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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...
Posted Dec 7 at 2:21 PM in by Jen Harvey
Parterre Garden Services
Make your outdoor entryway festive this year with a holiday planter. Here are a few arrangements by Boston-area professionals that will delight all season long.
R.P. Marzilli & Company
Parterre Garden Services
a Blade of Grass
Stonegate Gardens
Paragon Landscape
Paragon Landscape
Posted Dec 7 at 1:04 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Are you searching for a gift to bring to a Yankee Swap at an upcoming holiday party? What you bring can vary greatly, depending on whether you’re looking to elicit oohs and ahs or hoots of laughter when your gift is unwrapped. It also comes down to how practical you are. As we see it, there are three types of Yankee Swap Gifts. Choose wisely.
The Keeper
If you’re looking to bring the gift that...
Posted Dec 1 at 2:39 AM in by carly stewart
We've collected our top 10 Instagram posts from the month of November! Follow us @bostondesignguide for the latest and greatest homes you can find throughout New England.
Tag us in your home decor photos during the holidays for reposts throughout the month of December!
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Mmmmmmm for Mondays!Sequoia Custom Builders
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A fabulous New England landscape by Pellettieri Associates, Inc.
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The...
Posted Nov 30 at 12:07 PM in by Sandy Giardi
(Left: Interior Design by Audrey Sterk Design | Middle: Arteriors Lighting available at Lucia Lighting | Right: Interior Design by Manuel de Santaren)
When an interior designer first takes on a project, lighting is almost always an issue. It is also an essential, multifaceted design feature that warrants a bigger conversation than it often gets, explains interior design principal John Day of LDa...
