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Art, Design, History, Landscape 23 Elements: The New Office Chair Working from home just got a lot more stylish. / DESIGN DESTINATION: Machine Age, Boston. EDITED BY CHERYL AND JEFFREY KATZ 34 Artistry: On Second Thought The quirky beauty of Annette Lemieux’s work gets you looking. Her deep exploration of the universal human tendency toward ambivalence grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. BY LOUIS POSTEL 40 Past Perfect: Roseland Cottage Henry Bowen’s Gothic Revival home in Woodstock, Connecticut, still charms. By Regina Cole 46 Metropolitan Life: High Spirits A century-old urban house opens to an interior filled with bright color, modern furnishings and a lively sensibility. By Megan Fulweiler / Photography by Ben Gebo
52 Rooms We Love: The Bold and the Beautiful Sleeping spaces that deliver serious personality. Text by MARNI ELYSE KATZ Special Marketing Sections: Design Directions 61
People, Places, Events, Products 130 Trade Secrets: Living Large Comings and goings (and a few surprises) in New England’s design community. BY LOUIS POSTEL 138 Design Life Our candid camera snaps recent gatherings that celebrate architecture and design.
Portfolio of Fine Building 121
144 Perspectives New England designers offer a bouquet of floral-inspired things to give the home a sense of spring. Edited by Paula M. Bodah 152 New in the Showrooms Unique, beautiful and now appearing in New England shops and showrooms. By Kaitlin Madden 157 Premier Properties Notable homes for sale in New England. BY MARIA LAPIANA 166 Gallery Evocative stairways showcase the appeal of architectural detail.
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177 Resources A guide to the professionals and products in this issue’s features. 183 Advertiser Index 184 Sketch Pad Subtle color and bold graphics define the latest collection of pillows by South Street Linen of Portland, Maine.
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