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Crowd Pleaser I’m a New England native; I grew up here and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. Why do I like it so much? There are too many reasons to list, but I think one of my favorite aspects is its diversity. In very little time you can switch from mountain to beach. Our cities impress and our villages charm. Even our temps vacillate quickly from frigid to sweltering. In short, there’s something for everyone. So for this issue, we dug deep into all six states to uncover their wide-ranging appeal.
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We believe that enjoying this unique corner of the country starts at home, which is why the following pages are heavy on design inspiration. We start off with an innovative, barn-inspired home in Vermont, with folding doors and expansive windows that embrace the bucolic landscape outside. Its square footage is small but its handcrafted details impactful. Then we switch gears with a designer’s Greenwich home, whose bones communicate tradition but whose interior is bright, airy, and contemporary thanks to a recent update.
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Heading to Boston, we take a close look at all of the resources available to homeowners in the city’s burgeoning Seaport District. The Boston Design Center hosts sensuous showrooms exhibiting the latest in cabinetry, home furnishings, and more. Meanwhile, nearby 7 Tide groups the best in appliances, windows and doors, and kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Here, “experience rooms” allow you to see your selections actually placed into a design, and talented in-house designers are on-hand to guide you.
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When you’re ready to leave home and explore, we’ve assembled a curated list of cozy inns and luxury resorts to sample this season. You can relax by the pool, or you can go out and explore—no plane required. We also take you antiquing along the coast of Southern Maine, where you don’t know what you’ll find until you look for it.
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You survived another New England winter—now it’s time to relish in everything our beautiful corner of the world has to offer. Here’s our curated list of events to help celebrate the season. Enjoy! Nantucket Wine Festival
NANTUCKET WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL MAY 15–19 BOSTON, MA The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival has united the talents of top winemakers and chefs in one world-class epicurean celebration for over two decades. Over the course of fi e days, Nantucket comes alive with wines from around the world, pairing dinners, demonstrations, themed tastings, and gala grand tastings. nantucketwinefestival.com
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Calling all yogis interested in artful poses and paintings. Grab your mat and enjoy the one-of-a-kind experience of a morning yoga practice in the soaring glass Shapiro Family Courtyard before the museum opens for the day. After class, explore the galleries and exhibitions. mfa.org
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Spend a nature-filled Mother’s Day wee end at the Berkshire Botanical Garden’s annual fundraiser. Since 1977, this event has welcomed spring while helping establish great gardens. This year’s sale includes more than 180 species/cultivars of native plants with more than 1,000 woody and herbaceous plants displayed by habitat. berkshirebotanical.org
Sample Champagne and oysters on the waterfront all weekend long. Rhode Island is home to upwards of 45 oyster farms—this is your chance to savor many of them in one festive atmosphere. Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of local restaurants under festival tents. bowenswharf.com/events
BOSTON CALLING MAY 24–26 ALLSTON, MA This grassroots music festival just keeps getting better and better. The full experience includes more than 50 bands, three outdoor stages, an indoor arena, great food, games, art installations, and a 100-foot Ferris wheel. Need we say more? bostoncalling.com
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MARKET SQUARE DAY JUNE 8 PORTSMOUTH, NH This one-day event kicks off with a 10K Road Race; then downtown Portsmouth becomes vehicle-free and pedestrianfriendly so families can comfortably stroll and take in the sights. There will be live entertainment plus food, arts, and crafts available from over 150 vendors. proportsmouth.org
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Take a ride to Sugar Hill for this annual tradition. Come view the beautiful blooming lupine fields in the Whi e Mountains while partaking in a variety of festival events, including art exhibits, concerts, walking tours, and an open-air market. There are various area museums and attractions to experience as well. franconianotch.org/celebration-of-lupine
Enjoy live music, food, and visual art installations at this free four-day festival. Over 800 local, national, and international artists use the city as a canvas for live music, poetry, theater, dance, and more. Public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages all participate in the special vibe of this annual multi-art takeover. pvdfest.com
PROVINCETOWN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 12-16 PROVINCETOWN, MA This fi e-day festival showcases over 100 American and international independent features and shorts. Categories include narrative, documentary, and animated. Besides getting your movie on, you can attend panel discussions and special events. provincetownfilm.org
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New England’s only outdoor flower show is also one of the largest and best known. In addition to the exquisite horticultural specimens, floral designs, and special garden exhibitions, you’ll encounter celebrity guest speakers, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations. newportmansions.org/events/ newport-flower-show
See a monumental, one-of-a-kind stick sculpture by internationally acclaimed sculptor Patrick Dougherty installed on Highfield’s f ont lawn. Created from tree saplings onsite, this interactive piece invites visitors to explore and experience nature and art blended in perfect harmony. highfieldhallandgardens.org
NEW ENGLAND BREWFEST JUNE 22 LINCOLN, NH Sample beers from a variety of breweries and enjoy live music amidst the mountains at Loon Mountain Resort. VIP ticket holders can enter two hours early. nebrewfest.com
FAMILY OVERNIGHT JUNE 28–29 MYSTIC, CT Experience Mystic Aquarium after all the visitors have gone during this kid-friendly special event. Young explorers can create a cool craft, go on a scavenger hunt, learn about amphibians in danger, and then fall asleep next to their favorite indoor exhibit. mysticaquarium.org
GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL JULY 12–14 GREENFIELD, MA This festival is Western Massachusetts’ signature summer event. It features worldclass music, great local food, beer and wine, a craft fair, and lots of family games and activities. A festival highlight is the parade of hot air balloons gliding above the summer sky. greenriverfestival.com
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SONO ARTS FESTIVAL AUGUST 3–4 SOUTH NORWALK, CT The streets of historic South Norwalk will be brimming with the works of over 100 juried artists, plus the added value of live bands, tempting food vendors, and special discounts at SoNo shops and restaurants. A children’s “art” playground hosts plenty of free hands-on art activities, while visitors of all ages can browse the cool, affordable artworks available for sale. The annual Puppet Parade marches Sunday, August 4, at 2:00 p.m. gordonfinearts.org
ANNUAL CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR AUGUST 3-11 NEWBURY, NH
SUMMER AUTHOR SERIES JULY 17 WATCH HILL, RI This summertime series at the Ocean House celebrates Watch Hill authors and their published memoirs and novels. On July 17, enjoy an evening with author Deborah Royce as she discusses her novel Finding Mrs. Ford. Books will be available for signature and purchase. oceanhouseevents.com
GREATER HARTFORD FESTIVAL OF JAZZ JULY 19–21 HARTFORD, CT Join thousands of music fans at the largest free jazz festival in New England. This 28th annual event will feature three nights and two days of jazz performed by artists from around the world. Held rain or shine. hartfordjazz.org
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL JULY 26-28 NEWPORT, RI This iconic festival is a must-do experience, either once in your life or every single year.
Listening to folk legends in Ford Adams park, with panoramic views of Newport Harbor, Newport Bridge, and the East Passage all around you, is the best way to spend a summer day. The 2019 lineup includes Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Jeff Tweedy, and Maggie Rogers. newportfolk.org
BSO FAMILY CONCERT JULY 27 LENOX, MA This special concert is a great way for children ages 3–8 and their families to enjoy music by the Boston Symphony Orchestra inside Ozawa Hall. Free for children under 18. bso.org
MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL JULY 31-AUGUST 4 ROCKLAND, ME Sign yourself up for fi e days of fun and feasting. This festival has it all: 20,000 pounds of lobster, a sea goddess coronation, parade, topnotch entertainment, an international lobster crate race, fine art, arts and crafts vendors, cooking contests, and more. mainelobsterfestival.com
This fair by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen never disappoints. Browse handcrafted works by over 300 juried craftsmen. Plus, experience hands-on workshops, demonstrations, live music, and a craft beer and wine garden. nhcrafts.org
MILFORD OYSTER FESTIVAL AUGUST 17 MILFORD, CT Save the date to enjoy your favorite bivalve in large quantities. This year’s event boasts 30,000 oysters—21 varieties from eight East Coast states—along with 6,000 clams. Bring your appetite! milfordoysterfestival.com
NORTH COUNTRY MOOSE FESTIVAL AUGUST 23–24 COLEBROOK, NH Held annually the weekend before Labor Day, this festival celebrates all things moose, including a moose calling contest and moose chili. There are lots of family-friendly activities too: live music, arts and crafts vendors, horse and wagon rides, a dog show, maple syrup tasting contest, and a classic car show. chamberofthenorthcountry.com
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Container farming is revolutionizing the farm-to-table paradigm. By Brad McNamara, CEO and cofounder of Freight Farms
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rowing up, I didn’t like greens very much. I know—scandalous for the cofounder of a farming innovation company. But really, can you blame me? In New England, all I knew was iceberg lettuce that you drenched in dressing just to get some flavor. If things got really fancy, you might find omaine on the plate as well. It wasn’t until I was in my thirties, pursuing a combined MBA and Environmental Studies degree at Clark University, that I became acutely aware of the workings of the global food system. Did you know that 95 percent of lettuce you find in s ores comes from the West Coast? I sure didn’t at the time. Suddenly, it all made sense: the greens of my childhood were tasteless because they had traveled across the country to my plate. The wheels in my head began turning. That’s when my friend (and future Freight Farms cofounder) Jon Friedman and I decided to change the system. With all the advancements in technology we’d witnessed in other industries, we wondered if we could innovate a way to source locally grown produce in the middle of the harsh New England winter. We knew we wouldn’t be the only ones excited by change in the food system—restaurants, schools, grocers, and Boston farmers all had something meaningful to gain from better access to fresh, local food. And so our journey to decentralize food production began.
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We began by exploring rooftop greenhouse technology, but soon found costs and logistics to be uneconomical. Setting out again for a more scalable solution, Jon, with a background in industrial design, proposed we explore the use of shipping containers. Not only were they insulated, but they were modular, compact, and designed to travel. Essentially, they were the perfect way to bring farms to unexpected places like parking lots, alleyways, deserts, mountain tops, and other harsh climates around the globe. Once we landed on a design idea, we were able to raise enough funds through Kickstarter to build our first p ototype by hand. We called it the Leafy Green Machine. It was the first complete vertical farming system built inside an old shipping container. That was seven years ago. Today, Freight Farms technology has given hundreds of people around the world the power to grow their own food. Our customers range from grocery stores and food banks to entrepreneurs and schools, each with their own mission of improving access to fresh food. The applications have reached far beyond what we could have imagined, but it makes sense...everyone needs fresh produce. Top: Just next to I-93 in the South End, Freight Farms stacked two of their containers. Next time you’re driving on the highway, keep an eye out! Left: The company hosts farm tours every other month for interested community members. Here is a group peering inside the Leafy Green Machine and learning about urban farming.
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Top left: A series of sensors monitor and control the climate inside each farm to create the perfect growing environment. Bottom Left: Crops grow vertically to maximize the space inside the container. The Leafy Green Machine can produce the equivalent of 2 acres of traditional farmland in just 320 square feet.
For me, the most rewarding part of starting this business has been meeting people who were like me 10 years ago. Their knowledge of greens is limited to the sad, tasteless lettuce that makes its way into stores weeks after being harvested thousands of miles away. Meeting these folks, offering them some hydroponic produce picked just hours beforehand, and watching as their minds are blown by the complexity of flavor and texture—that’s how I know that what we’re doing at Freight Farms is right. By giving people access to food that is uniquely fresh, flavorful, and high-qualit , we have the ability to change how entire communities relate to healthy eating. Myself? I still indulge in the occasional wedge salad with iceberg lettuce, but most of the time you’ll find me munching on wasabi arugula and rouxai red oakleaf lettuce harvested right from our office fa m. Never heard of those? I cordially invite you to our office to have a taste for yourself
For more information, visit freightfarms.com.
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THE STORY "The client was expanding her Greater Boston home by adding on a new second floo . She came into the showroom with the builder’s plans for her master bath, feeling a little overwhelmed. For starters, we made some layout improvements. We nixed a closet and, in its place, built the decorative, hexagon tile-lined display niche with custom door cabinet by Mouser. Natural light is key, so I encouraged her to install three windows above the tub instead of just the one planned. Since she has three boys and this is her private retreat, our goal was to promote serenity. We opted for soft green Red Rock tiles lining the curb-free shower; then the tile repeats as wainscoting. Taupe-grey Alys Edwards porcelain floor tiles contribute to the oom’s warm tone. A 10-inch shower rainhead and Lithocast Kohler soaking tub optimize her pampering options. Overall, the space is open, airy, and soothing—it’s just what she wanted." – Stephen Puopolo, Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England, kohlersignaturestoreburlington.com
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THE PRODUCTS 1. Vanity, Damask 60-Inch in Linen White, Kohler, us.kohler.com 2. Vanity Quartz Top, Minuet, Viatera by LG Hausys, lgviatera.com 3. Emily Hexagon Sconces, Norwell, norwellinc.com 4. Beveled Medicine Cabinet, Robern, robern.com 5. Shower and Wainscoting Tile, Sea Gloss Machine-Pressed 3 x 6 in., Red Rock, redrocktileworks.com 6. Freestanding Tub, Memoirs by Kohler, us.kohler.com 7. Tub Filler, Kelston by Kohler, us.kohler.com 8. Rainhead, 10-Inch Traditional, Katalyst by Kohler, us.kohler.com 9. Porcelain Floor Tile, Grigio 12 x 24 in., Alys Edwards, alysedwards.com 10. Niche Hexagon Tile Mosaic, Bianco Venatino Marble by Anatolia, anatoliatile.com
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BUILDER'S CHOICE THE STORY "Designed for a builder’s new construction home, this kitchen started out like any other. I asked a lot of questions and got a feel for the family’s tastes and goals. The resulting space is traditionally styled, with detailed moldings, including corbels on the island and hood, and brass hardware. For a fresh take on the traditional palette, we modernized certain features and opted for flat cabinet panels and a diamond patte ned marble backsplash. Walnut on the island’s dining portion—a two-and-a-half-inch-thick wood piece—and the refrigerator’s paneling breaks up all the white and adds warmth. The walnut also complements the stained quarter-sawn white oak floors. A built-in hutch, topped by glassed display cabinets with arched dividers, is a functional yet eyecatching focal point. We also installed stateof-the-art Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, including a convection steam oven, which is a real game changer. It’s a must try." – Duncan Lomas, Vartanian Custom Cabinets, vartaniancabinets.com
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THE STORY "After welcoming an infant son in a whirlwind adoption, our existing guestroom was transformed into a nursery overnight. Never one to shy away from a challenge, we toyed with the idea of a room addition when my woodworking husband asked: “Why don’t we just build a whole guest house?” And so we did. The structure is right off the deck, parallel to a renovated sunroom and adjacent to our main home, so it’s fully integrated into our existing outdoor space. When the bi-fold doors are open, the guest house becomes an extension of our deck, which is perfect for dinner parties and backyard BBQs. When closed? The space transforms into a private retreat for guests who want to visit long-term, or a simple, secluded home office (my husband and I both f eelance from home). As is often in life (and decorating!), what we set out to create became so much more than we’d imagined. We couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out." - Erin Loechner, designformankind.com
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THE DESIGNER Author of Chasing Slow and founder of the homeschooling co-op Other Goose, Erin Loechner is a writer, speaker, and product designer, among other talents. Her work has been showcased in the New York Times, Parenting, Dwell, Huffing on Post, and on a twoseason HGTV.com web special, garnering over one million fans worldwide. She has spoken for and appeared in renowned international events for clients such as Walt Disney World, IKEA, Martha Stewart, and Home Depot. Now nestled in a Midwestern town, Erin, her husband, and their two kids strive for less in most areas except three: joy, grace, and goat cheese.
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In the shadow of Fall River’s forsaken mills, John Matouk & Co. thrives. BY JANICE RANDALL ROHLF
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it has crafted for nearly a century, John Matouk & Co. has a reputation for endurance. Three generations have steered the family business since 1929, when John, the son of a Syrian jeweler, left his brother’s lace enterprise in Italy to import world-class linens and embroidery to the American market. First in New York City, later in New Bedford, and today in Fall River, Massachusetts, the company has held tight to its roots, promoting not only products that are sine qua non but also family and workplace values that make up the core of its identity. “In order to stay true to my grandfather’s original mission, we are continuously in search of not only the best materials and designs, but also the best manufacturing techniques,” says George Matouk Jr., CEO since succeeding his father, George Sr., in 2002. “Sometimes that means reaching into the future to identify emerging and advanced technologies that enable us to make exquisite products we couldn’t have dreamed of in the past. Other times it means utilizing age-old techniques that have been a part of our company for generations. Not only do they tie us to our rich history, but they remain the best ones for the job.” On the eastern shore of Mount Hope Bay at the mouth of the Taunton River, Fall River was the country’s leading textile manufacturing center in the 19th and very early-20th centuries. During its heyday, the city boasted 222 mills and nearly 4 million spindles. Production began to outpace demand after World War I; however, and from that point on the region’s textile industry waned, practically into oblivion.
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Above: The “Margot” collection, pictured here in “midnight,” was inspired by a textile found deep in the company’s archives. Left: CEO George Matouk Jr. in his company’s Fall River manufacturing facility.
The irony of a traditionally artisanal company like Matouk moving into a region far past its glory days is hard to miss. “It was a fortuitous decision that my father made,” says George Jr. “Our appreciation of craft has been fundamental to our evolving and growing expertise. Having never abandoned it, we were very far ahead [of our competition].” Over the years, Matouk has had to reinvent itself. “As American lifestyles changed, so did our products,” says the CEO, pointing out that for much of its history the company mainly produced high-end table linens. “When people moved away from formal dining rooms, we decided to reorganize the company around bed and bath linens.” But when the trend for businesses to expand outside of the U.S. arose, Matouk stayed put. “We really invested in our domestic manufacturing when everybody else was eliminating those assets,” he says. Furthermore, the company ramped up both its sustainability and philanthropic initiatives. For its 90th anniversary this year, Matouk is introducing a few new items, among them spring bed linen collections “Margot” and “Alexandra,” which offer two reimagined vintage patterns. “We’re known for our classic, embellished neutrals,” says Creative Director Mindy Matouk, George Jr.’s wife. “To celebrate this milestone event, we wanted something really special—these prints represent the core of our collection decades ago.”
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Based on a vintage Parisian find, the newly released "Alexandra collection comes in two colors: sky (above) and goldenrod (right).
Yet even though new products will continue to show up in the marketplace, it’s the “beautiful, classic Matouk style,” says Mindy, that their typical customer embraces, adding that she’s completely happy to sleep on a plain white sheet (as long as it’s Matouk, of course). “The beauty comes from being an amazing product.” John Matouk & Co.’s recipe for comfort is heady with cashmere, silk and eiderdown, scalloped edges, zigzag appliques, and custom embroidery. Yet, the family at the helm for almost a century prizes endurance as much as beauty. “Our products are intended to last for a very long time,” says George Jr., clearly proud of his family legacy. “Ten, 20 years from now—even more—I expect you’ll still look at Matouk as masters in the textile category of bedroom and bathroom.” matouk.com
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CENTRAL Indulge your love of all things home with a visit to the Boston Seaport
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on’t let the dazzling sixthfloor view o Boston Harbor distract you from the real star of the show: handsome custom cabinetry, wood flooring, and soapstone countertops that alone or in combination will make your kitchen into a room you’ll never want to leave. “Our showroom is a space for inspiration,” says Marketing Director Olivia Lord. “Each display has been created to show a different idea of an aesthetic or design element that might be right for you.”
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Custom cabinets and kitchen design features inspire inside the Jewett Farms + Co. showroom at the Boston Design Center.
“OUR SHOWROOM IS A SPACE FOR INSPIRATION.” “We can give you anything you want,” adds Showroom Manager Paula Accioly. “The only thing that doesn’t change is how we build it.” With extraordinary care, at the company headquarters in York, Maine, each cabinet is constructed from expertly sourced wood by highly skilled craftsmen who fit drawers and sand doors by hand. Finishes on Jewett Farms’ furniture-grade cabinetry range from quietly traditional to sleek and modern but always allow the wood (oak, walnut, hickory, chestnut, pine, and more) to speak for itself. As the exclusive New England distributor of M. Teixeira Soapstone, Jewett Farms has some of the most varied and beautiful soapstone slabs available,
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in natural hues from forest green to charcoal gray. The showroom has countertops and samples of different stone types, but if you want to see even more, the slabs can be viewed, touched, and chosen at the full-service stone fabrication shop in Dover, New Hampshire. For the third piece of the kitchen puzzle, the Jewett Farms showroom displays a wide array of flooring ranging from reclaimed antique wood sourced from abandoned buildings to prefinished enginee ed wood. In the showroom, you will be guided through the numerous options available and, thanks to their utmost customer service, if you have a specific wood species in mind, Jewett Farms will source it for you. jewettfarms.com
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veryone loves windowshopping, but the idea of shopping for windows might elicit some trepidation. A visit to the country’s first Marvin Brand Experience Center, however, will immediately change your mind and open your eyes. “Our focus is on bringing our clients’ homes to life in a comfortable, pressurefree environment,” says Lauren Hokenson, Marvin at 7 Tide manager. Visualizing how new rooms will look is a challenge when you’re relying on one-dimensional drawings, so Marvin distributor A.W. Hastings has devised a series of interactive and sensory experiences to make the process not only more accessible but also fun. Their Living Room Experience offers comfy couches to sit on as you see door and window options projected on a wallsized screen in front of you. This way,
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you can stand right next to an eight-foot door and decide if it’s tall enough. If not, a couple more feet can be added to its height instantly. Similarly, Marvin’s many different window styles can be shown in full scale. Next up, you’ll want to visit the Resource Pavilion to zero in on details like wood species and metal cladding colors. Select a wood sample from the dozens available and place it on the Touch Table. Whatever style of window or door you chose will appear in that particular wood. Then do the same with a metal cladding sample. Mix and match to your heart’s delight until you find just the combination. And don’t worry about taking notes or remembering it all—the items you love are saved electronically so you can get the digital recap whenever you want. seventide. com/marvin-windows-and-doors/
Above Left: Wood species and metal cladding options are grouped in the Resource Pavilion. Above Right: Marvin at 7 Tide’s Living Room Experience allows clients to review door and window selections in full scale and in comfort.
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Top Left: Kohler’s Signature Store is a haven of both high-style and high-tech bathroom features, like the Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror (above).
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THESE FIVE ARTISTS ARE ADDICTED TO TURNING CAST-OFF WASTE INTO COVETED WORKS OF ART. It’s like recycling but on a whole new level. By choosing reclaimed materials as their medium, these New England artists are transforming thrown-away items into new, intriguing works. They’re also creating a dialogue about waste, beauty, and the transformative power of art.
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I choose all products by weight, and I tend toward heavier and hard to transport,” jokes Jeff Soderbergh, designer, craftsman, and owner of JS Studio in Newport, Rhode Island, and JS Gallery in Wellfleet, Mass. Indeed, the eclaimed materials used in his custom furnishings and sculptures are often massive. “My goal is to take architectural salvage, marine salvage, and even fallen trees and give them another lifetime,” he says. Soderbergh already had a degree in anthropology when he first star ed making art in his early twenties. He employs wood, stone, and metal, always with the goal of using something sustainable. “I just look at something from a new angle and fin another use for it,” he says. “Recovering these beautiful resources keeps them from ending up in landfills. Using his anthropologist eye, he uncovers the story behind the material, and his enthusiasm for discovery is contagious. “It’s wonderful to be able to have whole layers of wow in a piece,” he says.
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For both residential and commercial clients, Soderbergh relies on specialists to help accomplish his vision. “I do all of the design and I have a really talented team to help realize the projects,” he says. “It’s a wonderful process and the result is something I hope is both beautiful and approachable.” Two of his recent commissioned works are on display inside 7 Tide Boston at the Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England. “When Kohler came to me looking for an exciting and tangible piece to relate visually with their products, I saw an incredible opportunity to bring the history of the waterfront into the space,” says the artist. The resulting installation—dubbed the Kohler Wave and crafted from over 400 pieces of wood from Boston’s old Lovejoy Wharf—is suspended above the showroom entrance. “It’s a distinctive piece that tells a story, with a New Englandbased artist using historic Boston-based materials,” says Sabrina DaLomba, director of showrooms for Supply New England.
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“I HOPE PEOPLE REGARD MY WORK AS PRESERVING HISTORY.” DaLomba was introduced to Soderbergh through a friend and “knew immediately that he was the right fit o create something special with sustainability and flair for our flagship showroom.” His second Kohler install is Array, a one-of-a-kind shower wall. “I wanted to do something eye-catching but with gravity,” explains Soderbergh, who used sliced sections of 200-year-old ballast stones retrieved from Boston Harbor. “I took a severe material, granite, and turned it into a contemporary design.” “Jeff brought magic to the process and exceeded our expectations both in beauty and craftsmanship,” says DaLomba. For his part, Soderbergh relished the chance to reuse sustainable materials. “I hope people regard my work as preserving history,” he says. jeffsoderbergh.com
Two of Soderbergh’s commissioned works for the Kohler Signature Store inside 7 Tide Boston include the Kohler Wave (left), suspended above the showroom entrance, and Array (opposite), a custom shower wall built with granite slices.
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DUNCAN JOHNSON Johnson's most recent work uses discarded wood from landfills and construction sites in Vermont.
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This Vermont-based artist is a New England native, but his passion for using reclaimed materials began in New York. After studying photography at Pratt Institute, he “sort of drifted” into sculpture in the 1990s, using elements he found near the East River in Brooklyn. “People were just dumping old building materials, so I took advantage of that,” says Johnson. While it started out as a pragmatic choice, he really responded to the nature of used wood. “The history revealed in the surfaces is inspiring,” he says. Johnson now searches for intriguing wood pieces in local landfills. “I ha e a construction background, so I have a good sense of what part of a building something came from,” he explains. “Occasionally there is an odd piece: a toy box, a chair, a wooden trunk. The materials are always so random and varied.” After the collecting process, he cleans, sands, and mills the pieces to make strips of uniform thickness. He doesn’t alter the colors or paint the surfaces, but he does use the language of painting to create his rectangular pieces for walls: “I let the materials guide me.” duncanjohnson.net
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Mess, a Maine-based artist and art teacher, reuses waste materials from area ceramics studios.
JONATHAN MESS “I was always a material opportunist,” says Jonathan Mess, whose experimental works made from reclaimed ceramic materials are at galleries in his home state of Maine and across the country. “When I went back to grad school at State University of New York at New Paltz, I really started to look around at all the wasted materials present in every ceramics studio and challenged myself to figu e out how to make a body of work without buying anything new.” The Ohio native, who also studied at the University of Montana, credits his paternal grandfather with introducing him to concepts of recycling. “He fashioned a lot of creative things himself rather than buying them.” Mess creates his sculptures and wall slabs by pouring layers of colored casting slip and various reclaimed materials—slop clay, castaside glazes—into manipulated cardboard box molds. “The local clay community knows they can give me their waste and I’ll give it new life,” he says. As an art teacher at Lincoln Academy, Mess shares the ceramic reclaim process with his students. “I think it’s an important lesson for everyone,” he says. “There is so much stuff in this world; it just seems right to do what you can with what’s already here.” jonathanmess.com
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Walters’ welding background and appreciation for the skilled trades influence his art.
BRIAN WALTERS A day trip in 2003 was the spark that launched Brian Walters’ career as an artist. The Bethel, Connecticut-born welder says that, after visiting Storm King Art Center in New York, he realized he wanted to sculpt. From that point on, Walters spent every weekend at galleries and museums soaking up art. After a few studio classes, he began creating pieces from metal scraps found at local junk yards and auto shops. “I was juggling welding and art and didn’t have the means to afford new materials,” he says. Two years later, he had his own studio space. “I go to my materials pile and lay everything out,” he says. “My ideas are jumbled until the welding helmet comes down; then it just flows. While some of his largest commissioned pieces now incorporate virgin elements, all of his smaller works use only reclaimed materials, including hundred-year-old farm implements from his family’s property. “I’m a big advocate for reusing,” he says. “Being a welder by trade, I find value i repairing things, which eventually morphed into art.” Walters, who’s moving into a new Danbury makerspace later this year, feels he has an obligation to honor the skilled trades. “I try to incorporate that in my artwork in a significant way. If retired machinist can relate to my work, that makes me proud.”
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LAUREN WOLK “I believe everything has a second life,” says Lauren Wolk, a Cape Cod-based assemblage and mixed media artist. “What some people consider trash has the potential to be beautiful, interesting, and useful.” Wolk, who is also an award-winning author, was in her thirties when she took a family trip to California. “There was a gift shop in Big Sur where they sold bird houses made from found objects,” she says. Back home in Ohio, where she was living at the time, she began collecting things and making her own birdhouses. When she isn’t writing or working as associate director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Wolk haunts yard sales and thrift shops looking for the odd and unusual. “Most antique places have that one stall where everything is a jumble and a mess. That antiquer and I are simpatico,” she says. “I fin a treasure and put it in my basement and it may sit there for years, but at some point it will be the thing that makes a piece sing.” laurenwolk.com
Wolk combs through yard sales and thrift shops for her assemblage treasures.
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Meet Jet Linx Boston Base Partner David Fialkow, co-founder and managing director of venture capital firm Genera Catalyst and producer of the Oscar-winning documentary film Icarus. A Boston native, Fialkow began his college career studying film at Colgate University and later earned a law degree from Boston College. When he wasn’t focusing on his studies, Fialkow made a living as a Fuller Brush salesman, tended a local bar, and washed UPS trucks. His most pivotal early job, however, was serving as a driver for Thomas Lee – founder of one of the country's largest private equity firms. Fialkow described his relationship with Lee in a recent issue of Boston College Law School Magazine, “I just drove the car, but Tom was a brilliant business tycoon who taught me a lot about the business world,” he said. “He was the one who impressed upon me that it’s not what you do, but who
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>> Inspired by Lee’s accomplishments, Fialkow (along with his childhood friend and fellow Boston College alumnus Joel Cutler) co-founded several large travel companies, including owning and managing a majority of duty-free stores on cruise ships (a business they ultimately sold to LVMH). As their natural passion for entrepreneurship continued to grow, they launched General Catalyst, today a leading venture firm i the industry. Channeling their inclination for and expertise in travel, Cutler and Fialkow helped hatch Kayak.com, and today manage a portfolio that includes companies like Snapchat, Airbnb, Hubspot, Datto, and many more. “I love working with creative people and helping them make a difference. I am inspired by founders with big transformational ideas,” Fialkow said, adding, “That’s why our entrepreneurs comprise young people still in their studies all the way up to serial founders starting their fifth or sixth ompanies.”
Can you describe the most pivotal moment in your career and how it has affected you both personally and professionally? A pivotal moment for me was realizing how much I enjoy storytelling and learning how people accomplish their creative goals. That led me to study film and torytelling in college, become a founder and CEO, and eventually, start a venture firm – all of which a e focused around great storytelling and great people.
What philanthropic efforts are you passionate about? Fialkow even graced the Forbes Midas List in 2017, which highlights top tech investors each year. In addition to serving on the boards of some of General Catalyst’s portfolio companies, Fialkow is a board member of The Boston Beer Company (which includes brands like Sam Adams and Angry Orchard Cider) and most recently joined Jet Linx as a Boston Base Partner. One of Fialkow’s recent personal achievements was co-producing the documentary film Icarus, which he helped fund. Fialkow, both an avid cyclist and fil enthusiast himself, joined producer James Swartz and directors Bryan Fogel and Dan Cogan to create a documentary masterpiece about doping in cycling. After the film s fir t appearance at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017, Icarus was quickly purchased and released globally by Netflix l ter that year. Fialkow, along with the film s director and co-producers, received arguably the industry's
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I love the Pan Mass Challenge, a 182-mile bikeathon that I chaired for the past four years. It is the largest fundraiser in the world for cancer research and has raised over $650 million for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. One effort I'm most proud of is competing in the Hawaiian Ironman in honor of my partner Joel. I had never done something like that, but decided to commit as part of a wager among some Bostonians who knew I didn’t know how to swim. In the end, we raised $1 million for Joel and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Why is the film indu try a passion of yours? I’ve always been a filmma er and I love storytelling. Thirty years ago, I fell madly in love with Nina, my wife, and ever since she’s been not only my best friend but also an inspiration and critical partner. Nina is an Emmy-winning TV producer and a few years ago we decided to start making documentary films ogether that would tell important stories of today’s generation.
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How did the Icarus project begin? A great film p oducer, Geralyn Dreyfous, called me because she knows I love and care about biking. The project initially was about Bryan Fogel’s passion for telling a great biking story, and I became intrigued. We never could have anticipated the pivot that would enable us to tell one of the greatest stories of social justice, which in the end, aligned all of my interests. I was very fortunate to co-produce the film with t o of my favorite people – Dan Cogan and Jim Swartz [founder of Accel Ventures].
Did you ever anticipate the attention that Icarus received? No, we never anticipated it. It started as a story about Bryan Fogel and biking. There were key inflectio and pivot points; we got very lucky. Timing was everything. We never could have anticipated the role that Russia and Dr. Rodchenkov would have in the movie, the relevance of telling the truth about the Russians’ political aspirations, or how all of this would become one of the greatest social justice stories of our time. It’s a tribute to Bryan Fogel’s brilliance, courage, and audacity. We also were incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing partner in Netflix
What was it like to experience an Oscar win? It would have been a dream fulfilled ju t to make the movie and a lifetime honor to be nominated. But to win...amazing!
What other film p ojects do you see on the horizon? A couple of areas that Nina and I are passionate about include data and trust in technology and the opiate epidemic. More to come.
What makes Jet Linx a good fit or you? When you do a lot of interesting and creative things – documentary filmmaking, philanth opy, tech investing – logistics are challenging. Having a reliable, fl xible, high-quality private aviation partner is a huge advantage. Great ideas require spontaneous activity. Jet Linx is the best of the best! WINNING WORKS. OPPOSITE PAGE: Producer David Fialkow, director Dan Cogan, producer James R. Swartz, and director Bryan Fogel accept Best Documentary Feature for Icarus onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images). THIS PAGE: David Fialkow.
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INSIDE ICARUS The American documentary film Icarus chronicles filmmaker Brya Fogel as he experiments with doping in order to win an amateur cycling race. After a chance meeting with Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, the head of the Russian anti-doping laboratory, Fogel’s story transforms from a personal experiment to a political thriller as he uncovers one of the biggest scandals in the world of sports. The documentary begins with Fogel, a cycling enthusiast, experimenting on himself to see if doping could improve his performance (the original direction for the film). Rodchenko had Fogel take performance-enhancing drugs in a way that could be undetected during drug screening – proving that drug testing for athletes is insufficient. During Fogel s training, he befriended Rodchenkov, who later revealed that he oversees a Russian statesponsored Olympic doping program. When allegations emerge about the existence of the program, Fogel feared that Rodchenkov could be in danger with the Russian government and had him come to Los Angeles for protection. Rodchenkov testified to the U.S. Department of Justice, p oviding detailed evidence that Russia cheated during the 2014 Winter Olympic games by evading positive drug detection. After an investigation confirmed that Rodchenkov s claims were true, U.S. Law Enforcement placed him under protective custody. His lawyer also makes an appearance in the film, describing the th eats received by Rodchenkov and the suspicious deaths of two of his associates. To this day, Russia continues to deny any allegations about their involvement in the doping program. As of December 2018, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act was submitted to both chambers of the U.S. Congress. If adopted into law, it would make doping in international sports a criminal offense, as well as allow civil lawsuits to be filed in U.S. courts agains people and organizations involved. Copyright © 2019, by SOAR Magazine, Jet Linx Aviation; JetLinx.com ICARUS. TOP: In the d ocumentary Icarus, filmma er and amateur cyclist Bryan Fogel explores illegal performance-enhancing drugs to improve his athletic performance – proving that the current drug-testing system for athletes is inefficient BOTTOM LEFT: Fogel undergoes rigorous training and testing to improve his chances of winning an amateur cycling race. BOTTOM RIGHT: Fogel connects with Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, the director of Russia’s national anti-doping laboratory. Rodchenkov helps create a plan for Fogel to take banned performance-enhancing d rugs in a way that will not be d etected d uring d rug-testing. Photos courtesy of Netflix
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Ocean Edge Brewster, MA
It doesn’t get any beachier than the aptly named “Beach Bar” at Ocean Edge Resort. Open mid-May through early October and located right on the dunes of Cape Cod Bay, this small but mighty bar offers topnotch water views and photoworthy sunsets. The menu is short and sweet with basics like shrimp cocktail, a Maine lobster roll, cheeseburger, and hot dog. Their craft cocktails and local beers are the perfect accompaniment to a day on the beach. Try the Cape Cod Cranberry Mojito or Beach Bar Rum Punch and feel free to take it down to your spot in the sand, or dine at the covered 32-seat bar if you can snag a seat! oceanedge.com
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Ocean House Watch Hill, RI
This iconic resort’s massive yellow structure sits on 13 acres of oceanfront landscape, including a 650-foot private white sand beach with views of Montauk, Block Island, and the Atlantic. The property offers several options for alfresco dining and cocktails during the summer. If you’re lucky enough to be a guest or member, you can dine at Dune Cottage, which sits directly on a private beach and offers a shaded pergola and Mediterranean-inspired fare. The Seaside Terrace overlooks the pool and is open to the public for casual cuisine and sunset cocktails. For an authentic taste of Rhode Island, try the Spiked Del’s Lemonade or a Dave’s Coffee Mudslide. The Verandah Raw Bar is also a summertime favorite for guests and visitors, offering some of the freshest local seafood around. With comfortable seating and sweeping views, long lunches and lazy sipping are strongly encouraged. oceanhouseri.com
Ocean Mist Matunuck, RI
Locals know best, and if you ask any Rhode Island surfer where they hang out, they’ll likely send you here. Tucked away in Matunuck, this classic beach bar has a back deck that’s about as close to the ocean as you can get without actually swimming. Expect plenty of ocean breezes and even a few sea sprays as you relax with an unpretentious crowd, plenty of good vibes, and great live music. The Mist is open year round for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with indoor dining and entertainment, but things really heat up in the warmer months when the back deck opens. Sip an ice-cold local draft beer, like a Narragansett or a Whalers, and dine on fresh seafood, wings, pizza, and more. oceanmist.net
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Stones Throw This funky and casual spot sits directly across from Long Sands Beach and, as the name implies, is close to all the action of York Beach. Located in a hotel, the restaurant serves up a tasty brunch, lunch, and dinner, all with plenty of local flavor. Burgers topped with fried eggs, lots o’ lobstah, and Maine root beer-marinated steak tips with Maine potato fries are all viable options. Wash down your meal with a libation from their extensive cocktail menu, which includes Stones Sangria, Stones Rum Punch, a Blue Mule, The Painkiller, and more intriguing quenchers. stonesthrowhotel.com
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STONES RUM PUNCH 2 oz rum ½ oz pineapple juice ½ oz orange juice ½ oz cranberry juice Float of black strap rum Combine all ingredients except flo t in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a pint glass over fresh ice. Pour a black strap flo t on top and garnish with wedge of pineapple and orange slice.
THE PAINKILLER 2 oz spiced rum 4 oz pineapple juice 1 oz cream of coconut Splash of OJ Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over pint glass with fresh ice. Garnish with fresh nutmeg and pineapple wedge.
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Wequassett Harwich, MA
This five-star luxury destination on Cape Cod is a summertime must-visit, and its seasonal alfresco options are all worth exploring. The Outer Bar and Grille—just renovated for the 2019 season—is a casual, open-air dining room. It includes the poolside Pleasant Bay Terrace, which offers lunch, dinner, live entertainment, and even family-themed dinners. For those who want to be truly “on the beach,” you can venture down to LiBAYtion for unbeatable water views and people watching beneath the pergola. Try one of their signature cocktails like the “My Paloma” and stay for live music. Want an even cozier experience? Try The Verandahs, which is open for breakfast and dinner during the season and features fire pits and couch seating. wequassett.com
Just steps from the Block Island Ferry landing in Old Harbor, this true “toes in the sand” beach bar is considered by many the holy grail of summer. Every day is a party all summer long, with live music, beach volleyball, tiki bars, and rental beach chairs and umbrellas. There’s even wait service so you don’t have to give up your hard-earned spot on the beach. Make sure to try one of their signature pineapple drinks, which includes a whole fresh pineapple carved and filled with the cocktail of your choice, like the popular Goombay Smash, Organic Banana Mudslide, or classic Piña Colada. The extensive food menu includes local seafood favorites as well as snacks, sandwiches, and appetizers, and they recently rolled out a beachfront breakfast menu for those who like getting the party started early. Want to make an evening of it? Ballard’s offers private beach bonfires for wedding festivities, birthdays, family reunions, and more. ballardsbi.com
MY PALOMA 1.5 oz Volcan tequila .75 oz Aperol .5 oz lime juice .5 oz honey syrup .5 oz grapefruit juice Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Pour into a highball glass over ice and top with a dark IPA beer. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and a mint sprig.
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Bernie’s Beach Bar Hampton Beach, NH
This dare-we-say dive bar is a Hampton Beach institution. Its rustic charm is part of the appeal, and many will say there’s no better place to be on a summer day than beach side at Bernie’s. There’s always music out on the deck during the summer months, and visitors can escape the sun for a bit in the air conditioned inside bar. Bring the kids along during the day for a casual meal, or dance the night away when the sun goes down and the 21-plus crowd takes over. berniesnh.com
Madison Beach Hotel Madison, CT
This upscale resort overlooking Long Island Sound is a favorite of Connecticut locals, and for good reason. It offers stunning views and impeccable food and drinks. In the summer, dine alfresco at The Porch, which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a raw bar in a casual yet stylish atmosphere. Unwind and watch the sun set over the sound or enjoy a bonfire and s’mores (on select evenings). madisonbeachhotel.com
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Chef and restaurateur Erin French redefines dining out i Freedom, Maine. By Rachel Arroyo
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Images and recipes reprinted from The Lost Kitchen. Copyright Š 2017 by Erin French. Photographs copyright Š 2017 by Nicole Franzen. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC.
French in front of her Airstream, which she gutted and turned into a traveling kitchen before finding her restaurant's ultimate home in an 1834 gristmill. Opposite: Spinach salad from French's cookbook, The Lost Kitchen.
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hile most restaurants take reservations online or over the phone, the Lost Kitchen does things a little differently. To secure a seat at the highly sought-after, farm-to-table restaurant in Freedom, Maine—a small rural town with a little over 700 year-round residents—diners must mail in a three- by five-inch noteca d with their contact information during the first couple of weeks in April. Guests a e then chosen by lottery and contacted with available dates. Incredibly, within a few weeks, the Lost Kitchen is booked solid for the season. Owner Erin French’s unconventional approach to handling reservations became a necessity after the 2017 season, when more than 10,000 callers flooded the phone lines in just 24 hours to make eservations at the 40-seat restaurant. While the postcard method is unusual, it’s in perfect alignment with the spirit of the Lost Kitchen, and what has made French such a remarkable success. “People are craving simplicity,” French opines. Simplicity and personal connection are both readily available at the Lost Kitchen. French, a self-taught chef who grew up cooking at her family’s diner in Freedom, is known for her simple yet refined dishes. Four nights a week, from May through New Year’s, she works alongside her mostly female staff, all of whom she counts as good friends. The team serves eager dinner guests a multicourse, prix fixe meal using seasonal, loc lly grown ingredients. While the menu changes nightly, French’s approach to cooking is always the same: “I think, in a way, that I am going to feed my best friend the best meal,” she explains. “So sure, it could be a simple piece of fish, but I am going to elevate it in a way that feels really special and fancy. I might enhance the dish with edible flowers or beautiful g eens,” she continues, “or find something small and p ecious that I can put on the plate to make you feel like I gave you my everything.” Each assemblage is as much an ode to Maine as it is to community and hospitality. For those who are lucky enough to get a reservation, having dinner at the Lost Kitchen feels much like receiving an old-fashioned, handwritten note in the mail. It’s warm, friendly, and intimate; the location and décor only amplify the appeal. Located inside a restored 19th-century gristmill, the restaurant has a cozy, rustic simplicity, with exposed beams, handbuilt tables, and painted spindle-back chairs. Personal touches, like the blue-and-white China from local antique shops, cloth napkins sewn by French’s mother, and fresh flowers g own by server and friend Ashley, adorn each table. The result is a warm, convivial atmosphere where diners start the night out as strangers and leave as friends.
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"I think, in a way, that i am going to feed my best friend the best meal."
Above Left: A peek inside the Lost Kitchen's dining room. Above Right: "But perhaps what I love most about Maine is that cooking here is so simple...It's about using what's around and making it taste like the best versionSofP Ritself," I N G /French S U M Mwrites E R 2 in 0 1her 9 |cookbook's N E W E N Gforward. L A N D L I V I N G. T V
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At first, guests seem nervous and uncomfortable, not knowing what to expect from a night out at the Lost Kitchen. But soon they start to soften and, three and a half hours later, after the meal, “everyone is hugging… sometimes there are tears and you’ve made this connection,” describes the chef. Long after they’ve put down their forks, patrons will send notes or packages to French, saying, “Hey, I thought of you.” “They still feel that it’s real months later. And I’ll get things from people years later. It matters to them,” she says. In the past few years, French has risen to prominence, earning national media attention from the New York Times, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, Food & Wine, and more. In February, she earned her third James Beard Award nomination (Best Chef: Northeast) and her first cookbook, The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine, released in 2017, was named a James Beard Award finalist. (Her second book, a memoir, is due out in 2020.) And the unconventional mail-in reservation policy? Instead of deterring diners, it only increased demand: 20,000 people from all over the world, country, and across Maine mailed in notecards last year. Some were even decorated with artwork, poetry, and personal stories.
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Instead of taking all her notoriety and expanding the business, French is happy right where she is, making a living in her hometown and enjoying success on her own terms. “I love it because I grew up here, and being here in such a quiet and remote place really allows me to be myself,” she says, adding, “I often think if I was doing this in a city somewhere, I would have the pressure to be up against other people and following the same lead, and getting caught up in that whole way. But here, I can just completely be me. I have a schedule that makes sense for my family and for my life. It feels authentic. It feels real because it is.”
Editor’s Note: While the window for mailing in postcards for the 2019 season has passed, mark your calendar for the next window, April 2020. In the meantime, create some of French’s deceptively simple dishes at home with her cookbook The Lost Kitchen. Signed copies available at findthelostkitchen.com
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk & Chives SERVES: 6
This recipe is made for when the tomatoes aren’t quite ripe but you just can’t wait any longer. Vegetable oil, for frying ¼ cup mayonnaise, homemade or storebought ¼ cup sour cream 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Salt and pepper 4 green tomatoes 1 cup all-purpose flou 1 cup semolina flou Gem marigolds, for garnish (optional) HEAT OIL in a deep fryer to 375°F or, alternatively, heat 2 inches of oil in a heavybottomed pan to the same temperature. IN A SMALL BOWL, make the buttermilk dressing by whisking together the mayo, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon of the dill. Season (liberally) with salt and pepper to taste. Slice the tomatoes into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Put them in a medium bowl with the remaining 2 cups buttermilk and a pinch each of salt and pepper. IN A SEPARATE BOWL, stir together the flour and semolina. Dredge the tomato rounds in the flour mixtu e to thoroughly coat. Drop them into the oil 4 to 6 at a time. Do not overcrowd the oil or the temperature will drop and the coating will get soggy. Fry, turning as needed, until the tomatoes are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to blot any excess grease. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped dill and drizzle with the buttermilk dressing. Garnish with edible flowers, if desi ed. S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 | N E W E N G L A N D L I V I N G. T V
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➥ ENTERTAINING IDEA “Think outside the box. If it’s going to be a warm, beautiful day, try to plan something outside. I feel like I am constantly moving furniture, shifting tables outside or under the trees. Think about a place where you’d like to have dinner and then base the dinner around that. You are never stuck at the dining room table.”
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Grilled Stone Fruit, Blue Cheese & Honey SERVES: 4
When you can’t decide between a dessert and a cheese course, make this dish. It’s a little savory, a little sweet, and perfectly balanced—and just the thing when the grill’s been fi ed up all day but you’re not quite ready to let those nice, hot coals go. If blue cheese is not your flavo , fresh ricotta would be equally lovely here. 4 stone fruits such as apricots, peaches, or plums, halved and pitted Olive oil 1 teaspoon Maldon salt 1 small wedge (about ¼ pound) best-quality blue cheese ¼ cup best-quality honey Small basil leaves PREPARE THE GRILL if it isn’t already fi ed up for the main course. BRUSH THE FRUIT halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Put them flesh-si e down on a hot grill and cook just until you get some good grill marks on the fruit, about 4 minutes. Turn the fruit and grill for another 2 minutes. TRANSFER THE FRUIT to a platter, garnish with a bit of blue cheese, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkling of basil and serve.
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Three uber remodels that turned dark and dated into bold and bright. A successful home redo involves more than just new material choices, fixture swap-outs, and upgraded appliances. Under the direction of an experienced architect, a truly metamorphic remodel is a much more holistic effort that requires the ability to see past the bones of what exists and imagine what can be. For this story, we tasked two top New England design firms with sharing their most impressive transformation stories. Here, they describe three homes where both style and function improved dramatically. You won’t believe the results.
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This Greater Boston home received a thorough, thoughtful update courtesy of LDa Architecture & Interiors and F.H. Perry Builder.
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he owners of this historic Tudor-style house were unhappy with their impractical kitchen and the unattractive spaces connecting it to the daily-use garage entrance. The house is perched on a rock outcropping, with the garage below ground. Doug Dick of LDa Architecture & Interiors faced the task of making their “particularly unpleasant” entry path into an elegant collection of spaces opening up into a bright, updated kitchen. “It was dark and dingy: a twisty corridor through the basement leading to a twisty, winding stair,” he says. “It lacked natural light and was not very functional for bringing in groceries and kids with backpacks.” The kitchen, for its part, was dim and closed off, built at idiosyncratic angles. A honey stain on the cabinets had gone orange over the years. The LDa team, in collaboration with contractor F.H. Perry Builder, reconfigured it into an open L-shaped layout, with a linear work area capped off by a window-lined lounge. Custom built by Jewett Farms, the cabinets are contemporary in feel, with a Shaker profile in matte grey along the perimeter and a furniture-style walnut island. The design team employed two different countertop materials as well: a honed “Lagos Azule” Caesarstone for the work spaces and a pristine two-inch custom cement slab for the island. Pendant lights from Restoration Hardware and Elysian Barstools by Lawson Fenning contribute to the streamlined yet inviting ambiance. Opening up the stairway from the kitchen into the main living spaces allowed for the placement of three large new windows above. Natural light flows down into the newly designed mudroom and spacious entry hall.
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Top Left: Perched on a ledge, this home received an updated kitchen, new Sub-Zero wine storage (opposite), and brighter, more functional spaces off the front entry and garage. Left: LDa Architects exposed existing stone in the front entryway. Above: Three new windows bring light into the stairway connecting the kitchen and mudroom below.
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Above: Rich detailing in the L-shaped kitchen includes a showcase walnut island by Jewett Farms + Co. with brass detailing (right), "Snow" Kromaglas backsplash tiles, and Restoration Hardware pendant lights with custom panels.
Throughout the renovation, LDa’s goal was to make the details fit the original architecture while achieving an updated feel. They exposed natural stone that was hiding behind plaster walls wherever they could, such as in the entryway. Bronze details on the kitchen island legs complement the dark finish and connect the kitchen to older areas in the home where bronze appears as an accent. “We wanted a more contemporary version of Tudor, with lots of detail and rich materials. We really focused on bringing in light and creating openness,” says Dick.
Architect LDA ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS; lda-architects.com Builder F.H. PERRY; fhperry.com Cabinet Maker JEWETT FARMS + CO.; jewettfarms.com Photography by SEAN LITCHFIELD
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Contemporary furnishings like the sofa from Designs Within Reach and yellow "Happy" lounge chair by High Tower Access keep the kitchen lounge feeling light and fresh. S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 | N E W E N G L A N D L I V I N G. T V
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his colonial was built in the 1990s and its architectural features matched the era: a chopped-up floor plan, step-down family room, and crowded laundry and mudrooms without sufficient storage. The owners wanted to open up the floor plan, add some office space, and create better flow throughout the home. “It was a classic colonial where the kitchen was severed from the dining room and the dining room was severed from the family room,” says Peter Feinmann of Feinmann, a Lexington-based design/build firm. “When they entertained there was a lot that didn’t work in the house.” The outdated interior begged for more modern flair and upgraded appliances and materials. The homeowners “wanted a more transitional look instead of a modern feel,” says Feinmann, who refreshed the home’s style, making it sleeker and more polished while maintaining traditional elements and a sense of casual comfort. Renovating the first floor involved erasing the step-downs and bringing every space onto one fluid level. Feinmann also reworked the room arrangements, placing a private office and bathroom where the living room used to be. He then relocated a half bath, creating enough room for a new mudroom and closet off the main entry. The newly appointed living room off the kitchen boasts a fireplace with maple built-ins.
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Opposite: The island's black walnut-topped section invites leisurely meals. Above Left: A custom bar area separates the kitchen and living room while maintaining sightlines in both directions. Above Right: The extensive remodel by Feinmann included an updated laundry space. Left: Built-ins accommodate a TV and gas fireplace in the spacious new living room.
In between the kitchen and living room is a half wall of alder cabinets. This clever pass-through bar area—with two-sided glass cabinets displaying glassware above and fridge below—makes for easy food and beverage transfers while maintaining sightlines between the two spaces. In the grand kitchen, multiple cooks can work together easily thanks to plentiful storage and counter space. New amenities include Greenfield’s Mackinaw-style cabinets, quartzite countertops, and a glass tile backsplash. Its focal point, a long, generous island, combines two surfaces: quartzite for food preparation and black walnut for dining. New appliances accomplish the heavy lifting of both daily living and entertaining.
Designer/Builder FEINMANN; feinmann.com Photography by NAT REA
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he owners of this mid-century modern home wanted to update their kitchen, which was small, dark, and dated and outfitted with laminate cabinets and a white tube railing perimeter. Since they didn’t use the adjoining dining room, which was also small and gloomy, they wanted a much larger eat-in kitchen for family meals and additional counter space for baking and food prep. Beyond the existing dining room was a three-season porch, promising the unrealized potential of abundant natural light.
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Left: Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances mingle with glossy lacquered cabinets in this sleek, cook-friendly kitchen by Feinmann. Below: Hand-rubbed mahogany takes center stage in the kitchen island's dining half.
Feinmann’s design team combined these two underutilized interior spaces into one large kitchen abutting the three-season porch. Now, the kitchen’s revamped details complement the home’s midcentury aesthetic. Glossy white lacquered cabinets by the Italian cabinetmaker Composit, state-of-the-art Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and grey Caesarstone countertops all work in harmony. The glass tile backsplash adds a subtle touch of color that shifts from blue to grey depending on the light. Making the island a focal point, Feinmann opted for a twolevel design that delineates work space and dining. The Caesarstone counter steps down to a hand-rubbed piece of mahogany that serves as an elegant eating area. “It doesn’t
feel like you’re at the island but it feels like you’re in the kitchen,” says Feinmann of the bi-level effect. The designers opted for a slightly warmer bleached oak veneer island base. Unobtrusive cable railings replaced the clunky tube predecessors and contribute to the area’s open feel. All in all, the remodel is a profound change from the original arrangement. “It’s just gorgeous,” says Feinmann of the finished kitchen-dining space. feinmann.com NEL
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+ THIS BARN-INSPIRED VERMONT RETREAT CONNECTS WITH THE GREAT OUTDOORS. BY ROB DUCA PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEGAN BURNS
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Cullinane's barn-style home embraces the gorgeous Vermont landscape via maximum glazing and inviting outdoor spaces. Opposite: A Marvin multi-slide door opens easily to erase the line between outdoors and in.
ary Cullinane had specific ideas about what she wanted in her new Vermont home and when she wanted the project completed. So she prepared a PowerPoint presentation for the designer, and then let the builder know they needed to break ground around Memorial Day and finish by Labor Day. “It was a rapid and unexpected timeline; we pulled together a very solid team very quickly,” says Sean Flynn of Silver Maple Construction, based in New Haven, Vermont. Architect Joan Heaton, in collaboration with Flynn, realized Cullinane’s vision of a traditional barn-style home imparted with modern amenities, including maximum glazing. The goal was to make being inside feel like being outside wherever and whenever possible. Located in Weybridge, the 11-acre property features eye-popping views of the Adirondacks and rolling countryside. “I’ve always enjoyed open living and open spaces,” Cullinane says. “Vermont is a special place, so I wanted to honor that tradition and the environment in which I was building.” The owner assembled a wish list of four “essentials” for the 1,800-square-foot home. Her first priority was a bedroom with built-in bunk beds to accommodate her best friend’s three young children, who live less than a mile away. Her other three wishes were for a wood-burning fireplace, wine storage area, and swimming pool outside. S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 | N E W E N G L A N D L I V I N G. T V
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Open to the kitchen, the great room is multifunctional, hosting four custom bunk beds for guests and living and dining areas.
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“The reason I built this house was so I could spend more time with my friend’s children, and I wanted them to feel like they had a place to hang out and sleep over,” Cullinane explains. “The fireplace, pool, and wine storage are all about entertaining and giving people places to gather.” Heaton designed the barn-inspired home with red cedar siding and a metal roof. She also supported the structure with steel beams instead of traditional timber, allowing for a more open design. Now, light streams in from all directions thanks to contemporary-style casement and awning windows by Marvin. A 12- by 8-foot Marvin multi-slide door opens up to the backyard pool. “People can move from inside to outside very easily, and there isn’t a bad view in the house,” Heaton says. Divider-free windows help satisfy Cullinane’s desire for indoor-outdoor living. “The giant glass door and windows make it feel, especially with all the light pouring in, like you’re living both inside and outside all the time,” describes Flynn.
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The great room has a soaring 22-foot vaulted cedar ceiling and 13-foot-high walls. Four bunk beds are tucked into an alcove along the wall and oak flooring completes the barn setting. In the kitchen, blue country-style cabinets contrast the more contemporary backsplash and floating shelves. The walnuttopped island—crafted like a standalone furniture piece—features a detail of ash, applied in a basket weave pattern, on its great room-facing side. Above the kitchen is a loft space, aka Cullinane’s master bedroom. A shower was needed somewhere, and finding space for it in the first-floor powder room was a challenge. Heaton’s solution was to tile the walls and install a shower head in the ceiling. “In essence, the entire room became the shower,” she explains. Everything in this home was custom built: the cabinets, fireplace surround, stairs, wine rack, wood entry doors, kitchen table, and bunk beds. The temperature-controlled, glassenclosed wine rack is “a work of art,” says Cullinane. “They
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Awning and casement windows top a multi-slide door in the soaring main living space, supported by steel beams. Left: Builder Sean Flynn and architect Joan Heaton collaborated closely with the homeowner to realize her vision of a retreat that makes her feel outdoors.
are craftsmen [at Silver Maple]. They saw this as an opportunity to demonstrate their tremendous skill and passion for their work. It was so much fun to watch the progression,” she relates. Adds Heaton, “Everything in this home was handcrafted. That’s part of its appeal.” In fact, many clients ask her for the plans. “I love its vibe,” the architect continues. “You don’t feel like it’s cavernous with four people, and it doesn’t feel overcrowded with 40.” There is little question that Cullinane is pleased. Initially, she planned to use the home as a weekend getaway; now, she lives there full time. To Flynn, this is the ultimate compliment: “It was one of the best client reactions I’ve ever had.” NEL
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Architecture by David Sharff Arctitect, P.C. Photograph by Michael Crane
KK K R A MER’S CUSTOM KITCHENS AND WOODWORKING
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KITCHENS Four kitchen designs for life by the sea. By Jennifer Sperry
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Photography by Brian Vanden Brink Architecture + Construction by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders Kitchen Design + Cabinetry by Classic Kitchens & Interiors
Left: Timeless styling and a bright, white palette allow the views of Nauset Beach (top) to shine. Above: A table nestles efficiently against the breakfast nook’s built-in bench.
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et on a bluff overlooking Nauset Beach in Orleans, Mass., this bright, white, and welcoming kitchen is intricately connected to the home’s coastal setting. Its beach-facing expanse benefits from large picture windows alternating with casement windows and French doors leading out to the rear terrace. A tightly gridded coffered ceiling
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differentiates it from the adjoining dining room. The L-shaped island is both a functional work space and eating area, while a breakfast nook with a built-in bench provides yet another spot for family gathering. Anyone cooking at the Wolf range or washing up at the island’s apron-front sink is privy to stunning, panoramic views.
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he ultimate in coastal cool, this kitchen in Greenwich, Conn., handles the needs of a busy family with four kids. Designed to be visually serene and clutter-free, it features a blend of materials: stained white oak island cabinetry, a painted brick backsplash, and dyed concrete countertops. Crafted from yellow pine—reclaimed
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from a Pennsylvania barn—the faux columns and beams lend rustic warmth to the bright, peaceful space. State-of-the-art appliances include a 60-inch dual-fuel Wolf range, paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers. Panoramic water views reach around from the sink area to the dining banquette and into the adjoining family room.
Rustic, weathered, and polished mingle successfully in this kitchen by the sea. The island’s stained white oak matches the ceiling treatment. Opposite: The nearby family room and dining banquette are N E W Eoriented N G L A Ntowards D L I V I Nthe G. water T V | views. SPRING/SUMMER 2019
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Photography by James Merrell Architecture by Douglas VanderHorn Architects Construction by Significant Homes LLC Interiors by Amy Aidinis Hirsch Interior Design Cabinets by Parish Millworks
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erched on the rocky North Shore of Mass., this kitchen blends contemporary and traditional design elements into a cohesive whole. Achieving a bright, clutter-free space with dedicated areas for cooking, cleaning, and storage was the design goal. Thick marble countertops and detailed millwork nod to tradition while state-of-the-art appliances, like the Sub-Zero fridge with glass door, offer contemporary functionality. A pantry alcove accommodates small appliances and keeps the counters clear; a full butler’s pantry provides extra storage as well. While the windows over the sink look onto a private garden, dazzling ocean views are on display through the adjoining dining and living areas lining the home’s ocean-facing side.
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Opposite: The cooking area’s stainless steel backsplash protects against splatters from the Wolf range. Left: A separate bank of gray cabinets, with glass doors and mirrored interior, emulates the look of an antique hutch. Below: Anyone in the kitchen is privy to ocean views through the home’s open-concept main living areas.
Photography by Jared Kuzia Architecture by SV Design Construction by T.J. Berky Builders
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his coastal kitchen in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is the perfect example of maximized indoor-outdoor flow. Its accordion window opens wide onto a large screened porch, which overlooks the changing tides and working lobster boats of Sagamore Creek. The window disappears when open, and the counter beneath becomes an ideal pass-through. Featuring long, clean lines, the cabinetry hides many useful elements, including a floor-to-ceiling pantry, dedicated baking area, and coffee station. Quartz tops the perimeter cabinets while quartzite covers the expansive island, crafted from rustic white oak. All of this generous storage keeps the space feeling uncluttered and the water views crystal clear. NEL
Left: The island’s rustic white oak contrasts sleeker design elements like quartz and quartzite counters and a “White Haze” honed marble backsplash by AKDO. Below: The workings of Sagamore Creek are on display just past the deep copper sink.
Photography by Eric Roth Kitchen Design + Cabinetry by Jewett Farms + Co. Architecture by Jeff Demers Design Construction by Gray Construction Interiors by Tobey Design Group
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NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS AND A MINIMALIST DESIGN PALETTE MODERNIZE A CONNECTICUT HOME.
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Two-over-two Marvin windows contribute to the interior’s clean, modern look while still fitting into the neighborhood architecturally.
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hen designer Frances Wilson decided to embark on remodeling her circa 1920s home in Greenwich, Connecticut, she immediately understood that the renovation’s most significant aspect in olved the windows. They were dated and singlehung, with poor insulation that left the interior drafty. They also did not blend into a neighborhood filled with udor-style homes. The transition from a colonial-style home with yellow and white trim, walled-off rooms, and lots wallpaper began with changing out and adding new Marvin windows, 35 in all. “We completed the project in three phases over fi e years,” Wilson says. “First, we did the windows; then we added dormers and swinging French doors. I wanted everything to look like it had been here before.” Wilson worked with architect Nancy Lovas of Lovas Architects as well as Ackermann & Stabile Contracting. The goal was to create a design for contemporary living while retaining original features whenever possible. The design team opted for traditional materials such as cedar shingles, copper roofing, oak flooring, and stucco siding. en the new detached two-car garage, with a covered walkway leading to a finished basement, appears as though it was part of the original structure. “Nothing jumps out when you drive past the home,” Wilson says. “Everything matches. It’s really a celebration of historic architecture and modern lifestyle.” Marvin windows were selected in order to maintain the historic feel while delivering much-needed functionality and energy efficiency. New double-hung windows were installed in the garage, along with dormers matching those in the third-floor mas er suite. French doors leading from the informal kitchen breakfast area to the backyard were another addition. The original windows featured a series of small panes, which made the home look “too busy” from the outside, felt Wilson. “And I wanted more light coming in, so I went with windows with two panes above and two below instead of a multitude of smaller ones,” she adds. “I wanted everything to look modern, with clean lines, yet still fit within the framework of when the house was built.” Equally important was the desire to preserve the unique window moldings, saving the costly trouble of replacing them with a custom design. The solution was Marvin’s double-hung clad insert, which slides easily into place.
Post-renovation, light pours into the interior, contributing to the airy, serene atmosphere.
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Left: Contemporary furnishings contrast the home’s historic feel. Below: Detailed millwork hearkens to the home’s past, while new French doors connect with its surroundings.
“We just took the old sashes out and slid the new windows in,” says builder Larry Stabile. “In an older home like this, the inserts cut down tremendously on labor costs, especially when you have stucco. You don’t need to redo the stucco on the exterior or reproduce period moldings on the inside. It’s a big advantage. You’re increasing the energy efficiency, including the sound-deadening from the road, and without a doubt you’re improving the appearance.”
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Top: Wilson in her updated kitchen, which features concrete countertops and industrial-style fixtures. Left: French doors in the revamped breakfast nook frame views of the backyard.
With the windows in, the home’s makeover continued. A principal challenge was opening up the first floor’s closed-off living spaces. Removin a coat closet and a wall helped connect the drawing, dining, and living rooms. “All those spaces are open to each other in a very creative way,” says Lovas of the transformation. “The area now has a singular design aesthetic.” One of the most compelling alterations was to the kitchen’s breakfast nook—it was formerly topped by a glass ceiling, making it bright but overly stifling during summer. A traditional ceiling was installed ins ead, the kitchen space was bumped out, and French doors were added to provide a stunning view to the backyard. “I love sitting there and looking out to the garden,” Wilson says. The interior palette underwent an equally dramatic metamorphosis to evoke a minimalist ambiance. The red oak floors we e given a dark stain; concrete replaced Corian in the kitchen countertops; pickled peach cabinets were painted white; and industrial-style chandeliers replaced 1980s-style brass fixtu es. “Frances has a great design eye and was able to communicate what she wanted,” explains the architect. “She took it to the next level.” Today, light pours in through new windows, illuminating previously dim, gloomy spaces. From the outside, one would barely guess how many changes the house underwent. “It still looks historic and appropriate for the neighborhood,” Lovas summarizes. NEL
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Kohler design expert Ron Smith advises bathroom remodel clients to prioritize function over form. Think about how the entire room will work for you as a whole; then tackle style, he says.
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Bathrooms remodels are one of the most common home improvement projects. Updating dated materials, achieving a more efficient l yout, and installing spa-like equipment are all common goals. But no matter a remodel’s purpose, there are certain do’s and don’ts that can help keep a project on track. 106
Ron Smith, designer with the Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England, located in the 7 Tide showroom in Boston’s Seaport District, relies on his training and experience when advising customers how to make the most of a bathroom redesign. Here are some of his thoughts on successfully remodeling this vital space. Do: Space plan Smith’s number one recommendation is to carefully consider how you use your space. What elements do you value most? Will you use a tub? How much storage do you need? His advice is to think about the whole space at once, from the layout and fixtu es to the tile, countertops, and lighting. “Don’t get bogged down in the aesthetic,” he says. “You can see all these things on Pinterest and Houzz and be motivated to do this crazy design. But if it’s not going to function for you, it won’t work.”
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Do: Budget As you browse products in the showroom, it’s important to remember that a project’s total cost will include those price tags plus labor and other elements like paint. It’s a good idea to get quotes and bids from contractors early on in the process. The quotes will affect how much you budget for faucets, showerheads, toilets, etc. Do: Check out high-tech options The latest products in the Kohler showroom are designed to create a spa-like experience, popular for large master showers. For those interested in this type of luxe install, Smith recommends the DTV+, which can include up to six ports controlled by one interface. A digital console outside and/or inside the shower adjusts the showerhead, rainhead, and body sprays as well as music, lighting, and steam.
Top: Natural stone requires sealing maintenance but lends unique pattern and texture to any bathroom design. Above: Kohler’s high-tech options include DTV+, an advanced shower system that digitally controls water, sound, steam, and light.
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Reserve areas for storage, like this pretty tile-lined built-in, but don’t overdo. Don’t let storage options overtake the room and alter its aesthetic, cautions Smith.
Don’t: Wait to place your order Smith recommends that remodelers place their orders as soon as possible once they’ve made decisions. It’s possible to order in phases, with the rough-in items first, but it’s better to order everything at once. The store can warehouse items until they’re needed. “I’ve seen clients think they can order the day before they need everything, but then the timeline gets backed up,” says Smith. Items with standard finish usually need a th ee- or fourweek lead time. Specialty finishes and p oducts can take between six and twelve weeks. Vanities are made to order and have a lead time of eight to ten weeks.
Do: Consider natural stone Think beyond standard porcelain or glass tiles. Natural stone takes a bit more maintenance—it requires resealing twice as often as tile or glass—but is pleasing for those who enjoy a more natural look. Do: Experience options firsthand Smith encourages customers to visit the Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England to see, touch, and try a range of fixtu es and materials. It’s also an ideal time to work with the store designers closely and make decisions. At Kohler, even a state-of-the-art shower experience can be arranged (by appointment only!). “I love building relationships with my clients,” says Smith. “I like seeing their vision come to life by helping them make selections and putting their order together.”
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Don’t: Forget about storage Custom cabinets, including vanities and other built-ins, provide a lot of useful storage. They can be designed to meet your specific needs and o dered at the Kohler showroom. But don’t overdo, cautions Smith. “Stay with the overall aesthetic and look of the space—don’t let cabinetry overtake the room,” he advises. Don’t: Rule out low-flow All of Kohler’s plumbing fixtu es can be ordered to provide a lower water output. Going low-flow doesn t affect pressure, saves on utility costs, and helps conserve this precious resource. Working with a qualified designer to design a space and choose fixtu es and materials is essential to any remodel’s success. “We can help from the very beginning of any project to the very end,” says Smith. “It’s a beneficial experience.” NEL
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Chilling & Grilling YOU’LL NEVER WANT TO COOK INSIDE AGAIN.
BY JENNIFER SPERRY
When you have a beautiful outdoor space, you want to maximize your time there. This is especially true here in New England, where long winters make outdoor entertaining time all the more precious.
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Outdoor kitchens have been popular for years now, but, like any design feature, they keep evolving. What once was mostly a grill set into stone has grown greatly in sophistication. Today, homeowners are replicating their indoor kitchen’s style and functionality—sinks, cabinets, and appliances—outside. The goal? To spend as little time in that indoor kitchen as possible.
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A vented grill, work sink, and plenty of storage cabinets are essential ingredients in this poolside outdoor kitchen on Cape Cod, designed and built by Good Life New England.
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FOR 66 YEARS, Pappas Cabinetry has been designing kitchens of exceptional quality and building custom cabinets in its 30,000-square-foot Meriden, Connecticut, facility. “Clients come to us because of the quality of our work—it’s my job to keep them from making any mistakes,” explains owner Roy Pappas. After completing a kitchen for a new construction home in Milford, Connecticut, Pappas was tasked with creating a multifunctional outdoor kitchen for the property, one that could handle hours of entertaining by the pool. “Since they have a gorgeous pool overlooking the ocean, these homeowners entertain a lot,” says the kitchen designer. “They have a large family and this is their gathering spot in the summer. It’s very gung-ho on the weekends.” At the outset, the client knew she didn’t want to be walking back and forth constantly from her indoor kitchen to the pool. “She wanted to set up her outdoor kitchen once, with all of her pots and pans and utensils stored for the summer, and not bring everything in until the season is over,” recalls Pappas.
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As a result, the L-shaped outdoor kitchen is lined with cabinetry for storage and topped with sleek granite. It’s also spacious: two to three people can work easily at the same time. “The cabinets are metal with stainless steel interiors, which have dividers and rollouts where needed. The fi e-piece metal doors look just like teak but can withstand the weather,” describes Pappas. The design has two Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers and an ice maker on one end, so that guests can easily grab a drink or nibble from a platter and head straight back to the pool. On the other end is a 36-inch Wolf grill paired with another set of refrigerator drawers to hold steaks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and other food items. No detail in this outdoor kitchen was overlooked. Strategically placed outlets accommodate chargers and blenders for making smoothies or margaritas. Even the pergola above adjusts electronically to control shade. Says Pappas of the completed space: “Everything was designed to make cooking, dining, and relaxing as convenient and enjoyable as possible.” sjpappas.com
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PRO ADVICE Planning an outdoor kitchen? Here are some considerations to take into account before you begin. – Roy Pappas, Pappas Cabinetry Food preparation – If you prefer to prep your meals outdoors, you’ll want a sink plus refrigeration for storing meats and vegetables. You might not meet your 10,000 step quota, but you will have fun cleaning and prepping vegetables to throw on the grill with your family and friends nearby. Distance of outdoor and existing kitchens – You should plan on having enough cabinetry to store cooking utensils, serving trays, and a big pot for boiling those lobsters. Entertaining – It’s a bonus to add a refrigerator drawer to keep beverages cold and in close proximity to your guests. An ice maker is ideal as well. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACKLYN GREENBERG/JAGSTUDIOS
Floorplan – An L-shaped outdoor kitchen functions best; it keeps the chef at one end and guests at the other. Cleanup – Don’t forget an area for trash. NEL
Top: Pappas separated the grilling area from the mingling area with an L-shaped layout. Left: Designed to mimic the appearance of teak, these outdoor cabinets are actually metal with stainless steel interiors. Opposite Page: Refrigerator drawers near the pool allow guests to grab and go.
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GLENN MEADER, principal of Good Life New England, has noticed an evolution in outdoor kitchen designs. “The past approach was often limited to a grill surrounded by some counter space. But recently there’s been a paradigm shift. Homeowners are wondering, Why can’t I enjoy cooking and entertaining outside with all of the same features available inside?” Good Life New England, based in Norwell, Massachusetts, specializes in fine cabinetry and esidential design. “While the majority of our work relates to interior space, we’ve seen an influx o er the last several years of new and returning clients seeking our expertise for their outdoor living spaces,” says Meader. One such client, living on the mid-Cape, who was thrilled with the transformation of her interior kitchen, contacted Good Life a year later to start designing her outdoor kitchen. “They entertain friends and family often and love having their collegeage kids return home with their friends. When they host, everyone always congregates out back by the pool and fi e pit,” explains Meader. Since the pool is on the same level as the walkout basement, there’s a pretty significan distance between it and the kitchen inside. “The client wanted to be able to set up and enjoy the day outside without any of the back and forth,” he adds. Tucked beneath the deck overhang, the resulting outdoor kitchen provides plenty of storage cabinets and countertop space. On the end closest to the pool, an ice maker and two Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers allow guests to grab and go. Grouping the Wolf grill and a second Sub-Zero refrigerator on the opposite end separates the cooking from the bar seating. A vent hood combats the nuisance of smoke for guests using the deck above. This kitchen’s styling fits the Cape Cod setting, but mo e importantly its functionality fits the family’s busy summer lifestyle. “Now th y can fully enjoy their outdoor living without any back-and-forth hassle,” summarizes Meader. goodlifenewengland.com
PRO ADVICE Here are three big-picture aspects we routinely work through with clients in our outdoor kitchen projects. – Glenn Meader, Good Life New England Space Planning – Like our interior projects, exterior living space and especially outdoor kitchens require thoughtful space planning. Considerations like proximity to the house and exterior features like pools, outdoor dining, casual seating, and/or views are common starting points. Appliances & Fixtures – While a built-in grill is common, so much more is now available. Refrigerator drawers and ice makers save repeat trips inside, warming drawers and burner units expand your entertaining capacity, and fully functional sinks and dishwashers handle cleanup. All of these inclusions extend your outdoor living time. Style & Function – Traditional thoughts on outdoor kitchen style were once tethered to bulky masonry, cold stainless steel, or woods that naturally decay. Our ever-expanding styles and finishes include a unique cabinetry product that blends weatherproof construction with the look and storage capabilities of traditional wood cabinetry.
Above and Left: The cabinets are comprised of a PVC interior and a hard resin exterior that beautifully mimics the appearance of weathered wood.
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THIS CAPE CLIENT approached Good Life New England about revamping their poolside amenities. “The property had the start of an outdoor kitchen, with a pergola, grill, and stone counter, but needed additional appliances and cabinetry storage,� describes Meader. With quite a bit of distance between the indoor and outdoor kitchens, the owners wanted more functionality pool-side for summer entertaining. With a 54-inch Wolf grill as its centerpiece, the revamped space now includes an ice maker, sink, and two under-counter refrigerators. Its chic yet weatherresistant finishes include cement countertops and custom stone from Belgium lining the bar seating. goodlifenewengland.com NEL Underneath an existing pergola, this outdoor kitchen by Good Life New England features a 54-inch Wolf grill, ice maker, and refrigerators. The redone, fully equipped space saves trips inside and extends time spent outside.
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Dyed-in-the-wool preservationists search for home parts. Collectors peruse markets to complete a set. Even those who are new to the hobby can have fun picking through items, waiting for a spark. The hunt is as personal as it is unpredictable. New England has no shortage of antique stores where pros and newbies alike can see, sift, and snag. We visit one particularly plentiful pocket in southeastern Maine and discover three distinct stores that are chock-full of possibilities.
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R. JORGENSEN ANTIQUES 502 Post Road, Wells, Maine Inside R. Jorgensen Antiques in Wells, Maine, a pair of Chippendale chairs has a story. “I’ve had a lot of Chippendale chairs, but these are fantastic; they are 250 years old,” says owner Ric Jorgensen, almost in disbelief. The chairs hail from England, date back to 1765, and were most likely used around a dining room table. Jorgensen spins one around, showing the limited wear and tear. “Typically, the better a piece is, the better condition I find it in because it was revered from the beginning and passed down from generation to generation,” he says. The store is a quiet time capsule tucked away from the busyness of Route 1. Jorgensen’s collection is extensive yet selective and includes European and American antiques created before 1840. “That means pre-Industrial Revolution,” he says. “This stuff was all made by hand by people who care about quality.” In the second half of the 19th century, machines and factories took over a large portion of furniture production, and the number of handmade items dwindled. As the saying goes, “They just don’t make ’em like they used to.” Hard not to agree when staring at a mahogany sideboard adorned with delicate shell handles and a pattern of grapevines, each tiny curve carved by someone with a steady hand. In the back of his store, Jorgensen remarks on the subtle sparkle of a tiger maple strip in a desk crafted in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, over a century ago. “These items can never be made again,” Jorgensen says. American antiques mingle with European treasures inside R. Jorgensen Antiques in Wells.
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OLD HOUSE PARTS 1 Trackside Drive, Kennebunk, Maine Ten miles up the road, Old House Parts in Kennebunk seems like the other end of the spectrum after the polished mahogany of R. Jorgensen Antiques. But there’s plenty of history here, too. Clawfoot and regular soaking tubs greet visitors outside, thousands of wooden doors line the aisles like library books, and intricately carved mantels interlock like jigsaw pieces. The 11,000-squarefoot freight warehouse is stocked with architectural salvage dating back to the 18th century.
Assessing the offerings inside and outside Old House Parts in Kennebunk is a true adventure, one that requires patience, persistence, and a knack for envisioning old things made new again.
Owner Mike Thompson has been around antiques for close to two decades. As someone with a knack for restoration, he enjoys finding and working with pieces built with care. “When you catch the antiques bug, it’s hard to look at buying something new again,” he says. “Antiques were made with a quality of craftsmanship that is really difficult o find no .” Preservationists are attracted to Old House Parts, obviously; however, the location appeals to more than just old home enthusiasts. Architects, designers, builders, artists, and homeowners are frequent visitors. “It’s always been a diverse clientele and that’s what helps us do well as a business,” says Thompson. “We have the daily customer searching for an old part, but our biggest sales are actually for new construction. We can supply all of a project’s doors or hardware.” Just because the store is massive doesn’t mean Thompson overlooks smaller-scale needs. “Artisans use us as a supply house for creative materials,” he says. Homeowners stroll through to pick up hardware for repurposing furniture or browse the large collection of appliances. With two stories of inventory, the warehouse can be both overwhelming and inspiring, and it’s certainly a place for imagining the possibilities.
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ANTIQUES ON NINE 89 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine
Nearby on Route 9 in Kennebunk, Antiques on Nine has a mix of new and old items. Beverly Bangs owned an antiques store in Atlanta, Georgia, before purchasing the Maine location in 1996. She used her expertise and good taste to fill the 11,000-squa e-foot barn with English, French, and American antiques. “In the beginning it was all antiques,” says Desiree Kennedy, who works at Antiques on Nine. “[Bangs] would travel overseas and ship things back, so she had, and still has, a lot of European pieces.” In recent years, Bangs has expanded her inventory to include reproduction furniture, contemporary home accessories, and gift items created by local artisans. Brands like Dash & Albert, Pine Cone Hill, and Michaelian Home are arranged around repurposed hutches, benches, and kitchen tables. While the antique furniture is simply waxed and retouched, other found items receive a dose of color through expertly applied chalk paint. In the back of the store, Bangs’ son, James, is hard at work painting an old chest. The worn wood is getting a coat of sage green. “Fresh paint on an old piece can give it new life. And these items aren’t antiques. They are found at markets—in good shape but in need of some color,” explains Kennedy. Throughout the store, breezy, colorful vignettes tie the eclectic inventory together. “We bring in new items weekly and rearrange daily,” says Kennedy. “Customers can stop in and get new ideas and maybe see a piece of furniture they missed on a previous visit.” NEL
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The displays inside Kennebunk’s Antiques on Nine run the gamut and include true antiques, refurbished finds, reproduction furniture, and new home accessories and gifts.
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B Y S TAC E Y M A R C U S
What better way to enjoy the spirit of New England than to indulge in a getaway at a charming inn or luxury resort? There are so many attractions to experience, from craggy coastlines and sandy beaches to restaurants serving scrumptious dishes dancing with local flavors. We curated a list of six distinct destinations where you can recharge in style.
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ENJOY A MEMORABLE GETAWAY WITHOUT LEAVING NEW ENGLAND.
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HIDDEN POND KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE Hidden Pond is a cottage enclave set within 60 acres of birch forest in Kennebunkport. Its accommodations range from single-story two-bedroom cottages for up to five guests, two-story two-bedroom cottages for up to five with more space, and one-bedroom bungalows for couples. With amenities like gas fi eplaces, private porches, outdoor showers, luxury toiletries, and more, any cottage at Hidden Pond is a magical, peaceful, private oasis. And that’s just the beginning. There is so much to see and do at this award-winning resort once you’ve settled in. Hike along nature trails, explore footpaths, and visit the Farm, where vegetables, fresh herbs, and blossoms abound. Lounge by one of two pools while sampling drinks and light fare. Or feast on farm-to-fork freshness at the onsite yet in-demand restaurant Earth. There’s even a spa for additional pampering. For the ultimate beach day, head to Goose Rocks Beach at sister property Tides Beach Club. Here, “beach tenders” seek out whatever you need: a towel, beach chair, cooler with chilled waters, or even lunch. And don’t forget the rest of Kennebunkport. Be sure to pop by the shops at Dock Square, enjoy a cup of clam chowder at Mabel’s Lobster Claw restaurant, or sample some wild Maine blueberry pancakes at Salt & Honey. “Whether you’re planning a romantic couple’s getaway or a fun-filled family vacation, Hidden Pond is idyllic,” says General Manager Kristen Cauoette. “It provides an unforgettable escape and the perfect recharge.” hiddenpondmaine.com
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THE SAILMAKER’S HOUSE PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE The Sailmaker’s House is a restored 1800s colonial in downtown Portsmouth that fuses modern and tradition in one vibrant destination. Each of the 10 bedrooms includes Matouk linens, newly renovated bathrooms, and WiFi. Sailmaker’s feels like an elevated version of home thanks to free snacks and beverages in the lobby and games in the lounge. Outside, guests can sit among cherry and peach trees in the lush three-season garden. But perhaps its best feature is its location. Situated on a quiet street in Portsmouth’s historic district, it’s a short walking distance to Strawberry Banke Museum, Prescott Park, The Music Hall, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, and 3S Artspace. Close by are historic homes such as the Moffatt-Ladd House and John Langdon House, plus the area’s best restaurants, cafés, and shops. Dine at Tuscan Kitchen, enjoy a lobster roll at The Beach Plum, or savor a craft beer at Beara Brewing Co. “Come and enjoy the casual comfort and all that downtown Portsmouth has to offer on your doorstep,” invites Manager Todd Dowey. sailmakershouse.com
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WEEKAPAUG INN WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND Originally built in 1899 and reopened in 2012, Weekapaug Inn is set on Rhode Island’s shore, overlooking Quonochontaug Pond and the Atlantic beyond. Its 27 guest rooms are purposefully spacious, with windows that open to capture coastal breezes. Four residence-style Signature Suites are perfect for families or longer stays. Dining options include the formal Restaurant, French-inspired Brasserie, and “Garden Room” lounge space. While beautiful inside, Weekapaug is equally appealing outside. For starters, a quick stroll is rewarded with two miles of private beach. To ease beach-going, The Bathhouse conveniently offers bathrooms, storage lockers, beach towels, and cheerful attendants who can help set up your spot. A concession counter serves up lunch and snacks while the back deck serves wine and beer. If sand isn’t your style, the inn’s 65-foot heated saline outdoor lap pool and Jacuzzi are perfect for unwinding with pond views in the distance. A staff naturalist leads guided walks, various boat excursions are possible, and a complimentary Hunter Boot Borrowing Closet encourages outdoor exploration. Why anyone would want to meander away from the Relais & Châteaux resort is a wonder, but guests can also enjoy activities at sister property Ocean House in Watch Hill. “Weekapaug Inn is a treasure of a destination because of its natural setting, relaxing atmosphere, and extraordinary service,” says General Manager Simon Dewar. “Come enjoy all that the inn has to offer: locally sourced cuisine, a scenic waterfront, and complimentary activities.” weekapauginn.com
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BRIAR BARN INN ROWLEY, MASSACHUSETTS
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One of the Bay State’s newest properties is the freshly opened Briar Barn Inn in Rowley. Designed to offer a “farmhouse experience” in a country setting, it boasts 30 spacious rooms that blend rustic décor and upscale amenities. An onsite spa offers a variety of restorative, all-natural treatments, while the post-and-beam barn restaurant uses local ingredients from North Shore farms and purveyors. “Briar Barn Inn is a beautiful retreat with outdoor amenities like scenic hiking paths and wildlife sanctuaries at your fi gertips,” notes owner Briar Forsythe. “It boasts plenty of outdoor seating at the onsite restaurant Grove and a fun outdoor fi e pit so guests can soak in the beautiful New England setting.” For those looking to explore, nearby coastal towns like Ipswich and Newburyport are just a short drive away and have boutiques and restaurants galore. briarbarninn.com
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MAYFLOWER INN & SPA WASHINGTON, CONNECTICUT Fans of Gilmore Girls are familiar with the fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow. For those of us in the real world yearning for the life of Rory and Lorelai, you can travel to the idyllic town of Washington (where show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino found inspiration) and stay at the majestic Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection. A visit to this Relais & Châteaux country retreat is truly transformative. Boasting 58 acres of landscaped grounds and woodlands, Mayflower Inn is a luxurious hideaway. The guestrooms and suites exemplify modernized New England charm. Relax at the spa, workout at the fitness center, or swim in the outdoor pool. Dining options include the Mayflower Dining Room, which overlooks the immaculate Shakespeare Gardens, or the more casual and cozy Tap Room. “Springtime is when Mayflower’s gardens and wooded grounds burst with color and fragrance; there’s a multisensory feeling of renewal,” says General Manager Marco Bustamante. “From outdoor pursuits such as archery and fly-fishing to botanical spa treatments and creative dishes inspired by seasonal harvests, every corner of our country estate celebrates the simple pleasures of every season.” aubergeresorts.com/mayfl wer
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TWIN FARMS BARNARD, VERMONT Tucked away in Vermont’s secluded woodlands, Twin Farms is an adults-only paradise. It features 20 uniquely designed accommodations and an “inclusive” pricing structure. For one rate, sans tipping, you receive prepared-to-order breakfast, a customized lunch (including picnics) in any location, cocktails and canapés in the evening, and a farm-to-table dinner. The fairytale continues with surprise amenities like a sommelier-curated 15,000-bottle wine cellar, onsite beehives, and two BMW 750i X sedans available for countryside cruising. It’s impossible to pass up the spa services and fully equipped fitness center with regular classes. Every year, Managing Partner John Graham sees the Relais & Châteaux property emerge from thick layers of snow and blossom with life, including crops produced by the onsite farm. Various special events, celebrating art, food, wine, music, yoga, and more, are scheduled all year long. Take advantage of the setting with the outdoor pursuit of your choice: hiking, cycling, fly fishing, swimming, canoeing, tennis, skiing, skating, snow shoeing, and more. Foodies can opt for a chef-prepared picnic, explore the Vermont Cheese Trail, or visit the local distillery Bar Hill. twinfarms.com
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An inside look at Boston real estate through the eyes of a top broker.
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an impression since. One of his first jobs was c eative
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director for Boston-based fashion designer Daniela
already risen. Principal of Ri-
Corte, supervising fashion shows, arranging photo
cardo Rodriguez & Associates, a division of Coldwell Banker New England, Rodriguez is well-known in Boston’s real estate scene. He averages $150M in annual sales, leads a team of six agents, and markets
shoots, managing look books, and more. Doing real complemented one another, that fashion and home sales were a lot alike. Going into his 15th year of real estate, he’s already won awards and made best-of lists. In 2018, he was named the #1 Latino agent in the U.S. by the National
some of the city’s hottest properties. He’s engaging and
Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
energetic, yet thoughtful and laser-focused. Whether
(NAHREP). He also made the Wall Street Journal’s top
buying or selling, he’s defini ely someone you want on
100 U.S. agents/teams list, and was Coldwell Banker’s #1
your side.
New England team in 2017. Well-versed in the language
Born in Colombia, Rodriguez moved to the U.S.
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estate at the same time, he found that the two roles
of architecture and interiors, he has a keen design eye
in the early 1990s at the age of 21. He left home to
and natural marketing savvy. Here, he describes his
carve out his own path, and hasn’t stopped making
singular approach to a high-pressure industry.
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QA & Q: You started out in the fashion industry working with Corte—how did that impact your real estate tactics?
A:
I happen to love fashion, and it was so rewarding working with Daniela on growing her brand. At the same time, I started in real estate—so I had two jobs, but it made sense. I always had a proclivity for architecture and interior design and can speak that language with architects and interior designers. I see my role as collaborating with these professionals. Our goal is to understand what clients like and see a potential home from their perspective. To me, real estate is about design; I utilize and apply my instinct for it. It’s helped me create a niche within the industry.
Q: Can you describe your approach to sales? A: I think more and more I have come to
understand that real estate is about lifestyle. It’s not about where you live; it’s about how you live. And when you figu e out how people live, you can find them something that’s specifically appealing.
Q: How do you keep a fresh outlook? A: Real estate is always exciting. It’s not
templated—it’s about being innovative and continually evolving. I always find ays of making it my own. You have to figu e out how to create a point of differentiation, whether through social media, video, 3D renderings, or whatever the budget allows. That’s where the creative component comes in: using these tools in the most organic way possible. You also have to know market conditions and demand. It’s all interrelated.
Q: Are you seeing any trends in high-end real estate?
A:
For a while now, luxury buildings have been heavy on amenities, like gyms and pools. But recently we’ve seen a move toward more lifestyleoriented amenities: fitne s programs scheduled on a regular basis, social events that encourage neighbors to meet one another.
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Also, the intersection of technology and lifestyle is big right now. For example, voice activation allows you to walk in and ask the system to raise the heat or turn on the TV. Another example is robotic valet parking, which takes your car and places it automatically into a parking vault, no attendant required. These types of advancements are more in line with the way we live now, when almost anything we need is achievable via an app.
Q: Can you describe a current listing for anyone dreaming about living in downtown Boston?
A:
One to check out is Boulevard on the Greenway, which is a collection of 36 new construction homes inside the historic Charles Bulfinch building. I ’s sited right where the Downtown and Waterfront neighborhoods meet, and the structure’s been impeccably restored. Each unit is contemporary in feel, with plenty of natural light, open-concept living, and extraordinary views. Both the building and the units are amenity rich: fitne s center, concierge, private outdoor spaces, bike storage, pet spa, robotic valet parking system. This building is spectacular and the location remarkable.
Q: What is your personal relationship with Boston? A: I live here and know it well: where to eat,
what to do, and all of the different neighborhoods and their personalities. There’s so much history and so much beauty in Boston—it really resonates with me and with my clients. Being involved in the community and volunteering with various charities and institutions are important to me as well. Personally and professionally, the city is an inspiration and it’s at the heart of what I do.
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AMAZING Grace
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By Janice Randall Rohlf
THEY SAY A MAN’S HOME IS HIS CASTLE. Designed by renowned architect Guy Grassi, this European Manor-style Wellesley home gives new meaning to that proverb. Regally poised on three wooded acres at the end of a winding drive, the stucco residence boasts a deceiving amount of privacy. Only a mile away, the charming town center is home to a host of upscale boutiques and eclectic restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby bike path and trails for walking or jogging, while acreage across the street is owned by Wellesley College. “It’s unusual to find such a secluded setting just a s one’s throw from downtown,” notes Todd Lemothe, field mar eting director for Coldwell Banker. “That’s just one of the outstanding characteristics of this home, whose most recent renovations were completed in 2018.” Inside the gracious two-story foyer with marble floors and xquisite millwork, soaring ceilings and a wall of windows give the luxury of space and connect with the outdoors. French doors here, in the living room, and the family room open onto a bluestone patio that extends the home’s entertaining opportunities.
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Opposite: Approached by a winding drive, this European-style manor is located just one mile from Wellesley center. Clockwise from Top Left: Its luxe living spaces include a light-filled entr , five bedrooms, updated kitchen, and mahogany library.
The first floor has rich-grained h dwood floors th oughout and coffered ceilings in some areas, including the spectacularly appointed front-to-back living room with fi eplace. The adjoining sunroom, also with fi eplace, offers walls of windows overlooking the beautifully manicured grounds. In contrast to the home’s mainly white palette, the cozy library has mahogany pocket doors to separate it from the foyer and is also paneled in mahogany. Custom-built cabinets, some with glasspaned doors, offer lots of storage and display space. Adjoining the family room, the new kitchen—with state-of-the-art appliances, including a Wolf six-burner gas range—is a gourmet cook’s dream. For casual dining, there’s an island with built-in storage and plenty of room for a table and chairs. The double-door refrigerator sits behind custom panels that maintain the flow of the perimeter cabinetr , white and unfussy. Rounding out the kitchen’s flourishes a e quartzite counters, an extra-deep apron sink, and wine fridge. On the second floo , a new, luxurious master bedroom suite has a cathedral ceiling, fi eplace, dressing room, and his-and-her walk-in closets. In the bathroom, dual showerheads and a custom built-in vanity are among the special features. Four more bedrooms with bathrooms en suite, a sitting room, and a laundry room complete this level, while the finished lower level contains ga e and exercise rooms. There is also a heated four-car garage on the property.
Listing price is $4,350,000. For more information on 190 Pond Road, Wellesley, call Kathryn Alphas Richlen at 781-507-1650, Melissa Dailey at 617699-3922, or visit coldwellbankerhomes.com and search MLS #72452487.
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