The Secret Life of Artist Jack Wolfe
Jack Wolfe (1924-2007) was a promising painter in the 1950s who gained national recognition for his portraiture, abstract works, and political subjects. He’d studied at Rhode Island School of Design...
View ArticleCynthia Driscoll Interiors Design Shop in Beacon Hill
Walking along the brick sidewalks of Charles Street in Beacon Hill, you may miss the doorway to No. 70, Cynthia Driscoll’s interior design studio and retail store. At the end of the mini-arcade is an...
View ArticleShopping Patch NYC Design in Boston
For those who love discovering something unique in Boston, Patch NYC is a serious destination. Located through a brick courtyard at 46 Waltham Street in the South End, Patch NYC is the storefront for...
View ArticleDesigner of the Day: Marc Newson
Industrial designer Marc Newson is one of the most influential designers of his generation. Born in Sydney, Australia, in 1963, he has spent much of his working life in London and Paris, designing...
View ArticleLet's Shop: Restoration Resources
Renovating? Sprucing up your décor? Prepare to be inspired. Restoration Resources at 1946 Washington Street is the epicenter of historic salvage in New England. When we shopped around last week, we...
View ArticleDesigner du Jour: Vladimir Kagan
From architecture to textiles to furniture, German-born Vladimir Kagan has been a giant design for more than 60 years. Looking at his shapely pieces, like the amazing jet-age lounge above, it’s easy...
View ArticleLet's Shop: Simon Pearce
Simon Pearce, located at 103 Newbury Street, is easily one of the best stores in Boston to fill the china cabinet. Beyond the perfectly displayed store window are two floors stocked full of hand blown...
View ArticleDig It
Photo by Dave Bradley / Styling by Kara Butterfield Clockwise from Top: Eero Aarnio for Alessi “Diva” watering can, $48, Addo Novo; glazed pot, $9, and oregano plant, $4, both Mahoney’s Garden Center;...
View ArticleFlower Power
Photo by Dave Bradley / Styling by Kara Butterfield From left: Caskata “Birds and Branches” vase, $80, Artefact Home and Garden; Jill Rosenwald chevron vase, $168, Twelve Chairs; Nicole Aebischer for...
View ArticleThe Big Bloom
Petal Primer The Flower Recipe Book, by Studio Choo’s Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo, out this April, Artisan, $25, available at Trident Booksellers and Café. Dead Head Framed Disappointed, by Jody...
View ArticleThe Write Stuff
Styling by Kara Butterfield. Photo by Dave Bradley. 1. “Great Characters Edition 2013: Albert Einstein” limited-edition platinum-plated-and-lacquer fountain pen, $3,590, Bromfield Pen Shop. 2. Waterman...
View ArticleThe Gear Hunter
Get Packing Emil Erwin “Everson Weekender” Horween leather duffle, $1,950, emilerwin.com. Snap to It W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company “Backpocket” carbon-fiber pocketknife, $160, wrcase.com....
View ArticleThe Grand Tour
Styling by Kara Butterfield. Photo by Dave Bradley From top: “Kern County” A-crown fedora, $75, Goorin Bros. • Archer Adams London “Westminster Gothic” umbrella, $265, Neiman Marcus. • Kate Moss for...
View ArticleModern Oriental
High and Mighty Moroso “Shadowy” armchair, $3,040, yliving.com. Soft Focus Sander Bakker “Luum” high-density polyethylene-and-nylon pendant, $269, Room 68. Gild the Lily L’objet “Bambou”...
View ArticleRaise a Glass
Photograph by Dave Bradley From Left: Rogaska “Adria” wineglass, $50, Bloomingdale’s. Waterford Crystal Crossroads collection “Impression” goblet, $50, Bloomingdale’s. Schott Zwiesel Charles Schumann...
View ArticleKidding Around
Within Reach “Themis” paper mobile, $37, poketo.com. Neat Seat Dala Horse wool-felt stacking floor cushions, $650 for three, cheekymonkeyhome.com. Free and Clear Nurseryworks “Vetro” acrylic crib,...
View ArticleRoll the Dice
Photograph by Dave Bradley Clockwise from top Silver fox throw, $18,000, Frette. Robert Clergerie heels, $795, Louis. Schott Zwiesel Basic Bar “Martini Classic” glass, $13, Didriks. “Hollywood”...
View ArticleWarp Report
Bright Spot Accademia “Nest Piantana” floor lamp, price upon request, Casa Design. Cool Sip Oscar de la Renta “Basket-weave” silver-plated julep cup, $75, oscardelarenta.com. Above the Fold Carl...
View ArticleVanity Fare
Photograph by Hornick & Rivlin FURNISHINGS Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon desk, $5,250, Henredon “Dorset” chair, $3,495, and the Bill Sofield Collection “Triptych” vanity mirror, $5,345, all...
View ArticleWild Thing
1. De La Espada “Double Octopus” powder-coated-steel pendant lamp, $1,565, DDC. 2. &Design “Bird” wooden alarm clock, $42, MOMA Store. 3. Powder-coated-iron long-horn head, $150, Bend. 4....
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