Monthly Archives: May 2009

Shopping: 1st Dibs Saturday Sale

While the boys are out on Boston Common throwing baseballs, I thought I’d see what kind of “bargains” I could find on 1st Dibs’ Saturday Sale. Here’s what I turned up: 1st Dibs Saturday Sale Italian Rostrato’ Chandelier from the … Continue reading

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Montage: Twin Beds

As we head into summer, I’ve been making plans with friends to visit me on the Cape. I’ll be out there full time starting mid-June , and I’ll no doubt be craving company. (On the bright side, I’ll have plenty … Continue reading

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Design Diary: Eric Roth’s Barn

Last summer I stopped by photographer Eric Roth‘s barn/studio on the North Shore for the profile “A Room Of His Own” in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. Photo: Eric Roth It’s a real barn, 200-years-old, with a loft (where Russ … Continue reading

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Montage: 18 Pure White Tubs

I finally had a bit of time to relax this weekend. No writing, no blogging (sorry, an electrical storm fried my modem – again!) and no cleaning. (I did plant cucumbers and peppers though.) For me, relaxing on Cape Cod … Continue reading

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Montage: 17 Bunk Beds

I have no good reason for blogging about bunk beds today. I had them growing up. My 7-year-old has them in his room in Boston. My 8-year-old has them in his room on the Cape. Probably just about every other … Continue reading

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