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Celebrating What Matters Most
August is all about the ones who fill our homes and our hearts with joy. In our special Kids, Pets, & Family issue, we celebrate the true heartbeat of Westport: the children who inspire us, the pets who keep us grounded, and the families who shape our vibrant community. From summer traditions to everyday magic, this issue is a love letter to the people (and pets!) who make our town feel like home.
We begin with our cover story on one of Westport’s most cherished institutions: the Westport Woman’s Club. This incredible group of women is behind beloved family traditions like the Yankee Doodle Fair, a local favorite for generations. Their dedication to service and community is a powerful reminder of what it means to give back, and their impact continues to shape Westport in so many meaningful ways.
That same spirit of creativity shines through in Domino & Juliette, the Westport-based toy brand founded by the imaginative Cali Carleton. Her beautifully designed toys encourage children to play with purpose, blending learning, joy, and aesthetics in perfect harmony.
Looking ahead, our Local Limelight feature introduces five remarkable young people who are already making a difference. Their passion and talent show that Westport’s next generation isn’t just bright—it’s brilliant.
Of course, no family-themed issue would be complete without celebrating our furry companions. This month’s pet feature highlights the beloved animals of some of Westport’s most familiar faces. Whether cuddly, quirky, or regal, each pet adds something special to the homes they’re part of.
For those who’ve faced the heartbreak of losing a pet, we’re honored to share the story of Jasper, a grief-support platform founded by Fairfield County's own Britta Mulderrig. Inspired by her personal journey, Britta’s mission is to help others heal, one connection at a time.
And because so many of our favorite family memories happen around the table, we’re closing the issue with a gorgeous summer entertaining guide from Marcia Selden Catering. With herbs straight from the garden, it’s a fresh way to turn simple ingredients into unforgettable moments.
Wishing you a joyful, connected August with the people—and pets!—you love most.
Happy reading,
MARISA MACLEAN, PUBLISHER @WESTPORTLIFESTYLE
August 2025
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
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1: Editor Sara Gaynes Levy and Publisher Marisa MacLean at the 2025 Women of Westport party. 2: Louise Derogene and Lauren Cosenza.
3: Tuck Gin and Fine Wine Company of Westport provided cocktails and wine. 4: The team from Saugatuck Financial, the event co-hosts.
5: Robin Selden of Marcia Selden Catering. 6: Sara Gaynes Levy, Hannah Spencer, Penny Yi, Betsy Perna, and Marisa MacLean. 7: Saugatuck Financial co-hosted the event,
True Event planned it. Vespas from Motoplex Fairfield.
Photography by Bevy Rutledge
DR. MASHA KOGAN & DR. VIRGINIA ROMANO
8: Megan Schinella and Nina Clarke. 9: Allison Stine, Sara Gaynes Levy, Lauren Braunstein and honoree Kira Greenfield. 10: Marcia Selden Catering provided delicious catering, like this spring pea guacamole. 11: Alexis Salerno, Kristin Shafer and Doug Bross. 12: Hannah Spencer, Betsy Perna, Ashley Lancer, and Zac Mathias. 13: Candy Connection was on hand for parting gifts of candy. 14: Jessica Melman, Ashley Lancer, honoree Sharon Finkel. Photography by Bevy Rutledge
15: Honoree Rachel Musa. 16: Marisa MacLean, Sarah True of True Event, and Christy Charise of Saugatuck Financial. 17: Jacqueline Feehan.
18: Gift bags included treats from Alina's Cakes & Cookies. 19: Robin Selden, Marisa MacLean (in Lenox Jewelers jewelry), and Sarah True. 20: Florals by Stems and Co. and rentals by Smith Party Rentals. 21: Elena Caggiano and Danielle Dobin.
Photography by Bevy Rutledge
23: Caroline C. Barney and honoree Ashley Freeman. 24: Christy Charise and her daughter. 26: Dan Woog, editor of '06880,' with Monique Hodges. 27: Honoree Arvia Few. 28: Kitt Shapiro and Lindsay Czarniak. Photography by Jerri Graham
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The Cottage Celebrates 10 Years With Special Tasting Menu
This summer, The Cottage Westport celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a 10 course tasting menu limited to 10 guests per night. “This menu is a tribute to the ingredients, people, and moments that have shaped our story over the past ten years,” says Brian Lewis, chef and owner of The Cottage Westport. The dinner is $175 per guest, with an optional $75 wine pairing. For reservations, call 203.557.3701.
Photography by Melissa Olguin
The Candy Connection Opens Their First Store
The Candy Connection, the treat-mobile seen all over Fairfield County (most recently at the Westport Lifestyle Women of Westport party) now has a shop where you can always find your favorite candy treats, at 187 Sound Beach Ave., in Greenwich. For more information, follow @ candyconnectionct on Instagram.
Photography by Bevy Rutledge
Westport Country Playhouse Launches Classic Films Series
The historic Westport Country Playhouse is now a cinema, too— you can two catch classic films there this month. On August 6th, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will screen, and on August 18, catch famed Westporter Paul Newman in The Sting. Tickets are $20 each. For more information, timing, tickets, and more, visit westportplayhouse.org
LEVENthal Bakery Launches Cookie Stack Cart
LEVENthal Bakery takes their sig nature chocolate chip cookies to the next level with their new cart, available for private events. Guests fill their own jars with cookies, frosting or ice cream, and toppings for a unique dessert. To book, visit leventhalbakery.com
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A local cancer support group, Healing Strong CT, will meet monthly at the Westport Library. This free group is a safe, welcoming space for anyone affected by cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or post-cancer. Led by local health coach and cancer survivor Sharon Finkel (one of this year's Women of Westport), the group focuses on holistic healing and shared strength through community in a compassionate, empowering environment. To learn more or join, email healingstrongct@gmail.com.
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Fairfield Ludlowe High School Performs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Fairfield Ludlowe High School's production of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" was selected as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's largest theater festival. Led by Drama Director Christina Newsom, the students will perform on August 1, 2, and 6 in Scotland, just in time for author Jane Austen's 250th birthday. The FLHS drama group is raising funds for this prestigious undertaking at gofundme.com/f/FLHS-Fringe. To learn more, visit edfringe.com
Photography by David Gray
G E T YO U R KIC K S
A few years ago, Norwalk resident Matthew Smith was planning a holiday party for his team at work when he stumbled upon the idea of a sneaker painting night in New York City. It sounded fun, but when he took his colleagues, he started thinking of ways it could be even better. “I was sitting there thinking if I were to do this, I’d have a bar, and food, and offer party options…” he tells Westport Lifestyle Then, last summer, Matthew had some time off between roles and the idea came flooding back to him. “I put a business plan together, and then I called Gregg.”
A NEW SNEAKER-PAINTING STUDIO IN NORWALK IS REINVENTING CUSTOM FOOTWEAR.
ARTICLE BY SARA GAYNES LEVY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KICKSMITH STUDIO
“Gregg” would be Gregg Self, a longtime friend of Matthew’s and a fellow sneakerhead. He presented the idea and Gregg was immediately on board. “I spent the rest of my time off building out the plan,” Matthew explains. Together, Matthew and Gregg became the co-founders of Kicksmith Studio, a sneaker painting studio in Norwalk that fulfilled the original vision that popped into Matthew’s head during the N.Y.C. party. “Everything you see in the studio was pretty much hand done by us,” Matthew says. “We painted the walls, we built the bar, even the graffiti in the studio was done by a friend we grew up with.”
What makes Kicksmith Studio different from a typical paint-and-sip studio is that it’s more than just a fun thing to do for a few hours— the sneakers become wearable art, and
a custom, bespoke form of self-expression is on every pair. “We have this creativity and challenge to turn a sneaker into something else,” says Gregg. “We can try something weird or different, switch an old pair to a new colorway, try something loud, calm something else down—whatever you feel like doing.” In short, there are no creative limits.
Kicksmith offers open classes, parties for kids and adults “ages six to 600,” and private events. (For classes, customers bring their own pairs, but for private events the team can source shoes for guests with sufficient notice.)
“I always tell people: I’m not gonna do your shoes for you,” says Gregg. “Our job is to point you in the direction you want to go in. If you want to make a glittery Timberland boot, or make your shoes look like cheeseburgers, or
have Cookie Monster on the left one—well, let’s make that happen. I’m here to help get you where you want to go.”
Sneaker art peppers the walls to offer inspiration, and a before-and-after shoe set on display when you walk in help people get an idea of how much freedom they truly have to reinvent their sneakers. “We want people to open the door and say, ‘it’s creative time,’” says Gregg.
Under Gregg’s expert guidance (he leads most of the classes), magic happens. “We had one woman come in and freehand Van Gogh’s Starry Night,” recalls Matthew. “It was the greatest pair of sneakers I’ve ever seen.”
The regular adult classes are three-and-a-half hours (kids’ parties are shorter), and not only do Gregg and Matthew say the time usually flies by, but it’s also a unique opportunity to
bond doing something creative. Norwalk’s Brien McMahon High School football team, for example, did a team building event at the studio where they customized their cleats earlier this summer. They’ve had bridal showers where the bridesmaids customize shoes to change into for the dancing portion of the wedding, or baby showers where tiny pairs get the Kicksmith treatment.
“There’s that sense of pride,” says Gregg when someone finishes their new kicks. Agrees Matthew: “I love when someone says ‘I didn’t know I could do that.’”
Kicksmith Studio is located at 515 West Ave in Norwalk. For more information or to book a class or party, visit kicksmithstudio.com
Gregg Smith, center, with Kicksmith creations.
WELCOME TO the Club
YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT THE WESTPORT WOMAN'S CLUB IS QUITE THE FORCE.
ARTICLE BY SARA GAYNES LEVY PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEVY RUTLEDGE AND DARIUSZ TEREPKA
You’d be forgiven if, before you picked up this magazine, you didn’t know how much the Westport Woman’s Club does here in town. Many residents don’t realize that they’re the force behind the family-favorite Yankee Doodle Fair, their biggest fundraiser of the year and a cherished summer tradition that dates back to their founding in 1907. Or that they’ve donated nearly $600,000 in community service grants over the last 10 years— $50,000 of which was this year alone. Or that the club’s Ruegg Grant has helped to fund some of Westport’s most beloved projects, like Club 203, the social club for adults with disabilities, and Wakeman Town Farm. Or that in 2022, they purchased a new ambulance for Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service. Or that this year, they've awarded $60,000 in scholarships and an additional $13,200 in student grants. (In fact, since 2014, the Woman's Club philanthropy efforts has exceeded a million dollars.) “We’re one of Westport’s best kept secrets,” admits Robin Clark, the outgoing president of the organization.
But it’s time the word got out.
This spring, the Woman’s Club hosted their first gala since their 2007 centennial celebration in an effort to do just that. “After the pandemic, we were really reliant on our members and smaller fundraisers to fund…pretty much everything,” says Robin, who joined the club in 2014. They were looking for a way to strengthen the club for the future, to fund everything from their strong legacy of scholarships to community service initiatives to maintenance on their house on Imperial Avenue (they are one of only two Woman’s Clubs in the state that own their own home).
photo by Bevy Rutlege.
It was a newer member, Vera Rhimes, who thought a gala might be the solution. “I’ve lived in a whole bunch of places, and whenever we move to a new community, I look for the church and the women’s club,” Vera says. She’d seen what many other organizations were doing around the country, and, coupled with her background in education administration, thought a gala could boost their fundraising in exactly the way they needed. “Vera looked at the fundraisers we had been doing and said ‘this is so much work! Let’s try something larger,’” says Robin. Robin and Vera came together with Nancy Austin, the club’s incoming president, and Vivian Hsu, the first vice president for special interests, to plan the gala, which was held on April 5th at the Patterson Club. It was a smash. Guests included First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, actor Scott Foley who served as emcee, and Vera’s daughter, television producer Shonda Rhimes. The night netted more than $200,000 for their cause, and had the added bonus of boosting the club’s profile— the potential member cocktail night held after the gala was to a full room.
Ultimately, that is the club’s goal: a sustainable, lasting organization with robust membership that supports philanthropic work in Westport (and beyond). Nancy says, as president, she wants
to focus on the club's mission of “teamwork” amidst members. "We're all sisters in this together." Vera has been recruiting fellow women of color to join. “One of the first questions they ask is ‘how is it working with so many women [who are not WOC]?” she says.”I always say: if you go in with the idea that they’re just people and you’re just people, there’s not a problem.” Being of service, she says, is in her DNA. "If you’re blessed to have plenty— whether that’s money, or talent, or time, or all three!—you give back.”
And that’s the real beauty of the Woman’s Club: they both give back to the people in this community and build one for themselves. “It’s so heartwarming to have a new member come in and say ‘I received a scholarship from you,’” explains Vivian. There’s a real circle-of-life quality to the Woman’s Club; they boast members from ages 18 to 95. Students, parents, grandparents— everyone has a home at the Westport Woman’s Club. “I lived for three-plus decades in Southern California, and I never found a community like this,” says Vivian. “To have this tight-knit feeling that you can always reach out to someone is really profound.”
To learn more about the Westport Woman’s Club or to join, visit westportwomansclub.org
Robin Clark, Vera Rhimes, Nancy Austin, Vivian Hsu at the 2025 Gala. Photo by Dariusz Terepka
The 2025 Yankee Doodle Fair.
Photo by Jerri Graham.
Emcee Scott Foley at the gala.
Photo by Dariusz Terepka.
The 2025 Yankee Doodle Fair. Photo by Jerri Graham.
photo by Bevy Rutledge.
ARTICLE BY SARA GAYNES LEVY
WESTPORT-BASED TOY BRAND DOMINO & JULIETTE IS SETTING KIDS UP FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE.
PLAY SMART
Cali Carleton, founder of Domino & Juliette.
Westport has a strong educational toy legacy. Back in 1988, Westporters Melissa and Doug Bernstein founded Melissa & Doug, a toy brand known for encouraging imaginative, open-ended play. Now, 37 years later, Westporter Cali Carleton is building another educational toy brand here: Domino & Juliette. Her inspiration came from
She started with activity mats— placemats that doubled as activity boards, with QR codes that offer suggestions to parents and caregivers on how to use the mats— and expanded to Domino & Juliette’s now-bestselling puzzles for numbers, shapes, and letters. One of Cali’s most distinctive ideas was to have their puzzles fea-
“WE’RE TRYING TO BE SMART FOR PARENTS AND SMART FOR KIDS.”
a place familiar to many parents: not being able to find the kind of toys she wanted for her five children, whom she homeschools. “I was looking for toys that were meaningful, purposeful, and that they would be able to learn from and play with,” she says. “So I started making my own.” She shared her creations on social media (she is behind the popular parenting account @chasing50toes), and when COVID19 hit, friends and followers started reaching out, asking for ideas on how to implement her creations with their own children. “Parents were wanting more, from a resource standpoint,” she says. “I thought I think I can reach more people and help a bigger audience if I actually produce these.”
ture soft, food-grade silicone pieces. “Traditionally in playrooms, you see wooden [painted] alphabet puzzles,” she explains. Educational toys like that are only safety tested for ages three and up, but if you are teaching an older sibling letters and a younger baby spots an abandoned "M," parents know what happens next: it goes right into the baby’s mouth. “Our puzzles are safety tested for zero and up,” she says. “With my fifth, when he wants something to chew on, I’m like here’s a triangle! Here’s a letter D!” The pieces can even go in the dishwasher. She also wanted to design toys that were easy for parents to pack— all the puzzles come with a zippered canvas storage bag.
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Beyond teaching letter recognition, Cali drew on her homeschooling knowledge to make sure the puzzles taught early phonics. Behind each letter is a word featuring the primary sound that letter makes, which is why the X piece doesn’t reveal a xylophone or an x-ray, but a fox or a box. “X doesn’t usually make a Z sound, or say its own name,” she explains. “We’re not setting kids up for success [using those words]. We’re trying to be smart for parents and smart for kids.”
Domino & Juliette supports more kids than just those that have the toys in their playrooms, too. With every purchase of a Domino & Juliette toy, a pack of crayons is donated to a school in need , which they’ve been doing locally in Bridgeport. “To actually go into the schools and see the children receiving the crayons was so special.” And earlier this spring, they launched their Block by Block campaign to support daycares, preschools, early learning centers, and pediatric medical facilities in need— they can apply to receive a case containing 12 sets of the best-selling Squeeze & Stack Blocks.
Cali credits the Westport community as a big part of her story so far. It was a Westport friend who suggested the name (Cali’s
daughter is named Juliette) and local businesses have been big supports, including children’s boutique Honey Pie downtown, which was the first retailer to sell the products. Now, Domino & Juliette is available locally at Awesome Toys, too, where Cali says "Nick Tarzia, owner of Awesome Toys, and his partner Flaviana Dos Santos have consistently made themselves available as a resource—always willing to brainstorm, offer feedback, and answer my questions. Their support has been invaluable." You can also find Domino & Juliette at Naturino Kids shoe store, they’ve partnered with Crafty Kids, and received mentorship from Sarah Robinson, owner of The Wonder. “A lot of local business owners have been very helpful to me. It’s been really amazing— this is a great community.”
But Cali’s greatest joy is building a brand that her children have been so hands-on with. “Working on this project with my children has been absolutely incredible,” she says. “They’re my best testers!”
For more information or to order product, visit dominoandjuliette.com
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Addison moved to Westport in 2017, and started giving back almost as soon as he arrived. It was nothing new for the rising junior at Lafayette College— he has been fundraising since age seven, when he ran an apple-cider-anddonut stand to raise money for food insecurity in his native Manhattan. “I joined any organization I could,” he says, “but COVID-19 hit just as I was getting started.” The outbreak of the pandemic brought two issues into focus for Addison: “Suddenly, there was way more food insecurity in this area than ever before, and we weren’t able to connect with each other.” Up Next, the nonprofit Addison founded in response to this dual-pronged crisis, “provides youth with a safe community to come together and use their passion and innovation to try and solve social issues.” In the five years since Up Next’s founding, the group has ballooned to 300 members, serving all of Fairfield County. Addison credits his dad for instilling the idea of cross-pollinating service in him at such an early age. “At Up Next, we believe that giving back to the community and personal success aren’t mutually exclusive. That’s why our motto is ‘do good while doing well.’” As Up Next continues
Moore Photo by Jerri Graham
to thrive even with Addison away at college, he’s thinking of how he can help Westport even more in the future. “I absolutely adore this town,” he says. “I have created a lot here, but I’ve only been able to do that because it is such an incredibly supportive community.”
So don’t be surprised if you see Addison’s name on a local ballot this fall. “There’s a lot here I still want to do. We are a community coming together—especially at a time where it feels like there are so many divisions—to effect positive change.” Follow Addison @addison._moore
SERENA DIAMOND, 14 BOARD MEMBER, WESTPORT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
For as long as she can remember, Serena has been fascinated by the cosmos. Even in elementary school, she was captivated by the realization of how “big, beautiful, and mysterious” our universe is. She discovered she had an aptitude for the science of it, too—she recalls the first astrophysics class she took as feeling "like I had unlocked a secret.” Shortly after taking that class, she discovered the Westport Astronomical Society (WAS), our
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Serena Diamond
local observatory. She started attending their events, going to public viewing nights, and eventually took their telescope training class (all before the end of middle school).
“After I learned to open, close, and operate the dome telescope, I started volunteering at
“I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS TOWN,” ADDISON TELLS WESTPORT LIFESTYLE . “I HAVE CREATED A LOT HERE, BUT I’VE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO DO THAT BECAUSE IT IS SUCH AN INCREDIBLY SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.”
community nights, and I connected with the board members and an astrophysicist,” she says. “I expressed interest in helping with their occultations.” They brought her on board, and Serena learned how to do the occultation work herself (an occultation is when “an asteroid passes in front of a distant star,” she explains. “As the asteroid moves, it blocks the light from the star, and creates what I like to think of as a mini eclipse.” Recording and analyzing occultations is important for learning about asteroid size, shape, and orbit.) Serena proves that a passion for science transcends all else. “It’s really amazing to learn from the other members of WAS — not just the knowledge they have, but their experiences,” she says. And Westporters, in turn, can learn from Serena: she’s given presentations at the Westport Astronomical Society on her findings. “Even if you don’t have a passion for or want to have a career in astronomy, I recommend stopping by the observatory,” she says. Of course, Serena is passionate about astronomy, but that’s in no small part thanks
to her involvement with WAS. “It’s an amazing resource.” To learn more about the Westport Astronomical Society, visit was-ct.org
MIKA SMITH, GISELLE BAUER, AND TALIA BAUER
RECIPIENTS OF THE WESTPORT NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
Over the last year, these three high schoolers have dedicated more than 100 hours each to volunteering, and were recently awarded the National Charity League’s prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award for their efforts. NCL is a unique service organization— they specialize in mother-daughter volunteering. “My mom thought it would be a meaningful way for us to spend time together,” explains Giselle, who has volunteered with CT Quest for Peace, The Carver, Thr Gillespie Center, and Circle of Care through the NCL. “My parents have always emphasized the importance of kindness and helping others.” Giselle’s younger sister,
“EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PASSION FOR OR WANT TO HAVE A CAREER IN ASTRONOMY, I RECOMMEND STOPPING BY THE OBSERVATORY.”
— SERENA DIAMOND, BOARD MEMBER
AT THE WESTPORT
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Talia, loved that the NCL allowed them to try volunteering across many nonprofits. “I experimented a bit and stuck with the ones where I felt like I was making the biggest impact,” she says. (Her organizations include Person to Person, The Gillespie Center, and TAILS/WASA.) Mika originally joined the NCL in Texas, but when her family moved back to Westport, she was able to continue her work with the Westport chapter. “I spend most of my time volunteering for the Caroline House in Bridgeport,” Mika explains. “I really enjoyed volunteering at their summer camp, helping students with reading and math. It was during camp that I realized their library needed books, and I began to organize a book drive that has donated more than 500 books.” The trio has consistently prioritized their volunteer hours, and these awards are tangible proof. Says Mika: “Giving back to the community and seeing the impact your actions can have on others is a rewarding feeling.”
Talia Bauer, Mika Smith, and Giselle Bauer.
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BRITTA MULDERRIG IS THE FOUNDER OF JASPER, A PLATFORM THAT HELPS PEOPLE PROCESS GRIEF.
TELL US ABOUT THE IDEA TO CREATE JASPER?
To know me over the last 15 years was to know my dog Jasper. Jasper was my baby.
Jasper passed away a year-and-a-half ago. During that time, two of my best friends lost parents. We started to have these profound conversations about loss and purpose, and also about “disenfranchised” grief: suicide, pet loss, drug overdose, and estrangement.
I kept wondering why it was so difficult to feel supported. Why is grief so taboo and so scary for people, especially in western cultures, to discuss out loud? I figured that if I am feeling this way, others must be too.
The current tools to deal with grief are static content like podcasts, and time-boxed care through therapy. These are helpful, but they are not always dynamic and fluid to our evolving emotional states during grief.
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TAKE US THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY TO FINDING YOUR DOG JASPER, HOW DID YOU KNOW HE WAS “THE ONE” (OR AS SOME ON TIKTOK CALL IT, YOUR “SOUL DOG”)?
I grew up in Fairfield County, Connecticut, where I went to public schools. After high school I went to the University of Tampa, where I studied PR and advertising with a focus on web development and design. After college I started working with Tampa’s pro-hockey team the Tampa Bay Lightning. A lot of my friends left Tampa after college, and I always knew I wanted a dog as a companion. I started looking, prioritizing finding a female dog. But something hit me when I saw Jasper.
I remember being in front of a litter of black and tan Maltese Yorkies (Morkies). He was going crazy, jumping up and down, so excited and so full of energy. I left with him that day, and he was by my side ever since.
ARTICLE BY ARIELLA STEINHORN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE LYNN STUDIOS
After that we moved around a lot–to Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and eventually New York City with Google. I was excited to be closer to my family, who still live in Darien. An opportunity to grow Uber in Connecticut came to me in June 2014. I took the role and moved back to Stamford to manage Uber’s marketing in Connecticut.
Moving around never bothered me, because I always had Jasper. He made me feel like the most important person in the world, and I never felt alone.
WHAT WAS IT LIKE LOSING JASPER?
Jasper’s death was heartbreaking. I’m still not sure how I made it through.
When Jasper got sick, I was actually in the process of freezing my eggs. I found out that he had cancer the day before my retrieval.
While he was sick, I was incredibly lucky to have a support system, including my vet Dr. Shelley Skopit at Park Animal Hospital in Darien, and specialist Dr. Marnin Foreman and team at Cornell Vet in Stamford.
HOW DID THIS MAKE YOU REEVALUATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GRIEF?
I always knew Jasper’s loss was going to absolutely devastate me. But nobody can prepare you for how viscerally that void is immediately felt.
After Jasper died I asked my therapist Stephen what I should do, and something that he said stuck with me: I would be doing myself a disservice if I didn’t truly feel my grief and work through it.
WHEN DID JASPER THE COMMUNITY AND APP LAUNCH? HAS ANYTHING LIKE IT EXISTED?
Grief is one of the biggest consumer sectors, as it’s something that everyone has to deal with at some point in life. But there is little to no innovation in this space.
Realizing how difficult it was to navigate grief in one place, I launched Jasper by myself with the help of a psychiatrist nurse practitioner friend. At first, I reached out to some people on Facebook and Reddit, and asked if they would be interested in joining.
“We want to be a platform for emotional transitions, supporting people across a lifetime of loss, change and resilience.”
And the interest grew and grew. One in five of our members come from referrals. We now have multiple virtual support groups around the world every day, talking about issues like early grief, opening up your home to a new pet, and navigating the new normal of routine without your pet.
WHAT IS THE FUTURE PLAN FOR THE APP AND THE COMMUNITY?
I recently brought on my co-founder Todd Sifleet, a former Uber colleague who is an artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP) expert.
We’re building an artificial intelligence component as a supplement, not a substitute for human care. This means counselors will be accessible, and support will be instant and available 24/7.
Pet loss is our first area to tackle, and then we will move on to other forms of “disenfranchised” grief: those dealing with pregnancy and fertility grief, loss to suicide and overdose, and non-death griefs like estrangement and identity shifts.
We want to be a platform for emotional transitions, supporting people across a lifetime of loss, change and resilience. In a time when bereavement is rushed and many losses are considered unworthy of support, we want to shift how people deal with hard things in life
If you're interested in learning more, visit jaspertheapp.com.
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September Siricio's dog Millie.
Westport Lifestyle's partners share their beloved furry friends.
JAZZIE, AGE 14
"At Cadoux, our office dog holds the prestigious title of Chief Barkitect. Far more than just a friendly face at the door, she’s the four-legged force behind team morale and quality control. Her daily rounds include rigorous desk inspections, strategic nap placement, and surprise audits of lunch crumbs. In times of high stress, she deploys advanced tail-wag technology and tactical flops to restore calm and demand belly rubs — a vital part of the studio wellness program. She's paws-itively essential to our workflow." -Peter Cadoux, principal, Peter Cadoux Architects
Peter Cadoux's dog Jazzie.
The Charises’ dogs Bailey and Pineapple.
MILLIE, AGE 4 (OPENING PAGE)
"My favorite thing is when she falls asleep on my head!" -September Sirico, co-owner, Blo Blow Dry bar and Greg & Tony
BAILEY AND PINEAPPLE, AGE 5 (OPPOSITE)
"They are 'COVID puppies' born in April 2020. Pineapple’s name was spontaneous as we commented in jest that he was like 'pineapple upside down cake' with his yellow-tinted belly fur and his affinity for sleeping away from the puppy pile, upside down with his long legs splayed everywhere! He still sleeps 'pupside down.' Both pups LOVE the beach and the Women of Westport party co-hosted by Westport Lifestyle and Saugatuck Financial, where they get to show off their pink bow ties, get tons of attention, and occasionally find otherwise off-limits food dropped by party guests!" -Justin Charise, founding partner, and Christy Charise, chief marketing officer, Saugatuck Financial
CALI, AGE 2 (ABOVE)
"Cali came into our lives when she was just seven weeks old, after we had lost a sweet senior dog that belonged to my mother. She is a true Beagle: strong-willed, smart, loud, funny, and loving. She has truly stolen our hearts." -Kitt Shapiro, owner, WEST
MOLLY, AGE 1 AND BEATRICE, AGE 6 (NEXT PAGE)
"Molly is a beautiful, goofy girl we rescued from a great organization, headed by Irena of 4 Little Paws Rescue, and our little lady Beatrice, came to us as a puppy from Florida. They have a way of filling our days with love and joy. Their presence reminds me to
slow down, stay present, and appreciate life's little moments. They remind me of what truly matters: love, kindness, and connection." -Michelle Genovesi, principal | luxury properties, Michelle & Team at William Raveis Real Estate
TIGGER, AGE 3, REESE, AGE 4, MORGAN, AGE 5, LOUIE, AGE 7, FISHER, AGE 8, KINGSTON, AGE 2, AND ZANDER, AGE 4 (NEXT PAGE)
"When we rescued Tigger as a kitten, the foster told us that he was timid. He got to our house and quickly ran the show—he was, and still is, fearless and keeps us laughing with his wild behaviors. Reese is our smart and devious Cavalier. She makes her own rules and likes to be in charge of the other dogs. Morgan, a.k.a. Monkey, is my 'angel baby.' She is the absolute sweetest little lady, but man, does she snore loudly! We rescued Louie because he was having too much anxiety in his prior family's home. He fits right in, but he's still our misfit. I always tell people that Cavaliers aren't aggressive. I managed to get one in Fisher, because the second he knows I'm thinking (not acting) as a vet instead of mom, he snarls at me and has tried to bite me. He's very opinionated. Kingston is always up to no good. Definitely the ring leader and our little troublemaker in the crowd. Zander is a retired breeder dog that we failed at fostering this past winter. He is hiding behind Kingston (the ring leader) in this picture. He is very quirky and has some social insecurities, but he's quickly warming up and fitting himself right into the pack." - Dr. Jessica Melman, founder, Bespoke Veterinary Services
Kitt Shapiro's dog Cali.
Jessica Melman's dogs and cat. Photo by Diana Haskell.
Michelle Genovesi's dogs Molly and Beatrice. Photo by Diana Haskell.
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There’s something undeniably magical about summer herbs, those leafy green bundles of flavor that can take a dish from good to unforgettable. Whether it’s a handful of freshly picked mint tossed into a salad, a sprig of rosemary in a cocktail, or a little potted herb plant to brighten up your table, herbs are the unsung heroes of the season. And it’s time we give them the spotlight.
At Marcia Selden Catering, summer is all about embracing the freshest flavors and showing them off in the most delicious and beautiful ways. So, this story is a little love letter to herbs, the easiest way to elevate your food’s taste and presentation. Herbs are the décor that truly can do double duty. One of my favorite summer tips is to use potted herb plants as part of the décor. Think of it as tablescaping meets edible garden. You can create an herbaceous tablescape using terra cotta pots filled with lush green herbs. Some can have multiple herbs for variety and others you can keep with an individual herb. We love attaching a letterpress or beautiful hand-written tag with the herb’s name— why not make it charming and educational? The pots can be given as favors to your guests to take home and enjoy or kept to be used and enjoyed throughout the year when the season to grow outdoors is over.
Elevate your summer entertaining with what’s in your herb garden.
You don’t need to be a master gardener to get in on this, trust me, if I can do this, anyone can! I grow all my herbs in large pots in my backyard on our patio as they’re easier to water, maintain, and move around as needed. And honestly, there’s something deeply satisfying about stepping outside and snipping what you need for dinner. Instant gratification with a side of aromatherapy.
Let’s talk flavor. One of our summertime staples is an herby ricotta dip of whipped fresh ricotta blended with chives, mint, lemon zest, and just a kiss of really fine extra-virgin olive oil. We like to serve this with grilled crostini. It’s bright, fresh, and disappears faster than you can say “what’s in this?” It’s an awesome addition to a table with charcuterie and also beautiful as your bread and “butter” option on the table as it looks so beautiful and is so yummy!
Then there’s our minted pea, baby arugula and feta salad. It’s a color bomb with vibrant green peas, tangy feta, a hint of
fresh mint, and fresh lemon zest to brighten it up. It’s simple, but so satisfying and exactly what a summer dish should be: clean, crunchy, and full of garden goodness.
Speaking of salads, we are obsessed with our yum-ondemand Green Goddess dressing! It’s loaded with herbs from my own garden and blended into a creamy, dreamy dressing that honestly deserves its own moment. We serve it over simple leafy greens because it’s that good and “dresses” them up so much that it doesn’t need anything else. When you’ve got a dressing that sings like this one, the salad just needs to show up. Try and I promise you will see what I mean …I’ve included the recipe here on a gorgeous letterpress card that our friends at Yozo Studio created for us.
But wait there’s more: one of my favorite standout salads (as I’m a lover of beets) is our Torn Burrata with Moroccan Beet Salad with Sumac, Watercress, Sunchoke Chips, and Lemon Basil Vinaigrette. It’s a gorgeous dish that combines the creaminess of burrata, the peppery goodness of watercress, and the yummy crunch of the sunchoke chips. Once dressed with the lemon basil vinaigrette and tossed with fresh chives, you literally cannot stop eating it. It’s like a party in your mouth–and you know we love a party at MSC!
Another herby summer favorite is our char-grilled carrots that we nestle on a bed of fresh dill yogurt and top with toasted cracked hazelnuts. The carrots go straight from the grill to the platter, letting their heat mingle with the tangy, herbaceous yogurt. After plating them, we give them a nice drizzle of that EVOO that we used for the ricotta dip, just to add another layer to the flavor profile. The nuts add crunch, the dill adds that fresh tangy pop, and they are seriously packed with flavor! Suddenly carrots are sexy and center stage on your table…. who knew?!
We also created dreamy herb cheddar biscuits which are flaky, buttery, and laced with chopped garden herbs. Served
warm, they’re dangerously addictive. They are the vehicle to get one of my favorite things we make with herbs into your mouth: compound butters! Chop your favorite herbs, fold them into softened butter, roll into a log, chill, and slice. Just a pat on a grilled steak or roasted veg feels so gourmet and chef-y all at once. We’ve made versions with chives, dill, tarragon, and even edible flowers for a little color pop.
On the sweeter side, we infused rosemary into an olive oil cake and baked it with a hint of fresh orange. It’s moist, fragrant, and unexpected in the best way. We also make the most insanely delicious lemon thyme shortbread cookies that are buttery, citrusy, and totally irresistible. If you follow us on social media, you can see a botanical version that we recently made with stunning edible flowers that were almost too pretty to eat. Why not let your herbs play in the dessert sandbox too?
Our garden liquid kitchen wasn’t left out, either. Jeffrey whipped up a basil lemonade spritz that tastes like summer in a glass, a ginger grapefruit spritz that’s both bright and spicy, and a minted elderflower mocktail that’s got that dreamy, ethereal vibe. Herbs bring aroma, flavor, and beauty to any drink. Bonus points if you freeze them into ice cubes for a floral, floaty garnish. It’s so easy to do and makes your drinks feel instantly more special!
Herbs aren’t just for salads and sauces. We infuse olive oils with everything from rosemary and thyme to basil and lemon verbena. Just place your herbs in a clean bottle, cover with good-quality olive oil, and let time do the work. Drizzle over grilled veggies, crusty bread, or use to finish a soup. It truly elevates anything it touches.
One of my favorite chef tips to preserve the season: Freeze your garden’s bounty in olive oil to create herb cubes for instant flavor bombs all year long. Here’s how:
• Harvest your herbs one variety at a time.
• Blend with olive oil.
• Pour into silicone ice cube molds (I got mine on Amazon)
• Freeze and store in resealable freezer bags.
Come winter, just toss a cube into a pan and let that summertime flavor do its thing.
Herbs remind us that natural botanical beauty can be fresh, fragrant, and full of flavor! That a little effort or even just a quick snip with some scissors goes a long way. Whether you’re creating a full-on summer menu with all the herbaceous bells and whistles or just trying one infused oil or compound butter, I promise it’ll change the way you cook. And eat. And entertain. So go ahead, get your hands dirty, pick what’s fresh, and let your garden lead the way. I promise: you’ll taste the difference.
Stationary: Yozo Studio
Tabletop: The Post and Smith Party Rentals
Art Direction: Maggie Meister
Photo by Alexandra Szbenyik.
WHISKING UP CONFIDENCE
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD
BY JANIE JONES
PHOTOGRAPHY
There’s something truly special about inviting your child into the kitchen—not just for the cookies or cupcakes, but for the confidence, creativity, and connection that come with it. Cooking with your children isn’t just a fun way to pass the time; it’s an opportunity to build lifelong skills and memories that stick.
Sure, teaching a young child how to crack an egg or measure flour can test your patience—but hang in there. With a little trial and a fair amount of error, they’ll start to develop the fine motor skills that allow them to prep a recipe all on their own one day. The best part? They’ll gain confidence along the way, one scoop, stir, and sprinkle at a time.
Why Cooking with Kids is More Than Just Making Meals
Cooking together also taps into something a little magical—memory. The smell of cookies baking or chili simmering on the stove can instantly transport us back to childhood. That’s not just nostalgia talking—science backs it up. Our sense of smell is closely tied to autobiographical memory, especially memories formed early in life. So those sweet, savory scents? They’re more powerful than you might think.
The key is to start simple. Let your toddler play with mixing bowls, spoons, and measuring cups. These little moments of pretend play actually help build the fine motor skills needed for real kitchen tasks. Begin with small jobs—scooping flour, flattening cookie dough with a rolling pin—and gradually add more steps as your child becomes more confident.
It won’t be perfect. The flour might fly, the sugar might spill, and the measurements might be slightly off—and that’s okay. Embrace the mess, stay patient, and focus on the fun. A dash of encouragement and a sprinkle of praise go a long way in keeping your little chef engaged and excited.
Over time, you’ll see the magic unfold: a child who’s not only learning how to cook but also growing more independent, capable, and proud of what they’ve created. And who knows? Maybe one day, they’ll pass those same recipes—and memories—on to their own kids.
ANIMAL Crackers
Ingredients:
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons white flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• Optional: add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon
Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
EMBRACE THE MESS, STAY PATIENT, AND FOCUS ON THE FUN.
2. Put the oatmeal in a blender or food processor and pulse for about a minute, until it’s reduced to a rough powder. Add the ground oatmeal to the whole wheat and 1/2 cup of the white flour, baking soda and salt to the bowl of an electric mixer affixed with a paddle attachment, and turn on to mix. Add butter and blend on medium speed until the butter has been incorporated and the mix looks a little like wet sand. Add the buttermilk, vanilla, honey and almond extract and blend. If the dough looks too wet to roll, add the remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the blender.
3. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and flatten into a disc. Cover completely and chill in the fridge for at least one hour, up to overnight.
4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place dough on a lightly floured surface (using the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour). Roll out until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out with desired cookie cutters and bake for five to seven minutes, based on your preference. Five minutes will get you a softer cracker, while seven will get you a crisp cracker.
Enjoy!
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JUNE 12 THROUGH AUGUST 28
Sight And Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound
Norwalk Arts Space, 455 West Ave, Norwalk | 8:00 AM
SIGHT and SOUND, a first-ever art exhibit about Long Island Sound and its tidal estuary treasures, features works from 15 artists. Admission is free. Peck Ledge Lighthouse and the Art Space Cafe by Bill Taibe owned by The Norwalk Art Space and sponsored by Robin Tauck. Supports free arts and music classes for all children 9-18. thenorwalkartsspace.org for more.
AUGUST 6TH
'Nothing Compares to You': A Sinead O'Connor Event and Discussion
Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road 7:00 PM
Visit the Westport Library to "celebrate the life and legacy of musician and political icon Sinéad O’Connor through the stories of featured writers of the new book of essays, Nothing Compares to You: What Sinead O'Connor Means to Us." Free, register at westportlibrary.org
AUGUST 6TH
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct. | 6:00 PM
As part of the Playhouse's Classic Film Screenings series, the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder will play at 6 p.m. Tickets, $20, at westportplayhouse.org
AUGUST 8TH
Ana Gasteyer
Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct. | 8:00 PM
The Saturday Night Live alum as well as Broadway star will bring her considerable talents to the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Tickets, from $95, at westportplayhouse.org
AUGUST 9TH
Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos
The Levitt Pavilion, 40 Jesup Rd. 6:30 PM
Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated artist Adrian Quesada is best known as the co-founder, guitarist, and producer of the seven-time Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas, and he'll be at the Levitt Pavilion in a free show on August 9th. Reserve a spot at levittpavilion.com
AUGUST 10TH
The Wood Brothers
The Levitt Pavilion, 40 Jesup Rd. 5:00 PM
The American roots band takes the stage at the Levitt Pavilion for a show in support of their new album, Puff of Smoke. Tickets, from $36, at levittpavilion.com
AUGUST 14TH
Reprise
The Levitt Pavilion, 40 Jesup Rd. 6:30 PM
Reprise recreates iconic Phish shows, and they'll be bringing their efforts to the Levitt stage. Free, register at levittpavilion.org
AUGUST 14TH
The NFL Behind the Scenes
The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Rd. 7:00 PM
NBC Executive Producer Fred Gaudelli will appear in conversation with ESPN legend Jeremy Schaap to take a look into the work that brings the NFL to life. Free, for more info visit westportlibrary.org
AUGUST 18TH
The Sting
Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct. | 7:00 PM
As part of the Playhouse's Classic Film Screenings series, the 1973 film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford will play at 7 p.m. Tickets, $20, at westportplayhouse.org
AUGUST 20TH
Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band with Bhi Bhiman
The Levitt Pavilion, 40 Jesup Rd. 6:00 PM
Singer/songwriter Josh Ritter performs with the Royal City Band and support from Bhi Bhiman. Tickets, from $45, at levittpavilion.com
events
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AUGUST 22ND
Cheese Fries & Chili Dips: A One Man Show
Sheffer Studio at the Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct.
Weston resident Chris Fuller will perform his one-man show, all about trying to make the PGA Tour while suffering from bipolar disorder. (The show is currently being turned into a movie.) Following the performance, there will be a talk-back with Yale experts on "Removing the Stigma." Tickets, $25. For more info, visit cheesefriesandchilidips.com
AUGUST 23RD
Music in the Meadow: Hayley Jane Band
Lachat Town Farm, 106 Godfrey Road West, Weston | 6:00 PM
The third installment of Lachat Town Farm's popular Music in the Meadow series features the Hayley Jane Band, a group that combines influences from '60s & '70s pop/rock, musical theater, folk, blues, soul, psychedelic, funk, and bluegrass for a sound all their own. Tickets, from $33.85, lachattownfarm.org
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