Indoor Pools That Make Me Want to Jump In

Posted on Oct 26, 2011Oct26
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Brrrrr . . . first really cold fall morning in Boston today, and how fitting for me to write about indoor pools! If the weather is just too cold to swim outside, why don’t we bring this fun and relaxing activity in? When it comes to luxury amenities, nothing can beat an indoor pool. It…Read More

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Architectural Digest

Fabulous Fall in Boston

Posted on Oct 16, 2011Oct16
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I absolutely love the fall here in Boston! The cool, crisp weather is perfect for walking all over the city – and it really is a very walkable city. I couldn’t resist taking these photos on this sunny, beautiful day – Enjoy the tour! We started out in Boston’s Public Garden.     Walking along…Read More

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Statue of George Washington in the Boston Public Garden
Pond in the Boston Public Garden

Who will be honored at this year’s AD 20/21?

Posted on Feb 17, 2011Feb17
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The AD 20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries is a unique art and design show held in the Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts.  The show bridges the 20th and 21st centuries, presenting the best in fine art, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, lighting, graphic design and glass of the past 109 years.…Read More

Diane von Furstenberg Ventures into Housewares

Posted on Feb 5, 2011Feb5
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The grand dame of the iconic wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg, has opened a new boutique on Newbury Street in Boston (a stone’s throw from my office) where she has exclusive fashion apparel for the elegant and fashion forward woman.  However, the Boston boutique is not the only new venture von Furstenberg has.  The New York fashion…Read More

Photo: Claridge's via ElleDecor.com
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Photo: Rebecca Greenfield via ElleDecor.com

A Wonderful London Townhouse

Posted on Dec 29, 2010Dec29
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Town homes, whether they be in New York, London, Boston or elsewhere, often present design challenges in the attempt to create a cohesive feel in a space that flows vertically. I enjoy coming across photos of town homes in various cities all over the world to see how this issue is addressed. This London townhouse…Read More

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Fashionistas Take Note

Posted on Aug 27, 2010Aug27
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When it comes to fashion, Boston has never had the reputation for being up with the trends.  However, just like Boston’s design renaissance that I wrote about in an earlier post (see Design Boston), the fashion scene in the Hub is also heating up.  As a result, sources have been popping up to keep us all…Read More

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