham, redeyeroasters.com

Scituate Public Library Talk about library 2.0: Scituate Library patrons can read their favorite magazine or newspaper sitting in an armchair by a fireplace. Not enough?

The library occasionally hosts emotional support dogs to snuggle up by your feet. 85 Branch St, Scituate, scituatetownlibrary.org

Windsor House Inn Visitors to this historic establishment can enjoy dinner by a crackling fire, and if they’re feeling weary they can book an overnight stay in one of four cozy guest rooms. The restaurant also hosts special events with live music acts that get people dancing. 390 Washington St., Duxbury, winsorhouseinn.com

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Pilgrim Cove Indoor Theme Pool So summerlike you can feel the humidity in the air.

This indoor pool at the John Carver Inn & Spa features lap lanes and a life-size replica of the Mayflower. Swim for an afternoon or stay overnight at one of the inn’s cozy, fireplaced suites. 25 Summer St., Plymouth, johncarverinn.com

Mussels Grille

Challenge Rocks

Winter Indoor Playground

Soup is good for the soul, and here’s

Work up a sweat and experience an

No parent likes a pent-up kid.

a secret: some of the best homemade

outdoor adventure-like experience by

Each winter, Hingham Recreation

soups around come out of a

mastering rock climbing in the dead

transforms a gym in the basement

restaurant at a health club. Stop in to

of winter. There are climbing and

of the town hall into an indoor

dine at Mussels Grille or take some

parkour classes for all ages so even a

playground. There’s a bounce house,

home. Watch their calendar for all-

first-timer can feel like a superstar.

jumbo blocks, and lots more. Open

you-can eat soup nights. Open to the

3 Park Pond Road., Hingham,

Friday and Saturday afternoons,

public. 186 Summer St., Kingston,

challengerocks.com

December 21 through March 14.

kingsburyclub.com/restaurant

210 Central St., Hingham, hingham-ma.gov/277/Recreation

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Board & Brush Stretch those creative muscles with a DIY home decor class. You’ll learn all about distressing wood, sanding with the grain and staining, as you and your friends create beautiful works of art. BYOB means you can savor your favorite sips (if you wish) while you work.

293 Washington Street, Norwell,boardandbrush. com/norwell

South Shore Natural Science Center Cold, snowy days make us yearn to see nature again.

Bring the kids to South Shore Natural Science Center to learn about plants and animals. Kids can watch turtles in the tanks in the EcoZone and learn about other local species and habitats. 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, southshorenaturalsciencecenter.org

UVA Wine Bar

The Rye Tavern

The pour-your-own concept at this local wine bar makes

This spot has been home to a tavern since 1792, when

it simple and fun to sample reds and whites to your

cold travelers would sit by the fireplace and sip a warm

heart’s delight. The self-serve dispensers offer 1.5-ounce,

toddy. These days, The Rye continues to comfort its

3-ounce, and 6-ounce pours of over 48 different wine

guests by serving up unbelievable gourmet meals

varieties. For the ultimate girls night out, book tickets for

(brunch is to-die-for) and seasonal cocktails in a cozy,

a DIY craft night and order a flatbread to share.

historic building. 517 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth,

56 Main St., Plymouth, uvawineplymouth.com

ryetavern.com

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Hospice Care Wherever You Call Home

Home. Health. Care.

nvna.org

781.659.2342

Logo & Branding Websites Graphic Design

Hingham, MA

www.mavrocreative.com

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Lucky Finn Cafe What could be better than an expertly crafted coffee drink in your hands as you gaze out over the cold winter sea? Lucky Finn Café’s original location overlooks Scituate Harbor and serves up great coffee and tasty foods. (A second location is opening soon at Merchant’s Row in Hanover!) 206 Front St., Scituate, luckyfinncafe.com

Carousel Skate

Plymouth Farmers Market

Harken back to the days of your youth when you’d

The Indoor season for Plymouth Farmers Market

head out to roller skate with the gang, (“Ladies choice,

has begun, with nearly 30 local farmers, bakers and

everyone!) with a winter visit to Carousel Skate in

artisans set up inside the Visitor’s Center at Plimoth

Whitman. Skating not your thing? Learn ballroom

Plantation. The winter market takes place on the

dancing and wow your friends come wedding reception.

second and fourth Thursday of the month, from

carouselskate.com/dancing

November through May. 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, plymouthfarmersmarket.org

Inn at Scituate Harbor Tucked into the north corner of Scituate Harbor, this cozy New England Inn is an ideal spot for a winter staycation.

Steps away from unique shops and amazing dining establishments, guests can come for Holidays in the Harbor (the Inn hosts a tree-lighting on December 6) or plan a romantic Valentine’s getaway. 7 Beaver Dam

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Last spring, freelance writer David Kindy paid a visit to Pulitzer Prize-winning author DAVID MCCULLOUGH to chat about American history, his latest bestseller and his ancestral connection to Hingham.

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I don’t know what’s next for me, it’s too early to tell, but I keep a list of ideas. I have to let the engine cool down. That was my 12th book, and I am very, very pleased about it.

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t is a spectacular spring day in Hingham and David McCullough is enjoying it. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author is sitting in a rocking chair on the porch of his home while birds chirp and bees buzz among the flowers of the garden in his backyard. Bright sunshine pours over the scene, warming the air to the perfect temperature for daydreams and contemplative thoughts about the “what ifs” of history.

McCullough’s moment is suddenly shattered by a stranger who walks onto the farmer’s porch and asks about his health. “Never better,” he booms in that righteously resonant voice. After some idle banter, McCullough asks, “Who are you?” The visitor reminds him of the interview scheduled by his publicist.

“Oh,” the deep voice resounds. “I didn’t know about that. I must have looked at the wrong date in my calendar.” After a moment’s pause, he adds with a congenial smile, “That’s okay. Get settled in my office and I’ll join you in a moment.”

A lifetime of fame and fortune has not eroded the demeanor of David McCullough. He still evokes the polite, kind and mild manners he learned as a child growing up in Pittsburgh. Friendly and gregarious, McCullough is quick with a smile and equally fast with a joke. At one point, his cellphone rings and he glances at the number. “Excuse me a moment,” he says. “It’s CVS. At my age, that’s an important call!”

At 86 years young, the prolific author shows no signs of slowing down either. His most recent book “The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West” (Simon & Schuster, 2019) was yet another New York Times bestseller. He is already thinking about his next project but is not ready to commit to anything yet.

“I don’t know what’s next for me,” he says. “It’s too early to tell, but I keep a list of ideas. I have to let the engine cool down. That was my 12th book, and I am very, very pleased about it.”

Tanned and white haired, McCullough speaks in slow, measured tones. The deliberate pace is not out of concern of saying something wrong; rather, it is the historian’s determination to tell the story right – the way it should be told.

McCullough won Pulitzers for his biographies “Truman” and “John Adams” —one of the fastest selling nonfiction books in history. He also received National Book Awards for “The Path Between the Seas” and “Mornings on Horseback.” He was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

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David McCullough has written all of the first drafts of his books on a Royal typewriter he purchased secondhand in 1964. McCullough eschews the quiet tick-tack of a computer keyboard for the harsher click-clack of typewriter keys and the punctuating ding of the margin bell. It is how he writes, and it certainly has worked for him.

His most recent book is another epic retelling of a little-

1799 farmhouse restored by his contractor son, Bill, who also

remembered moment in American history. McCullough

built the adjacent building McCullough uses as his writer’s

chronicles the brave men and women, many from New

garret. Four of his five children reside in the town now, which

England, who began the Westward expansion following

is considered home by this extended clan.

the American Revolution and helped settle the Northwest

“We’ve had 10 grandchildren graduate from Hingham public

Territory. This land—that would later become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan—would have monumental implications for the growing United States as it attempted to establish an ideal for what the country really should be, with true freedom.

“Nobody had told this story,” says McCullough. “Manasseh Cutler, who helped established the territory, said that it was not enough to put on paper that ‘All men are created equal,’ you have to show that you mean it. They created the first part of America where there would be no slaves.”

Critically acclaimed, “The Pioneers” is McCullough’s first book written entirely in Hingham. He started the project shortly after moving to the town three years ago to live in a

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schools, went all the way from kindergarten through high school,” he explains. “All went on to very good colleges and universities. I think this is one of the finest public school systems I’ve ever known anything about. Superb teaching.

Wonderful principals.”

McCullough is as comfortable with the ocean as he is with writing about history. He lived for years on Martha’s Vineyard and would go sailing at every opportunity with his family.

He and his wife, Rosalee, still take to the seas but these days they tend to be passengers more than active sailors.

One of his daughters, Melissa McDonald, and her husband John moved to Hingham 30 years ago, and were soon followed by others in the family. The town’s proximity to the

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open ocean and its important connection to America’s early days made it the perfect location for the McCulloughs’ final homestead.

“We love being close to the sea,” he says. “We love New England’s architectural charm, the old ways of life here, and the attitudes about values that are essential to the New England story. I love the Old Ship Church. It’s the oldest church still in constant use in the country. It has never not been a church since 1681.”

McCullough adds, “Rosalee and I have lived in 10 to 15 places.

We’re ready to go no further.”

McCullough often jokes about his wife as the “CEO” and his arbiter of good sense since she represents his “adult supervision” in public.

In addition to being the love of his life, Rosalee is clearly his muse as most of his books are dedicated to her. The repartee between the two shows their compassion and fun-loving attitude toward each other after 65 years of marriage.

At one point during the interview, Rosalee joins her husband in the garden for a photo session. McCullough is discussing the importance of women in history and to society. He mentions the book “The Natural Superiority of Women,” by Ashley Montagu, and talks about the physical, emotional and mental strength of the fairer sex. He stumbles for a word describing men’s subordinate role to women.

“What’s the word I’m looking for?” he asks Rosalee. “Inferior,” she deadpans. “No,” McCullough responds in mock indignation.

“Expendable!”

The couple lives in a quiet section of Hingham near the downtown and, of course, not far from the ocean. It is in McCullough’s detached office, behind his house, that he escapes to read, research, contemplate and write about American history. The window of his office looks out on to a peaceful setting of woodlands and nature.

“I’m not in any way disturbed by noise or interference in my writing work,” he says. “No unwelcome interruptions. There’s none of that.

Even though the house is literally on the street, here in my office we’re in the country. I’ve seen as many as three deer go by. I’ve seen a fox, I’ve seen wild turkeys. I like that.”

Hingham is definitely home for the McCulloughs. It turns out, it is also the ancestral location for the family. A genealogist recently discovered the McCulloughs landed in Hingham centuries ago before they started on their own westward migration to Pittsburgh.

The author is proud of that connection and is pleased to be back where it all started on his family’s historical journey in America.

“We’ve come full circle,” McCullough says.

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CARVING DECOYS

Written by DEBR A L AW LESS |

Photography by M A RCY FOR D

Hingham’s celebrity chef soothes his soul by carving decoys and other wood creations

BY DAVE KINDY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DERRICK ZELLMANN

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Chef Paul Wahlberg spends his free time carving wooden decoys.

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CARVING DECOYS

hen Paul Wahlberg gets home to Hingham after work, the house is usually dark and quiet. His wife and two children have gone to bed and the celebrity chef is alone with his thoughts after a long day behind the grill flipping 800 or more hamburgers.

Wahlberg is exhausted, but he is not ready for sleep. His mind is restless as he replays his day in his head. Did he plate that meal right? When will the new equipment arrive? Did he remember to order those out-of-stock ingredients? The treadmill of thoughts does not slow down.

Wahlberg reaches into his bag and pulls out a wooden object. He slowly turns it over in his hands and inspects his handiwork from the previous session. Then he probes the bag again and comes out with a sharp knife. Quietly, gently, reverently, Wahlberg begins to whittle the form, scraping with intent as wood chips are released and a latent form begins to emerge. Soon, his mind is at ease and he is ready for bed.

“It’s brain-clearing,” says Wahlberg. “I come home and do this to unwind. I sit in the kitchen late at night not making noise or waking anybody up. It shuts off my mind. It relaxes me so I can get to sleep. It’s my therapy” He adds with a chuckle, “It’s better than drinking.”

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Paul Wahlberg spends time with mentor Bill Sarni at his Hingham workshop.

Wahlberg is the driving force behind Wahlburgers—

There’s a lot to do—and a lot to remember. That’s why

the growing international chain of family burger

whittling and carving have become such an important

restaurants—and chef at Alma Nove in Hingham, the

part of Wahlberg’s life. This creative outlet helps him

fine-dining restaurant he founded with his acting and

disengage from the workaday whirlwind and bring the

musically inclined brothers, Mark and Donnie. He is

focus from the ethereal notions ricocheting through

also a reality TV star: “Wahlburgers,” which follows his

his mind to the present physical form taking shape in

family while running the burger chain, just concluded

his hands.

its 10th and final season on A&E this past summer.

Wahlberg considers himself an amateur, but his

To say the pressures are enormous is an

carvings belie his pleadings. His delicately detailed

understatement. Wahlberg is on the go constantly.

sperm whale, mounted on a polished piece of

When he is not behind the grill at one of his

driftwood, is simple yet elegant, capturing the majesty

restaurants or on the Wahlburger food truck, he is

of this regal creature in three-dimensional splendor.

traveling across the country for meetings, contract

His other carvings of ducks and shorebirds also

signings and appearances.

display a distinct talent.

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As counterpoint to a compliment, Wahlberg produces his first project: a polar bear. He begins to tear it apart, pointing out all of the errors and miscues. He complains how it just never matched his vision for what he hoped to accomplish.

“I still work on it from time to time. I drag it out, start to carve again, get frustrated and then put it away,” he sighs.

His hobby has also led him to endearing friendships with people he might not have otherwise met. Wahlberg has a close relationship with Bill Sarni, his carving mentor. The celebrity chef was dragged—reluctantly—to a class taught by Sarni.

The experience opened his eyes to a new world of creativity, contemplation and companionship.

“There’s camaraderie in getting together with people who share the same interests,” says Wahlberg. “Sort of like golf, but I’m not losing any golf balls. I find enjoyment in a shared experience with other people. It has opened up a huge world for me.”

Sarni is the man who helped him gain that global perspective.

A former engineer, Sarni needed something to occupy his time in retirement, so he decided to learn how to carve decoys, the wooden shapes used by hunters to attract ducks. He soon became an expert and is now regarded as one of the top traditional craftsmen in the country. His realistic duck decoys and other carvings have earned him countless prestigious awards.

“Paul is good, but he needs to get serious about it,” Sarni teases his friend. “His day job gets in the way of his carving.”

“Hey, I’m still learning,” Wahlberg chimes in with mock indignation. “I have sausage fingers, so it’s harder for me!”

Wahlberg gets together with Sarni whenever his schedule permits. The two usually meet a couple of times a week in the barn behind Sarni’s Hingham home. While it is the place where carving classes are held, it is really a refuge for retreat: a combination man shed and artist’s garret.

Sarni built the barn in 2012 to house his hobby. The rustic interior features rough-hewn timbers, a wood-burning stove— “That’s for disposal of failed attempts,” Wahlberg jokes—and decoys. Hundreds of them—all carved by Sarni—of all shapes and sizes line the walls. It is a carver’s paradise.

A large table sits in the middle of the barn. This is where Sarni and Wahlberg sit for “man time”—carving, chatting and kibitzing. The only interruption is when Sarni’s wife, Janet,

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strolls out to the barn with coffee, homemade blueberry muffins and other tasty enticements.

“This is why I’m on a diet,” Wahlberg says with a smile. “I love this woman!”

Sarni has emerged into one of the premier carvers in the country. Like Wahlberg, he took up the endeavor as a hobby. He took classes, read books, learned all he could, carved constantly and soon evolved into an awardwinning artist. His duck decoys have won best of show in competitions around the country and he is in demand to speak as a lecturer at high-profile shows and auctions.

Sarni has examples of the work of some of those experts, including Elmer Crowell, Joe Lincoln, Charles Hart and Charles Safford—an interesting twist of fate considering his work is often compared closely with these 19th and early 20th century masters. Sarni takes it all in stride.

“It’s just something I enjoy,” he says with a shrug, adding, “I also love collecting antique decoys by the old Hingham and South Shore carvers. Their work is so beautiful.”

For Wahlberg, carving is a way of soothing the soul and artistically releasing his inner tensions. It provides him with an outlet that cooking does not sate.

While he can be creative as a chef, dreaming up and preparing inspired meals for diners, it is only an ephemeral, transient challenge that is gone in a swallow.

Plus, it’s also work for him.

“Once the food gets eaten, it’s gone,” he says. “The carvings last. And they soothe me.”

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MARSHFIELD PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN GRANT CAPTURES VIBRANT WINTER WILDLIFE IMAGES.

BY JUDY ENRIGHT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN GRANT

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Known for his eye-catching images of New England wildlife, Marshfield photographer John Grant happily admits that he’s found his calling. “We all know success when we all find our own dreams,” says Grant, quoting guitarist Pete Townshend from the English rock group The Who. “That’s what happened to me.”

But Grant’s dream didn’t come true overnight.

He paid his dues with years of specialized schooling and a 35-year stint in a general photography studio on the South Shore. “I wanted to be a fashion photographer,” he says with a laugh, “but I ended up photographing babies.”

Grant developed his appreciation for photography at a young age, inspired by his father, who was an aerial photographer during WWII. He went on to study at the Art Institute of Boston and the Hallmark Institute of Photography and credits friends like Sean Goss, from Goss Photo in Hanover, with helping him gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for photography and how it relates to the printing process. These days, Grant spends the majority of his time photographing the beauty he sees in nature and in particular the creatures that inhabit that world.

Grant’s portfolio includes images depicting eagles in mid-flight, the wide-eyed innocence of twin fox kits and the amber-eyed stare of a rare Great Gray Owl. “In animals there is a freeness that I don’t see in other things,” says Grant. “I’m privileged to be able to visit their world for a little while. It’s a great stress reducer and an escape for me. My challenge is to catch [the animals] in a situation where light and shadow combine to make them even more beautiful.”

All of Grant’s wildlife photos are taken in New England and the majority are shot on the South Shore including places like Duxbury Beach and Mass Audubon sanctuaries.

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“Most days, I get nothing,” says Grant. “Then one day, I’ll walk into something and it just happens.” Occasionally, he and fellow nature photographers will exchange tips on noteworthy photo ops. He was recently alerted, for example, to a rare great gray Owl sighting in New Hampshire, so he jumped in his car and drove there immediately. “That owl is usually seen only in Canada and the western part of this country. It never comes down to New Hampshire,” says Grant.

Some of Grant’s most captivating photographs have been taken on cold winter days, such as a snowy owl soaring across an azure sky and the brilliant scarlet of a male cardinal’s feathers in a snowstorm. But for Grant, there is joy in the journey.

“I’ve been photographing for 45 years and I enjoy it much more now than when I started,” says Grant. “I always try to take a better picture today than I took yesterday.”

To see more of Grant’s work, visit: photojfg.smugmug.com.

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RUSTIC DECOR

Q+A with owners Melanie and Brian O’Neil

By MARIA ALLEN Product styling and photography by LADYBUG PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits by JACK FOLEY

pecializing in hand-painted signs, decorative

wood blocks and personalized home accessories, Rustic Marlin is mecca to seasonal decor lovers.

The Hanover-based company is an inspiring made-

in-America success story. We sat down with owners

Melanie and Brian O’Neil to learn more about the rapid expansion of the business and the couple’s recent

move to Scituate. We’ve also included a few tips for decorating your home—Rustic Marlin-style

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Lean a Snowman Vertical Barn Board against an exterior wall to welcome guests in whimsical, wintery style. Accent a swag of fresh greenery or wreath with a cute, Merry Christmas Mini Plank. For added holiday fun, arrange the Elf Falling Rustic Block beside the front steps.

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Rustic Marlin was listed on The

How did moving to the Hanover

Boston Business Journal’s list of the

headquarters influence your business?

fastest-growing private companies in

We moved in August of 2016 but it was

Massachusetts. Can you give me a sense for how much the company has grown?

another year before we had desks and any resemblance of a corporate headquarters. We

We founded Rustic Marlin in 2012, when

had been living in Millis, Massachusetts. We

we were getting ready to tie the knot. After

originally moved out that way before Rustic

searching tirelessly for the perfect gifts, we

Marlin was even an ideas. As the business

decided to craft our own rustic signs using

grew, we had to search for commercial space

scrap wood from a recent home project. The

to fit our needs. We looked in the MetroWest

signs were a hit and fulfilling personalized

area as well as throughout the South Shore

sign requests soon became more than just a

before deciding to move into the old Building

weekend project. In 2015 we sold over

19 location. Brian grew up in Scituate and we

$1 million worth of products out of our home.

have family in the area so this also had some

In 2016 we moved into a large manufacturing

influence over the business move.

space in Hanover. In 2019 we expanded our product assortment to include textiles such as pillows, tea towels and totes. Our team has grown from just the two of us into a talented team of over 40 craftsmen, designers and artists.

When did you acquire Marshes, Fields & Hills (MFH) and how have you integrated their product line?

We acquired MFH on January 1, 2019. We are thrilled that MFH is now a part of the

What do you think has been the driver of this rapid growth?

When we made our first signs, we had no

Rustic Marlin family After years of sharing best practices and design ideas we are excited to combine our talented teams and expand our product assortment.

idea that so many people were searching for unique products designed just for them. Our American-made decor captures the essence of life’s milestone moments. Consumers want high-quality decor that is personalized and meaningful. Retailers seek premium products

You now have several major retail accounts as well as local retailers.

Approximately how many products do you currently manufacture?

designed specifically for their consumers.

We produce about 40 different core products

We put a little charm and personal touch into

however the graphics on these pieces make

each and every piece.

for endless possibilities. We manufacture about 20,000 pieces a month and a piece can be anything from a small rustic block to a pillow or even a table.

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Rustic Blocks display perfectly on a tiered tray and can be accented with a few sprigs of greenery. Available in a wide range of fun designs, the blocks can be easily switched out depending on the season or holiday.

A sturdy Wooden Serving Tray is both functional and decorative—perfect when entertaining guests or serving breakfast in bed. A decorative MFH Tea Towel can be wrapped around a pitcher to catch any drips and a Welcome Eucalyptus Leaf Wreath Coaster Set completes the tabletop.

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You made your very first sign for your

finally found our own place that we can fix up

wedding. What has it been like to launch a

and it will definitely be Rustic Marlin style. We

business and work so closely together?

love living by the ocean and try to spend any

It has been a wild ride. Owning a business

free moment outdoors.

requires 120 percent of your energy. We both have extreme passion for the brand and all of our employees. We have very different but complementary skill sets. Brian focuses on the strategic vision and where we may be in a year, or five years from today. My strength is to focus on the details and what the team or customers need today. We spend our car rides taking about many “big picture” items and also catching up on the details of our

What’s on the horizon for 2020? What will you be focusing on?

We are hoping to launch a furniture line that complements our current home accent items. We are also excited to expand our partnerships with LL Bean, Life is Good and The Black Dog as well as to find new iconic brands to partner with in 2020.

days.

What has been the most gratifying aspect You recently purchased a house

of your journey?

in Scituate. Are you excited to be living

Scaling a business from the two of us to

on the South Shore again? Will you be

over 40 team members. We have built such

decorating in Rustic Marlin style?

a wonderful community among employees

Yes, Scituate is where we have always wanted to live. Brian grew up here and many of our nieces and nephews also live in Scituate so we love to be close by. We are excited to have

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who have worked at Rustic Marlin. We love hearing stories about their passion for Rustic Marlin and are thankful for their efforts in helping us to grow.

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If you’re looking for an interesting way to decorate an empty space, consider creating a “gallery wall.”

Framed prints, wooden signs and photographs can be artistically arranged with small antiques and other unique accents to create a dramatic look. Pictured here are a Marlin Classic sign, Pineapple Shadowbox and a Personalized Town Barn Board.

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Customized with a family name, location or favorite word, a Marlin Classic sign is a great statement piece. Stack a trio of Rustic Blocks atop the mantle for visual interest and if you have more empty spaces to fill, add a sentimental, homey feel with a This Is Us Barn Board. A MFH Square Pillow adds comfort to a wicker chair and can be easily personalized to suit your style. www.southshorehomelifeandstyle.com

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Inspired by the thoughtfulness extended to them during a difficult time, the Hague family pays it forward with lovingly crafted one-of-a-kind gifts.

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GIFTS FROM THE HEART

n 2015, Keith Hague, the owner and artisan at StoneHeartStudio in Norwell, was on a mission. He was determined to carve 32 heartshaped stones for a group of very special recipients—pediatric patients in the cardiac care unit at Boston Children’s Hospital. Hague was no stranger to hospitals halls. He spent time there after his son, Harry, was born at 27 weeks, and years later when his wife, Angela, was in the ICU for a sudden illness. He empathized with the children and knew firsthand how heart stones could provide comfort to their families—a talisman of hope.

Hague remembers back to June 2009, when an undiagnosed case of strep caused his wife to go into septic shock. “She was critically ill overnight,” says Hague. “She had a 106-degree fever and was going downhill quickly.” Angela was transferred to the ICU in Boston and fell into a coma for nine days.

Hague’s children struggled with their mother’s absence. “Everyone was obviously paying attention to me,” says Angela. “It was Keith’s aunt Ruth who recognized that the kids really needed deep attention.” One day, Ruth brought the Hague children to Mattapoisett Town Beach and found a heart-shaped stone, which she presented to Angela’s daughter Isabel.

Ruth told her to hold onto the stone and give it to Angela when she was better.

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“The very first thing Isabel did when she visited her mom, was give her that stone,” says Hague. Thankfully, Angela fully recovered and continues to cherish the weathered, dove-gray heart stone—the original talisman.

Less than a year later, Hague was renovating the family’s 70s-style fireplace when he had a creative idea. Valentine’s Day was approaching and he decided to take a piece of excess stone from the construction project and carve a heart for his beloved.

“It was so thoughtful and beautiful,” says Angela. “Honestly, the first thing I said was ‘oh gosh, you need to create more!’” Encouraged

by Angela’s support, Keith kept at it, turning his hobby into a side business, and StoneHeartStudio was born.

Hague begins by searching for stones to work with—they might be sourced from a local quarry, a Vermont riverbed, a South Shore beach or along the side of the road. He then sketches the rough outline of a heart on the surface of the stone.

“When I started out, my father, who is good with his hands, said to me, ‘you better get yourself a compressor and a diamond blade.’ So I got myself a compressor and a diamond blade,” says Keith, laughing. After cutting and shaping the stone, he meticulously smooths the surface, spending up to six hours on each piece. “That’s when the magic happens,” he says. “You never know what the rock will reveal.”

The carving process takes incredible patience and attention to detail.

“We haven’t found anyone else who is doing similar work,” says Angela.

One of the most popular items sold at StoneHeartStudio is a Healing Stone—a smooth beach stone that comes with an inspiring quote.

One such stone found its way to Chris Corso, whose 12-year-old son was in the cardiac care unit at Boston Children’s Hospital. Touched by the sentiment of the Healing Stone, Chris commissioned Keith to create 32 more stones—one for every little warrior in the hospital unit. Keith carved the stones and gifted them to the children.

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Everything created at StoneHeartStudio, from the black

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slate soap dishes to the gray granite serving bowls and

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memorial stones, is shaped like a heart and made with

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love. Twin Rocks are one especially thoughtful gift. Hague

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shapes two identical hearts from the same stone so the customer can keep one for themselves and gift the other to a loved one.

Moving forward, the couple hopes to grow the online presence for the business, allowing them to touch the lives of more customers. Hague, who has collected stones from the side of the road and loaded them into his old Volvo, understands that when you pay close enough attention you can literally find a gift in the rubble. “It always looks like an ordinary stone at first,” he says, with a twinkle in his eye. “But over time, as you smooth it down, the beauty is revealed.”

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Falling in Love with Local Cuisine Marshfield’s newest dining hot spot, Liv, serves up creative, sustainable meals and a sense of community.

By Maria Allen Photography by Danielle Robertson and Maria Allen Many chefs talk about the importance of using fresh ingredients.

However, Marshfield’s newest buzz-worthy restaurant, Liv, is going the extra mile by sourcing many of its products directly from local farms and businesses. I recently sat down with owners Tom and Maureen Coleman, to learn more about their concept for the restaurant and check out some of their signature dishes.

“We try to support local vendors whenever possible,” says Tom Coleman, who serves as the restaurant’s executive chef. A few minutes into our meeting, as if on cue, a man arrives at the door with a delivery of fresh duck eggs from Little’s Creek Farm in Marshfield. I later learned that these eggs are served atop the popular Farm Burger, along with a delicious combination of smoked gouda and maple bacon.

Coleman describes the menu at Liv as new American, with a focus on farm-to-table. A long chalkboard hung on the wall displays a list of purveyors from across Massachusetts. Hearth Artisan Bakery in Plymouth provides fresh breads, greens are sourced from Little Leaf Farms in Devens, local sea salt comes from Duxbury Saltworks and seafood from Duxbury Oyster Company and North Coast Seafoods.

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The restaurant also has a great selection of local beers from South Shore breweries like Barrel House Z in Weymouth, Untold Brewing in Scituate and Stellwagen in Marshfield.

Coleman has worked in the restaurant industry for over 25 years.

He was part of the original team that opened Fat Cat in Quincy and Passport in Weymouth. More recently, he worked at Brick & Beam Tavern in Quincy. Maureen, who originally came from a corporate background, also has experience in bartending and events management.

For many years, the couple dreamed of opening their own

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restaurant and bringing people together to enjoy delicious, organic food. When the Pembroke residents heard that one of their favorite local eateries, Hola, was closing its doors, the timing just seemed right to take a leap of faith. Anytime a beloved community restaurant shuts down, loyal customers hold their breath in anticipation, wondering what sort of business will take its place.

For the Colemans, the transition was relatively seamless. After a brief closure for renovations, they introduced their first customers to Liv (named after their young daughter, Olivia).

The new decor, created by local interior designer Katie Alabiso, is bright and inviting. Guests can sit at high-top tables in the main dining room, cozy up at the bar or head to the back room for a quieter setting.

The menu offers a wide range of choices. When it comes to appetizers, the General Tso Calamari, is always a crowd pleaser.

The fried calamari rings are tossed in an orange-ginger glaze and mixed with chopped bacon, corn, scallions, tomatoes and a handful of microgreens. Another great choice for a starter is the burrata. This deliciously smooth cheese is made by hand at Maplebrook Farm in Vermont and is served with heirloom tomatoes, pesto, fig-balsamic glaze, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of Duxbury Saltworks finishing salt.= For entrees, favorite dishes include items like chicken under a brick, which is served with cranberry-orange compote, whipped butternut squash and green beans. Coleman makes an impressive paella, combining pork, shrimp, clams, sausage and sofrito rice, that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Don’t forget to try one of their craft cocktails. Warm up with a Harvest-Tini, made with cranberry infused vodka, pear liquor and lime juice, or an Apple Spritz, made with Prosecco, apple cider served in a glass with a cinnamon-sugar rim.

Now entering their first winter in business, the Colemans hope that

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Liv will become a gathering place where friends and neighbors

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conversations—feeding the body and the soul.

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“Striking Gold: Fuller at Fifty” Fuller Craft Museum is marking its 50th anniversary with a commemorative exhibition that celebrates the museum’s rich past and brilliant future—and shines a light on all things golden. “Striking Gold: Fuller at Fifty” explores the storied traditions, contemporary interpretations, skillful applications, and conceptual rigor of gold as an artistic material, while investigating the multitude of cultural, material, and sociopolitical associations.

“The precious metal has incited battle, adorned the body, stimulated worship, traded as currency, inspired masterpieces, and caused the rise and ruin of kingdoms.,” says Beth McLaughlin, Chief Curator, Fuller Craft Museum. For the 57 selected artists whose art is being displayed, gold remains central to their work, as they delve far deeper than embellishment or decorative effect. Exhibited works include a range of craft and fine art mediums to fully reflect Fuller Craft’s dual histories as both a fine art institution and a craft museum. The exhibition is co-curated by Fuller Craft Museum chief curator Beth McLaughlin and Suzanne Ramljak, an art historian, writer, curator, and former editor of Metalsmith magazine.

This exhibition will be on display until April 5, 2020. Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton, 508-588-6000, fullercraft.org

Featured Artwork: Gold Wall by Esperanza Mayobre; Golden Parachute by Greenfield Sanders; Cicada Neckpiece by Marta Mattsson; Sister’s Bowl by Gary Noffke

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