Millburn-Short Hills Magazine Holiday 2016 | Page 10

E D I TO R’S N OT E Brave Brilliant momentS anD aT k e n T p l a c e School preSchool iS the moment when: Shapes become letters. Goodbyes become smiles. H appy Holidays! No matter your religious persuasion, the brisk weather, bare trees and shorter days mean the winter holidays are coming. Some of us enjoy staying home and entertaining, while others want to go out and celebrate. Either way, it’s hard to resist the urge to do something to mark the arrival of the winter months. Whether you spend your time expressing gratitude, performing acts of community service, or happily indulge in the spirit of gift giving, the holiday season brings on a buzz of activity and strong, celebratory feelings. In this issue, you will find food, flowers, fashion and recipes galore. We have a story about Interfaith Hospitality Network, a coalition that works to keep homeless families together and finds them new housing and jobs as well as academic and emotional support. There is a funny, heart-warming story about dogs and the friendships they help us maintain with other humans. For fun gifts and fashion ideas, check out our gift guide and fashion spread, which we shot at Common Lot, the fabulous new restaurant in downtown Millburn. Jaime Presley of Parker’s Petals turned the restaurant into a winter wonderland and shares her secrets to making your own beautiful holiday arrangements. Common Lot chef and owner Ehren Ryan shares his favorite holiday recipes, as does Sajal Hamilton, the culinary coordinator at Bloomingdale’s. If you’re in the mood to go out for something casual, we’re craving the fantastic sandwiches and salads being offered by Slamwich Scratch Kitchen in Madison. If you’re looking for a book to read or give this holiday season, check out our Q&A with Judith Natelli McLaughlin, author of Love, Reality Style. And be sure to read about the beautiful and ingenious holiday decorations in Pamela and Glenn Pomerantz’s festive home in Short Hills. Best wishes for a happy New Year! ■ LAURA ZINN FROMM Teachers become partners. Doubt becomes discovery. BLACK FRIDAY SPECTACULAR thiS iS that moment. 11-25-16 ~ ONE DAY ONLY! ~ The event you look forward to all year. 25% OFF services with select staff members (908) 273-0900 [email protected] Register for admission events at: www.kentplace.org OFF all retail and $ 20 spa bucks for every $ 100 gift card Mix & Match Stocking Stuffers Special Holiday Packages for Him and Her pa Salon and Sp 8 20% MILLBURN • SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE HOLIDAY 2016 908.508.1800 1330 Springfield Ave, NP | skindeepsalonspa.com