Make Shopping a Fun and Easy Experience

Everything from clothing, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and gift items to the very trendy crocheted items popular this spring and summer will sport bright and fun yellow, pink, and blue colors, according to Marie Khoury, owner of the Pinks Jewels Boutique in Livingston. And at this ‘lifestyle boutique,’ which carries all these items, there is sure to be something for everyone as the owner keeps all of her customers in mind when stocking up at her 750-sq.-ft shop.

“I started out as a jewelry shop 13 years ago,” says Khoury. “but I became a lifestyle boutique in response to changing customer shopping preferences during the pandemic.”

Khoury’s shop has become a minidepartment store that helps customer’s meet multiple needs in one stop. For instance, a customer attending a dinner party can come in, find a new top and find a hostess gift at the same time, thanks to the popular line of shatterproof melamine bowls, platters, and trays the shop carries.

Customers can also find gift items of all sorts, including candles from the Capri Blue line. Other designer lines offered by the shop include the Bevy Flog line of clothing from Israel, offered exclusively in the area at Pink Jewels, and the Michael Aram line of home accessories. But the emphasis is on customer service—and making the shopping experience fun and easy for everyone.

Pink Jewels Boutique

1110 Town Center Way, Livingston 973-994-0975 | www.pink-jewels.com

Patrons at Cucina Calandra are in for a real treat this spring and summer, thanks to the authentic Italian restaurant’s beautiful new spring tent, where guests can dine amidst a beautiful garden backdrop under the stars. Live music will also be played every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night throughout the calendar year.

“Sitting under the tent gives you the feeling of dining under the stars in your own backyard,” says Thomas Calandra, vice president of Calandra’s. “It gives locals a great dining experience close to home instead of having to trek into New York City.”

The stunning dining area, with gorgeous wisteria overhead, is also the perfect place to dine during the day, where visitors can enjoy fresh air garden dining al fresco. Heaters are in place for cooler evenings, making this new eating area perfect for all occasions. The room, which seats up to 100 people, is available for rental for all parties and events, including birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and more.