Frankie's Laundry
It doesn't get any easier than this: Pull the sheets off in the morning, and leave them in the vestibule for pickup, and they're waiting for you, cleaned and folded, when you get home. Frankie's has been keeping Bostonians' whites white for 13 years, with same-day service at a bargain-basement 75 cents a pound. Sorry, they won't make your bed. 411 Meridian St., East Boston, MA .
John Maynihan
He's short, fit, funny, and warm— he's human. More realist than Robocop, John is a hard-driving motivator who makes you laugh before, while, and after you sweat. From careful but energized aerobics for ladies who show up at 9 a.m. to all-out, kick-ass sessions for the evening hard-bodies, all his classes are jammed. Get there early— they fill up fast. The Mount Auburn Club, 57 Coolidge Ave., Watertown, MA .
Mandarin Oriental
There's something formulaic about high-end hotels these days. Marble vanities + giant flat screens + bazillion-thread-count Frette sheets = the right to charge upward of $500 per night for a room. The Mandarin Oriental, naturally, has all of these luxuries. But the Back Bay hotel also offers more-thoughtful perks, including chilled towels in the gym, rainforest showers, and video-game systems. 776 Boylston St., Boston, MA 2199, mandarinoriental.com/boston.
Polka Dog Bakery
Candy jars stuffed with dried chicken livers and beef esophagi and a sweeping buffet of artisanal dog cakes and brownies (bearing names like Pawreos and Power Barks, inevitably) make this place puppy heaven. Two floors of accessories include a wall of collars and enough rubber to sate any dog's shoe fetish; a kitty corner caters to the smarter species, lest any felines feel left out. 256 Shawmut Ave., Boston, MA 2118, polkadog.com.
Union Street Inn
A hotel is only as good as its amenities, and Union Street owners Ken and Deborah Withrow provide just about every one you can think of: Frette sheets and plush Matouk robes; wood-burning fireplaces; a made-to-order breakfast in the morning; and fudgy homemade brownies in the afternoon. Luxe but not stuffy, it's a cozy spot that feels like home. 7 Union St., Nantucket, MA 2554, unioninn.com.
Red Rock Bistro & Bar
At first it's easy to overlook the Red Rock's first-class food in favor of the sweeping sea and city skyline views. But one nibble of owners Paul and Louise Petersiel's properly prepared fare will have you back at the table and concentrating on your plate. Grilled pizzas, seared scallops, and a thoughtful wine selection round things out at this comfortable, kick-back-and-relax ocean-side bistro. 141 Humphrey St., Swampscott, MA redrockbistro.com.
Riccardi
There’s streetwear, and then there’s mad-cool streetwear. Repping brands like Off-White (RIP, Virgil Abloh), Chrome Hearts, and Thom Browne — not to mention a colossal jeans-and- tees collection from Amiri and Saint Laurent — this boutique’s wares definitely fall into the latter category. Riccardo Dallai, who launched his family fashion business in 1978, has also broken into the exclusive collab category with limited-edition hoodies, beanies, and sweat- pants. Your threads will be lit. 116 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116, riccardiboston.com.
Willow Tree Films
Between the dress and the flowers and the happy tears, it might feel like you’re living in a movie on your big day. And watching your cinematic Willow Tree film after the event, you might as well have been. Videographer Greg Fisher captures weddings with all the elements of a big-budget romance, from sweeping drone shots to the intimacy of stolen kisses, and weaves it all together into an epic love story. willowtreeweddings.com.
Buzz/Avalon
A toss up between Buzz on Saturday nights and Avalon on Sundays. If you've got the bod, doff the shirt and work up a sweat with the hotties on the dance floor. In button-down mode? Slink over to the bar, grab a Tanqueray and tonic, and savor the eye candy. You won't be alone for long. 67 Stuart St./15 Landsdowne St., Boston, MA .
Boston-Boston
15 Lansdowne St., Boston, if you include its sister club, Spit. The Fan Club, 77 Warrenton St., Boston, if you don't. 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA .
Be Well Studios
Wellness is about more than just breaking a sweat three times a week; it’s about taking care of your mind, body, and soul. This Zen retreat in Scituate lives by that mantra, tempering its approachable barre and cross-training classes with restorative treatments such as meditation, reiki, and massage (bonus points for therapies tailored especially to clients undergoing cancer treatments). A waterfront perch adds to the gloriously relaxing vibe. bewellstudios.net.
Lekker Home
You already know this South End boutique for its modern furnishings and home accessories. Now discover Lekker Home’s softer side, courtesy of a luxe linen collection with everything you need for a lifetime of pampering: Sasawashi scrub towels to keep your skin looking fresh, a super-soft Blacksaw throw for movie nights, and a crisp set of Area bed sheets to sink into later. 1313 Washington St., Boston, MA lekkerhome.com.
Lunette Optic
A good pair of sunglasses possesses a strange power to make you look and feel glamorous, even when you're slumming it in sweats. Lunette Optic has long been our trusted guide to finding such shades. Pros whisk you from case to case, pointing out the right style for your face and the level of protection and price you're seeking. Ready to splurge? Check out the specs from Tom Ford and Barton Perreira. 121 High St., Boston, MA lunetteoptic.com.
Patterson Group
Frustrated that she couldn't find bedding to satisfy her fierce aesthetic and quality standards, interior designer Eileen Patterson started her own custom line. The sheet sets, made with stratospheric-thread-count organic cottons, all feature hand- and machine-embroidery options—and put those impossibly expensive off-the-shelf brands to shame. 1 Design Center Pl. #324, Boston, MA 2210, pattersongroup.com.
Pratesi
Egyptian cotton? Please, darling—we only sleep on silk (and cashmere in winter). At the tony Pratesi, no fabric is too soft, no thread count too high, for the extravagant sheets that lay beneath lace coverlets, delicately embroidered shams, and silk-lined cashmere throws. Even babies get in on the action, with fluffy receiving blankets and tiny terry robes. 110 Newbury St., Boston, MA 2116, pratesi.com.