The List Magazine Spring 2016

SPRING 2016

COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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Babylon Carriage House LONG ISLAND’S LATEST TRADITION Sitting in the upstairs dining room of the Babylon Carriage House Bar & Grill, the open view to the first floor is dramatic. With its warm and elegant ambiance, the craftsman ceiling rafters are a historic reminder of days past when the Sherman House Hotel guests parked their horse and carriage here over a century ago.

With 30 years of experience in the restaurant business, Jerry and Cindy Cusack have successfully transformed what was once a vacant garage into an architectural treasure.

Today, as an award winning catering venue with a reputation for outstanding food, as well as great nightlife, the Babylon Carriage House has become a landmark on the south shore of Long Island.

It takes a mix of talent and passion to have chefs continually create, as theirs do, exceptional recipes. Every night they offer several delightful dinner specials inspired by what’s in season. Selections from the House Menu include favorites like the Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass served with Yuzu Emulsion over Lobster Risotto, or their famous mouthwatering Marinated Skirt Steak and sautéed spinach.

On specific days, incredibly discounted specials can be enjoyed.

Back by popular demand for its 11th year is the seasonal Lobster Bake special on Wednesdays.

A shellfish lover’s delight, this harvest de mer includes a 1 ½ lb. lobster, clams, mussels, fresh corn on the cob and potato, all for an unbelievable $19.95! Not to be outdone is Prime Rib Sundays, 16 oz. Prime Rib served with potatoes, vegetables, and your choice of soup or salad for $24.95 ...the perfect way to end the weekend.

On a warm summer evening, why not enjoy their latest signature cocktail, Sparkling Lemon Sangria, on the outdoor patio? Plan a night out with friends at their stylish and spirited bar. It has become the local hot spot.

Friday Nights are lively with DJ TJ & Claudio spinning the best in dance and pop hits and DJ Muka raises the roof on Saturday Night with an edgy hip hop beat.

Their highly successful catering business is attributed to their consistency in serving excellent food, attentive service, and the variety of options available for catering any event. Voted best bridal and baby shower venue multiple times, they can cater a party for 25-300 guests.

“We have rented the entire two levels of our restaurant for a wedding” the general manager, Melissa Morales, told us. Whether you have an Engagement Cocktail Party, Birthday Buffet, Awards Banquet, Bar Mitzvah, Family Reunion, or a Corporate Conference, Melissa and event coordinator, Chloe Virgona, will work to ensure your special occasion is everything you envisioned and more. With state of the art audio and video equipment available for both corporate and family presentations, BCH can host all of your life’s milestones.

The Babylon Carriage House provides the perfect combination of delicious food, a beautiful setting and professional staff. An award-winning recipe for success.

We asked owner, Cindy Cusack, what she attributes to the success of her establishment she answered, "The restaurant business is a very demanding business; restaurants come and go so you have to be on top of your game. Every week we meet with our chefs to discuss new recipes and specials. Our bartenders have to come up with new drink recipes as well, and having an excellent staff and general manager, like our Melissa, are key. It’s not only our food that keeps guests coming back again and again; it’s also our service. Our servers are experienced and attentive. We are all a team with the same mindset, to make sure our customers have a memorable experience."

Congratulations to Cindy and her staff for achieving a well-deserved reputation of excellence since 2003, and a special tradition honored in memory of Jerry Cusack…that his love and passion for family and friends will continue through the many joyous occasions celebrated at the Babylon Carriage House.

21 FIRE ISLAND AVENUE, BABYLON | 631.422.5161 | BABYLONCARRIAGEHOUSE.COM

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Realtors

236 West Main Street | Bay Shore | P 631.665.1500 | F 631.665.1985 | www.ericramsay.com

Eric G. Ramsay, Jr. Associates, LLC.

BRIGHTWATERS

$799,000

Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

BAY SHORE

$1,495,000

Reduced!! Unbelievable Price For This Bright & Elegant Home w/Panoramic Water Views Of Grand Concourse. Open Layout w/Sunken Lr/Fp, Custom Eik, Great Rm W/Fp, Master Ensuite, Saltwater IGP, Lg .82 Prop, 2 Car Htd Gar, New Roof, Etc...Minutes To Fire Island! Exquisite Home, Perfect For YearRound Entertaining! Dock Your Boat In Front Of Your Home!

Rosemary Keenan-Zulli, LSA Dorothy Ziccardi, LSA 917-922-1995 516-729-7851

2.3 Acre Estate In The Desirable O-Conee Assoc Featuring 5 Brsm 4.55 Bath, Ef, Flr W/ Fp, Fdr, Library, Sunporch, Master Suite, New Gourmet Eik Open To Great Room w/Vaulted Ceiling & FPL. Slate Patio Overlooks The Rose Garden & Great Lawn. Priv Free Form Gunite Pool, Tennis Court, All Sports Court & Det Gar. Do Not Miss This Family Retreat!

BAY SHORE

BAY BRIGHTWATERS SHORE

$949,000

Stunning 1922 French Country-Inspired Colonial In O’conee Estates. 13 Rms, 6 Brs, 3.5 Bths, 3 Fpl, Walk-Up 3rd Flr, 3 Stairscases, French Drs, Mouldings, Hw Floors, Etc. Beautiful Exterior Inc. Stucco/Brick, Gambrel Roof, Dentil Mouldings, Copper Gutters, 2 Balconies, 2Car Gar, Gazebo, Pergola, Brk/Slate Patio. Docking, Beach, Security Thru Assoc.

Rosemary Keenan-Zulli, LSA

a EAST ISLIP

Jeff Rettaliata, LBA

631-300-7393

$515,000 $589,000

$1,750,000

Traditional English Tudor On 2 Acres Of Estate Grounds In Exclusive O-CoNee Estates. New Roof, Heating, Cac & Patio, New 125 Ft Of Bulkhead & Dock (Water, Power; Lights). Det 2-Story 2 Car Gar w/Maids Quarters. Det Boathse w/Captain’s Quarters & Private Drive To Waters Edge. IGS w/Priv Well. Homeowner’s Assoc.

Carolyn Matherson, LBA Bill Vonnes, LSA 631-291-8025 631-983-7002

BAY SHORE

$1,049,000

Hidden Treasure Tucked Away On Almost 2 Acres Of Waterfront Prop w/ Spectacular Views & 3 Boat Slips. This Beautiful Circa 1912 Colonial Has Sep Guest Wing In Main House, Sep Det Guest Cottage. Gourmet Kit/ Butlers Pntry & 6 Burner Viking Stove. Conveniently Loc Mins From Lirr, State Of The Art Medical Facilities, Theater, Restaurants & Pkwys.

917-922-1995

Enjoy Great Village Peace, Location, Tranquility, 1BlkPrivacy To Concourse In ThisCanal, Gorgeous Circa Ranch 1915, Great End Front Unit.

Secluded Porch, 3 Story Patio,Traditional Lr/Dr, MbrColonial, Share Mesmerizing Priv 1/2 Acre,View FBsmt, Of Pond.

Trad Moldings Lg Bright& Rooms Features, W Open LR w/FPL, Fl Plan.

FDR,Granite Den, Det. C/Tops, 2 CarMarble Gar. M/Bath, Lots Of Closets, Lg Attic. Near State-Of-The-Art Med Facilities, Top Restaurants, Shopping, Pkwys, Theatre, Beaches. 1 Hr Manhattan. 24 Hr Guard Gate, Clbhs, Pool.

Warren Barta, LB LSA Sandy Rick Ramsay, TammyCarlberg, Ramsay, LSA 516-848-7344 631-838-1476 516-319-2252 516-319-8605

$1,299,000

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ISLIP

$3,900,000

Waterfront Custom Classic, In The Moorings. Great Family & Entertaining Home w/Perfect Flow Offers A Balance Of Fine Architecture & Superb Craftsmanship 2X6 Construction, #1 Clear Cedar Throughout. 2 Story Ent Foyer w/Walls Of Glass & Soaring Ceilings, Chefs Kit w/Gagganau Appl.

Master Suite w/Loft. Gunite Pool. Deep- Water Dock.

Premiered On CBS LIVING LARGE. Go To CBS Living Large/East Islip and www.sanjorjo.com.

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David Sanders, LSA

Sanders,LSA LSA David Winter,

ISLIP

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631-335-1914

$369,000

KISMET

631-335-1914 631-875-1880

$849,000

Warren Barta, LSA 516-848-7344

Sandy Carlberg, LSA 631-838-1476

$549,000

Magnificent 2005 Custom Colonial. Great Open Floor Plan, Gorgeous New Master Bath, New Kit Appls, Brazilian Cherry Wood Flrs, Marble Gas Fpl, Broad Moldings, Extensive Masonry Incs Cultured Stone Accents, Blu Stone & Pavers. Tranquil Neighborhood In “Breezy Point”. Close To Town & Islip Town Dock. Turn Key Home! Better Than New. Great Elevation!

David Sanders, LSA

WEST ISLIP

631-335-1914

$569,000

Lakefront Ranch In Islip Village. Close To Town. This Turn Key Home Offers Many Updates. 2 Fireplaces, New Tile Bath W/Jacuzzi Tub, Central Air, 6 Zone In Ground Sprinklers, Remolded Great Rm/Dining Rm. Overlooking Lake. Private Yard With Professional Green House. Great Feng Shui.

Beautiful Year Round Home In Fire Island. Radiant Heated Floors Throughout The 1st Flr. Lg Master Br w/Gorgeous On-Suite, 3 Lg Brs w/Lots Of Closet Space & Another Gorgeous Full Bath. 2nd Story Open-Floor Plan Living/Dining Area w/Custom Kit, Granite Counter Tops & Touch Cabinets, Views Of The Great South Bay.

Lovely 5 Br Raised Ranch On 1/4 Acre Of Beautifully Landscaped Property In Desirable Captree Landings. 3 New Full Bths., Master On 1st Flr, 2 Lg Brs On 2nd Flr,, Full Bth. Possible Mother/Daughter, New Patio Drs. Open To Beautiful Backyd.W/ Nicolock Pavers, Two Seating Areas, Pergola, Waterviews. No Sandy Damage. Minutes To Parkways, Lirr, Golf Cse.

David Sanders, LSA

Tanya Fuchs, LBA

Arlene Leibowitz, LSA

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236 West Main Street | Bay Shore | P 631.665.1500 | F 631.665.1985 | www.ericramsay.com

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Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

$549,000

$499,000

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$649,000

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$599,000

Paradise Point Waterfront, Hampton Style Cedar Colonial, 10’ First Flr Elev, 4500Sf Like New Construction, 124’ Of New Bulkhead, Beautiful Trad Style Moldings, Wood Flrs, 9’ Ceilings, 5 Real Stone Masonry Fpls, 5 Custom Bths, Open Entertaining Kit w/Granite, Lg Center Island, Top End Appliances. Deck W/Hot Tub

Update Commodore Ranch Corner Unit In Exclusive Gated Community..The Admiralty. 3Br, 2 Full Bath, Updated Eik W/Ss Appls, Private Wrap Around Living, Open Floor Plan W/Cathedral Ceilings, Huge Master Br W/Imported Tiled Private Bth. Amenities: Clubhse, Pool, Tennis & Gym.

O-Co’nee Estates 3Br, 2 Full Bath Cape w/Hw Flrs Throughout, Lr w/Fpl, Lg Dining Rm, Updated Kitchen, 2 Car Garage, Private Marina W/Docking And Beach.

Stucco Ranch W/Att 2 Car Gar On 3/4 Acre. 3Brs, 1.5 Bths, Lr, Dr, Den, Eik, Marble Flrs In Dr & Lr, Marble Fpl W/Mirrors, Tile Floors, Hardwood Flrs, Fire & Alarm Sys, Igs, Freeform Gunite Pool W/Waterfall & Jacuzzi, Gazebo, Bluestone Patio W/Fountain & Built-In Bbq.

EAST ISLIP

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Percy Williams Cove, Private Waterfront Community w/ Marina & Tennis, Secluded Acre w/On Nature Preserve, IGP, Contemporary Home, 2 Story FR w/Fpl, Lg FDR, Largest EIK Great For Entertaining, Lg Family Den, Lg Master Br Suite w/Bth.

$3,500,000

Tranquility On Meadow Creek, Perfect Privacy, 2.46 Acre Estate, 2 Deeded Parcels-Old World Trad 10,000 Sf Home, Shy 1 Acre Buildable Parcel, 368’ On Champlain’s River, Sandy Beach, 50X60 Deep Water Cut In, 50’ T-Dock, Hard Tru Tennis Court, Gated Entrance, Highest End Construction, 60’ 4 Stories Up Widow Walk

RICK RAMSAY

Licensed Broker 516-319-2252 rick@ericramsay.com

$5,999,000

Majestic Traditional W/Over 11,000 Sq Ft Of Lvng Space.

Set On 1.6 Acres W/Private Marina. Classic Design & Fine European Craftsmanship Have Been Tailored For Todays Lifestyle Of Casual Elegance. South, East & West Coast Sunsets Over The Great South Bay. The Jewel Of Bayberry Point! 11.6 Elevation.

$629,000

Best Kept Secret In Islip. This Waterfront Community Is Second To None! Sought After Location This 2 Story Unit Boasts Phenomenal Westerly Views Of The Great South Bay! Enjoy Sunsets From Your Master Balcony Suite, As Well As From The New Gourmet Kit! 2/3 Brs,2.5 Baths. Club House w/Bowling Alley & Squash Court. Tennis & Pool. Protected Marina W/Deeded Boat Slip

TAMMY RAMSAY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER STORY

2 Babylon Carriage House

PUBLISHER

Joanne Lifavi ART DIRECTOR

Jennie Alberto

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Michaela Connors Rosemarie Kluepfel Cathy Berger Laura Mitchell Wilde BEAUTY EXPERTS Barbara Hannet, Soul Skin Care Donna Griffin, The Makeup Studio NY Kane, Salon Eden Susan Halbert, BeautyMark Spa & Bridal CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography Babylon Carriage House (fc/p2) Nicki's on the Bay (p11) Willy Nilly (p11)

MUST KNOW

8 Explore Amityville

22 Conscious Eating

26 Microblading

28 Local Beauty Experts Discuss Anti-Aging Products That Work

29 What's Trending in Hair & Makeup

OUR TRIBUTE

12 In Honor of the Brave

18 The Role of a Woman NOTEABLE (NFP) FOUNDATIONS

16 Gavin's Got Heart

MEET THE MERCHANT

9 Spotlight on MDA Designs, Ltd.

30 Spotlight on Dr. Gilbert & Dr. Carlos Cintron of Twins Veterinary Hospital

LET TER FROM THE PUBLISHER

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...

LIST PICKS AUTO 3, 16, 31 PET CARE 30 HEALTH & WELLNESS 23, 27 HOME & GARDEN 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 18, BC HAIR & BEAUTY 26, 29 REAL ESTATE 4, 5, 7, 10 RESTAURANT / CAFE / NIGHTLIFE FC, 8, 11, 15, 17, 18, 24, 25 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9, 16, 19, 23, 27 SHOPPING & GIFTS 13, 17, 21, 23, 24, 27 TRAVEL 23

MUST HAVE BEAUTY PICKS

20 Spring/Summer Fashion 2016 RECIPES

24 Slow-Cooker Carolina Pulled Pork

25 Verde Kitchen and Cocktails Spicy Cucumber Margarita

RECIPE SUBMISSIONS

Rich Fisher Verde Kitchen & Bar INTERNS

Melanie Zerah Michelle Lifavi Advertising Inquiries, call 917.559.7821 If you know a business to suggest, want to submit an editorial, or have other inquiries, email us at connect@thelistmagazine.com View all issues of The List Magazine online at

issuu.com/thelistmagazine.com The List Magazine is a community life style magazine of the Great South Bay area. It is published five times per year incorporating all four seasons plus a holiday issue. Most of our distribution is mailed from Babylon to Great River, south of Montauk Highway and all of Brightwaters. In addition, our magazines are available for pick up in shops along Montauk highway and in our coastal towns.

All artwork, design, stock images and layout by The LIST Magazine is the sole property of the publisher and may not be reproduced in whole or part. All recommendations and information in The LIST Magazine are our assessment based on our own market research and evaluation. We cannot be held responsible for individual differences of opinion.

The publisher will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error, and such responsibility, if any, shall be limited to the first use of advertising in the case of repeated use. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising at its sole discretion. The advertiser shall represent that all art work and copy provided by the advertiser is owned by the advertiser and it has the right to utilize such in this publication.

Dear Readers, WELCOME TO OUR SPRING ISSUE! There is something special about this time of year. Maybe it’s the longer sunny days, the evidence that mother earth is awakened and color has returned to our landscape. It may be the many smiles of our neighbors we now see outdoors.

Or, maybe it’s all of the celebrations that come with this glorious season. From Mother’s Day brunches, to graduations, and all outdoor affairs - it’s a wonderful time of renewal.

There is a definite energy in the air now that everyone knows for sure the winter weather is gone and the warm weather will continue to get nicer. Merchants by the bay are ready to start a new season and folks like you and I are in outdoor project mode, working in the garden or making the seasonal handy-man to-do list.

Many restaurants are sprucing up their outside dining areas and opening the windows and doors to welcome the warm weather. In fact, every one of the restaurants in this issue offers al fresco dining.

Whether it’s a restaurant, a beauty expert, or a home professional we have some great ones in our magazine we are happy to share with you.

Take note of our contents above to give you an idea of what’s inside. Get comfortable, take your time, (like we discussed in our last issue) and enjoy reading cover to cover.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful new season, and if you can, try something new.

More about that in the summer issue of The List.

Happy Spring!

Ramsay Realtors

LICENSED & INSURED

236 West Main Street, Bay Shore P 631.665.1500 • F 631.665.1985 www.ericramsay.com Eric G. Ramsay, Jr. Associates, LLC.

Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

Spectacular Bay Front Colonial With Views From Every Room, Great For Entertaining Both Inside and Out. 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Stunning Kitchen With All New Appliances. Radiant Heat On First Floor And Master Bath. Master Bedroom Suite With Sitting Area And Balcony. Media Room Is Sound Proof With Mini Bar. The Backyard Has An Outdoor Kitchen With New Appliances And In-Ground Pool With Spa All Overlooking Great South Bay. This Beautiful Home Also Comes With Over 300 Feet Of New Navy Bulkhead.

175 ORINOCO DRIVE • SUITE E • BRIGHTWATERS, NY 11718

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Suffolk License: 33813-H • Nassau License: H18G8000000

Call Me For A Private Viewing Of This Amazing Home

TAMMY RAMSAY, LSA 516-319-8605 tammy@ericramsay.com

Ramsay

Realtors

Eric G. Ramsay, Jr. Associates, LLC.

Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

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BABYLON

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$1,499,000

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ISLIP

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$629,000

N. BABYLON

631-241-0298 dbetz@ericramsay.com

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WEST ISLIP

$550,000

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MUST KNOW

E X P LO R E A M I T Y V I L L E

NEWLY OPENED & BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED

EXPLORE AMITYVILLE Nestled along the shore of the Great South Bay, Amityville has been a popular tourist destination since the early 1900’s.

OPEN 7 DAYS BRUNCH LUNCH DINNER

Catering For All Occasions Beautiful Private Room for:

WEDDINGS • SHOWERS • RETIREMENT HOLIDAY PARTIES • SWEET SIXTEENS CHRISTENINGS / COMMUNIONS Just a sampling of our Irish Specialty Favorites : starters Irish Egg Rolls Hand rolled with a corned beef, swiss

cheese & sauerkraut filling and served with 1000 dressing Fiona’s Scotch Egg Hard boiled egg wrapped in Irish sausage, rolled in panko crumbs & golden fried

Irish Potato Leek Soup sandwich favorites Celtic Fish Sandwich Beer battered filet of cod Famous Reuben irish specialty entrees Shepherd’s Pie Ground beef w onions, peas & carrots topped with mashed potatoes & broiled to a crisp finish

Bangers & Mash Traditional Irish sausages topped

with caramelized onions served with colcannon potatoes & brown gravy Celtic Chicken Stuffed with corned beef & Swiss cheese topped with a mustard cream sauce served with colcannon potatoes

Corned Beef & Cabbage Irish Beef Stew

happy hour Monday-Friday • 3-7pm DRINK SPECIALS • DISCOUNTED APPETIZERS

live music Wednesday at 7pm Friday at 8pm • Saturday at 8pm TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC

Every Sunday at 3pm

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gluten-free lifestyle. It’s gourmet all the way, breakfast through dinner. Their menu is as delicious as it is creative. They even serve organic wine.

Refurbished from an 1860’s barn, rustic Amity Ales Brewpub and Eatery serves up classic pub fare alongside a seasonal variety of their own craft beer. Their NY Pretzel is a big fan favorite.

Plenty of windows to shop while strolling through the village. It’s impossible to walk past Bella Maison’s storefront window displays at their new location on Park Avenue without stopping and “oooo”ing. Beautiful vignettes of home furnishings at first glance; walk inside and you will find a collection of accent pieces for both you and your home. The owner of Bella Maison is interior designer Mary D’Andrea of MDA Design Ltd. Mary has done extensive design work in many beautiful homes all along the Great South Bay and has clients spanning Montauk to Manhattan.

Charming and full of special finds, many which are handcrafted, Amity Anchor & Co. is filled with nautical and vintage decor. Their specialty is custom wooden signs.

I had one made for my son’s room…love it!

Amityville Men’s Shop has been flourishing for over 100 years.

With an excellent selection of both formal and casual wear, their long standing history speaks for itself.

Everybody’s crazy about a "sharp dressed man."

A sweet-treat from The SugarChic is a must. Her salted triplechocolate cookies are addicting.

She can create party-favor cookies for any occasion…even one to match a bridal gown. Too pretty to eat but too yummy not to!

These are just a few of our favorites. It is wonderful to see shop owners succeed at doing what they love. We wish all the businesses’ in the village continued success and hope to tout about some new ones in our upcoming issues!

136 Broadway, Amityville carneysamityvillage.com

SPECIALS NOT AVAILABLE ON HOLIDAYS • LIKE US ON

With fine hotels overlooking the bay and grand homes lining the dirt roads, it was a summer playground for the likes of Will Rogers, Annie Oakley, and Al Capone. In the late 1900’s Amityville once again became a popular tourist hot spot (still is, I might add) due to a famous book that was written and later adapted into a series of films about one such house. Although the hotels are no longer standing, many charming old houses still line the now paved roads of Amityville Village. For over 30 years, Coldwell Banker Harbor Light Realtors have been the local experts on finding these three-story Victorian Beauties the perfect foreverfamilies.

More recently, the small village of Amityville has undergone a bighearted revival. Stylish boutique shops along with an enticing variety of restaurants are restoring vitality to its formerly sleepy downtown. Here are some of our favorites…

In the center of town, Vittorio’s Restaurant and Wine Bar has long been the pillar of the village restaurant scene. Warm and intimate, Vittorio’s has been “the restaurant” for an excellent meal and romantic night out.

Finally an authentic Irish Pub with live music and hands down the best Shepherd's Pie around! Carney’s Irish Pub and Restaurant offers the best of traditional Irish food in a warm and stylish Celtic backdrop. Family friendly, they serve all the Irish classics as well as great pub food.

Live music adds to the spirited atmosphere. Irish Eyes have been smiling since Carney’s has come to town.

Park Avenue Grill is a real treasure for those living an organic,

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MEET INTERIOR DESIGNER

Mary D ’Andrea

MEET THE MERCHANT

I love finding great talented professionals and businesses to share with our readers. Mary is the creative force of MDA Design Ltd., a premiere Long Island design firm. Her office is housed inside Bella Maison, her Home Furnishing & Accessories boutique. Inside you will find a lovely display of accent pieces, some for your home, some for you, as well as unique and special gifts.

THE LIST: What inspired you towards design?

MARY: My grandmother actually had a degree from a college in New York City as a designer. Growing up my grandmother always encouraged me to draw, paint and use my creative side. I loved architecture and photography, as well as art and took several classes in high school. After HS I decided to go to Drexel University and major in Interior Design.

THE LIST: Do you do consultations for, let’s say, color schemes or how to stage your house if prepping to sell it?

MARY: Yes, for a small fee we will do various color schemes that include paint, possible fabrics and carpet samples. We also stage houses for many real estate companies.

THE LIST: What are some of the smallest jobs you have done?

MARY: A single window treatment in a bathroom, pillows for a sofa,

reupholster of a chair. There are many. We do not turn people away for a simple task.

THE LIST: What would be considered a large job?

MARY: We are presently working on two 8,000 square foot houses. We have been involved from the beginning. Once the architect completes his plans we are responsible for the kitchen design, bathroom designs, fireplace designs, built in shelving, woodworking details and obviously all of the paint selections as well as the furniture, carpet and window treatment.

THE LIST: What is your favorite part of design?

MARY: I enjoy the actual selecting of fabrics, carpets, furniture and window treatment. It is very rewarding to see a design come to fruition. In addition we are very involved with projects that are from the ground up.

We specialize in bathrooms, kitchen and custom millwork.

As I looked around at the beautiful surroundings of her store while enjoying a peek at her design project portfolio, it became clear how incredibly talented Mary is. And so it gives me pleasure to know she will be an asset to our professionals highlighted in The List Magazine.

DESIGNER FABRICS FURNITURE HUNTER DOUGLAS DEALER/WINDOW TREATMENTS HOME ACCESSORIES FASHION GIFTS

Complete residential design renovation, West Islip

MDA DESIGN LTD Mary D’Andrea Interior Designer

EXISTING SPACES | RENOVATIONS | NEW CONSTRUCTION 182 Park Avenue, Amityville

631. 598.8830 mdadesignltd.com

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COLDWELL BANKER HARBOR LIGHT PRESENTS

120 Ocean Avenue, Amityville | $1,199,000

Historic South Amityville Riverfront Boat House and Carriage House 200 feet of Bulkhead, 80 foot Slip

72 Riverside Avenue, Amityville $759,000

Expansive Riverfront Ranch Boat House 150 feet bulkhead Sprawling Grounds

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With access to 24 hour news cycles, we can watch replayed images of smoke filled subway cars in Brussels, or the glass shard filled cafe floors of Paris, as constant reminders of the frailty of life and the liberties we too often take for granted. In New York, many can recall the

thick clouds of dust on 9/11, when terrorists took aim at our skyline. The Twin Towers, built to stand tall side by side, fell to their knees in succession as the world watched in disbelief.

While the rubble was still being cleared from our city streets, thousands of men and women, in patriotic homage, enlisted into our military to fight the war on terror. Fifteen years later, the war on terror rages on.

The world watches once again with heavy heart, as civilian casualties are taken away on stretchers, victims of those with a thirst for chaos and headlines.

This Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to our deceased heroes, let us also renew our promise to support our troops, veterans, and their families. Our soldiers sacrifice so we can enjoy the freedoms our Founding Fathers forged into the framework of these United States in hope that the generations to come will no longer read of bloodshed in daily newspapers but in the yellowed pages of history books.

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Helping families affected by congenital heart defects About one in every 100 children is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD), an abnormality in cardiovascular structures that occurs while the fetus is still developing.

Many will produce symptoms at some point in their life, whether at birth or well into adulthood. Some can be devastating; others may remain completely benign.

Little Gavin Mogil is not only one of that unlucky 1 percent; his CHD makes him more like 1 in 10,000. Gavin was born on November 23, 2011, with double outlet right ventricle (DORV) with transposition of the great arteries (TGA). His mother, 2005 Long Island Campus alumna Nicole Drossos Mogil, has to pause for a second to arrange the words from that mouthful of a diagnosis into the proper order.

If you put him in a lineup with a bunch of other toddlers, you’d be hard pressed to identify Gavin as the “abnormal” one. He looks and acts the part of a healthy and active 2-year-

• About 1 out of every 110 babies is born with some type of CHD. • Nearly twice as many children die from congenital heart defects in the United States each year as from all forms of childhood cancer combined.

• There are more than 40 different types of congenital heart defects. Little is known about the cause of most of them. There is no known prevention or cure for any of them.

• Funding for pediatric cancer research is five times higher than funding for congenital heart defects. old, but for months before he was born and for months after, this outcome was anything but certain.

Gavin has demonstrated what is truly important in life. Gavin is a genuine heart hero...although small in size, he continues to inspire people in a BIG way!

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THE ROLE OF A WOMAN

The Role of a Woman

BY ROSEMARIE KLUEPFEL Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Teacher, Cheerleader, Friend, Nurturer, Caretaker, Volunteer, Activist, Lover, Wife, Partner, Businesswoman, Entrepreneur, Role Model, Mentor, Inventor, Leader and more..…whichever role women take on, one thing we can all agree on, is that women are resourceful, versatile and complex.

After all there are no limits to what a woman can achieve when she puts her mind to it.

During a woman’s lifetime, her roles may change from time to time but the impact women have had on others fill libraries.

Understandably, since for most of us, it was a woman who taught us our first words and wiped our first tears, who encouraged us to give it our best and to smell the flowers along the way. A big sister told us it was okay to be afraid, and then

taught us to be brave. An aunt scolded us to stand up straight in one breath, and then gave us a much needed hug to help mend a broken heart in another. She was the mentor, who taught us the ropes at work and took us under her wing. Where would we be if not for the influence of women?

We rely on women to have the answers when others only have questions, to find a way when others are lost, to be creative when others have put down their pens, and to give us hope when all else has failed. For me, it was my mother that was all of these things and more. She is small in stature but large in ideas. Like a flower she appears delicate, but is strong and resilient, refusing to bend to the forces around her. I credit her for raising strong willed children but never losing sight of her own dreams and aspirations.

As a woman, I have worn many of the same hats as my mother and more. Some hats I wore by choice, some because of good fortune, and others out of necessity. I am a mother, sister, aunt, friend, writer, entrepreneur and more, but as I look at my (gracefully) aging mother I know there may be a time when I must be the strong one, the one with ideas: the caretaker. Just another hat I hope to wear gracefully, like

my mother.

A woman in her lifetime plays many roles that make her indispensable in the lives of others.

For some of us we have friends who are more like sisters, and for others we have sisters who are also our best friends. Regardless of the hat they wear, let’s remember to thank all the wonderful WOMEN in our lives, not just on a Sunday in May but EVERYDAY.

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SPRING/SUMMER FASHION 2016 Must Have, Must Go, Must Know WRITTEN BY CATHY BERGER

Even before the first hints of warm weather, we eagerly anticipate discovering the dramatic changes that will inspire fashion updating. What's noteworthy, splurge-worthy, and eye-opening for Spring/Summer 2016? I always look to my favorite bloggers, store racks, magazine editors, and go-to designers for ideas.

Here are my picks for the best from this seasons' showcase:

1. THE ESSENTIALS Jumpstart the classics you've cultivated by adding a quality piece.

The sailor pant is versatile and can be dressed up as well. These trousers feature double row of nautical buttons on the sides, and can be quite slimming.

Minimalist lovers will look ideal in a mono color scheme Prefer a dress? For a night out, ramp it up with a shoulder cut out or a a 2-piece crop top/skirt set if your age and body warrants it. Otherwise, a graphic floral is this season's power print. Make sure your frame (the size of your overall figure) matches the size of the print i.e. if you are petite, wear a small pattern; if you are large-boned, you can carry a bolder one.

4. NAIL COLORS Just like we swap out heavy coats for lightweight frocks, we would be remiss not to update our fingertips as well.

The options are endless - even studded and tipped out styles from last year remain. Between the pastels and metallics and neons, I especially love this fresh one from Marc Jacobs.

2. LINGERIE With warmer weather, automatically comes less clothing. The sexy underwire-free Bralettes are perfect for warmer weather and are as functional as they are beautiful.

Choose a soft bra, i.e a cropped top that serves as a bra and looks sweet and ladylike. Wear it for support & coverage under a loose tank top or sheer shirt.

For more fun ways you can style it by pairing it with a pretty sundress or turning standard overalls into something sexy!

3. TOPPERS Nights and cool days require something stylish over our shoulders. For work, throw on a long sleeveless vest, either in a light knit or a tencel blend, to give sleek line to your look elongating you immediately.

Occasionally we need something stonger! For rainy and windy summer days, new technology gives us modern features that offer lightweight insulation while casting off the wet weather. Look for flattering parkas or liana styles from The North Face which happen to be wonderfully affordable.

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5. SHOES When it comes to these beloved accessories, details have always been what drives us to break out the wallets. In general, the new trend is less embellishments rather than more. Shapes are simple, colors are more subdued, decorative elements tend to be oversized.

Many of us will be wearing backless shoes, particularly the mule, with its fresh retro Seventies-via-the-Nineties vibe.

Gucci put just a few oversized pearls on the back of a strong statement mule With a thick heel and higher vamp, the "glove shoe" takes 2nd place as the It-Shoe of the season. Touted to go with just about everything, it removes warm weather's staple for a closed shoe: toe cleavage. And for that reason, I don't like it.

6. JEWELRY Besides the popular single earring options from last season...

Open-ended chokers, bracelets and rings are all the rage. That extra "opening" gives a mental open air feeling, especially when weather turns downright hot and humid.

Statement necklaces are still relevant, and will bring a signature addition to simple summer tee or dress.

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And as with any season, remember not to follow every trend.

Consider the choices and how (or if) they suit your personality, your budget, and most importantly, your body type.

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TRY SOMETHING NEW

Conscious eating and changing the way you look at food

By Laura Mitchell Wilde

Spring is here! According to the Five Elements in Chinese medicine - Spring is about expansion. Like the Spring season that is upon us, eating healthy is about expansion.

And I don’t mean adding extra pounds; I mean expanding our Self-awareness and trying something new.

When you change the way you look at things - the things you look at change.” -Dr. Wayne Dyer I love the above quote by Dr. Wayne Dyer. I like to expand this quote to the concept of nourishment. What if we change the way we look at our food? What kind of world would we live in if we all recognized that each bite we take adds to our mosaic? A mosaic of healthy food choices creates colorful, vibrant, and healthy patterns of wellness within our cells. What new choices will you make this Spring to add to your mosaic?

I spent several years as a diehard vegan and recently began to feel that being overly strict with myself was adding to my anxiety.

Food became stressful instead of joyful. I decided to try something new and practice a new concept I’d discovered called Conscious Eating. Being conscious of what I eat without being worried and fearful became my new approach. I still honor my food sensitivities but I have a better way of nourishing myself.

Conscious Eating is when we slow down and become present to our Self (with a capital S).

This is when eating becomes a mindful practice. And mindfulness becomes sustainable self-care.

My choice to become a Conscious eater helped me focus on loving my body and myself. I no longer

thought I would die if there was one drop of butter in my food.

It helped my friends, family and dates have less anxiety too.

So this new way of looking at things seemed to transform other parts of my life. And I felt better than ever! I was more fun at parties and family get-togethers ‘says everyone everywhere.’ My food allergies seemed to diminish a bit too, as they are often made worse by anxiety.

I have had many wonderful conversations about how humans eat with my friend Aimee Follette, owner of Sun In Bloom restaurant in TriBeCa and Brooklyn. She has a similar theory. When she opened her restaurants she didn’t make a big deal about her places being vegan. Instead, she made her guests’ experiences about making healthy choices that nourish their bodies. She was just named as a top 10 health conscious restaurant in NYC! As a Health Coach, losing my rigid judgments about foods allows me to meet myself and others right where we/they are with food. In order to be a mindful practitioner - this attitude is important. I began to look at food as expansive and freeing instead of as restrictive.

CHINESE MEDICINE Back to Chinese medicine theory: Spring corresponds to the element of wood, the color green and our liver and gallbladder. The wood element also corresponds to our eyes. Our eyes are about holding a big and beautiful vision for ourselves. The gallbladder influences our courage and conviction to make decisions and carry out the vision. When our liver and gallbladder are in balance, we are more mentally and spiritually focused and decisive about our purpose in life.

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EXPAND YOUR CHOICES I have noticed that many of my clients think eating healthy is too difficult. They’ve often made pre-judgments that it is about deprivation. Instead, try adding something new. Try adding leafy greens to strengthen and cleanse the liver. When you add a green drink or apple carrot ginger juice per day or a dairy-free, organic smoothie in the morning your body begins to naturally crave new and healthier choices. Will power becomes a non-issue.

Adding foods that are densely packed with plenty of nutrients per calorie helps you gradually and naturally move away from refined sugar and processed foods without the crazy cravings.

When we change our focus on what TO eat instead of what NOT to eat, we become empowered. You won’t be constantly hungry, energy levels improve, and your skin may improve too. It’ll be hard to ever go back to being your old self.

EATING LANGUAGE Instead of saying I don’t eat meat...say: I eat lots of vegetables and fruits.

Instead of saying I don’t eat dairy...say: I find that almond milk works well for me.

Instead of saying I don’t eat gluten...say: I eat food that makes me feel great and keeps my energy levels high.

HOW WE EAT Being a more Conscious eater also includes being mindful of how and what we are doing while we eat. Eating while watching violent movies or tv shows isn’t the best thing for us. Trying something new might mean slowing down and just eating.

Keep it simple. Try eating without the crutch of your phone or any media. Perhaps you can only make 5-10 minutes for this stillness at the beginning of your meal. Still, it will calm down your nervous system which makes your stomach more ready and able to digest food.

As we move into spring, slow down, enjoy each bite, and create a beautiful mosaic when you make your food choices. Embrace the idea of trying something new!

Laura Mitchell Wilde, CBP, BAT, Laura is an Intuitive Healer, an Empath, an IIN Health Coach, and a BodyTalk Practitioner. She teaches classes about how to experience Remarkable Wellness. She works in person and by phone.

She is the founder of the MindBody Sports Performance Institute (MSPI) and Remarkable Wellness. Her client base is in NYC, Miami, and Los Angeles.

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Our refreshingly cool Spicy Cucumber Margarita is one of the biggest hits this spring season at Verde Kitchen and Cocktails. The sweet, earthy and bold flavors pair extremely well with almost any dish from salads to ceviche, guacamole and tacos. Using fresh ingredients is the key to any good cocktail, especially when using fruits & vegetables. This margarita is the epitome of spring time in a glass, and it’s good for you!

Cocktail Recipe 1. Spicy Pepper Tequila- Infuse 2 bottles

of 100% Blue Agave Tequila (we like Espolon or Partida) for 3 days using 1 sliced Jalapeno Pepper, 1 sliced Habanero Pepper, 1 sliced Serrano Pepper & 1 sliced AND ROASTED Poblano Pepper. Stir twice daily and taste. Remember it will be much spicier when you taste it compared to when you mix everything together. Don’t be afraid to let it get spicy, the cucumber juice will cool it off in the drink!

2. Organic Agave can be found in almost any supermarket or specialty grocery store.

Use a light agave, not an amber. The amber agave tends to taste a little darker, smokier and has hints of molasses

3. Dehydrated Cilantro Sea Salt Rim- Spread out 2 handfuls of cilantro on an oven pan and leave at a low heat until crisp, add sea salt or kosher salt and pulse in a food processor until granular, not powdery

4. Combine all ingredients in a pint glass

filled with ice: Shake and pour into a margarita glass rimmed with dehydrated cilantro sea salt rim.

Let us know how you liked it than order one at Verde and see how it measures up!

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On-premise & off-premise catering for all events. Call or email today for information.

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MICROBLADING

Babylon Boutique Offers A Semi-Permanent Eyebrow Fix MICROBLADING IS THE NEWER, MORE REFINED PERMANENT MAKEUP FOR BROWS. Permanent makeup sounds like a drastic beauty treatment, but Little Lash Boutique in Babylon Village is now offering a newer technique called microblading that offers more subtle results. Traditional permanent makeup has been around a long time, but this newer technique uses micro-pigmentation to create a natural look.

Microblading creates a series of pigmented hair-like marks and is considered semipermanent, rather than permanent, lasting up to three years. Full eyebrows have been in fashion for several years, and a fuller look is youthful and flattering. With age, and some medical conditions, brows can become sparse, and women who pencil their brows in every day are flocking to a more permanent solution.

Joann Donnelly, owner at Little Lash

Boutique, says that "microblading is the best thing that has happened to eyebrows in recent history. These look like actual hairs. All of our clients no longer feel the need to fill in their eyebrows after getting the microblading procedure done." A brow specialist at Little Lash Boutique explained that as a colorist she mixes and perfects the exact shade of pigment to match the client's natural color. Clients report that it doesn't hurt, but they feel a little itchy right after. Because microblading doesn't use a traditional tattoo gun, it doesn't form a big scab. And unlike traditional tattooing, Donnelly added, the lines won't bleed under the layers of skin as time goes by. "With microblading the hair strokes stay sharp and mimic your natural hair color."

The process begins with a consultation

at the boutique, where the client's natural brow is shaped, and a tint is applied so the client can visualize and confirm the shape that will be applied. At the next appointment the technician performs the microblading: individual "hair" strokes of pigment are applied just under the skin with a pen-like instrument. The appointment can take up to three hours. First a specialist applies a topical numbing gel to the brow area, then scrapes and prepares the skin before applying the pigment strokes. Then 30 to 60 days later, the clients come in for a third appointment where the brows are perfected and any alterations made. Some redness after the initial microblading is the only side effect. The brows will appear darker for a few days as they heal, and then reach their permanent shade.

Little Lash Boutique is located at 29 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village. Eyelashextensionslongisland.com, 631-245-7028

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ANTI- AGING SECRE TS

We Got the Scoop from Local Beauty Experts Anti-Aging Products That Work Best!*

VITAMIN C AND YOUR SKIN. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to fight the ravages of free radicals and reverse the signs of aging in your skin. Skin that has suffered from too much exposure to the sun and has become dry, tough and wrinkly, as well as having pigmentation problems and sun spots can really benefit from using a vitamin c serum.

VITAMIN C SERUM

IMAGE SKINCARE "I use a line called Image Skincare. I sell one of their top selling items of the complete line. Hydrating Vital C serum is very effective.

A product especially for dry dehydrated environmentally challenged skin. It’s also wonderful for acne, as it adds moisture/ balance to skin that is being treated with products that tend to overly dry it out."

REVITALIZE YOUR SKIN

- Barbara Hannett, NYS Licensed Aesthetician, Owner and Operator of Soul Skin Care in Islip

TWINMEDICS PRO ESSENTIALS C10 “I love Twinmedics Pro Essentials C10.

Twinmedics Vitamin C Serum is scientifically formulated with 10% ascorbic acid (pure vitamin c) and powerful antioxidants to promote healthy collagen levels and reduce the appearance of wrinkles for brighter, more youthful looking skin. Twinmedics Pro Essentials is a trio of topical vitamin serums that offer a pharmaceutical-grade, pure concentration of vitamins A, C and E, including antioxidants free of chemical preservatives and fragrances."

- Donna Griffith, Makeup Artist/Owner, The Makeup Studio New York, Babylon

"There is a lot of great anti-aging products I like, but I would say my favorite vitamin C serum is from Image Skincare. Many skincare products over promise and under deliver. Image Skincare is a medically concentrated skincare line that delivers higher concentration levels of vital ingredients. Good solid science. This is not a cosmeceutical product! This advanced serum also contains Vitamins A & E, along with polypeptides, to strengthen the skin. Used once a day you will nourish & protect your skin for ultimate anti-aging benefits. Always follow with a moisturizer & sunscreen."

- Susan Halbert, NYS Medical Aesthetician, Owner/Operator BeautyMark Spa & Bridal Studio, East Islip

Another Great Anti-Aging Product to Know:

BE HONEST: When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?

It’s a good idea to buy a special brush cleaner.

Uncleaned brushes become a playground for bacteria that can cause skin problems and possible infection. With each use your makeup brush picks up airborne dust, body oils and even dead skin, they need to be cleaned regularly.

While you can certainly DIY with other detergents, a brush specific formula is still the most effective way to de-gunk your brushes.

TRIPLE LIPID RESTORE 2 4 2 We love Baby Brush, from Life on Mars Beauty Brand created by Cynthia Sansone, make-up artist and President of Mondays at Racine Cancer Care foundation. This makeup brush cleaner effectively cleans all types of makeup products and is free of toxic chemicals.

A full line of Life on Mars Products has been created to encourage and introduce all women to toxic free makeup. Look for it to be launched this summer.

A HIGHLY CONCENTRATED anti-aging serum that will refill cellular lipids and nourish skin.

In a nutshell, if you have those feathering lines around the mouth and eyes then this is the treatment for you. This brand new replenishment treatment combines 2% Ceramides, 4% Cholesterol, & 2% Fatty Acids (all good for your skin.) You will see fullness restored, texture resurfaced, & radiance rediscovered. Follow up with a moisturizer & sunscreen for maximum results.

“In a nutshell if you have those feathering lines around the mouth and facial expression lines, then this is the treatment for you.”

- Susan Halbert

*AS ALWAYS PRODUCT RESULTS MAY VARY ACCORDING TO EACH INDIVIDUAL. PLEASE USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION WHEN PURCHASING OR USING PRODUCTS. THE BEAUTY EXPERTS MENTIONED ARE ALL LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AND CAN BE CONTACTED DIRECT FOR MORE INFORMATION. YOU CAN EMAIL US AT INFO@THELISTMAGAZINE.COM FOR CONTACT INFO.

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HAIR

Kane, owner of Salon Eden and expert stylist, tells us what’s in trend for hair.

TRENDING HAIRSTYLES NOW

“Both hairstyles straight or curly are in this season but the focus is on natural and healthy looking hair.

Long loose waves, or consistent texture."

TRENDING HAIR COLOR NOW

“Natural-looking hair color is back. Pastels and artificial looking hair colors like pink are on their way out. Balayage and hair painting are still evolving; they both are great methods to give soft, sun-kissed highlights with much less maintenance."

We love to find great things and share them with you.

What are some of your favorite products?

"Pureolgy Hair Care and Hair Style. It’s designed for colored hair and sulfate free. They have specialty products for every type of hair.

"Quidad makes you love your curls. A full line of curly hair solutions for all curls" What's the trend in Prom updos this year?

"2016 updo's are loose and less formal, much more natural looking."

EYES MERLE NORMAN MASCARA PRIMER AND WICKED MASCARA The primer is applied first, followed by the mascara.

Large brush will spread your lashes into a very pretty fan.

Conditions, Lengthens, doesn’t flake or smudge. Thumbs up from The List!

GRANDELASH MD EYELASH FORMULAR GRANDELASHMD.COM An eyelash enhancer serum and conditioner.

Your lashes will grow in length, fullness, and in thickness in 4-8 weeks. Look at the product reviews online they’re impressive. A big thanks to Little Lash Boutique for sharing.

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ABOUT TWINS VETERINARY HOSPITAL Twins Veterinary Hospital is a family owned, state-of-the-art veterinary facility. They provide modern diagnostic and surgical expertise. The hospital services include surgery, digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Boarding and a “Doggie Boutique”. Their 5000 square foot hospital offers quality vet care at affordable prices and their mission is simple. They will strive to exceed your expectations all of the time without compromising the health and wellbeing of your pet due to financial restraints. Expert care, compassion and quality service is a guarantee through annual health and wellness exams, preventive medicine and a proactive approach to the management of illness.

About the Doctors Dr. Gilbert Cintron and his identical twin brother Carlos were born in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 5 their mother decided to move to Puerto Rico. The inseparable twins attended school together. Their strong love for animals began from grammar school and continued to grow until their graduation from veterinary school. The countryside of Puerto Rico was a rescue haven. The boys were always rescuing chickens and sick animals. Home became the hospital to nurture them back to health. Someday, the boys hoped to open a hospital of their own. Dr. Gilbert Cintron graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He began working at Massapequa Pet Vet where he practiced in animal medicine, including orthopedic surgery for almost 10 years. The dream to open up a practice with his identical twin is now a reality. Family is very important to us and we invite you into that circle. In this family, we understand how important your pet is to you. Ready to tend to all of your pets healthcare needs, our promise to you is to focus on wellness and prevention programs so you can enjoy the lifelong bond with your special family member.

What people say “Every visit has been a pleasure!! The office is extremely clean and the entire staff is attentive and seems to really care about their clients. I have brought my dog and my cat here several times over the last 3 years and whether it was for a check-up or for a medical issue, the level of care is exceptional. Both doctors are thorough and caring and really spend time explaining your options and what they feel is best for your pet without pressuring you. Prices are always incredibly fair. We are very happy that we found this place and I highly recommend them for both health maintenance and for emergencies.” - Carissa

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DATE May 7, 2016 • TIME 11am -3pm Meet pets looking for loving homes. Find out more about animals or just for fun. Qualified applicants can find their new best friend and give an animal a second chance at life. Snacks, drinks, face painting, balloon twisting, and crafts. This event is open and free to the public. Please note. No outside pets permitted.

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