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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Spaces: Warm Welcome
Paula Daher turns her kitchen into a bespoke entertaining space.
The Craft-Cocktail Queen
The party doesn’t start until the bartender walks in. And when the bartender is WanderLush’s Crystal Mills, it’s all but guaranteed to be an unforgettable bash.
The Bridesmaid Buff
Brittan Brilly on the most flattering styles, ’maid drama, and why the bride shouldn’t always be in charge.
The Groom Guru
Blank Label’s Aoife O’Flaherty on the perks of going custom.
Obsessions: All Together Now
JSGD’s Jessica Maniatis shares the things that inspire her.
Spaces: Baby Grand
Designer Craig Nealy’s Back Bay studio is a lesson in living small without sacrificing style.
For Pollen Floral Design’s Krissy Price, all the world’s a garden.
Helmed by Moskow Linn Architects, a student workshop in Norwich, Vermont, results in a one-of-a-kind building.
Draw inspiration from their stylish celebration.
Nervous laughter, inclement weather, the chronically camera-shy—Zev Fisher has seen it all, and knows how to make it work for your wedding photos.
With a penchant for saturated color and big, bold arrangements, O Luxe Design’s Erica Jones brings New England weddings to life.
Shop owner Linda de Valpine brings impeccable design to Newton.
Including Julie Taymor’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’