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Posted Apr 4 at 3:39 PM in by Anonymous
Now that spring is almost here (er, we hope!) it’s time to say goodbye to pine cones, evergreens and holly and hello to spring greens, pussy willows and pansies.
Just before Easter, I headed to Stonegate Gardens in Lincoln, window boxes in hand, to give my containers a much-needed spring makeover. I love changing up the arrangements each season to give my antique barn a fresh, updated look.
On...
Posted Apr 3 at 11:23 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Debsan the Decorating Store has an ingenious paint program to help homeowners add color to their lives. The Natick Center store allows customers to rent a quart of Benjamin Moore paint—in some 3500 shades—for just $4 to sample their selections at home.
Upper Wall: Sun Porch 2023-30; Lower Wall: Stonington Gray HC-170, both interior paint, flat
Whether you gravitate toward a color palette of...
Posted Apr 2 at 10:44 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Here’s to screen time you don’t have to limit. Not quite in and not quite out, these picture-perfect porches let us breathe in the fresh air and make the most out of the shoulder season. They bring us closer to the great outdoors yet shelter us from the elements. Here are some of our favorite designs—where we’d happily spend time as the weather grows warmer.
C.M. Ragusa Builders
No cold...
Posted Mar 30 at 10:46 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We’ve been following the details on Duncan Hughes’ new line for Dowel for a few months now, and we’re excited to share that the Boston launch party is upon us. After all, why should Las Vegas have all the fun?
Come join the Boston celebration of Hughes' new line for Dowel Furniture, an Art Deco-inspired collection of accents and furnishings synthesizing subtle femininity and masculinity,...
Posted Mar 29 at 4:16 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We have long known that the homes of Doreve Nicholaeff of Nicholaeff Architecture + Design are a perfect ten, but it seems Cape Cod newspapers have also taken note. Nicholaeff was recently featured in the Cape Cod Times' "Take 10" business profile, which is a weekly feature spotlighting a Cape business owner and the secrets of his or her success.
Photo by Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times
The...
Posted Mar 28 at 6:54 PM in by Sandy Giardi
When it comes to inspiration, like you, we love paging through glossy national home magazines and scouring their websites to see what they’re up to. Veranda is pretty much our bible (if you haven’t read “The Joy of Spring” ‘Bringing Beauty Home’ section in their March-April issue, you’d best hop to it!), Elle Décor is also a favorite, and, when it comes to entertaining, despite our Yankee...
Posted Mar 27 at 5:59 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The Cottage, Concord’s home furnishings, accents and interior design shop, is bursting with new lines to bring color and a breath of fresh air into your home this spring.
The handcrafted Irish pottery of Nicholas Mosse is among the latest offerings, and Designer Christina Stetson tells us that the brand has quite a following. Mosse himself trains and employs locals who handcraft and hand paint...
Posted Mar 26 at 5:45 PM in by Sandy Giardi
When a previous 1960s renovation ridded a Beacon Hill town house of some of its wonderful Italianate architectural details and lowered (gasp!) the ceilings by over five feet, S+H Construction was hired to return the home to its former grandeur.
In order to increase the headroom but maintain the ductwork, S+H Construction reframed the interior partitions and ceilings. They also needed to reroute...
Posted Mar 23 at 3:02 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Everybody loves March Madness, and its upsets, buzzer beaters and big wins. In the spirit of the NCAA tourney, we bring you six incredible private basketball courts. We’re big fans of these designs; check them out when you’re not updating your brackets.
The family is just steps away from a game or a practice session with this indoor basketball court by built by J.W. Construction.
J.W....
Posted Mar 22 at 9:52 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Pierre Matta, co-owner and designer of Newton Kitchens & Design, is always thinking of contemporary new takes on cabinetry. He’ll do an acid wash on cabinetry doors, use studs for a contemporary look, metallics, even shagreen, for a sharkskin leather look. Lately, he’s partnered with local artist Giovanni DeCunto to bring painted artistry to his designs.
Typically, art is something we find in...
