The season has ended. Thank you to all our members for another fantastic season!
Celebrating Our Local Community
Neighborhood Narrative celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations that make Beacon Hill and the greater Boston community so special. Throughout the season, BHWF introduces members to local leaders and neighborhood favorites, sharing their stories, their work, and the unique ways they contribute to our community.
It’s an opportunity to discover something new, support local businesses and organizations, and strengthen the connections that make our neighborhood feel like home.
2026-2027 Neighborhood Narratives
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 @ 6:30PM
DeLuca’s Market
Visit: www.delucasmarket.com
Chelsie joined DeLuca’s as General Manager of the Cellars in October 2025. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America and studying for a Master’s in Gastronomy at Boston University, she discovered that wine brought together everything she loved about food, hospitality, and the stories that connect people to place.
Today, she curates the Cellar’s selection, organizes weekly tastings and special events, and works closely with producers from around the world. Whether helping someone choose a weeknight bottle or introducing customers to something new, she believes every conversation is an opportunity to share knowledge, spark curiosity, and make wine feel approachable.
The Cellar’s tasting program has become one of her favorite parts of the job. Each week it brings neighbors, visitors, and visiting winemakers together to learn, share experiences, and celebrate the people behind every bottle. As DeLuca’s continues a tradition that has been part of the neighborhood for more than a century, Chelsie is committed to helping the Cellar remain a favorite neighborhood destination—one where thoughtful recommendations, genuine hospitality, and meaningful connections keep the community coming back.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Helen’s Leather Shop
Visit: www.helensleather.com
Helen’s Leather Shop is a third-generation family-owned business that has been a Beacon Hill staple at 110 Charles Street since 1969. The shop specializes in high-quality leather goods, including handcrafted Western cowboy boots for men, women, and children from brands such as Lucchese, Dan Post, Old Gringo, Justin, and Boulet.
The shop also carries American-made belts and buckles, vests, pants, wallets, bags, shirts, SCHOTT N.Y.C. motorcycle jackets, Stetson hats, glerups wool slippers, Birkenstock sandals, Blundstone boots, and deerskin Geier gloves. Long celebrated as one of Boston’s best shops, Helen’s was recently honored as a 2026 Boston Legacy Business by Mayor Michelle Wu.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Sara Campbell
Visit: www.saracampbell.com
Sara Campbell, founder and designer of Sara Campbell Ltd., has been sewing since childhood, when her sister first taught her the craft in La Jolla, California. Mentored by artist Corita Kent, she carried forward a simple philosophy: success comes from always doing your best. She founded her namesake label in Boston in 1985 and has spent four decades building it into a beloved American apparel brand.
Sara still leads design at her Boston studio, developing ten collections a year alongside her team of patternmakers and sample makers, drawing inspiration from art, home, and everyday color. Deeply committed to quality, she sources fine textiles and manufactures almost entirely in American factories she knows by name, prioritizing craftsmanship and control over speed or scale.
Known for designing with empathy for how women actually feel in their clothes, Sara remains dedicated to thoughtful, quality-driven design, and giving back to the communities that have supported her business for forty years.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2027 @ 6:30PM
Beacon Hill Hair
Visit: www.beaconhillhair.com
Kathleen Lamoureux is the owner and master stylist behind Beacon Hill Hair. With years of experience behind the chair, she has built her career around creating beautiful, effortless hair with a focus on dimensional color, blonding, balayage, and precision cuts tailored to each client.
After spending years building her career on Newbury Street, Kathleen has loved putting down roots in Beacon Hill and becoming part of such a special neighborhood. Beacon Hill Hair was designed to offer an elevated yet welcoming experience where clients can relax, feel comfortable, and leave feeling like the very best version of themselves.
Kathleen’s approach to hair is timeless, polished, and always personalized, with the goal of creating hair that looks just as beautiful weeks later as it does when you leave the salon.
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2027 @ 6:30PM
The Designers; Leather Clothiers, Inc.
Visit: www.www.designerleatherclothes.com
The Designers; Leather Clothiers, Inc. has been a proud part of Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood for over four decades. Located at 106 Charles Street, we have built our reputation on exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and distinctive style.
We specialize in custom-designed leather clothing, with garments individually handmade in Boston, as well as expert alterations, repairs, restorations, and cleaning for leather, suede, shearling, and fur.
Our collection also features a distinctive selection of accessories. Many are handmade locally, including our award-winning hats, while others are carefully sourced from small boutique manufacturers.
Over the years, The Designers; Leather Clothiers, Inc. has been honored to receive the Best of Boston Award on several occasions. After more than 40 years on Charles Street, we remain committed to the craftsmanship, quality, and personal attention that have defined our business from the beginning.
Neighborhood Narrative Coordinators
Tiana Celesia
Neighborhood Narrative Co-Director
A registered dietitian from Port Washington, NY, Tiana has lived in Beacon Hill since 1990 and joined BHWF early in its journey. She’s passionate about cooking, gardening, and time on or near the water. With a deep love for local shops like Charles Street Supply and Blackstones, she’s always up for a foodie conversation or beach walk story.
Colleen Daley
Neighborhood Narrative Co-Director
Originally from San Diego, California, Colleen now calls Boston’s Beacon Hill home, where she’s quickly embraced wine tastings, dog walks along the Esplanade, and afternoons in the Public Garden. She works in healthcare software sales, partnering with physicians to build and scale programs across the VA’s Health System. Outside of work, she loves staying active, exploring Boston’s neighborhoods and small businesses, and finding new ways to become part of her community.