Business

The following is an interview with Diana James, owner of Living Swell, conducted by Discover Marblehead. To learn more about the business, stop by the store at 34 Atlantic Ave. or check out their website at livingswellmarblehead.com. Diana James opened Living Swell to complement her interior design business. Tell us about Living Swell and why you started it. In 2015, I decided to open a design studio/boutique in Marblehead as an extension of my interior design business. I wanted to create a place where people would be inspired by my unique design style and discover an extraordinary selection of hand-chosen, curated collections. The boutique, Living Swell, embodies a timeless coastal vibe, while always being on the forefront of style. Our interior design services include kitchen a...

The following is an interview with Siobhan Phelan, Owner/Buyer of All Chic at 152, conducted by Discover Marblehead. To learn more about the business, stop by the store at 152 Washington St. or check out their website at allchicat152.com. All Chic 152 owner Siobhan Phelan: ‘I love all the customers and their pets who pop in’ COURTESY PHOTO Tell us about All Chic at 152. All Chic at 152 is a boutique with clothing from the U.S., Canada and Europe. We sell trendy and affordable clothing and accessories for women. One of my favorite things to do is shop for unique pieces for my customers/clients. We have new merchandise arriving daily and I love every minute of it! What made you decide to open your store? I started in business in 1992 with my first store, Rags to Riches, which I ow...

The following is an interview with Rachel Carlino-Dangora, owner of Make Peace with Organizing, conducted by Discover Marblehead. To learn more about the business, email rachel@makepeacewithorganizing.com or visit makepeacewithorganizing.com. Rachel Carlino-Dangora believes clients appreciate her positive, upbeat, personable and non-judgmental manner. COURTESY PHOTO/SUSANNAH BOTHE Tell us about Make Peace with Organizing. I am the CEO and founder of Make Peace with Organizing, which is a home and business professional organizing company based out of Marblehead. We offer customized organizing solutions for home or office, aimed at enhancing productivity and creating a peaceful and confident environment. Services include home decluttering, downsizing, moving, office organizing, day-t...

In Current Recommendations, Frances Hill visits local businesses to ask people about their media recommendations. Suzie Noble CURRENT PHOTOS / FRANCES HILL BUSINESS: O’Ramas, 148 Washington St. INTERVIEWEE: Suzi Noble, owner LISTENING: I’m an NPR listener in general. WATCHING: I’m rewatching “The Borgias” and am taken by the history, politics, setting and costuming. Also watching the last season of “The Crown” and am taken by the same things. And watching “Wednesday” (by) Tim Burton. I watch anything he directs. READING: Recently, I moved after 37 years in the same place. I moved many many books and decided to start reading them: Henry James’ “Goodbye Sweetwater” and Alice Munro’s “Dear Life.” SOMETHING PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU OR YOUR CAREER: I was a bicycle me...