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Magazine
Confessions of a Marsha Jordan Girl
For one young woman dreaming of her future, New England’s iconic Jordan Marsh department stores offered a taste of elegance and sophistication.
Massachusetts
Patriots’ Day Reenactment | Two Mornings in April
Above the din of battle in Lexington and Concord, you may hear the echo of history at these two Patriot’s Day Reenactments in Massachusetts.
Beverages
Homegrown: Mead in New England
Welcome to my glorious winery,” says Ian Bennett as he opens the door to Isaaks of Salem. The high-ceilinged room, in a gritty, semi-industrial neighborhood of Beverly, Massachusetts, is stacked with gallon jugs of spring water, pails of honey, boxes of bottles, and fermentation equipment. And that’s about it; no hand-carved oak tasting bar, no […]
It’s not just owner Melissa Jasper’s epic collection of vintage kitsch that draws people into “the Toast” for late-night snacks, leisurely brunches, and everything between–though it’s awfully fun to sit at a ’50s dinette set, admire the old board games and Orange Crush ads lining the red walls, and play “count the Kewpie dolls” with […]
Magazine
Stephen Willette | Artisan Profile
Woodworker Stephen Willette doesn’t like things going to waste, but there’s another reason why he often builds with reclaimed barn wood. “It has a certain look to it, with weathering deep into the grain,” he explains. “That comes from years and years of storms, harsh sunlight, and freezing winters. You can’t fake it or reproduce […]
Local artisans keep used goods out of the landfills by turning reclaimed materials into beautiful pieces for the home. 1. Woodworker Scott Bradford, manager of the recycling center in Peterborough, New Hampshire, salvages boards, discarded hardware, and other materials to create one-of-a-kind birdhouses like this one ($115). Available at New England Everyday Goods, Peterborough, NH. […]
Looking for someone who can repair a cherished possession? Use this guide to fixers around New England. QUILTS Betsey Telford-Goodwin stocks fabrics dating back to 1780, so there’s a decent chance of matching materials when restoring heirlooms and antiques. Everyday quilts in need of TLC are welcomed here, too. Rocky Mountain Quilts, York, ME. 207-363-6800; […]
New England china and crystal repair expert Dean Schulefand is a favorite New England fixer. For the last 32 years, Dean Schulefand, a china and crystal repair expert, has stood as the last line of defense for broken, sometimes shattered, vases and platters, statues and cups, that seem destined for the dump. He’s no miracle […]
Have a broken heirloom clock, book, or china teacup that needs repairing? How about an antique doorknob that needs refurbishing? Meet the New England antique repair experts (or “Fixers”) whose specialties and expertise will give nearly anything you own a second or third life. In a world of easy disposability, these New England restoration artists aim […]
New England
New England’s Harborside Fish Shacks
In one form or another, New England’s harborside fish shacks have been a source of shelter for over the past five centuries.
Desserts
Grapefruit Pound Cake
This Glazed Grapefruit Pound Cake is a dreamy choice for those of us that like flavor more than frosting.