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Historic Interpretation
When it was built in 1902, the Ayer Mansion at 395 Commonwealth Avenue broke with Back Bay tradition. Rather than using the red brick favored […]
This Couple Preserved the Character of Their 20th-Century Victorian
Kate Maloney Albiani’s clients, a young, recently engaged couple who have since married and welcomed a baby boy, wanted a fresh feel for their 2,580-square-foot […]
Seeing Stars
When a family of five decided to leave their crowded condo in the Back Bay and flee to the suburbs in search of more space, […]
Five Pieces Designer Rachel Reider Is Using in Her Projects
Interior designer Rachel Reider shares some furnishings that have recently caught her eye. “My team loves supporting local, and this RI company is constantly impressing […]
A new chapter for Beacon Hill
After relocating to Beacon Hill from Texas in 2019, Melissa Fetter was struck by the fact that there were no bookstores in the neighborhood. Fetter […]
This Shop Rebuilds and Maintains Rare Motorcycles
Although she originally aspired to be a traveling photographer, J. Shia—owner of Boston-based Madhouse Motors—ended up veering off in a different direction. “My journey is […]
An Open Letter to LeBron James
Dear LeBron James, The words came right out of your mouth, and I knew they’d echo across Boston. It was back in July when you […]
COVID Diary: Finding Solace in the Little Things
By July 2020, COVID-19 was already entrenched in Massachusetts. It dominated the airwaves and the newspapers. And for most of us, it dominated our lives. […]
Is This the End of the High School Varsity Jacket?
As the days become cooler and leaves start to fall, a wave of nostalgia washes over me as I watch my 16-year-old twin boys head […]
The Interview: Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper
When Mary Skipper was a child, a life-threatening allergic reaction to penicillin kept her out of school for so long that she struggled with spelling, […]