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Chester's Village Bistro Presents an Inventive Sunday Brunch

Head to the Bistro for a menu that has something for every palate and is far from your typical Sunday spread.

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The RiverLane, A Sophisticated New Shop Opens in Essex

Find sophisticated brands like Smythe, Bash, L'agence, Frances Valentine, Frame, and more at The RiverLane, a new women's boutique in Essex.

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High/Low Transition Essentials

Here are my high/low picks, whether you're in the mood to indulge or save.

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Stop Overthinking Challenge, a FREE webinar with Camp Reinvention

Learn how to stop overthinking and take action in this Free 3-day challenge.

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50 Fall Things To Do 2022

Here's a round-up of corn mazes, country fairs, concerts, classes, and lots more on the CT Shoreline this Fall.

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We reached out to Mara Dowler of @blue_bird_home,

We reached out to Mara Dowler of @blue_bird_home, a Kon Marie Consultant and professional organizer, for an answer to the teetering pile of papers that lands on every available flat surface. Link in bio for her 4 steps to successful paper organization and management.

Renowned for her country-house style (yup, she wro

The sister studio of existing @soulsweat.ct in Old

The sister studio of existing @soulsweat.ct in Old Saybrook has expanded to offer one-of-a-kind hot power vinyasa yoga classes with New Haven’s first infrared heated yoga studio downtown. Soul Sweat’s unique yoga classes feature state-of-the-art infrared heating panels (aka “healthy heat”), designed to create a detoxifying experience in all of their free flow classes. Each class features a consistent blend of breath work, power yoga, and centered meditation combined with fun, upbeat musical playlists to motivate you through your practice. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just learning what savasana means- SS welcomes everyone, at any level, with a passion to connect with their body through yoga on a physical, mental and spiritual level. Take advantage of their intro offer - 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for $35! Link in bio to sign-up.

Join us this Friday and Saturday at the @sidedoorj

Join us this Friday and Saturday at the @sidedoorjazz’s Back in the Swing Celebration Jazz Festival. 🎷 Link in bio to get your tickets! Use code ELIST10 for 10% off any ticket type (excluding picnic dinner bags). Code is valid for 24 hours. See you there!

If you’ve yet to experience the excitement of sw

If you’ve yet to experience the excitement of swallows on the Connecticut River at sunset from late summer through fall, it’s a sight to behold. The only way to watch this sky ballet is by boat, BUT lucky for all of us, there’s no need to own one to partake. Head to the @ctrivermuseum in Essex, CT for an Onrust Tree Swallow Sunset Sail. Onrust leaves CRM’s dock Fridays through Sundays and select Thursdays. The Onrust is a replica of the first vessel to ever sail up the Connecticut River. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages aboard. The sunset sail showcases the murmuration of hundreds of thousands of tree swallows as they arrive at their roosting spot among the reedbeds of the River. Link in bio to book yours.

It's almost fall! We're ready to ditch the flowy d

It's almost fall! We're ready to ditch the flowy dresses and flip-flops, but what to wear for the shoulder season now that summer extends through October? You’ll find us in white shirts as a transitional base layer. Link in bio for our round-up of not-so-classic white shirts, like this tie-neck from @anthropologie).

@healthyplaneat is our go-to online marketplace to

@healthyplaneat is our go-to online marketplace to order food directly from local sustainable farms and food artisans. They work with farms that are committed to environmentally sustainable growing practices with the goal of making it easier for people in our community to enjoy healthy, sustainable, and locally-grown food. We love their extensive, exciting array of local products, including fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs, sourdough bread, pasta, free-range eggs, farmstead cheese, creamline milk, cream top yogurt, grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, forest-raised pork, maple syrup, local honey, fruit jam, locally roasted coffee, and loose-leaf tea: everything you need for a picture-perfect feast. Shop online, pick up in-person, get delivery, or have a box of fresh vegetables shipped directly to your door. Link in bio to order yours.