Month: January 2020
Frances Palmer: Sculpting Beauty
A visit to artist Frances Palmer’s private studio and garden in Weston is like traveling to another world, one that…
Bright and Bold in Fairfield County
When a young couple packed up their daughter and left London for the States, they had certain requisites in mind for their big move…
Entertaining at home in Redding
There are plenty of people who say their house is good for entertaining, and then there are those who actually use their house to entertain…
Designer Mar Silver’s Harmonious Home
Serene. Spiritual. Soothing. Mar Silver frequently uses these adjectives when she’s working on a project with clients, but it was only recently…
This Beverly Farms Carriage House has a Surprise Ending
Meg Erickson had no intention of being seduced by her home. Initially, her relationship with the carriage house was strictly business.
Top 5 Reasons to Build a Plunge Pool in New England
If you’ve vacationed at a resort offering private plunge pools that overlook mountain vistas or cresting ocean waves, you understand the allure….
Jess Cooney is Fueled by Passion
A Berkshires-based designer reinvents an old filling station to serve as a bespoke workspace.
Rooms We Love: Petite and Chic
The same basic elements—a vanity, a mirror, and wallpaper—yield beautifully different results.
Small Space Living in Central Massachusetts
Chalk it up to serendipity. The owners of this little lakefront cottage discovered it for sale just a mere mile from their home…
Dream Weaver: Merida
Design sensation Sylvie Johnson works with Merida to bring rugmaking to a whole new level of excellence.
A North Shore Remodel
The North Shore location of a couple’s new home was a real estate trifecta: in a tony neighborhood, on the water, and an easy walk…
This Suburban Couple Decamped to a Beacon Hill Apartment
With their children grown, a suburban couple decided their big house was, well, too big. Rather than downsize into a smaller version of what they had…
Shop Visit: Weston Table
Every object at this carefully curated Weston boutique tells a unique tale about provenance and quality over quantity.
The Cost to Build a Contemporary Home: Why It’s Higher than A Traditional One
Structural challenges, the quality of materials, and specialty contractors are just a few of the reasons.