Guide Me Home to Chatham, NJ

The Madison Historical Society’s fundraising event on December 5, 2009 was a great success. A light snow began to fall at the start of the event which heightened the existing warm-hearted holiday mood. The townspeople were enthusiastic, polite and interested in the house tour and in supporting the Society. Several programs throughout the year reflect their extensive network of resources. They have working relationships with the high school, the community service club and the garden club; all of which helped during the event by making wreaths and baked goods. It was fantastic to see how they all worked together on this project. The funds raised will help one of their big projects for next spring and summer, an archaeological dig right in town on the site of the Luke Miller property on Ridgedale Avenue in which some of the high school students will participate in.

The Society members are extremely interested in the history of the town and its’ buildings, as well as history in general. They embarked on an extensive research process to unearth the history of the house on tour that day. It was determined that the house was once known as “the Marble House” because of the builder’s fondness for the material and its’ abundant use in construction of the house. Further research found that John V. Corbett, the builder, is known for having built several important private and public buildings in Madison. They completed a time line of the house detailing owners and highlighting the buildings that Corbett constructed around town. In short, they did a great job!

The Society hosts several educational presentations throughout the year given by experts in the field of history. Please consider supporting or joining this wonderful group of devoted and hardworking citizens.

Posted by:Lois Olmstead

I recently spent an evening in the new make-up studio of Carla Fabrizi Cosmetics at 6 East Main Street in Mendham. My girlfriends and I went in to get makeovers and to learn the hot new colors and trends in make-up for the upcoming holiday season.

Carla began her career as a make-up artist touring with musician Alice Cooper and the band, Twister Sister. She then moved into television, working on such series as Twin Peaks, The Practice and Lois and Clark. From working with various products, she went on to formulate her own line of cosmetics and skin care, which she carries in the store.

The girls and I had so much fun as Carla transformed our faces from a day look into an evening look with ‘smoky eyes’ and dramatic red lips which is this season’s hot holiday party look. She also talked us through her skin care lines and went over the various tools that should be staples in anyone’s make-up kits. Stop in to see Carla or make an appointment for a private make-up application or consultation, it’s a great way to lift your spirits and will make you feel and look fabulous!

Posted by:Nicole Atorino