Connecticut Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets Devour a day in a flash as you browse through the 70 upscale stores, including Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Liz Claiborne, Barneys New York, and Brooks Brothers. You can pick up everything from designer fashions and sportswear to fine leather and luggage. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-6. 20-A Killingworth […]
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Pairings Hint — Jan/Feb
Hint: In the log at the observatory early on April 12, 1934, one scientist recorded this observation: “There was no doubt this morning that a super-hurricane, Mt. Washington style, was in full development.” Candidates and media personnel barnstorm across New Hampshire as presidential primary season reaches its peak.Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations […]
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Pairings for Jan/Feb
The clues: First: On April 12, 1934, New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Observatory weather station recorded a surface wind speed of 231 miles per hour — a record that stands today, securing the summit’s reputation for experiencing weather as severe as any on Earth. Second: Since 1952, the New Hampshire primary has been seen as not […]
For any artisans, contractors, or consumers who might want to purchase a piece of Swanton history, several blocks of Swanton Red marble are still available for cutting, according to Robert Pye, director of the Vermont Marble Museum. Swanton Red is used for fireplace surrounds, mantels, hearths, floor tiles, walls, and specialty gift items, such as […]
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A Half-Billion Years in the Making
Conflict is nothing new to Swanton Red marble, as the rock itself was born of a cataclysmic continental collision. Five hundred million years ago, western Vermont lay beneath a shallow inland sea where billions of generations of tiny marine creatures lived and died, littering the ocean floor with their chalky shells. The shells eventually became […]
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Swindle in Swanton, VT
When John Byors said he’d put Swanton, Vermont’s fabled red marble back on the map, people believed his promise of the riches that lay ahead.
From Olympic dreams to coaching the next generation, Vadim Naumov reflects on the sacrifices and rewards of a life in figure skating.
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Turnips | Best Cook Geoffrey Antoine
Geoffrey Antoine’s love for turnips has made him (and his turnip pie) a star at the Eastham Turnip Festival in Eastham, Massachusetts.
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Snug as a Bug
Keep little toes to chin warm this winter by bundling your baby in a fleece bunting. This cozy, brightly colored outerware is made of durable, machine-washable Polartec, woven in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It’s better than a blanket — hard to lose, yet with two front zippers, easy to get in and out of. Made by Chuck […]
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Pick-Me-Up
There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa on a cold day. Beth Mueller’s hand-crafted, hand-decorated mugs ($28-$32) invite you into the world of her imagination, thanks to simple-yet-whimsical designs. From her studio in Barre, Vermont, she designs the drawings that will grace a variety of pottery pieces, logo clothing, and paper […]
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Grab This
Fashionistas know winter brings a whole new selection of season-appropriate fabrics. Boston-based designers Kelly Smith and Chris Grimley match high-quality German felts with Knoll interior textiles in their handbags, which are sewn locally. These cushy accessories carry laptops, cameras, and digital music players stylishly yet carefully, without overtly advertising the valuable items within. Pictured here […]
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Tabletop Décor
Designer Mary Wilson knows how you can liven up your eating space even on the darkest days — all without fussing with vases. Instead, set the table with her colorful cork placemats: The designer’s Flora and Fauna collections feature bold graphics, artfully silk-screened, with nonscratch undersides. Select from 14-1/2-inch rounds or 12-by-15-inch rectangles. Available in […]