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Posted Apr 26 at 9:40 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England celebrates its Boston Grand Opening event at the design mecca Seven Tide Saturday, April 28. The captivating showroom offers a luxurious, innovative and, often, tactile shopping experience for discerning homeowners as well as in-the-know New England architects, designers and other trade professionals.
Dubbed a downtown “destination for inspiration,”...
Posted Apr 25 at 10:37 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We’ve got your weekend plans! Nantucket Island’s fun-loving rite of spring, the Nantucket Daffodil Festival, is here April 27-29. BDG is pleased to be a sponsor of this ode to that bright-as-sunshine trumpeting flower, which promises a full slate of activities celebrating the arrival of spring on the idyllic island.
The Antique Car Parade is a festival highlight, in which more than 100 vintage...
Posted Apr 25 at 11:34 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Enjoy a slice (or three!) and help the homeless at Pizza for Pine Street at Roomscapes’ Cabinetry & Design Center May 17, 6-8pm. This benefit, supporting Pine Street Inn, features an appearance by founder Andris Lagsdin of Baking Steel Pizza Stone and a cooking demo by Fresh Chef Craig Hastings.
A $25 suggestion donation includes pizza, beer and wine and a signature cocktail by Crooked Oak...
Posted Apr 24 at 2:48 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Here in New England, outdoor TVs tend to be a cost-is-no-object amenity, shares Maverick Integration’s Executive Coordinator Mark LaFave, due to the fact that homeowners pay a premium for these amazing, element-defying products, and they can only be used a few short, sweet months of the year.
Séura's Storm Ultra Bright
Still, more and more people are turning their landscapes into alfresco living...
Posted Apr 21 at 9:30 AM in by Sandy Giardi
In honor of Earth Day, we highlight three sustainable homes that are as easy on the eye as they are the environment. Each speaks volumes about the dexterity and vision of the firms that designed and constructed them, as well as the professionals' commitment to a green built environment.
Net-Positive Suburban Stunner
Construction by Thoughtforms Corporation; architecture by Zero Energy Design;...
Posted Apr 19 at 10:22 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Adolfo Perez Architect has come to be known for his immaculate contemporary homes and his luxe, linear living spaces. His award-winning settings not only have an inherent geometry, they have an attitude. His homes are born of a keen sense of place and noted for their marriage of technology, craftsmanship and sophistication. The following designs are just a sampling of his vision, every one...
Posted Apr 18 at 6:19 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Last week’s event, If You Dream It, We Can Build It, cohosted by BDG and Perfection Fence at the company’s Marshfield headquarters, was a successful, informative open house and panel discussion with the spirit of an industry reception.
The event, which was moderated by BDG’s publisher Melanie Perillo, featured builder Douglas Whitla of Whitla Brothers Builders, Inc., Dan Gordon of Dan Gordon...
Posted Apr 17 at 3:11 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We won’t sugarcoat it. This winter has left a mark, and sprucing up your yard is going to require some doing. Broken tree limbs are littering landscapes and roads; mailboxes have yelled “timber!” and sad, sagging fences are in dire need of repair. Luckily, BDG has just the professionals to help you tidy up your yard but good. We’ve compiled a list of tips to help you beautify your outdoor space....
Posted Apr 16 at 10:00 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Though R.P. Marzilli & Company lays down mulch as part of its landscape services, president Robert Marzilli was kind enough to share his tips for Boston homeowners who choose to tackle those piles on their own.
#1) Out with the old…
Clean your flower beds to rid them of last season’s bark before laying down new.
#2) Don't over-mulch.
Only use about two to three inches of mulch, and only...
Posted Apr 16 at 2:09 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Senior designer Julie Lyons is full of bright ideas for clients of Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center, so, when it came to transforming her own bungalow-style abode on the coast, we were beyond interested to see how she and her husband, Michael, handled her home’s transformation.
Thankfully, Julie has a deep knowledge of the building and design industry as well as critical, creative eye, and...
