The Most Beautiful Quotes about Snow and Winter
As New Englanders, we know snow. Winters can be harsh, unpredictable and unforgiving. Nonetheless, most of us stop to marvel at the quiet beauty…
January, 2018
Dining & Entertainment on a Whole New Level
A South Shore Restaurateur Goes Big With a New Culinary Entertainment Concept Text by Laura DeSisto | Photographs by Kjeld Mahoney As brick and…
The story behind Beacon Hill’s purple windows
Many of Beacon Hill’s famed purple windows were the result of a nineteenth-century mistake. Between 1818 and 1824, an English company sent shipments of…
New England Living TV: Martha’s Vineyard Tenth Annual Food and Wine Festival
Sip an oyster. Then sip your French wine. And repeat. These are the uncomplicated instructions given by Ruby Wines’ Dan Michaud during Oh Shucks! at the…
New England Living TV: Historic Townhouse Tour in Beacon Hill
It’s easy to get swept up in history while wandering the brick sidewalks and narrow streets of Beacon Hill. “This neighborhood, which is less…
The Upside of Downsizing
They say good things come in small packages. Perhaps the same is true for your next home. Moving to a smaller living space requires…
“Homegrown: Cooking From My New England Roots”
Interview by Janice Randall Rohlf | Chef photograph by Michael Piazza What comes to mind when you think of New England cooking? Baked beans? Lobster?…
Photo Essay: Off-Season on Martha’s Vineyard
Photographs by Tyler Hathaway The Vineyard is a whole new world in the off season, according to Tyler Hathaway, a native islander and photographer,…
Orecchiette Bolognese by Chef Matt Jennings
Orecchiette Bolognese Excerpted from Homegrown by Matt Jennings (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2017. Photographs by Huge Galdones A meaty ragù is a back-pocket recipe: universally beloved…
Milk-Braised Chicken Legs with Spiced Rice by Chef Matt Jennings
Milk-Braised Chicken Legs with Spiced Rice Excerpted from Homegrown by Matt Jennings (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2017. Photographs by Huge Galdones Do you remember…
The Fluid Forms of Rainer Lagemann
Metal sculptor Rainer Lagemann’s graceful human forms seem so alive that they’re sometimes mistaken for real people. “The last thing I want is for…
New Hampshire Seacoast Getaway
Exploring the history and lore of Portsmouth’s cobblestone streets, Rye’s coastal charm and Newcastle’s picturesque shoreline. Text by Katy Kelleher | Photographs by Nicole Wolf Inside…
Cozy Winter Finds
New England-made products to get you through the chilly season. 1. THE SALTY COTTAGE, handmade designer accent pillows, $84-104, etsy.com/shop/thesaltycottage This North Shore company…
Closer Look: Laura Schiff Bean
When we saw Laura Schiff Bean‘s dramatic dress painting hanging above the mantel in a home we recently visited in Back Bay for Season…
New England Living TV: A Maine Chef’s Bouillabaisse-Style Risotto
Kyle Robinson, chef de cuisine at Five Fifty-Five in Portland, Maine, makes a flavorful Bouillabaisse-style Risotto with New England Living TV host Parker Kelley. The fine…
New England Living TV: Vineyard House Tour with Architect Patrick Ahearn
Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival is rooted in educating visitors about the island’s fishing and farming traditions. The iconic houses and neighborhoods are…
Carly Simon’s Peony Project
Carly Simon has always had a flair for fashion. But her visual artistry extends beyond her Bohemian-chic clothing and funky style. For years, Simon has…