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WHAT'S SELLING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? Morris/Essex/Union

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ADDRESS

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Chatham Boro

29 KIMBALL ST*

$1,149,000

$1,135,000

99%

21

4

2.2

Chatham Boro

17 LUM AVE*

$1,358,000

$1,358,000

100%

12

4

4.1

Chatham Boro

228 FAIRMOUNT AVE*

$1,895,000

$1,865,000

98%

220

6

4.1

Chatham Twp.

25 WYNWOOD RD*

$1,224,900

$1,310,000

107%

11

4

2.1

Chatham Twp.

172 LAFAYETTE AVE*

$1,249,000

$1,380,000

110%

8

4

2.1

Chatham Twp.

77 VAN HOUTON AVE*

$1,349,000

$1,365,000

101%

43

5

3.1

Chatham Twp.

63 VAN HOUTON AVE*

$1,695,000

$1,680,000

99%

65

5

4.2

Chatham Twp.

119 HURON DR*

$1,850,000

$1,750,000

95%

80

5

4.2

Chatham Twp.

7 DALE DR*

$2,199,000

$2,175,000

99%

7

5

5.1

Chatham Twp.

6 Maple St*

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

100%

13

8

8.1

Chatham Twp.

55 DALE DR*

$3,400,000

$3,250,000

96%

31

6

7.1

Madison

44 Knollwood Ave*

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

100%

0

4

2.1 4.1

Madison

20 PARKSIDE AVE*

$1,299,000

$1,200,000

92%

7

4

Madison

32 ORCHARD ST*

$1,399,000

$1,365,000

98%

30

6

5.1

Madison

14 HILLCREST RD*

$1,450,000

$1,359,000

94%

57

5

3.2

Madison

72 GLENWILD RD*

$1,950,000

$1,825,000

94%

146

5

4.1

Maplewood

26 SALTER PL*

$925,000

$1,052,000

114%

9

4

2.1

Maplewood

47 JEFFERSON AVE*

$1,050,000

$1,250,000

119%

7

6

4

100 WHITNEY RD*

$950,000

$1,050,000

111%

9

3

2.1

Short Hills/Millburn Short Hills/Millburn

6 KEATS RD*

$995,000

$1,035,000

104%

13

4

2

Short Hills/Millburn

28 CANTERBURY LN*

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

100%

8

4

2.1

Short Hills/Millburn

24 RIDGE TER*

$1,150,000

$1,225,000

107%

8

4

3.1

Short Hills/Millburn

261 DALE DR*

$1,250,000

$1,175,000

94%

14

3

2.1

Short Hills/Millburn

44 EXETER ROAD

$1,348,000

$1,288,000

96%

48

4

3.1

Short Hills/Millburn

65 CONISTON RD*

$1,550,000

$1,668,000

108%

11

4

4.1

Short Hills/Millburn

47 BARNSDALE RD*

$1,985,000

$1,995,000

101%

7

5

4.1

Short Hills/Millburn

210 HIGHLAND AVE*

$2,195,000

$2,295,000

105%

27

6

3.2

Short Hills/Millburn

18 JOANNA WAY

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

100%

0

6

6.1

South Orange

310 WEST END RD

$850,000

$1,100,000

129%

15

4

4.1

South Orange

5.1

50 MAYHEW DR*

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

100%

21

6

Summit

25 NASSAU DR*

$1,075,000

$1,075,000

100%

19

3

3

Summit

5 BROOK CT*

$1,150,000

$1,317,000

115%

9

6

2.1

Summit

43 Tanglewood Dr*

$1,595,000

$1,580,000

99%

0

5

3.1

Summit

24 BRANTWOOD DR*

$1,995,000

$1,950,000

98%

147

6

5.2

Summit

111 BEEKMAN TER

$4,100,000

$3,875,000

95%

136

9

6.1

Data shown reflects select and not all home sales and is subject to error and omission exceptions. Source: GSMLS

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HELLO LADIES OF CHATHAM & SHORT HILLS! Dog moms, cat moms, plant moms, human moms—calling all moms and pseudo-moms! We’re celebrating you this month and sharing stories with you that highlight amazing women making the difference in our community.

In this issue, you will read about change agents like Karen from Sorriso Kitchen in Chatham and Larisa who leads the Junior League of Short Hills, fun and innovative floral arrangements, couture, and a Margarita recipe made with the freshest ingredients. And for those of you who need a wellness break, you will read the story of an amazing 26,000

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 16 26,000 SF of Beauty & Wellness Luxurious European inspired Salon and Spa to recharge and relax

20 Fill Your World with Color Artistic arrangements to enjoy all year long

26 Elena Bond Artist, Mother & Inspirational Woman

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34 A Healthier Margarita Discover the delicious fresh taste of a classic Margarita made without sugary mixers.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Healthy Lifestyle

26 Artist’s Palette 32 Back Stage 34 Culinary Creations

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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Spring Is Here and Mother’s Day too!

We're happy to welcome Springtime warmer weather. Where we can enjoy outdoor dining around town, like at Millburn Standard where our canine friends can join us too! Some incredibly lucky mom’s will be surprised this Mother’s Day when they receive similar beautiful artworks from Wentworth Gallery signature artists. From Peter Max, Rick Allen to Elena Bond and more.

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1. Millburn Standard | 2. Mary L. & Pat M. with Rosco | 3. The very handsome Rosco | 4. Artist: Elena Bond | 5. Artist: Peter Max | 6. Artist: Rick Allen

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS JORDA

THEY'R E INSPIR ATIONAL, LET'S TELL THEIR STORIES! DINING WITH A SMILE

INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITIES DRIVING CHANGE AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE

NOURISHMENT FOR YOUR BODY AND SOUL Sorriso Kitchen has become a beloved place to dine in Chatham. Sorriso, which means “smile” in Italian, was chosen for the way their son, 19-year-old LJ, makes people feel.

“LJ came to us with Down Syndrome, and as a parent with a child with special needs you always worry about their future,” says Karen Coccari Bellas, who owns the restaurant along with her husband, Jimmy Bellas. “So we wanted to open a little place close to home where he could work and be safe.”

They then started to think about how they could help other children with special needs. “We’re offering up this solution for an employment future for our son, but what about all the families that can’t open a business for their children?” she said. “We thought, let’s put together a program where we can bring in disabled children and help train them to work in the service industry.”

The program is a great success, and both the parents and community love what they do. “During COVID, we had a lot of support,” says Karen. “We were receiving anonymous donations saying we don’t want to see you folks fail. We would find little painted rocks outside with inspiring messages such as Stay Strong, and Smile.”

So stop by Sorriso Kitchen, and get ready to smile!

Karen & LJ Bellas, entrepreneur, mentor, and change agent

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Larisa Holderied, busy attorney & Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills President & volunteer

A MISSION TO SERVE SHOWING UP AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES A busy attorney, Larisa Holderied is also the current president of the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills. When she first joined, the League had just celebrated its centennial in 2013.

“I have learned through my time volunteering in service that this is my purpose, that this is exactly what I’m supposed to be doing in life,” she says. “I also love leadership and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. We have a very clear mission to develop the potential of women and to be better community and civic leaders.”

The League serves the community in a number of ways, including providing underserved families Thanksgiving meals and bestowing grants to other service organizations. It also helps provide school age children with essential needs.

“We work with and through a network of community partners that are the direct service providers to families in our area,” says Larisa. “There is tremendous need in our communities. If we as a society and we as a League want to lift people up, we have to be standing side by side with them and helping them move forward.”

“We show up and help,” she says. “That’s who we are.”

To show your support or to become a member, go to http://www.jlosh.org/.

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Justin DePasquale engaging clients at the coffee bar.

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" W e pride ourselves t o be impecc ably clean.

W e spare no expense. W e designed our salon t o make you feel welcomed and encourage you t o st ay. W hen you look great, you feel bet ter."

SOMETIMES WE NEED A WELLNESS AND

keeping your experience peaceful and seamless

BEAUTY BREAK. A place where we can be

without the disruption of ringing phones. The

pampered and simply “breath”, forget about

color treatment, haircut, styling, and shampoo

our responsibilities, recharge our bodies,

lounge “Piazzas” are all separate from each

hearts, and mind.

other. DePasquale offers the highest standard of

DePasquale The Spa and Salon offers 26,000

Covid safety protocols which include, plexiglass

square feet of beauty and wellness that sets the

dividers for all service stations, sanitized and

gold standard for superior client service, prod-

individually wrapped hairbrushes, and hospital

ucts and signature experiences that keeps me

grade disinfectant after every service station

coming back. From the warm, relaxed, elegant

use. There is no doubt during these times your

and timeless Italian architecture and earth tones,

confidence and comfort are their priority. Their

imported terracotta floor vases, soft lighting and

makeup studio has professional photography

copper colored mosaic glass tile water wall

lighting, a luxurious separate manicure and ped-

feature, to the “Piazza” style interior spaces that

icure area, wig and hair extensions bar complete

make up the service areas, complete a peaceful

the salon services. One of my favorite features,

and welcoming environment. When you arrive,

their extended hours, open Monday-Thursday

check in via text while in your car. You’ll be

until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturdays until 5

greeted by a hospitality ambassador, who will

p.m. With their app, you can make appoint-

invite you take your temperature. The compli-

ments, select your stylist, services and even tip.

mentary professional barista welcomes you with

Adjacent to the salon, take a few steps down

traditional Italian coffees, teas, and fresh fruit

to enter their Spa or come in directly from the

infused water. Browse their curated retail bou-

separate front entrance. The tranquil spa music,

tique, sit by a café style bistro table or on their

warm fireplace, and dim lighting welcome you.

beautiful butterscotch yellow leather elongated

When you enter the spa area, you change into

bench, and enjoy your warm cappuccino.

a clean plush robe and relax in their beautiful

DePasquale is designed with your experi-

lounge while enjoying your complimentary

ence in mind. The “Piazza” style design of the

beverage from the barista until your service

services creates a peaceful flow beginning with

begins. The gentle trickling sound of the spa’s

the wide-open check in and out area with two

water feature wall welcomes you and the soft-

separate hospitality desks located opposite of

ness of the architecture, curved walls, hallways

each other, one checks you in, and the other

accented with a black river rock border and

checks you out. The attention is all on you. That

imported vases from Italy sets the mood of your

is why their calls are routed to a call center,

luxury experience. Signature services include CONTINUED >

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) a Vichy shower, couples massage room and lounge separate from the main lounge and a new partnership with Wise Center for Plastic Surgery, offering the best facial non-surgical aesthetic treatments at the DePasquale location.

The Spa

Their spa and salon packages make anyone feel rejuvenated.

One of my favorites is a “Spa at Home” gift box that includes a DePasquale $200 gift card, a luxury spa robe, the same offered in the finest resorts, and spa products to make you feel refreshed, for only $275! If you can’t go to the spa, then bring the spa home!

Justin DePasquale, co-owner, prides himself in the quality of service, products, and hospitality that DePasquale provides. “We pride ourselves to be impeccably clean. We spare no expense. We designed our salon to make you feel welcomed and encourage you to stay. When you look great, you feel better. We are lifting your spirits.”

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FILL YOUR WORLD WITH COLOR

ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS TO ENJOY ALL YEAR LONG

THERE’S NO DOUBT THAT FLOWERS BRING US JOY. That’s why most special occasions involve flowers. But, since they make us smile and add life to any room, they’re welcome any day.

Sahola Flower Fashion Boutique provides not just any flowers and arrangements but mixes the traditional with the exotic. “We like to create very bright arrangements,” says owner and artistic floral designer Olga Sahraoui.

“We try to offer something different and go out of the box, mixing up textures, colors and unusual elements such as feathers, branches, leaves, and butterflies. Putting all of these things together creates a stunning effect.”

Olga realized she wanted to immerse herself in the world of flowers while on her honeymoon in Marrakesh. “We visited the Jardin Majorelle gardens; that was a very inspirational moment.” When her husband Eric saw her strong reaction, which Olga calls love at first sight, he encouraged her to follow her passion.

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Photographers for the dress Ken Brower and Deborah Ory - NYC Dance Project

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FLOWERS

ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ONE. Olga Sahraoui, owner of Sahola Flower Fashion Boutique

FLOWERS

TWO. Calla Lily table-scape for a dinner party THREE. Collectable Vase Arrangement

And she did! Olga graduated from the Dutch Floral School in Holland as a master designer and travelled the world for even more inspiration.

Today, she has flower shops in Summit and NYC. Her daring but elegant style has helped her achieve great success. Sahola Flower Fashion Boutique, she says, is the official representative for Cartier in New Jersey. “When they send their special clients flowers, they want to have CONTINUED >

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COLORFUL FILL YOUR WORLD WITH COLOR (CONTINUED)

an upscale style representing their brand,” she says. “We use the freshest flowers, and we source them from all over the world including the Netherlands, Colombia, Japan, and Kenya.”

Olga has also been sought out for charity functions by nonprofits such as the American Cancer Society, where she incorpo-

FOUR. Horse & Jockey center piece for the American Cancer Society event

rated flowers into a horse jockey centerpiece to go along with the table’s horse theme. She also designed a stunning couture flower ballerina dress for the NYC Dance Project. And the list goes on.

Not only are her flowers arrangements special, but the containers that hold them are in themselves works of art. “One of the most important parts of a flower arrangement is the base, because it can understate the arrangement or create a more chic and luxurious look,” she says. “The container brings the arrangement to a different level, so we try to use something that is eye-catching and unique. We source some from Europe and often use Belgian and Dutch ceramic in different colors and shapes.” Olga also uses hat boxes for a modern and trendy look.

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FIVE. Bridal Bouquet

Fresh Roses Hat Box SEVEN.

ARRANGEMENTS

SIX.

Kyoto flower arrangement, where east meets west.

The overall look forms an Asian structural element in design EIGHT.

Couture runway flower hat

To make it easy for people to enjoy her beautiful arrangements on a regular basis, Sahola offers subscription services.

One delivers an arrangement every month for a year, while the other can be for three months, six months, or longer. It’s a great gift for family and friends, giving them the magic and beauty of flowers over and over again. Plus, every time they receive a delivery, they’ll think of you.

So, instead of getting flowers only on your birthday, anniversary, or Mother’s Day, celebrate with flowers all year long and make every day a special occasion.

To see Olga’s stunning designs, go to https://saholaflowers.com/

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

Elena Bond ARTICLE ANA MEYER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ARTIST, MOTHER & INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN

I HAD A DREAM WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL TO

Elena Bond, born in Russia, was exposed to art as a

BE AN ARTIST. I loved art. I didn’t have the courage

child, while playing with her grandfather’s brushes, who

to do it. Elena Bond, international artist from Russia

was an artist. “He saw something in me.”, says Elena.

did, even after overcoming challenges that most have

“There were no fancy toys.” He gave Elena her first draw-

never experienced. For our Women’s issue, I wanted to

ing and art lessons. The seed was planted. Elena discov-

highlight a trail blazer, inspirational woman artist. Here is

ered what her life’s passion would be, regardless of the

Elena’s story. It inspired me and I hope it inspires you, the

unknown challenges coming her way. Elena’s stepfather

women, and girls in your family too.

was a military doctor which caused them to move every

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year, making Elena self-sufficient, an introvert, and unable to make long term friends. He encouraged her to follow medicine. Her mother was a pianist. She understood the arts. They agreed, if Elena were

speak a word of English, Elena, her husband and her two little girls

admitted to Art School, they would support her dream. Otherwise,

came to the United States. “An old classmate helped us adjust…

medical school would be her path. Art School won, and those that

he even taught us how to write checks”. “I worked at Marshalls

collect her art today are incredibly grateful!

and was very happy. I felt I can do something with my life”, Elena

They lived in Germany too, which allowed Elena to experience

noted. She attended college to learn English and while there, was

a different culture, architecture, economy and more. Elena lived

going to pursue being a Nurse’s Assistant. That night, she had a

through difficult challenges in Russia as well as the collapse of the

nightmare, that she was standing in front of a canvas and could

Soviet Union. She married, had two daughters, and realized she

not paint. “No more art” Elena shared with me, “I felt a part of me

couldn’t be an artist in a corrupt political environment. “I under-

just died.” “I decided to try one last time. I went to art shows, to see

stood I would not be able to do art here. It was not safe.” The

what I can do.” “I work with a palette and knives, not brushes.” She

godsent, they participated in 1998 for a Green Card lottery and

didn’t see this in the art scene. “Only 2% of the art was painted

got it. In April of 1999, with no funds, nowhere to live, and didn’t

using knives, and I can do it better!”, “I started meeting people CONTINUED >

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED)

Our Corner Café, by Elena Bond

“If you have a goal in your head, take little steps every day to get there. It works.” in art who helped me.” Elena’s advice for an aspiring female art-

peaceful coastal seen with sailboats, or the power and intensity of

ist, “Any girl who has a dream can do it!” “I am very normal…it’s

a racehorse, to the passion and expression of a Flamenco dancer.

how you paint…not how you look.” “If you want something, just do

Elena Bond is an artist, mother, role model, and a true inspiration.

it! Even if you fail a few times, we learn from our mistakes.” “If

Elena’s advice on how to live your best life. “Be a child, a dreamer. Try

you have a goal in your head, take little steps every day to get

to be happy in any phase of your life. Happiness…you can find it any-

there. It works.” Elena’s unique knives art technique, and passion

where. Sit at a different angle…change your perspective.” I invite you

to capture the emotions of a place or event, comes through the

to meet Elena at a show and experience her love for life through her

canvas. Her art in person, draws you into the emotions you felt of

art, at the Short Hills Wentworth Gallery. You will love Elena Bond as

familiar places, like a café in Paris, a rainy afternoon in London, a

much as I do! www.wentworthgallery.com

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