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Angela Athena Mats

Managing Editor

Arts & Entertainment

Five Kid-Friendly Staycations for February Vacation Week

Check out these New England hotel experiences the kids will love and the family won’t forget.

Weddings

Real Weddings: Dream Nuptials in an Italianate Garden

College newspaper sweethearts Julie Xie & Mike Wisniewski said “I do” in the Italianate Garden at Elm Bank.

Home & Property

22 Stores to Shop for Furniture in Boston

From high-end showrooms to bargain basements, these local shops to help furnish your home.

Home & Property

Glorious Revival

A long-neglected grand residence in Chestnut Hill regains its luster for a family’s homecoming.

Home & Property

Spaces: Gold Mine

A young family’s gilded Newton dining room serves as a gem for special occasions.

Weddings

Parting Shot: Private Party

The two shut down the Back Bay’s exclusive ‘Quin House for an intimate celebration.

Travel

Destination: Washington, DC

Dazzling cherry blossoms, world-class dining, and a trove of cultural gems make for an ideal spring getaway to the country’s capital.

Home & Property

Obsessions: New Moon, New Beginnings

The stars aligned when Dava Muramatsu reopened Matsu, the apparel and home-accessories boutique she co-owns on Beacon Hill.

Home & Property

Obsessions: Wine Trailblazers

Urban Grape cofounders Hadley and TJ Douglas are shaking up the wine industry—one bottle at a time.

Home & Property

Shuck It

East Boston Oysters’ Alexis Cervasio finds a way to keep the party going.

Travel

Not Ready to Leave the Living Room?

All you need is the Internet and a little imagination to enjoy these virtual day trips.

Home & Property

Yard Work

Ellisha Alexina blends ancient techniques with modern touches to create one-of-a-kind fabrics.

Home & Property

Spaces: A Step Up

Squarehouse Studios designs a clever mudroom for a family home.

Arts & Entertainment

18 Ways to Get the Most out of College Town USA

Fun classes, big-name speakers, and luxe amenities for everyone (not just students).

Travel

So You Want to Clear Your Head

When doctor’s orders call for peace, quiet, and absolutely no cell phones, these soulful sojourns are the best medicine.