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Posted Sep 9 at 10:36 AM in by Sandy Giardi
JW Construction, Inc., one of Boston’s premier builders, is celebrating the grand opening of its Cape & Islands Division. The general contractor, which was named to Inc. 5000’s list of one of the fastest growing and most successful companies, has recently completed renovation on its new historical (what else?) property at 66 School Street in Hyannis, a stone’s throw from the Steamship...
Posted Sep 6 at 5:31 PM in by Sandy Giardi
There is nothing like the thrill of the hunt and fall is a fabulous time to hit the flea markets. Whether your quest takes you to Paris, Northern California, Brooklyn or Brimfield, the following tips can help you unearth the piece you’ve been searching for or take home that get-lucky item you stumble upon and lovvvve.
Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, considered by many to be the best hunting...
Posted Sep 5 at 11:51 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Yankee Barn Homes in Grantham, NH, recently celebrated 50 years in business, and, to celebrate this golden anniversary, they invited Yankee Barn Home owners to the Eastman community for tours of four Yankee Barn Homes and a reception at their newest model home, The Springfield Barn Home. Fittingly, about 50 Yankee Barn Home owners came for the occasion, shares Yankee Barn Homes’ Co-Owner and...
Posted Aug 30 at 2:32 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Ahhhh, Cape Cod….sandy beaches, tangles of beach plum, classic weathered shingles. There is an undeniable vibe to this idyllic locale and the nearby islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and certain staples that we’ve come to associate with the good-for-the-soul summertime haunt. When we think of the Cape and Islands, sun-swept boardwalks, refreshing outdoor showers, perch-perfect...
Posted Aug 29 at 5:13 PM in by Kendra Keelan
Newport, Rhode Island, is known as one of the Northeast’s best walking cities, and its Newport Secret Garden Tour is a seasonal highlight. This annual, self-guided tour September 6th-8th gives garden enthusiasts access to prestigious properties on and off Bellevue Avenue, on Newport’s picturesque Ocean Drive and in the Kay/Catherine neighborhoods.
Tour goers will stroll through as many as nine...
Posted Aug 26 at 4:28 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Architect John MacDonald of Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc. took a different approach when designing a new home for a genial, multigenerational family, who, after living in California, has put down roots in a wooded suburban lot in the Boston area. Instead of reinterpreting the Colonials and Tudors that dot the picturesque locale, MacDonald channeled the Arts and Crafts style, creating...
Posted Aug 23 at 9:30 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Many in the office of Architectural Design Inc., AIA | AD Build LLC have a love of theatre as well as a passion for fine homes. Those two worlds merged when the Cape Cod residential and commercial design and design/build firm refashioned a Saltbox home donated by Yoshio Inomata into a striking, multipurpose rehearsal space for Elements Theatre Company on the grounds of the Community of Jesus in...
Posted Aug 22 at 8:00 PM in by Kendra Keelan
Furniture industry leaders Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams celebrate their 30th anniversary by announcing their new Fall 2019 Collection: Timeless and Timely. This collection is a full-circle moment for the all-American brand that expands its most popular furniture groups. These classic looks for the home, designed with comfort in mind (as always!), give customers expanded choices for the...
Posted Aug 21 at 3:01 PM in by Edie Ravenelle
Whether or not your home has actual ocean views, the right coastal kitchen design can feature all that you love about your favorite shore. Here's how five pros achieve that end for their clients.
Instantly Entertaining in Chatham
Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center; photo by Derrick Zellman
Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center Director Judy Whalen knew her clients were all about making the...
Posted Aug 16 at 4:52 PM in by Kendra Keelan
This Saturday, August 17, is Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday. If you are in the market for artwork or custom framing this summer, check that box at Renjeau Galleries in Natick. As one of the premier art galleries in the Boston area, they offer a large selection of contemporary, abstract and traditional fine art by established and rising artists locally, across the United States, and abroad. This...
