What's in Store
The Five Best Local Hat Shops, Just in Time for Summer Sunshine
For Vintage-Inspired Fascinators The Designers, Leather Clothiers Cocktail hats and fascinators—small but mighty brimless headpieces, often decorated with feathers, flowers, beads, and veils—are among the […]
What’s in Store: Here Comes the Sun
For Swimsuits Serenella On any given day, a quick stroll past Serenella’s Newbury Street storefront window transports you straight to the runways of Milan—or, in […]
Kick Back for a Stylish Staycation at One of These Five Boston Hotels
FOR A SEE-AND-BE-SEEN SCENE The Newbury Boston Everyone’s talking about Contessa, the sky-high restaurant at this recently opened boutique hotel in the former Taj space, […]
Five Boston Bike Shops to Find a Bike for Any Biker
FOR KIDS’ BIKES Cycle Loft Cycle Loft has outfitted the region’s cyclists with road and mountain bikes since 1976, but it’s the selection of pint-size […]
Stock up on Cozy Bedroom Comforts at These Essential Stores
FOR LINENS Frette The alpha and omega of luxe sheets, this iconic Italian manufacturer has long outfitted beds in some of the world’s top hotels—and […]
Five Stylish Winter Coat Options to Improve Your Wardrobe for Cold Weather
FOR SKI GEAR Alps & Meters Tired of the usual ski-gear options? Consider something a little less RoboCop and a little more 1960s St. Moritz […]
Five Trendy Spots To Finish up Your Back-To-School Shopping
FOR CLOTHES WITH A CONSCIOUS Kodomo Part of the slow-fashion movement, this chic boutique features clothing made by designers hand-selected for their ethics and business […]
Five Outdoor Gear Suppliers for Every Kind of Summer Adventure
FOR BEACH CHAIRS Cape Cod Beach Chair Company This is it—this is the summer you finally ditch that vinyl nightmare of a beach chair that’s […]
Fill Your Pantry With Local Produce This Summer With These Five CSA Boxes
From grass-fed beef to bouquets, these CSA memberships celebrate the best of New England’s bounty—and most will deliver straight to your door. For Convenience Farmer […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Scoring One-of-a-Kind Local Pottery
For Trays and Vases Jill Rosenwald You can spot an original Jill Rosenwald from across any room: All pieces feature a luxurious yet understated 14-karat-gold […]
Seeking Locally-Made Treasures? Try Our New England-Made Holiday Gift Guide
1 Simon Pearce “Beachstone” stoneware bowl $195, Vermont, simonpearce.com. 2 Heart Grown Wild “Truth” face steam, $15, and “Moonlight” bath soak, $22, Vermont, heartgrownwild.com. 3 […]
Five Massachusetts Stationery Stores to Shop Holiday Cards This Year
For Holiday Cards Loyal Supply Co. Get a head start on your season’s greetings now, and avoid feeling guilty when your mailbox fills up with […]
Shop Distinctive Jewelry From These Boston Craftswomen
For the maximalist Nicole Fichera It began as a happy accident. Not wanting to waste materials while laser-cutting coasters as a thank-you gift, former Boston-based […]
Five Cutting-Edge Boston Spa Treatments for Flawless Skin
The quick fix AquaGold Microneedling, New England Skin Center Not afraid of needles? You may be a good candidate for this fast, pain-free medspa treatment. […]
Five Summer Open Markets for Local Goods Lovers
Downtown Greenway Open Market Not just anyone can rent a booth at this juried summer craft market in the Wharf District Parks. A selective process […]