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Posted Jan 24 at 1:28 PM in by Jen Harvey
Cozy on up with family and friends with a great sectional sofa. Whether you're hosting a small get-together or you're doing a solo Netflix marathon - the right sofa is key to relaxation and recreation. Here are a few of our favorites to complete a room of any style:
(Top photo: Interior Design by Heather Vaughan Design; Greg Premru Photography)
Built by Columbia Contracting Corp.; Brian Vanden...
Posted Jan 23 at 3:46 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Home furnishing gurus Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, who have hearts of gold and a soft spot for dogs, have announced a new line of exclusive pet throws. Homeowners now have a fashionable way to protect their sofas, chairs and lounges from the dog hair, stains and wear created by our four-legged friends. During the winter and headed into mud season, pet throws are a must, and mean that we don’t...
Posted Jan 22 at 11:37 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Here in New England, we prize our antique homes—particularly those that line the main streets of our most picturesque towns. But remodeling them can be tricky. Homeowners want to preserve all of the charm of yesteryear, but they don’t want their interiors to feel dated.
It takes a savvy hand and respect for detail to freshen up an antique while protecting its pedigree. Roomscapes Cabinetry &...
Posted Jan 19 at 4:22 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Congrats to Jason Harris and Troy Sober ASLA, PLA of Gregory Lombardi Design, Inc. (GLDI) for their new appointments to Principal. These promotions are the first of their kind for the lauded landscape architecture firm and recognize Jason Harris and Troy Sober for their significant contributions to the growth and excellence of the GLDI brand.
Jason Harris - As the resident MBA in the business,...
Posted Jan 18 at 2:39 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The Lagassé Group has just unveiled a new website.... Check out their beautiful custom-built homes, their approach and team, led by husband-and-wife duo Executive Vice President Kevin Lagassé and President and General Counsel Nancy Lagassé.
The Lagassé Group is a “different breed of builder,” shares Kevin Lagassé, one equally at ease constructing city high-rise condos (thanks, no doubt, to an...
Posted Jan 16 at 5:05 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Creating a great-looking bookcase may come naturally to those in the design world, but to most of us it is not an inherited trait. The placement of showcased items should be thoughtful, not arbitrary, and done with an eye for balance and beauty.
LDa Architecture & Interiors; photo by Greg Premru
BDG connected with two industry insiders—an interior designer and an architect—to learn their...
Posted Jan 15 at 2:25 PM in by Sandy Giardi
A client with Floridian sensibilities approached general contracting firm Wood & Clay, Inc. to give their post and beam a whole-house renovation that would lighten up their Lakes Region home.
While the client wanted a sunshine state for their Northern home and a “beachier” vibe, the dwelling’s new look is still a product of its New Hampshire setting. Along with white clapboard and gray tones...
Posted Jan 12 at 2:51 PM in by Sandy Giardi
For those of you who didn't resolve to eat healthy or go dry this month, we’ve got just the French toast recipe for you as you head into the weekend.
The keys to this indulgent yet easy-enough recipe are the brioche, caramelized bananas and small-batch syrup. We used Fireking Baking Company’s out-of-this-world Cinnamon Bread, out of Braintree, Mass., (We’ve seen it at Brothers Marketplace, Roche...
Posted Jan 11 at 1:55 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 27
6:30-8:30pm
Three Stone Gallery unveils its winter show "Views from the East." Curated by Jennifer M. Johnston and Shelley Drake Hawks, this new exhibit showcases the works of Yary Livan, one of the few master ceramists to have survived the Cambodian genocide of the 1970s. “Views from the East” also features paintings, photography, miniatures and mixed...
Posted Jan 10 at 1:57 PM in by Anonymous
Never mind the forecast (what ice storm?), we’ve got just the post for those of you gearing up for the 2018 New England Patriots playoff game at Gillette this Saturday. Check out our 6 pregame tips for your tailgate, culled from our recent Christmas Eve outing at the Pats game.
#1 Don that Gronk jersey and Brady-esque beanie. This is a no-brainer, but show your true colors by wearing Patriots...
