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editor’s letter A s the new editor of Millburn & Short Hills Magazine, it has been a pleasure to get to know the area I help cover. A few months into the job, I’m struck by the depth of talent within the communi- ty, as well as the care that is put into the town’s many beautiful homes. With these two themes in mind, our fall issue presents a lineup of stories that highlight creativity, both inside the home and out. In “Talent Training Ground,” veteran entertainment reporter Ian Spelling shines a well-deserved spotlight on Paper Mill Playhouse, the venerable jewel whose headliners have included Tony Danza, Chita Rivera and Rob McClure. All three are interviewed here, as well as Paper Mill alum Julia Knitel, who starred as Carole King in the U.S. tour of the Broadway hit musical Beautiful and is the subject of our Q&A “An Iconic Role.” Madison Schott, creator of Seton Hall University’s Fashion Club, talks about the advantages of going to school near the industry center of Manhattan (“A Passion for Fashion”). And “On Trend: Home Edition” features three interior designers — Blanche Garcia, Karen B. Wolf and Satomi Yoshida-Katz — whose work showcases current trends; Yoshida-Katz also designed our featured home, which you’ll read about in “From Spec to Spectacular.” Looking at the gorgeous colors and textures in these homes makes me want to climb into the images and rest in them a while, but I’ll settle for leaving the magazine open on my coffee table. Speaking of creative kitchens, the folks at Da Nico in Millburn bring flair to the preparation of Northern Italian cuisine with entrees such as chicken breast stuffed with dry figs and mascar- pone cheese, and homemade black lin- guini with crab meat. It’s conveniently located near Paper Mill Playhouse, so you can have an evening full of originali- ty and style without ever leaving town. Are you a creative force in your community? Tell us about what you do at [email protected]. ■ CINDY SCHWEICH HANDLER 8 FALL 2017 MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE