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A costume maker whose career has spanned theater, film and television, Brooke Stanton’s career has included building fantastical creatures for films like Star Wars The Phantom Menace, as well as creating costumes for countless live theater performances across the country. When theaters across the country shut in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Pembroke resident found … Read more
Simple recipes for a romantic dinner for two. Story and recipes by Sarah MacDonald Photography and styling by Kate Rogan Gougères Steak Frites with Compound Butter Tarte Aux Pommes Gougeres Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons 1 teaspoon of Kosher Salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large … Read more
Writer Laura DeSisto’s recently published memoir “Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and Storms’’ is an inspiring story of self-discovery. We recently chatted with the Cohasset author to find out more about her creative process and hear how learning to scuba dive brought her a sense of peace and a new lust for life. Q: What inspired you … Read more
While many people make New Year’s resolutions to better themselves in some way, some people dare to dream bigger. Such was the case with the Burgess family of Cohasset, whose family goal to help clean up local beaches helped spark a movement. Sarah and Phil Burgess are British expats who moved from England to Cohasset … Read more
A distinctive contemporary home blends seamlessly with the Duxbury landscape. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Michael J Lee Photography Nestled into a sloping hillside along the tidal salt marshes of Duxbury’s Back River, the street-side façade of this newly constructed custom home appears like a single-story residence. Upon further inspection, however, the house reveals … Read more
A Hingham couple’s designer bedding brand is both beautiful and built for everyday living. By Maria Allen Photography by Kate Rogan The average person will spend close to one third of their lifetime sleeping. For Hingham residents Abi and Joanna Sood, this is more than just an intriguing statistic–it’s a motivating factor that helps drive … Read more
“Why shouldn’t we embrace and celebrate how chaotic it is being a mom? I believe we should, and I also believe we should have one heck of a time while doing it!”— Gina Kirk, owner of Mom Life Must Haves Being a mom is both fantastic and exhausting–and sometimes you just want to shout it … Read more
Director and Curator of Museum Gardens and Landscapes at Plimoth Patuxet Museums By Maria Allen Photography by Jack Foley Spring is a particularly busy time of year for the horticultural team at Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, as preparations are made for the museum’s April opening and Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale. Heading up … Read more
By Wendy Bawabe, President of the Norwell Historical Society Photography by Tom Sheehan When a historic home has impeccable interior design that respects the architecture of the residence, it is the perfect candidate for a historic house tour. When such a house also has an interesting story, it’s a home run. Several distinctive residences will … Read more
MARCH – APRIL 24 Glass Lifeforms Exhibition at Fuller Craft Museum Fuller Craft Museum’s exhibition, Glass Lifeforms 2021, features the creations of more than 50 contemporary glass artists working in the Blaschka tradition. An open call exhibition, Glass Lifeforms 2021 drew 122 submissions from 16 countries, including Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, Turkey, Singapore, Colombia, … Read more
MARCH – JUNE Weir River Farm Presents “Polly Thayer Starr: Spirit of Discovery” Visitors are invited to experience Weir River Farm, home of 20th-century Massachusetts artist Polly Thayer Starr, to explore her artwork and to see the landscape through her eyes. Throughout the farm and out on the trail, exploration stations and some unexpected surprises … Read more
MARCH – JULY “Polly Thayer Starr: Nearer the Essence” Hingham Heritage Museum presents an exhibition dedicated to Hingham artist Polly Thayer Starr. Classically trained and well-spoken, Starr bounded onto the 1930s art scene, gaining fame for her formal portraits of Boston’s elite. With eyes and hands in constant motion, she recorded what she saw in … Read more