After college Meg Carroll returned to the north shore to build a bustling bedding business, opening the first Bedside Manor LTD in 1985 with her college roommate. By 1988, she and her husband Michael were at the helm and over the next few years expanded the business and their family. Carroll’s oldest daughter recently joined the company and, while wearing many hats, focuses on the store’s website and social media. Carroll took time from keeping north shore residents stylishly well rested, to share her city and shore favorites.

What’s on the horizon? We are celebrating 35 years in business. Ever grateful to our wonderful team and loyal customers. With a shopping experience that is always satisfying, we are inspired to share our expertise and be part of improving the quality of life and good sleep for our clients

Mantra? The best is yet to come

Best grooming tip? A good night’s sleep

Guilty pleasure? Vinyasa yoga

Favorite foods? A delicious green salad with garden tomato and avocado. Fresh fish that came from the ocean that same day

Music you love? Gentle, easy sound and recently began enjoying vinyl again

Best advice ever given to you? My mother would say, “You can conquer your world after a good night’s sleep”

Best advice you’ve given? Do the best you can, tell the truth, and be on time

Earliest memory? Three years old going up the rope tow with my dad at Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire

When you wake up, you? Look forward to my big mug of very robust coffee

Before bed, you? Wind down the day watching or reading something, and always a little kiss good night

What’s on your bookshelf? Mostly what my book club has selected, which is varied and rather eclectic. Classics, historical fiction, memoirs, etc…

You can’t live without? My amazing and loving family

Love to escape to? Chatham, Massachusetts where we enjoy: fresh ocean air, wildlife, fish/clams/oysters, the beach, meals together, the sky, taking walks, kayaking, biking, running, and smiles on everyone’s faces

Advice you would give to your younger self? It’s true—life goes fast

ON THE SHORE

Your style is? Classic and easy, pulled together with a scarf

Can’t leave the house without? Lip gloss

Transportation? By car—my Volvo XC90

Driving music? NPR or the Cubs game

Place to eat? Michigan Shores Club

Shop? La Colonna, The Grand, or The Book Stall

Best thing about the Shore? My amazing book group: dedicated, strong, smart ladies, and so fun

Worst thing about the Shore? Can’t think of a thing

The perfect day is? Meeting up with dear friends for a nice, leisurely lunch and catching up

IN THE CITY

Your style is? Classic and easy, pulled together with a scarf

Can’t leave the house without? My keys

Transportation? Volvo XC90

Driving music? NPR

Place to eat? Osteria Langhe in Logan Square

Shop? Lori’s Shoes, Unabridged Bookstore, and Art Effect

Best thing about the City? Our kids all live nearby and the lakefront path is only half a block away

Worst thing about the City? There is no terrific grocery store like The Grand or Heinen’s

The perfect day is? Not actually getting in the car to go to a store, a work-out, a restaurant, or a museum