feature story / 11 Julia Briggs features clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories at Ma/Da. At Maplewood Mercantile, Amy Hughes has the space to carry furniture, art, rugs and all manner of accessories. before launching her website in 2014. “The online busi- ness was good, but I really missed talking and interact- ing with people,” she says. She describes the Meus in- ventory as a thoughtful col- lection of boho-meets-mod- ern clothing, jewelry, home accessories and apothecary goods. Briggs started Ma/Da (mothers and daughters) on Baker Street in 2013. Her products include clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories that she describes as sexy, playful and worldly: “Things your best friend would wear.” Many of her things are made by women and are sourced locally and from far off locations like India and Brazil, where she was born. While Hughes and Hills live lo- cally, Briggs moved to Seattle last October with her husband and infant son and runs her business and new website ShopMothersandDaughters.com from there. The distance adds a height- ened challenge. “There is definitely the Marichelle Hills's store, Meus, carries a variety of clothing, jewelry, home accessories and apothecary goods. SERVICE  KNOWLEDGE  EXPERTISE Broker / Sales Associate 973-214-4636 Susan.Blodgett@cbmoves.com Sales Associate 973-219-8865 Virginia.Spiegel@cbmoves.com Susan Blodgett, ABR Ginny Spiegel @WeKnowNJRealEstate 145 Maplewood Avenue Maplewood, NJ 973-378-8300 THIS IS HOME. Where we are thankful.  THIS IS HOME. Where we are thankful.  Don’t let Thanksgiving get the best of you.Kitchen a la Mode has all your essentials,hostess gifts and more. THE ESSENTIALS ¨Roasting Pan ¨Roasting Rack ¨Turkey Lifting Forks ¨Fat Separator to Make Gravy ¨Meat Thermometer ¨Brining Bag ¨Carving Knife ¨Carving Fork ¨Carving Board ¨Turkey Stuffing Bag ¨Turkey Lacers ¨Butcher’s Twine ¨Baster and/or Basting Brush ¨Potato Masher or Ricer ¨Peeler ¨Ladle ¨Pie Server FOR THE TABLE ¨Candles ¨Gravy Boat or Pitcher ¨Serving Spoons, Forks & Tongs ¨Salt & Pepper Shakers ¨Tablecloth ¨Platters & Serving Dishes ¨Napkins & Napkin Rings ¨Trivets ¨Stemware ¨Flatware ¨Plates and Bowl HANDY TO HAVE AROUND ¨Parchment Paper or Silpat ¨Cheesecloth ¨Nutcracker ¨Cocktail Napkins ¨Oven Thermometer ¨Hand Soap & Lotion ¨Pie Crust Shield ¨Tea Towels ¨Thanksgiving Cookie Cutters ¨Knife Sharpener ¨Meat Injector ¨Roasting Bag ¨Electric Hand Mixer ¨Pastry Blender ¨Soup Stock ¨Dish Drying Mat ¨Guest Towels ¨Fashionable Apron 19 South Orange Avenue, South Orange 973 821 5145 “A toy store for grown-ups.” – Star-Ledger Ben’s Thanksgiving Check List: All available at Kitchen a la Mode! Let us help you stock up and get ready for the holiday season. NAMED BEST KITCHEN STORE THREE YEARS IN A ROW. from NJ MONTHLYMAGAZINE