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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...
Posted Dec 11 at 3:42 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Our picks for the host of those fabulous seasonal soirees...
Seafood lovers will say “Aw, shucks” when presented with the Sir | Madam Oyster Napkin Set, comprised of four linen napkins cataloging North American oysters, their geographical location and their flavor. You’ve likely had Malpeque and Wellfleet oysters, the briny beauties from Prince Edward Island and Cape Cod Bay, respectively, but...
Posted Dec 11 at 3:05 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Alexandra Aquadro, founder of AGA Design, gave a humdrum powder room in Lexington an instant update by replacing its tired yellow paint with a dynamic wallcovering. Powder rooms are one of Aquadro’s favorite rooms to wallpaper, undoubtedly because you can make a huge impact in a very small space.
The addition of Galbraith & Paul’s Parquet wallcovering completely transformed the look of this...
Posted Dec 8 at 11:49 AM in by Anonymous
I have always loved decorating my home for the holidays. I get into the spirit and joy of the season early and so does my family. I have raised my kids well; everyone helps me schlep countless boxes up from the basement, so I can deck the halls of my 1790s antique home with garlands, ornaments, stockings and collectibles.
The small rooms are cozy and bright, and, so I’m told, exceptionally...
Posted Dec 7 at 4:33 PM in by Jen Harvey
Rachel Reider Interiors decked the halls at the Hawthorne Inn as part of the Concord Museum Holiday House Tour. The Holiday House Tour welcomed nearly 1,000 guests inside private residences that are each decorated in a different holiday theme.
Rachel Reider Interiors is a Boston-based interior design firm. Her projects range from homes to hotels. To learn more about the firm, visit Rachel...
