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Posted Nov 3 at 10:44 AM in by carly stewart
ArchitectureBoston ExpoNovember 15-17, 2016Boston Convention & Exhibitoin Center | Hall C
ONE INDUSTRY. MANY PARTNERS.
ABX connects architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, project managers, landscape designers, manufacturers, and other AEC professionals.
ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) is the largest building industry event in the Northeast. From November 15 to 17 at the BCEC...
Posted Nov 2 at 2:00 PM in by Jen Harvey
The Populus, Figurative Series by Craig Alan Art is an amazing visualization of artwork brought to life through paintings.
Each painting from a distance is a portrait of a celebrity – but when you look closely you see that each detail is a unique person. Whether it’s a person riding a bicycle or a box head man, you can’t help but be amazed at the details.
Alan’s inspiration behind the series...
Posted Nov 1 at 3:21 PM in by carly stewart
Save the Date: November 17-20, 2016.
The only show of its kind in New England, the Boston Home Décor Show will again feature an array of fine art galleries, antiques, Mid-Century Modern to contemporary furnishings, and interior design resources.
Courtesy of Sedia Modern Furniture, New York Suite Sofa designed by Sergio Bicego, 2015 for Saba Italia.
The four-day show and sale opens with a Gala...
Posted Oct 31 at 11:27 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Say Spaaaahhhh! Master baths have become calming retreats; how to get the look.
Slice up the cucumber, steep that herbal tea and infuse your ice water with fresh fruit, because today’s master baths rival the designs of the most luxurious day spas. Homeowners and bath professionals are invoking a “serenity now” mentality and crafting calming, clean-lined retreats for bathroom suites. These...
Posted Oct 27 at 2:06 PM in by carly stewart
Don't fret the cold... Keep warm with velvets this season! Here's a look at the top velvet trends of the season - for whether you're looking to strut like the models, or take the runway's looks and feels right to your home decor.
Going Classic
Vogue Runway Fall Trends 2016Givenchy; Photo: Monica Feudi
Tabitha Simmons - Micki nubuck-paneled velvet ankle boots (available at Net-A-Porter)
Chanel...
Posted Oct 27 at 1:51 PM in by Jen Harvey
Flowering cabbage, kale and creeping Jenny. (Deborah Silver & Co.)
Beacon Hill Flower Box Inspirations. (via Pinterest)
BDG Publisher Melanie Perillo shares photos of the flower basket arrangements at her home barn.
Colorful flower box arrangements. (Left: Southern Living, Top Right: Better Homes & Gardens, Bottom Right: Pinterest)
(Left: Pinterest, Right: Midwest Living)
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Posted Oct 25 at 11:49 AM in by Jen Harvey
It feels seasonally appropriate to be rocking skull accents around Halloween. However many of us love decorating and wearing skulls all year round (just not in a creepy way).
Skulls give a “rock star" kind of vibe when it’s done just right and not overboard. A “less is more” mentality works best for skull style. It’s a statement you can bring to your home décor and your wardrobe.
Here are a few...
Posted Oct 24 at 2:12 PM in by Jen Harvey
This elegant home located in Wellesley, MA was redesigned by Hamilburg Interiors to create an inviting atmosphere for a family. New Englanders are no strangers to dark and gloomy weather, which is why this tudor style home focused on indoor living.
Dena Hamilburg, Principal of Hamilburg Interiors, explains that the home has been named the “Downton Abbey Project” because at the onset the PBS...
Posted Oct 20 at 3:24 PM in by Sandy Giardi
At BDG, we’re grateful to have relationships with professionals who have been with us since our inception. Feeling nostalgic, we combed through the archives to see the projects these talents showcased in our first few editions. We weren’t surprised to find designs that are as relevant today as they were up to 20 years ago. We asked the principals what makes these designs so enduring and what they...
Posted Oct 19 at 1:05 PM in by Jen Harvey
The 2016 PRISM Awards by BRAGB celebrates the best projects and outstanding achievements in New England’s home building industry.
BRAGB (Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston) has been hosting the PRISM Awards for several years. The program has been carefully designed to honor and recognize the accomplishments of professionals who influence the present and shape the future of...