Posted @withregram • @emilymerrillgray Daughter: “Mom, why are you so excited about combs?” Me (mom): “Because they are magical.” Daughter: “Uhhh, okay...” I’ll never forget about a decade ago, my father who was a tile and marble setter for 50 years told me, “You’re only as good as your tools.” This came from a guy who mastered his craft and became one of the most sought after operator in his vocation because of his consistent perfection. Even though there are plenty of gifted artists that can spin gold out of shit, I knew he was right. That advice has served me well. Anyone who has cut a one length bob or done precision finishing work with dull scissors would agree. Your talent and passion is 25% of your product, your training and experience are 50%, the other 25% is your tools and products. Choose them well, use them as they were designed to be used, and take good care of them. Special shot out to Glen from @shearintegrity for doing a stellar job maintenancing my scissors and always having the best tools and products!! #haircut #haircutting #hairstylist #masterstylist #haircuttingspecialist #haircuttingeducation #haireducator #licensetocreate #njsbest #nycsbest #njhairstylist #njhairsalon #njhair #njsbesthairstylists #scissors #sharpening (at Toms River, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG8skjEj9WR/?igshid=ourimc2nacau

Just because you are on a diet doesnt mean you still can't ea t gourmet @salvatore_scarlata #vidaliarestaurantnj #princetonrestaruantnj #lawrencevillerestaurantsnj #healthyfood #vidaliacreatestheworldtakes #cucinaconpassione #njsbest #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant (at Vidalia Restaurant)

Sweet Melissa Patisserie was named N.J.’s Best Bakery today in Clinton Township. Congrats to Melissa Murphy Rafano, and her husband Chris! || 📷s by Bernadette Marciniak #newjersey #njsbest #truejersey #baker #patisserie #yum #sweetmelissapatisserie (at Sweet Melissa Patisserie)

New #hoboken tweet. RT @petegenovese: NJs biggest pizza? Melinda & Maria with House Pie, Benny Tudino's, Hoboken. #njsbest pizzeria showdown https://t.co/4URpyk4PSR

Posted @withregram • @emily_merrill_creative One of my absolute favorite things is doing a killer short women’s haircut. It’s like I crave it! Slim, neat little sections with a small fine comb and mini precision shears. It reminds me of hand building sculpture. If I could do this all day I would be the happiest girl in the world. #Balayage is a close second. Anyway, I rushed home to do this, I hope you like... #hair #haircut #haircutting #shorthair #precisioncut #precisioncutting #haircuttingclasses #hairstyle #hairstylist #haircolor #haircolorist #njhairstylist #njhair #njsbest #bestofnjbeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/CG08bP3DW0Q/?igshid=eimuiypmrnth

‘Tis the season at Montclair Bread Company. Follow our favorite foodie Peter Genovese as he visits all ten finalists in his search for #njsbest bakery at nj.com/food | 📷 Peter Genovese - #nj #newjersey #petegenovese #food #foodie #bakery #donut #pie #cake #foodporn #christmas

The Everything doughnut at Shore Good Donuts in Ship Bottom sure is a beauty. Follow along in our search for #NJsbest bakery at NJ.com/jerseysbest - #nj #newjersey #shoregooddonuts #donut #donuts #shipbottom #jerseyshore #food #foodie #yum

Risotto con funghi , filetto di manzo #cucinaconpassione #salvatorescarlata #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #njsbest #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant #catering #simplicityiskey #salvatorescarlata (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTWNgontcT/?igshid=qdrb2qhbf97r

Congratulations Class of 2019 #cucinaconpassione #salvatorescarlata #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #njsbest #TripAdvisor #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #lawrencevillebestkeptsecret (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJVh7jn9-V/?igshid=13g7ekwigr3y6

Vidalia 5 years in the the row certified #cucinaconpassione #salvatorescarlata #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #njsbest #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant #catering #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant #TripAdvisor (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0s7a8hHvH/?igshid=892nu1godqpt

The girls are setting up the patio for lunch on this beautiful spring day for our outdoor dining. #cucinaconpassione #salvatorescarlata #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #njsbest #VidaliaTeam #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant #catering #outdoordining #patio (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxuouurHppk/?igshid=pwndp843ndwy

Amatriciana the Gods would love #salvatorescarlata #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #njsbest #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant #catering #lawrencevillenj #vidaliarestaurantnj #vidalia2019 #michelinguide2019 #nowbooking (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqLWW6H2NP/?igshid=192t9jenqmlt6

My Kryptonite ○ Mamma Josephine Meat Lasagna, the secret is in the sauce #sanmarzano bechamel #love I can eat the whole tray by myself #salvatorescarlata #njsbest #cucinaconpassione #vidalia2019 #vidaliarestaurantnj #vidaliacreatestheworldtakes #njsbestkeptsecret #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #jerseyfresh #hopewellnj #penningtonnj (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkuS9nHq0F/?igshid=3dk2ybhdwv7g

Did you know that the New Jersey tomato Is actually a fruit #simplicityiskey #SALVATORESCARLATA #jersey #jerseyfresh #cucinaconpassione #vidaliarestaurantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #njsbest #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant #catering #mercercountynjbestitalianrestaurant (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkXn2fn8Ld/?igshid=1cyuri0rkgk0p

Softshell season is here , we are running special all week long #cucinaconpassione #vidaliarestaurantnj #salvatorescarlata #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #njsbest #njmonthly #softshellcrab #saporedimare #ididitmyway (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYMcz_nIz7/?igshid=6q4cjg87d16z

Let the festivities begin #cucinaconpassione #salvatorescarlata #princetonrestaruantnj #Lawrencevillenjrestaurant #lawrencevillebestkeptsecret #lawrencevillenightinthevillage #njsbest (at Vidalia Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDE9GKnSq0/?igshid=1svif4gm7v4as