It often feels like design-minded people — you and me — have opposing values: We’re among the loudest voices calling for more environmentally-friendly buildings, but at the same time, we want well-crafted, comfortable, designed homes. DWR on Tremont Street has called in a professional to help us with this dilemma. Steve Glenn, founder and CEO of [...]
As part of their First Friday reception, Dennis Duffy is bringing “Bonsai: Living Sculpture – Ancient and Modern” to D Scale. Mixed among D Scale’s brilliant selection of modern home furnishings, Bonsai West’s Michael Levin will introduce you to “some of the oldest and most beautiful bonsai trees outside of Japan. One such masterpiece in [...]
I was recently walking down Tremont St, across the Mass Pike, when I was struck by the view above. Three hotels, all within a block or two of each other, yet clearly from three generations of Boston’s development: the concrete Radisson, the glass W Hotel, and the brick Courtyad by Marriott. (Click for a larger [...]
Throughout February, the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions launched a new marketing campaign, “Just be. In Holland,” with a series of events aimed at showcasing the greatness of that European nation. For the next six days (the contest started yesterday), they are giving visitors to Holland.com a chance to win a Moooi Carbon Chair, [...]
It looks like spring cleaning is hitting early! All around the city, retailers are offering sales to clear space for new merchandise. Know of a sale coming up that we should mention? Let us know! Infusion Furniture – 50% off selected inventory: Side tables, coffee tables, console tables, etc. Contact for more details. Through 2/28. Grand [...]