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Makena Gera

Research Editor

mgera@bostonmagazine.com

Style

High Expectations

Skin care’s buzziest ingredient leads the charge in these CBD-centric products.

Travel

Five Flower Festivals Blooming near Boston This Spring

From estates in Western Mass. to museums in Boston and more, everything’s coming up roses.

Home & Property

Found Art: Trash to Treasure

Artist Liliana Marquez turns leftover architecture samples into geometric works of art.

Home & Property

Heading Home: Reaching New Heights

Interior designer Peter Zucco dreams up a sleek kitchen for his industrial Chelsea loft.

Home & Property

On the Market: An Expansive New Seabury Retreat with Private Beach Access

A guest house, pool, and sweeping views are just a few of this home’s amenities.

Weddings

As Luck Would Have It

After the pandemic upended their original plans, a bride and groom find a perfectly personal setting for tying the knot.

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Home & Property

On the Market: A North End Penthouse with a Private Terrace

Marble fireplaces, well-appointed wood accents, and exposed brick fill this three-floor condo with historical charm.

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Restaurants

Where to Get Hot Cocktails around Boston this Winter

Warm your bones with spiced hot toddies, Skrewball peanut butter hot chocolate, Irish coffees, and more.

Home & Property

New England Made: In the Reeds

Vermont-based weaver Alexa Rivera fashions classic baskets and contemporary vessels in her Burlington studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Boston’s (First) Van Gogh Immersive Exhibition Is Finally Open

And yes, the immersive experience is pretty darn cool.

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Travel

12 Gorgeous Lighthouses to Visit along the Massachusetts Coast

From the north shore to the tip of the Cape, take a trip to one of these picturesque coastal lights.

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City Life

Root for These Massachusetts Athletes in the Tokyo Summer Olympics

Team USA boasts 20 Boston-area athletes—including the men’s rugby team captain, eight rowers, and a duo of soccer sisters.

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Arts & Entertainment

How to Honor Juneteenth in Boston This Weekend

Organizations around Boston are observing Juneteenth throughout the weekend, with everything from pop-up markets to film screenings, virtual talks, dance parties, and more.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Best Places to Play Mini Golf near Boston

Practice your putt-putt skills at these 18 hole courses.

Home & Property

Found Art: Out of the Blue

Photographer Susan Murie experiments with an antique printing method.