A Splash of Color in the Kitchen
Designers have seen a wave of blue kitchen islands making a splash across New England, and the trend is here to stay, according to…
New England Living TV: Contemporary Italian in Newtown, CT
In the dining room of Summer and Pete’s farmhouse in Newtown, CT, friends sit down to a meal prepared by the staff from La…
14 Reasons to Visit Plimoth Plantation
If your last trip to Plimoth Plantation was on a school field trip, there’s a lot you’re missing out on. Plymouth’s famed living history…
A Family Farmhouse filled with Art in York, Maine
Kara and Mike’s modernized and renovated 1922 farmhouse in York, Maine is filled with stories and art, which is fitting for the creative duo….
5 New England Coffee Shops to Stay Awhile
Whether it’s a creamy iced coffee on a hot summer day, an indulgent fall-flavored latte or just a good, strong black coffee on a…
Main Streets: Hingham, MA
This scenic suburb south of Boston can be reached by boat from Boston’s waterfront or commuter rail from South Station. By highway, Derby Street…
Patterns of Life: Maine Textile Designer Erin Flett
“My design is my life and my life, my design,” says Erin Flett, a textile designer out of Westbrook, Maine. Flett’s vivacious perspective is…
Haunted New England
In the spirit of Halloween, we searched the region for some spooky sites. We discovered tales of ghosts of varying demeanor—from friendly to downright…
A Home for Generations in Newtown, CT
Summer and Pete, homeowners in Newtown, Connecticut, expand their farmhouse to accommodate their young, growing family. While the renovation doubled the size of the…
Pumpkin Perfection
There’s still time to hit the local pumpkin patches this weekend and score the perfect pumpkin for your front stoop—plus a mini one for…
Six Picks: Fall on Martha’s Vineyard
Text by Marina Davalos With the arrival of fall, the island begins to move toward its cold-weather rhythm. Take advantage of the change of pace…
An Artist Sells Thousands of Paintings, But His Real Name Remains a Mystery
For eight years, an American artist has created thousands of 8-inch-square paintings under the nom de plume Willie Saint James. The canvases hang in a variety…
Home Tour of Boothden in Middletown, RI
On Aquidneck Island, the largest island in Narragansett Bay, between Portsmouth and Newport is Middletown. The east edge of town is on the mouth…
Northeast Hopping: 5 local breweries worth the trek
Written by Lannan O’Brien Switchback Brewing Co. 160 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 802-651-4114 Fifteen years ago, Jeff Neiblum came to his friend Bill Cherry…
Part of History in Middletown, RI
Originally owned by Edwin Booth, one of the great Shakespearean actors of his time and the brother of John Wilkes Booth, “Boothden,” as it’s…
The White on White Bathroom: 3 ways to get inspired
Crisp, pure and clean, a white-on-white palette can have an extremely powerful effect on the mind, clearing visual and mental clutter and paving the…
5 Fall Hikes in Southern Vermont
Written by Marina Davalos It’s that time of the year when the woods begin to burst into color. For a closer look at the…
A Conversation with the Historic Hingham Home’s Architect
Designing an 8,000 square-foot-home came naturally to architect Brian Cavanaugh. After Brian walked through the historic Hingham Harbor home with homeowners Beth and Ed,…
Fall Recipes Fresh Off the Vineyard
Two cookbook authors encountered separate obstacles when it came to preparing the final meal of the day. Susie Middleton faced the challenge of coming…
Historic Hingham Home Tour
Historic New England charm and coastal views attracted homeowners Ed and Beth to this Hingham home. The original home, built in 1905, was very…
