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2020 MVMA Winners – Milestone (Longevity in Business)

August 18, 2020 by Terry Suzuki

We are happy to present the winners of the 2020 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Milestone – 5 Years
Seoul Kitchen
Seoul Kitchen is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Westford that captures exciting and authentic Korean flavors in a modern and welcoming setting. Featuring fresh and creative sushi served alongside craft cocktails, their dishes can be best described as bold and innovative, yet traditional. Their sushi is one of a kind — they use hand-selected fish from the local seaport to make delicious fresh items from the sushi bar.
142 Littleton Rd. | Westford, Mass.
EatSeoulKitchen.com

Milestone – 10 Years
Tuscan Kitchen
Inspired by owner Joe Faro’s travels throughout Italy, Tuscan Kitchen’s authentic Italian cuisine makes you feel as though you’ve stepped right into the boot. Tuck into a Fichi pizza with figs, rosemary, burrata and prosciutto, or go for the traditional rigatoni alla Bolognese. Want something lighter? They also offer delicious salads and meat dishes.
Burlington, Mass.; Salem, N.H.
TuscanBrands.com/Kitchen

Milestone – 20 Years
Farmer Dave’s
Farmer Dave was raised on Marsh Hill in Dracut, Massachusetts. At an early age, he began at Brox Farm in Dracut. After graduating from college, he worked with Ecuadorian farmers to improve their soil health, crop yields, irrigation systems, crop storage, animal health, and marketing methods. Upon returning 1997, he began leasing the Brox Farm, growing vegetables and flowers. In 2006, he purchased his own farm in Dracut. Farmer Dave plants a wide variety of long-term crops including apples, blueberries, raspberries and herbs. Visit his website to learn more about Farmer Dave and their popular CSA program.
437 Parker Rd. | Dracut, Mass.
FarmerDaves.net

Milestone – 30 Years
Enterprise Bank
When it first opened, Enterprise Bank quickly gained a reputation for providing full-service banking to community residents and businesses. With success came growth. Headquartered in Lowell, Enterprise Bank now has branches throughout the Merrimack Valley and continues to advance its mission of kindling the entrepreneurial spirit.
Twenty-Five Branches Throughout The Region, with a North Andover Location Opening Soon
EnterpriseBanking.com

 

Milestone – 40 Years
Flowers by Steve
Step into a floral paradise at Flowers by Steve’s Haverhill store. Steve’s can create specialized arrangements for weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions. Established in 1975, they offer everything from classic roses to exotic bouquets. Flowers by Steve can tailor arrangements to your requests. Find the perfect bouquet for your favorite person with the help of the expert designers at Steve’s.
14 Cross Rd. | Haverhill, Mass.
FlowersbySteveInc.com

Milestone – 50 Years
Harrows Chicken Pies
Harrows Chicken Pies are still made the same way they were in the 1930s, with slow-cooked chicken and rich homemade gravy. You can either call ahead to pick up a piping hot, ready-to-eat chicken pie, or pick up a cold one to bake at home. The pies are available in four different sizes, ranging from 1-6 servings. No matter what size your family is, Harrows can accommodate. Besides the chicken pie, Harrows also sells dessert pies such as apple and blueberry. On top of that they also sell a variety of sides to complement your meal.
436 Broadway | Methuen, Mass.
ChickenPie.com

Milestone – 75 Years
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Built after World War I to honor veterans, Lowell Memorial Auditorium is an ideal venue for concerts, family shows, conferences, conventions, trade shows, corporate seminars and much more, the 2,800-seat venue was constructed in 1922. Famed as the location of the Golden Gloves boxing tournament (Rocky Marciano began his career at the LMA) and Lowell Irish Festival, the building is a critical part of Lowell’s legacy that continues to provide a home for entertaining and educating area residents.
50 E. Merrimack St. | Lowell, Mass.
LowellAuditorium.com

Milestone – 100 Years
Shaw Farm
While the Shaw family’s farm business is over 100 years old, their history as farmers goes back further. When the king of England offered land to New England farmers in the 1700s, the Shaw family of Rhode Island moved to Nova Scotia before returning to resettle in Dracut. In the spring of 1915, disaster struck at the farm where Shaw was working, and an entire herd of cows had to be destroyed as a result of foot and mouth disease. The farm was sold, but Mark Shaw inherited its home delivery customers. This was the beginning of the M.L. Shaw and Sons milk business. From these beginnings grew the dairy business that has become central to our region’s agricultural history. In the ’60s, the family opened a farm store and would eventually move into ice cream production, which is how many children in the Merrimack Valley come to know of Shaw Farm and its legacy.
204 New Boston Rd. | Dracut, Mass.
ShawFarm.com   

 

The 2020 MVMAs are sponsored by:

Filed Under: MVMA Tagged With: 2020, 2020 MVMAs, 2020MVMAs, Awards, Enterprise Bank, Farmer Dave's, Flowers by Steve, Harrows Chicken Pies, Longevity in Business, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Merrimack Valley, Merrimack Valley Magazine Award, milestone, MVMA, Seoul Kitchen, Shaw Farm, Tuscan Kitchen

2019 MVMA Winners – Retail Therapy

August 13, 2019 by Merrimack Valley Magazine Leave a Comment

We are happy to present the winners of the 2019 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Florist (tie)
The Flower Mill
Since it opened in 2012, The Flower Mill provided the Lowell community with a wide variety of custom floral arrangements for all occasions. Owner Joanna Hall is a self-taught designer who studied fine arts in Italy and at Manchester’s New Hampshire Institute of Art. She also makes the stores 100% soy wax candles.
183 Dutton St.  |  Lowell, Mass.
LowellFlowerMill.com

Flowers by Steve
Step into a floral paradise at Flowers by Steve’s Haverhill store. Steve’s can create specialized arrangements for weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions. Offering everything from classic roses to exotic bouquets, Flowers by Steve can tailor arrangements to your requests. Find the perfect bouquet for your favorite person with the help of the expert designers at Steve’s.
14 Cross Road  |  Haverhill, Mass.
FlowersbySteveInc.com

Jeweler
Barmakian Jewelry
Barmakian Jewelers Nashua offers a large selection of loose diamonds, engagement rings, wedding bands, designer jewelry and Swiss watches in their newly renovated showroom. Shop for top watch brands such as Omega, Breitling and TAG Heuer or jewelry from bridal designers such as Tacori, Coast Diamond, Kirk Kara and Scott Kay.
300 Daniel Webster Highway  |  Nashua, N.H.
Barmakian.com

Mens Fashion
The Andover Shop
Men can dress for success with quality clothing from The Andover Shop. Their unmatched selection of suit jackets, oxford shirts and silk ties will make you the best dressed man in the office. Spending the day at home? Their jerseys and colorful shorts will keep you cool and classy through even the hottest summer days.
Cambridge and Andover, Mass.
TheAndoverShop.com

Womens Fashion
Humanity
Humanity sells overlooked and timeless pieces that encourage their clients to live in style. As a Lowell-based boutique, they incorporate the culture and style of the city into this mix and attitude. This is why over the years they have become the go-to place for individualistic fashionistas.
128 Merrimack St.  |  Lowell, Mass.
HumanityStyle.com

Consignment Shops
Chic Consignment
Clients come from all over the Merrimack Valley to visit this Andover consignment shop. They offer an ever-changing selection of fun, trendy and high-end clothes and accessories, with a head-turning selection of handbags.
46 Main St.  |  Andover, Mass.
ChicConsignment.com

Apothecaries/Natural Products
Red Antler Apothecary
Red Antler Apothecary is located in Lowell’s Mill No. 5, a repurposed factory on Jackson Street. The apothecary sells soaps, moisturizers, cleansers and even mustache wax. Their ethically created, home crafted products include a pine tar soap recipe that is over 100 years old. Environmentally conscious clients can bring their own containers —
Red Antler’s cream, lotions and cleaners are sold by the ounce.
Mill No. 5  |  250 Jackson St.  |  Lowell, Mass.
RedAntlerApothecary.com

 

 

Stop by next week for the winners in the ‘Retail Therapy’ category.

The 2019 MVMAs are sponsored by:

Filed Under: Fashion, MVMA Tagged With: 2019, Apothecaries and Natural Products, Barmakian Jewelry, Best Of, Chic Consignment, Consignment Shop, Florist, Flowers by Steve, Humanity, Jeweler, Mens Fashion, Merrimack Valley, Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards, MVMA, MVMAs, Red Antler Apothecary, The Andover Shop, The Flower Mill, Winners, Womens Fashion

2017 MVMA Winners – Retail Therapy

August 8, 2017 by Doug Sparks Leave a Comment

Thousands of ballots have been cast, the results tabulated, and now we present the winners of the 2017 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners!

Fashion Accessories
Baldoria by Annie’s
Baldoria carries top brands like Alex and Ani, Pandora and Lokai along with special finds that make perfect gifts. Shop apparel, accessories, home decor and more at this one-stop shop for all the latest fashions and trends. They also carry plenty of children’s brands like Klutz, Gund and TY, so bring the whole family.
Londonderry and Salem, N.H.
AnniesHallmark.com

Florist
Flowers by Steve
Step into a floral paradise at Flowers by Steve’s Haverhill store. Steve’s can create specialized arrangements for weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions. Offering everything from classic roses to exotic bouquets, Flowers by Steve can tailor arrangements to your requests. Find the perfect bouquet for your favorite person with the help of the expert designers at Steve’s.
14 Cross Road
Haverhill, Mass.
FlowersbySteveInc.com

Fine Jewelry
Charles Frederick Jewelers
Their custom designs, skilled repair work and tasteful collection has earned Charles Frederick Jewelers a devoted following as well as a 2017 MVMA. Patrons rave about their engagement and wedding rings, but it’s their friendly and well-informed staff that keep patrons loyal to this Chelmsford jeweler.
18 Alpine Ln.
Chelmsford, Mass.
CharlesFrederick.com

Men’s Fashion
The Andover Shop
Men can dress for success with quality clothing from The Andover Shop. Their unmatched selection of suit jackets, oxford shirts and silk ties will make you the best dressed man in the office. Spending the day at home? Their jerseys and colorful shorts will keep you cool and classy through even the hottest summer days.
Cambridge and Andover, Mass.
TheAndoverShop.com

Women’s Fashion
dresscode
Browse the newest styles or work with a personal stylist at this classy boutique. Find everything from culottes to jumpsuits to maxi dresses and blouses from top and up-and-coming designers. Carrying brands like Project Social, Generation Love and Halston, dresscode offers unique and beautiful items sure to attract the best kind of attention.
2 Elm Square
Andover, Mass.
dresscodeStyle.com

 

Stop by next week for the winners in the ‘Play’ category.

The 2017 MVMAs are sponsored by: Pentucket Bank

Filed Under: Fashion, MVMA Tagged With: Baldoria by Annie’s, Charles Frederick Jewelers, dresscode, Flowers by Steve, Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards, MVMA, The Andover Shop

The Art of Arranging

May 1, 2017 by Lysa Pelletier Leave a Comment

Fifty shades of grey is still one of the top trends in home decor and with all those shades, arranging is easy. No matter what the tone or hue, grey suggests classic refinement. With grey tones, a room, wall or piece of furniture feels elegant and rich, yet totally livable. Grey is a sophisticated neutral. With subtle pops of color (we decided on orange!) it can bring the room to life. Shades of grey can be mixed and matched without ever looking forced. With hints of white, the texture of the artwork, furniture or accessories comes alive.

  • Classic grey is versatile and elegant. With subtle pops of color, you can bring a room to life.
  • Not every piece of artwork needs to be hung when arranging a cozy vignette on a side table, hutch or bureau. Simply leaning a piece on the wall sometimes allows everything to come together. Flowers and fresh fruit can make a wonderful eye-catching statement when used to decorate.
  • Grey color themes go well with silverware and make the colors in food particularly striking. Fiery habaneros and icy earth tones on dinner plates accent this contrast.
  • Make a statement on a dining table or any table for that matter, with a decorative bowl filled with colorful fruit.
  • When arranging objects on a bookshelf or similar piece of furniture, don’t try to fill every space, let the objects breathe in their space and they will shine.

 

Style editor and set design
Lysa Pelletier of Team Artist Representative – Boston, Mass. 

Photography Emily O’Brien – Boston, Mass.

shot on location at Acorn Home and Design Center, Andover, Mass.

floral provided by Flowers by Steve, Haverhill, Mass.

Filed Under: Home & Garden Tagged With: Acorn Home and Design Center, Flowers by Steve, home, Home decor, Interior design

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10 Essex Street, Andover, MA 01810
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Acorn Home & Design

Acorn Home & Design offers a unique home decor shopping experience in a warm, relaxed setting in downtown Andover. Owners Jill and Krista will guide you in creating beautiful, well designed spaces you’ll love. Acorn is a full service local design center with one of the the largest libraries of fabric & wallpapers on the North Shore, including some of the most exquisite lines from the Boston Design Center. We provide hands-on inspiration for selecting and producing custom window treatments, pillows, and furniture. When you visit our shop you will find home furnishings, rugs, lighting, special gifts, decor, and original art. We offer Hunter Douglas and Norman shades and blinds. Call, e-mail, or pop in to our showroom and say hi! Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm. 10 Essex Steet / Andover, Mass. / (978) 273-9717 / AcornDesignCenter.com
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