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Posted Jan 5 at 12:00 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Transitional rug designs are going strong on the home front, with the most successful styles channeling ancient motifs and patterns in refreshed and inspired ways. Composition, color and texture are key for transitional spaces, and all are often manipulated for a diverse and exciting effect.
Heather Vaughan Design
Principal Heather Vaughan of Heather Vaughan Design nails the transitional look...
Posted Jan 4 at 2:55 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Homeowners building new custom kitchens have a common desire: a walk-in pantry. In this age of gorgeous, clutter-free kitchens, homeowners still need a place to store their dry goods and staples, small appliances and serveware. Frequent runs to the store in the name of beauty aren’t the answer. What is? Walk-in pantries.
Clients of Riverstone Custom Builders have been clamoring for walk-in...
Posted Jan 2 at 4:27 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Ice-cold martinis and oysters on the half shell. Horizonless seas and fiery sunsets. Some things bring out the best in one another. And so it is for rugs and furniture. With the range of rug and furniture styles available today, there is no end to the looks you can create. From tonal designs that blend in to the whole to look-at-me one-of-a-kind statement pieces, it’s no wonder interior designers...
Posted Dec 21 at 4:16 PM in by Anonymous
(photo courtesy of Wasik's Cheese Shop)
A well-turned cheeseboard is a go-to for me when I entertain. And I entertain a lot. Whether it’s a planned luncheon for 12, a shared glass of eggnog and snacks with neighbors, or an impromptu cocktail catch-up with guests from out of town—a cheese board is a menu mainstay for me.
From about mid-December on, I keep ingredients on hand, so when an...
Posted Dec 20 at 10:45 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Coffee tables, living rooms and libraries everywhere have a beautiful new book to showcase, as Patrick Ahearn, one of New England’s preeminent classical architects, has just released the display-worthy new monograph, Timeless: Classic American Architecture for Contemporary Living.
Beyond its striking good looks, Timeless reveals the theories and practices that have made Ahearn the success he is...
Posted Dec 18 at 3:34 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Paging Boston hockey fans. Sea-Dar Construction transformed a hotel suite on the 14th floor of the Ames Boston Hotel into a shrine to Bruins great Bobby Orr. Conceived by architect Bergmeyer Associates, this is the first winter for the custom 570-square-foot space, which allows guests to surround themselves with hockey memorabilia, trophies and images and highlight-reel worthy reproductions.
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Posted Dec 15 at 3:46 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Santa can have his milk and cookies; we’d rather sip a soul-stirring seasonal cocktail in the Red Bar at Hyannis’ Pain D’Avignon, the French café-boulangerie, bar and bistro that provides a table for all reasons.
Tom Catalano of Catalano Architects first turned us on to this stylish French haunt, and we can’t think of a more festive spot for a little revelry and fortification. As the eatery’s...
Posted Dec 14 at 3:51 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Gifts to beautify your home and those of others....
For the entertainer on your list, Christofle Paris has just the gift to bring sparkle to the table. The fine French silversmith joins two centuries of tradition with modern day luxury living with MOOD by Christofle flatware set and storage capsules. Flawless yet functional, these treasure chests have dark walnut interiors that house a 24-piece...
Posted Dec 13 at 10:39 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Gifts for those in your inner and extended circle....
We have always loved gifting beautiful art books and, in this digital age, page-turning presents carry even more weight. Chatham’s Focus Gallery, which specializes in striking fine art photography, has a well-edited collection of books of photographic art from top-tier publishers. Choose the theme that will resonate most with the recipient—...
Posted Dec 12 at 11:45 PM in by Sandy Giardi
(Photo via thegardenbuzz.com)
Unless you live by the coast or have plantings atop your city roof deck where there are high winds, you don’t need to wrap your evergreens in burlap, says Vanessa Tropeano, General Manager for Parterre Garden Services. And that’s good news, considering snowflakes have already been flying, coating the ground and the trees. After all, a large reason that homeowners...
