One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’r One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’re down there often. Went shopping yesterday… check out who we happened to find inside of a local store! Love finding little bits of Boonton everywhere we go. Hiiii, Tringali Iron Works! 👋🏼 we knew it was their work right away before even spotting their sign
Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike sh Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike show and how we can’t wait to go again this year! In just a little less than 6 weeks — on May 7th — @boontonrec and @northeastmopar will be hosting this fun event on Main Street again. There will be a DJ, vendors, food, and tons of awesome vehicles to check out. Who doesn’t love a great Spring afternoon spent outside on Main Street having some fun? Looking to register your vehicle or attend as a vendor? Reach out to Boonton Rec for some more info! We hope to see you there ✨
A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now tha A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now that they also have Yum, it’s even better ✨
Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephan Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephanie and her staff over at @salonrevive_nj are ready to take care of alllll your hair needs! She and her fiancé were so incredibly kind and we chatted for a few about their business and how they got started with Salon Revive. Stephanie has been in the industry for 10 years; she grew up in Boonton and when she came home one day from her other job, she realized that she loved being in the salon industry more than anything and wanted to pursue that even further by opening her own space. When they saw that a location in Boonton opened up over at Hawkins Place, they couldn’t resist and hopped on the opportunity! One of their main goals is to have a happy, safe, and healthy environment — for their customers *and* their staff — which is such a wonderful quality to have.

While they are officially open, we’re keeping an eye out for a ribbon cutting sometime soon (and we’ll be sure to let you know when we find out the date). In the meantime, stop by and say hello and welcome them to Boonton! ✨
Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see mor Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see more flowers bloom around town. Here’s a throwback to some beauties thanks to @btnmainstreet last Summer! 🌺
We stopped by Ozzie’s tonight to meet Ozzie and We stopped by Ozzie’s tonight to meet Ozzie and grab a picture for the Summer Guide and we left with chicken shish kababs. The smell was sooo amazing that we couldn’t wait to get home and try them. Everything was so flavorful, the chicken was super juicy and covered in delicious spices, and the rice was cooked to perfection. We’re going to be full through the weekend after eating this dinner and salad 🤤
Advertising your business can seem expensive, but Advertising your business can seem expensive, but it is more affordable than you think! You know how much we love our coffee… did you know that you can get an ad in our Guide for about the price of your daily coffee habit? DM us for all the details and let’s make it happen!
Stopping by ACME to do your food shopping this wee Stopping by ACME to do your food shopping this week? We just replenished the Spring Guide at their entrance! ✨
Happy First Day of Spring! We’re thinking of cel Happy First Day of Spring! We’re thinking of celebrating by taking a walk around the RVA Fields… see ya there?! ✨
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Meet the Locals · February 28, 2023

Who’s That Plant?

By Laurel Harris Durenberger

Megan Stypulkoski of The Lowly Esculent and Sheep Hill Herbals in Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com

I first met Megan Stypulkoski back in 2018 when she stopped into my antique shop for a visit. She gravitated to vintage items such as anthropomorphic figurines and unique fabric and vessels featuring plants and vegetables. She shared that she was a local artist and had studied art and chemical ecology at Marlboro College in Vermont. I asked if she would be willing to share her artwork with me and she, of course, opened her phone and introduced me to an incredible family of characters. I immediately identified with them. They reminded me a bit of the wonderful world of characters in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in his book “The Little Prince.” 

Megan continues to focus on her art, believing that artwork is the best way to connect to others. She started her series of whimsical illustrations of anthropomorphic vegetable art in 2017, a series she started specifically to share her fascination with the plant world. Over the years, her style has become more developed. Working 

Megan Stypulkoski of The Lowly Esculent and Sheep Hill Herbals in Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com
Megan Stypulkoski of The Lowly Esculent and Sheep Hill Herbals in Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com

primarily in watercolor, her pieces give personality and life to the common cabbage or potato. 

I further learned that Megan is an herbalist and has recently opened a truly unique shop in town, Sheep Hill Herbals. Her interest in plants began when she was young when she immersed herself in learning more about the plants growing around her. These interests only deepened for her as a student. Her studies in herbalism informed her belief that the plant world is huge and goes far beyond botany – it encompasses our foods, often our clothing, and historically, the bulk of our medicines and dyes. She shared that the history of humankind is entangled with plants, but our relationships to them are often forgotten or ignored. 

Following graduation in 2016, Megan sought hands-on work with plants. Uninterested in research and fieldwork, she began studying herbal medicine, which was a natural extension of her interests in plant biochemistry and ethnobotany. Megan is interested in all subjects, but has found herbal medicine particularly fascinating and has created a business that successfully integrates all of her interests. 

You can explore the wonderful world of Megan Stypulkoski, The Lowly Esculent at her shop where you can find her illustrated works on display and for sale, along with organic looseleaf herbal teas, tinctures and wonderful gift items. She also offers herbal consultation and unique workshops. Find Megan’s shop, Sheep Hill Herbals, at 919 Main Street in Historic Boonton, NJ and at linktr.ee/sheephillherbals. 


Laurel Harris Durenberger is the owner of Time’s Tin Cup Vintage Emporium at 410 Main Street in Boonton.

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One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’r One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’re down there often. Went shopping yesterday… check out who we happened to find inside of a local store! Love finding little bits of Boonton everywhere we go. Hiiii, Tringali Iron Works! 👋🏼 we knew it was their work right away before even spotting their sign
Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike sh Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike show and how we can’t wait to go again this year! In just a little less than 6 weeks — on May 7th — @boontonrec and @northeastmopar will be hosting this fun event on Main Street again. There will be a DJ, vendors, food, and tons of awesome vehicles to check out. Who doesn’t love a great Spring afternoon spent outside on Main Street having some fun? Looking to register your vehicle or attend as a vendor? Reach out to Boonton Rec for some more info! We hope to see you there ✨
A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now tha A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now that they also have Yum, it’s even better ✨
Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephan Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephanie and her staff over at @salonrevive_nj are ready to take care of alllll your hair needs! She and her fiancé were so incredibly kind and we chatted for a few about their business and how they got started with Salon Revive. Stephanie has been in the industry for 10 years; she grew up in Boonton and when she came home one day from her other job, she realized that she loved being in the salon industry more than anything and wanted to pursue that even further by opening her own space. When they saw that a location in Boonton opened up over at Hawkins Place, they couldn’t resist and hopped on the opportunity! One of their main goals is to have a happy, safe, and healthy environment — for their customers *and* their staff — which is such a wonderful quality to have.

While they are officially open, we’re keeping an eye out for a ribbon cutting sometime soon (and we’ll be sure to let you know when we find out the date). In the meantime, stop by and say hello and welcome them to Boonton! ✨
Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see mor Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see more flowers bloom around town. Here’s a throwback to some beauties thanks to @btnmainstreet last Summer! 🌺
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