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Posted Apr 24 at 1:13 PM in by Kendra Keelan
Nantucket Island is in full bloom this weekend with the 45th Annual Chamber Daffodil Festival, April 26-28, presented by Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines. It is BDG’s pleasure to be a media sponsor for this joyous ritual welcoming springtime on the enchanted isle.
Nantucket Chamber of Commerce’s signature event promises a weekend full of spirited, quirky and fun events—from festival mainstays to...
Posted Apr 23 at 3:19 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Splash, Newton’s state-of-the-art kitchen and bath showroom, features a unique—and luxurious—way to transform your bathroom into a nexus of relaxation, health and bliss. BainUltra’s Vedana care unit unites spa technologies with therapeutic techniques to elevate daily personal care rituals and improve one’s physical and mental well-being.
Created for use in the shower, Vedana combines five...
Posted Apr 18 at 3:54 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The number of bunny sightings on Newbury Street is multiplying over the course of the next few weeks with the arrival of the “Hunt Slonem Solo Exhibition” at DTR Modern Galleries. This show, which is now on view, features a wide array of Hunt Slonem’s globally recognized butterflies, bunnies and birds and is sure to delight art connoisseurs and budding collectors alike.
Striped Diamond Bunnies...
Posted Apr 16 at 6:42 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Nevermind pahking the cah on Hahvahd Yahd, this is where premium vehicles are yearning to be when they’re not in the fast lane. We explore the designs of four gleaming, high-octane auto salons (we couldn't possibly call them garages) that are home to high-performance Porsches, thundering Ferraris, classic Mercedes and Corvettes and Minis with big dreams.
Photography: Chuck Choi, Marcus Gleysteen...
Posted Apr 15 at 10:27 AM in by Kendra Keelan
For many years, Thoughtforms has engaged in volunteer activities that give back to the community. This includes focusing on connecting people to the environment, supporting family-oriented activities, and developing all generations intellectually and personally. As a custom builder, not only does Thoughtforms build homes, they are deeply committed to building and strengthening the community in...
Posted Apr 12 at 3:43 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The porte-cochère, meaning carriage entrance in French, began as an architectural feature on palaces and manors during the reigns of Louis XIV and XV. The roofed structure, which extends from the entrance of a building over an adjacent driveway or courtyard, provided a bit of ceremony as well as functionality. Carriages could enter an interior courtyard to drop off and pick up passengers under a...
Posted Apr 11 at 9:02 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Maverick Integration is one of the first in New England to embrace a new frontier in residential lighting control: the advent of color temperate lighting calibrated to the time of day. Ketra lighting (later followed by USAI, Savant and LF Illumination) has redefined fixtures with automation that harnesses the color and temperature of natural light and brings it indoors. Gone are the days of the...
Posted Apr 11 at 4:22 PM in by Sandy Giardi
There is no denying that it’s an exciting time to build in Boston. From daring new constructions to period-piece worthy historic renovations to soaring sky-high condos, every Boston neighborhood has its own flair and personality. We bring you slices of the city’s finest, each project reflective of its enclave’s unique character.
Beacon Hill
A Beacon Hill residence by Columbia Contracting Corp....
Posted Apr 10 at 2:28 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Owner and Designer Donna Venegas of kitchen design studio Venegas and Company was challenged when renovating her marina-side Charlestown kitchen. “It’s easy to listen to somebody and guide them,” she explains. “But to do your own house is hard, because everything you pick, is everything you didn’t pick.”
She needn’t have feared. Her kitchen, which spills out to a patio where she grills (a lot...
Posted Apr 9 at 3:45 PM in by Sandy Giardi
For those tight on space in their urban digs, Frank Webb Home has an ingenious design solution: a “collapsing” shower that all but disappears when it’s not in use. Manager Deb Dumel of Frank Webb Home’s South Boston showroom introduced us to Duravit’s OpenSpace, an incredible shrinking shower enclosure with doors that fold inward towards the wall and flush with its brilliant chrome frame. When...
