Summer 2024 Issue
A Brookline Couple Finally Transforms Their Backyard
An overgrown lot evolves into a multifaceted family oasis.
Feature
A Spacious Cape Cod Vacation Home for Large Family Gatherings
A new summer house exudes a timeless appeal.
A Modern Homage to New England’s Classic Boathouse Charm
A waterside property is designed to embrace its singular locale while providing the family who lives there ample opportunities to enjoy the landscape.
Inside a Texas Family’s Coastal Nantucket Escape
A coastal haven nods to the ocean with a palette of sea-glass hues.
This Lincoln Home Went From Outdated to Outstanding
A family creates their dream home with an aligned, all-star team of design pros.
Transforming a 1920s Cambridge Home into a Modern Sanctuary
Considered space planning and contemporary accents that sync with the homeowners’ sensibilities bring new energy to a century-old house.
Department
What’s in Store
Casa Design expands iconic Italian furniture showroom Molteni&C; Poggenpohl reopens in the Back Bay; and Dress Boston, a women’s boutique with design appeal.
The Creative Evolution of Modern Tablescaping
For Cambridge’s Beatrice Sannino, tabletops are canvases for self-expression.
Portland’s Sea Bags Set Sail With Sustainable Style
This Maine-based company gives old sails new life as nautically inspired tote bags.
Other
A Rhode Island Artist Paints Timeless Landscapes From a Lace Mill
Amy Wynne extracts colors, shapes, and words from the natural landscapes she loves, then puts them back together in flat, saturated hues, free of fuss.
Three Art and Design Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List
Barbie fashions that are a perfect fit, the artistic prowess of basket maker Jeremy Frey, and inspiring homes on the New England coast.
Home Design
New England Nostalgia
Mother-daughter design duo Hunter Hill conjures a sentimental summer-camp vibe in a Cape Cod guest bedroom.
Inside a Nature-Embracing Midcentury Renovation in Lincoln
A 1950s home receives a contemporary update that connects to its spectacular surroundings.
Elizabeth Lowrey’s Living Room Showcase of Artwork
Cherished works displayed in the Boston designer’s home evoke nostalgia, reverence, and joy.
Designer Kira David Revamps a Classic Back Bay Brownstone
An enclosed kitchen becomes integrated with a home’s living areas to create one all-encompassing family space.
An Architectural Marvel in West Falmouth Raises Eyebrows
A summer home is reimagined with a design that emphasizes its newly elevated situation.
City Style
Inside the Tranquil Parisian Elegance of South Boston Restaurant Petula’s
This Southie spot evokes the styling of a European café with an Old World charm and modern elegance.
Fashion + Style
Floral Fantasy
In fashion and interior design, floral motifs are blossoming in a big way.
Arts + Entertainment
Summer Arts Events in Boston: Jewelry & Fashion Collections
Where to go and what to see for your summer arts fix.