By Design

Modern History

Interior designer Cheryl Sheehy of Surroundings Interior Design drew on a sophisticated palette of earthy neutrals and rich textures to bring coherence to a historic 1854 condo on Benefit Street in Providence, R.I.

New Build with an Old Soul

On a historic property in Providence’s East Side, Billy and Tiffany Libby built a timeless new home that honors the character of the land while crafting a space entirely their own.

Local Capture

Tap of the Town

Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney is investing in something beyond books — an 8,000-square-foot beer garden in Plainville, MA.

Hive Mind

Every year, Phil and Meghan Gaven haul four million bees from Georgia to Maine to support Portland’s beekeeping community. Meet the Honey Exchange — and the hive-minded mission behind it.

Travel & Entertainment

Within the Woods

New England’s forests are more than beautiful — they’re healing.

Scenic Strolls

From Vermont’s Lake Champlain causeway to Cape Cod’s Bass Hole boardwalk, New England’s waterways are made for walking.

Art

Wash-Ashore Art in Action

On beaches from Maine to Massachusetts, artists transform marine debris into sculptures while conservationists turn the data into change. 

Trash Becomes Treasure

Using reclaimed materials, Thomas Dambo has built eight massive troll sculptures and counting in New England and many more worldwide.