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Posted May 6 at 1:01 PM in by Sandy Giardi
“When it comes to choosing kitchen and bathroom countertops, TV’s home improvement shows would have you believe that granite is the only option,” says President Jose Moraes of Onyx Marble & Granite. Not so. Hearty quartz is also a popular choice, and luxurious marble, with its timeless look of beauty, has also had a recent renaissance. Which stone is for you? The professionals at Onyx Marble...
Posted May 4 at 3:39 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Happy Derby Day! Sip like you're at Churchill Downs with this delicious mint julep recipe courtesy of The Backroom at Moody’s in Waltham.
The mint julep, the Kentucky Derby's beverage of choice, has been associated with the “Run for the Roses” for nearly a century, and, each year, during Derby Weekend, nearly 120,000 of the spiked quencher are served.
It appears the mint julep may actually have...
Posted May 3 at 1:36 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Last Saturday, the recipients of the 2019 Bulfinch Awards were recognized and feted at the Harvard Club by the New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architectural & Art. While firms around the United States vie for this prestigious award, the Boston area was well represented in this distinguished winner’s circle.
"New Concord Farmhouse" by Patrick Ahearn Architect; photo by Greg...
Posted May 1 at 10:41 AM in by Kendra Keelan
Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club has just the plan for Saturday afternoon: their 20th Annual Wellesley Kitchen and Home Tour May 4. Six elegant Wellesley homes open their doors to the public to reveal designs and features that are reflective of the functionality and practicality needed for young families today. Stroll through a 1915 Tudor, classic 2014 Colonial, and a 1905 Craftsman with a new...
Posted Apr 30 at 6:58 PM in by Sandy Giardi
ARTEFACT Home | Garden, the beloved Belmont store, is celebrating the grand opening of a second outpost—a Verellen boutique—on Washington Street in the South End.
As the area is quickly becoming a hotbed for home design, owners Maureen and Sue Walsh have taken the leap—and the commute—to bring the distinguished Verellen upholstery brand as well as a highly curated array of their exquisite, often...
Posted Apr 29 at 4:24 PM in by Sandy Giardi
In order to write the next chapter for an Italianate farmhouse, with roots embedded generations deep in Belmont’s farming history, Patrick Ahearn Architect had to first work backwards. His firm, which is renowned for steeping new builds and restorations alike within a historic vernacular, had to deconstruct and remove some wayward, quick-sell renovations done in the 1990s before they could...
Posted Apr 26 at 12:30 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Pierre and Tricia Matta of Newton Kitchens & Design were looking to start fresh when their lease was up, and their new 6500-square-foot space on Wexford Street in Needham provided a blank canvas. The move allowed the family-owned business to undertake a complete gut renovation and conceptualize (in a mere 16 weeks!) an artful new home with plenty of room for their custom and cutting-edge...
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...
