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Posted Nov 21 at 2:50 PM in by Melanie Perillo
As the season of giving is now here, I felt compelled to spread the word about an important new initiative: The Leo Project. A few weeks back, I met an extraordinary young woman, Jessica Danforth. I learned that Jessica is honoring another extraordinary woman—Caitlin O’Hara—with the launch of a Resource Center now breaking ground and entering construction in Nanyuki, Kenya.
When Caitlin passed...
Posted Nov 20 at 4:35 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We recently met Executive Corporate Chef John Craig of Clarke at the 7 Tide Showroom in the Seaport, where he whipped up a holiday feast on Wolf’s professional grade (and time-saving!) appliances. We are certainly thankful for the following recipes and wanted to share….
Herb-roasted Cornish Game Hens, prepared in the Wolf M-Oven
4 Cornish game hens
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon...
Posted Nov 19 at 4:37 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Let there be light! Pella Windows & Doors has made a special delivery to BDG Publisher Melanie Perillo’s house, and we’re happy to report that the “house she’s adding to her addition,” ahem, is now blessed with floor to ceiling windows and lots of natural light.
In all seriousness, her new kitchen renovation is really shaping up— and in short time—and it’s exciting to see the black-framed...
Posted Nov 13 at 4:21 PM in by Kathleen Parente
The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) recently hosted the Annual PRISM Gala and unveiled the winners of the much anticipated 2018 PRISM Awards. These coveted awards recognize the finest projects and outstanding achievements of builders, developers, project owners, architects, land planners, marketing/advertising firms, interior designers, remodelers and other...
Posted Nov 8 at 9:13 AM in by Sandy Giardi
In a day and age filled with amateur photographers where everyone has an iPhone, we felt compelled to highlight the talent of Roger Pelissier of Roger Pelissier Portrait Photography in Wellesley, Mass. We’ve been spending a great deal of time with Roger of late as we work toward an exciting upcoming project, and have been struck by his affable manner and knack for capturing great shots.
We’ve...
Posted Nov 7 at 9:00 AM in by Sandy Giardi
With all the rain we’ve been having lately, it’s hard to believe that we’re talking about how to keep moisture in your evergreens and shrubs over the winter (somebody please tell Mother Nature that it’s April showers), but indeed we are. We asked Erik J. Bednarek of EJB Designs, LLC—who has over two decades of expertise, including managing the landscape and sites of public parks and communities...
Posted Nov 5 at 12:10 PM in by Sandy Giardi
When Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc. worked with Elms Interior Design to reimagine this luxury condo at Boston’s Millennium Tower, a dynamic navy blue figured in greatly to the design mix. In this expansive, sky-high space, with the city at its feet, this accent color was a natural choice, complementing the tones of the panoramic views found outside a perimeter of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Blue...
Posted Nov 2 at 9:23 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We love the look of sliding barn doors in interiors, and they’ve certainly come a long way since their agrarian roots. While they’ve been around for years, somehow they still feel like a novelty when brought indoors. These days, there are applications for every taste, from reclaimed and rustic to clean-lined and contemporary. Plus, they’re as functional as they are attractive, and serve to...
Posted Nov 1 at 4:01 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The fourth floor of the Boston Design Center is dressed for tonight’s IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association)-NE Design Awards Gala, a celebration of interior design professionals and their award-winning work. Many of our friends and colleagues are event sponsors—Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center, Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply and...
Posted Oct 31 at 12:25 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Lately, it seems that everywhere we turn we’re seeing new builds with black window frames. And it’s no wonder. These striking windows have a high-contrast, clean-lined sensibility and a timeless yet contemporary style. In fact, BDG’s publisher Melanie Perillo is incorporating Pella Windows and Doors’ black casement windows into her kitchen addition as we speak. Paired with a black matte stove,...
