When Yankee’s editor-in-chief, Jud Hale, decided it was time to sell Liberty Street, the family lake house, his three sons came together to share their special memories of the place.
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Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in New Hampshire for 2014. BEST CHAMBER MUSIC: APPLE HILL, Nelson Musicians from around the world (Syria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, Turkey, Northern Ireland, the UK, and Russia), as well as from cities across the United States, come here to learn and […]
A Providence designer turned a tiny, dilapidated 1800s house into a nautically inspired New England haven.
Looking to rest your head in Beantown? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Greater Boston for 2014. BEST HIDDEN-GEM B&B: TAYLOR HOUSE, Boston This stately Victorian in architecturally lovely Jamaica Plain feels worlds away from downtown hotels. It’s close to the neighborhood’s lush Arnold Arboretum, across the street […]
Looking for fun in Beantown? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Greater Boston for 2014. BEST VINTAGE TREASURES: SOWA VINTAGE MARKET, Boston At this South End bazaar, you’ll find a trove of vintage collectibles, from jewelry to furniture to records. These crammed aisles are a great leveler: […]
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As Simple As That | Mary’s Farm
In a lifetime of change, a cast-iron cookstove and a porch with a view remain constants. Many years ago, my husband Michael and I moved up here from the city. We built a little house, paying cash as we went and doing all the work ourselves, including building the four-flue center chimney. This was in […]
There’s a story that Kelly McGuill’s two sisters like to tell about their childhood in the pretty Boston suburb of Newton, Massachusetts. It was 1970, their parents had granted them half the family’s garage to use as a clubhouse, and as the first step in decorating, Susan and Renee unrolled their Partridge Family posters. No! […]
[slideshow post_id=”550191″] With your garden planted and blooming, it’s time to add the finishing touches! From colorful pots and picket fences to porch swings and comfy recycled plastic Adirondack chairs, the accessories you choose can turn your green space into a true showstopper. To help get you started, here are the winners for best garden […]
When my husband and I set out to restore an 1873 two-family house to the single it was originally designed to be, we faced two challenges. First, our budget, like that of many homeowners, wasn’t unlimited. Second, the house, nestled on a compact urban street near Boston, had undergone an enthusiastic 1980s remodeling, which, save […]
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South County, Rhode Island | A Tale of Two Inns
A visit to Westerly in South County, RI, where the Weekapaug Inn and Ocean House offer elegance and comfort in a beautiful New England beach setting.
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2014 Home & Garden Awards
Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a daytripper, a foodie, or a shopper, there’s something green and lovely for you to enjoy from Yankee Magazine’s 2014 Home & Garden Awards.
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When My Father Calls
Sometimes peanuts and patience can help a heart mend. Such was the case when Everdeen, a tiny chipmunk, came into my father’s life.