Three decades ago, Jim Sweeney founded Mom’s Design Build, a firm named in honor of his mother’s care, problem-solving skills, and innate ability to champion the human spirit. The firm has kept this ethos at its core over the course of its existence, aiding Jim and his business partner Craig Weckman as they developed Mom’s Design Build into the most award-winning firm in the Twin Cities area.

Modern design? Check. All weather comfort? Check. Eco-friendly cred? Check. Cooler temperatures demand hotter outdoor style — and Infratech and Loll Designs are delivering, with this first-ever collab giveaway! It’s the perfect matchup between the designer-friendly brand of choice in outdoor comfort heat and the modern design enthusiast’s go-to for sustainably crafted outdoor furniture. It’s never been easier to upgrade the style and comfort of your outdoor space, just in time for fall.

Seasoned restaurateur, chef, and TV personality Vic Rallo joined forces with his business-minded brother, Bobby Rallo, to create New Jersey and New York restaurant concepts Birravino, Undici Taverna Rustica, and Surf, each with their own Italian charm and bona fide cuisine. Trattoria-style Birravino is the ideal spot to experience the authentic flavors of Italy right in New Jersey. Surf is the perfect neighborhood dining destination to enjoy artisan beers and unique cocktails in a warm, rustic environment. Undici, with its ancient stone and rustic wood accents, resembles a welcoming Tuscan farmhouse and offers rustic, homemade Italian cuisine.

Since 1989, Southern California’s Summit House Restaurant has been beloved by locals for being a charming, hospitable place where friends and families can meet to eat, drink, chat, and take in the hilltop views of North Orange County’s countryside. The owner and management team value taking care of not only their guests, but the people that take care of their guests as well. With this philosophy in mind, they created cozy, hospitable dining spaces and have truly prospered.

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Cape Cod real estate expert, CRS, and best-selling author, Jack Cotton, about his experience with Infratech heaters and why they are a staple at his Cape Cod residence. As the current record-holder for the largest residential real estate sale on Cape Cod, Jack knows a thing or two about making the most of home while supporting his clients’ lifestyles and aspirations.