Associate Managing Editor
Alene Bouranova is a Pacific Northwest native and a BU alum. She covers lifestyle, culture, and the arts in the greater Boston area. She lives in Brighton with her plants and an IKEA French press.
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Destination: Connecticut Wine Trail
Grade-A wine country and vineyards are just a short (and scenic) drive away from Boston.
Sip & See
Looking to wine and dine your honeymoon away? These locales have you covered.
Destination: San Diego
Enjoy sunshine and sophistication in the Golden State.
31 Things To See, Do, and Hear This Spring
(And no, they’re not all virtual—hooray!)
Department: Going With the Grain
Boston’s Cannon Hill Woodworking constructs striking, fully bespoke dining tables and more.
The Blueprint Maker
When it comes to planning your big day, the Wedding Kickstarter’s Erin Davies can help as much—or as little—as you’d like.
Adventure Time
In the mood for an action-packed outdoorsy honeymoon? Try one of these destinations on for size.
The Hair Master
Jenny Luu knows how to craft styles you’ll be swooning over long after you say “I do.”
The Sweets Supplier
Lizzie Johnson, of Lizzie’s Bakery, is just as excited about desserts as you are.
Woven Together
Jadine Greenaway and Sheila Galligan launch two textile-forward ventures.
Turning the Page
Retired Poggenpohl designer Rosemary Porto shares a few of her favorite things.
Return of the Century
Interior designer Nikki Dalrymple restores a 19th-century Somerville home to its former glory.
Spaces: A Private Paradise
Zen Associates revamps an expansive terrace in the Back Bay.
Destination: Seattle
There’s more than just coffee in this Upper-Left gem.