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April 10, 2010 · 4:05 am

Real Estate: 44 Bradford – Site of Urban Showhouse

The opening of Ricardo Rodriguez’s Urban Showhouse (April 29 to May 9) is nearing. While I can’t wait to see the house, located at 44 Bradford Street in the South End, fully decked out by designers Jonathan Adler, Andrew Terrat, Dennis Duffy, and Lisa Kreiling, the space is pretty fantastic on its own. Ricardo showed me it a few weeks ago, while it was still under construction; it cleaned up nicely!

44 Bradford Street. A great, wide open corner lot, tucked just behind Shawmut (Formaggio, The Buttery, Hudson, what could be better?), surrounded on two sides by Peters Park.

Here’s the listing:

One-of-a-kind brand new construction single family home in the perfect South End location. Surrounded by Peters Park, this corner home offers the most amazing light and views with three exposures, oversized wraparound windows, open and contemporary floor plan and finishes, approx. 2340sf, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, custom cabinetry, imported custom doors, three outdoor spaces including a unique side garden and an expansive roof deck, and garage parking for 2 cars. $1,995,000

And more photos:

Main level living room

Lower level kitchen and family room

Master bedroom

View

Master bath

Master Bath

Roof deck

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April 8, 2010 · 9:05 am

Event Alert: Fashion Writer Derek Blasberg at Barneys

Derek Blasberg

Derek Blasberg, fashion writer and pal of PYTs (his NYC book party was hosted by Lauren Santo Domingo and Chloe Sevigny) is popping by Barneys at Copley Place this Saturday, 2pm-4pm, to promote his new book, Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady.

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March 15, 2010 · 9:51 pm

Beauty Break: Vitamin Ultrasound Facials

I heart Natalie Maibenko.

Natalie Maibenko, whose business is called Unique Verve (530 Tremont St., South End), is THE best facialist and massage therapistin Boston. I can say that with authority, having written three years worth of “Best Of Beauty” awards for Improper Bostonian. (Natalie won three times, twice for massage and once for facials. She also was the massage runner up last year for Boston Magazine’s “Best Of”, which I did not write.)

Anyway, Natalie just got herself a brand new machine, and is wanting to spread the love. She is now offering Vitamin Ultrasound Facials using Environ products. I love the line – I’ve had a number of Environ facials with Natalie and also with Crystal Morgan (another Improper “Best Of” winner) at Sports Club/LA.

I’m not going to delve into what a vitamin ultrasound facial is (click the link for the full explanation)… all too scientific… but I think it uses a machine that emits sound waves to help vitamins penetrate the skin. Bottom line, your skin will look fresher and dewier immediately, and probably visibly better in the long term after multiple treatments. I’m plan to try it out soon; just need to find a spare hour or two.

The lovely Natalie is offering a special deal to fans of Unique Verve on Facebook through April 21st.

Active Vitamin Treatment with Mask 50 minutes – $85 (reg. $135)
Active Vitamin Facial 80-90 minutes – $110 (reg. $160)
Add-on to any other facial – $35 (reg. $100)

If you are even thinking about a facial and/or crave a massage, you should take her up on it. She is my absolute favorite, favorite beautymaker, and believe me, I’ve been to MANY.

PS – Her organic aromatherapy oils, which she incorporates into all her treatments, are sublime. My favorite is the “aching muscles” blend (writing is hard work) made with lavender, rosemary, and ginger.

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March 15, 2010 · 5:29 pm

Save the Date: Urban Showhouse

Ricardo Rodriguez, total hottie and sweetheart realtor and TV personality here in Boston asked me to get involved in this showhouse he is organizing to benefit the Pine Street Inn. I’ll get the scoop this week, but looks like it will be amazing. Jonathan Adler is designing one of the spaces, along with local stars Andrew Terrat and Dennis Duffy, plus up-and-coming Boston designer Lisa Kreiling. Stay tuned.