October 2013 - Page 3 of 5

Saturday Say It: I Like Big Books

I like big books and I cannot lie.

8×10 print, $20 at The Love Shop, Etsy

Design Diary: Stowe Mountain Resort

Last month I spent a night at Stowe Mountain Lodge to research a story for Boston Common’s holiday issue. It was SPECTACULAR. Of course, I have a major soft spot for Stowe. The leaves hadn’t much started to turn yet, but the lodge is a wonderful retreat. The lobby is large and cozy, the spa is superb, and the pool is super warm for four season swimming, with hot tubs and a fire pit. They also treated me to a wonderful dinner in the farm-to-table restaurant. During the day I toured the other features of the property, including the slopeside townhouses, performing arts theater, and country club. The whole setup is heavenly.

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Covet: Flannel Peep Toe by Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang Flannel Peep Toe Slingback
$575 at Ssense

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Get the Look: 30 Modern Candlesticks

I don’t actually light candles all that often (though my boys think it’s fun to have a fancy dinner with candlelight at home), but I seem to always be admiring candlesticks. I should at least make more effort to light candles on Shabbat! No reason (I don’t think) that I couldn’t use some fun, modern candlesticks instead of the traditional silver ones. Here are 30 candlesticks that will inspire me (and you) to add ambience into winter evenings.