Some design trends that arrive with great fanfare and disappear just as quickly. Americana isn't one of them.
A ring of dark bark mulch around a tree gives parks and cemeteries a neat, cared-for appearance. But mulch rings do much more than improve aesthetics: they help young trees survive and thrive.
Fashion may begin on the runway, but in today’s America its influence reaches far beyond clothing racks and designer boutiques.
Summer in a beach town invites a particular kind of living with doors open, sunlight pouring in and sometimes impromptu social gatherings. Refreshing your home for the season doesn’t have to require a major investment.
As a capstone to last week’s town‑wide Arbor Day celebrations, the area in front of Manchester’s Post Office received a fresh new look with the planting of three native trees and a variety of shrubs, creating an inviting streetscape in the heart of downtown.
In an era defined by speed and convenience, there is a quiet but meaningful shift taking place inside New England homes.
After one of the snowiest winters in recent Massachusetts history, it’s hard to picture pansies in pots or tomatoes on vines. Snowbanks still edge driveways, and the ground remains frozen solid in places. But inside Cape Ann’s greenhouses, spring is already well underway.
January was a busy month for the interiors industry with new products introduced in Paris at Deco Off and Maison Objet as well as at Design Destination London. These trade shows attract interior designers near and far and the vendors host elaborate launches of their new lines for the 2026 season.
When I was little, there was always a big to-do with my sister and me around our “Sunday shoes.” Each year we got a new pair around Easter. They were usually MaryJane’s and …
If you ask my family and friends, they will tell you that every year I have the same New Year’s resolution which is to get organized. I suspect I am not alone. The New Year has long symbolized renewal, reflection, and the opportunity to reset.
Somehow, in the past couple of months, it seems that the corner of School Street and Union/Beach Street in Manchester has at long last woken up from its seemingly eternal slumber. Lavender …
There has been a lot of discussion in the interior design world about “brown” furniture. Is it in style or out of style? Is it classically beautiful or does it evoke …
As an Interior Designer working on Cape Ann, I’m often asked to help create homes that feel “beachy” or coastal. It’s no wonder: coastal living remains one of the most …
Years ago, I walked into the kitchen at my restaurant in Marblehead— Rosalie’s —and spotted the new “girl” (as we used to say back in the day) in the middle of …
Last weekend I had to perk up my window boxes. I took out some struggling plants that were past their prime and replaced them with hardy ones that I think will take me into fall. …
This past Saturday, the Rockport Farmers Market was in full swing, with booths stuffed with crisp, peak-season produce and artisanal items of all kinds. Beets, fennel, peas, and more, …
Growing up, I was surrounded by gardens with vegetables and flowers. To me, it seemed like every neighbor had one. My grandparents, “Noni” and “Nono,” were good partners in the garden. Mr. …
What does the King of England and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum have in common? Both have musical clocks made by Scottish master craftsman John Smith. Our story starts in Pittenweem …
Composting isn’t just good for the soil, it’s good for the soul. It feels good to keep food waste out of landfills and turn it into nutrient-rich soil that can nurture future …
When I was little, there was always a big to-do with my sister and me around our “Sunday shoes.” Each year we got a new pair around Easter. They were usually MaryJane’s and …