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D E S I G N · S T Y L E · C U LT U R E · C U I S I N E Also in this Issue 5 A Message from Jamestown President Michael Phillips 7 Dear Readers 38 The Junior League of Boston Show House Shines Spotlight on the Best in New England Design 41 Heading Home to Dinner Tops the Table 51 Cuisine: A Look Inside America’s Test Kitchen New Headquarters at The Innovation and Design Building 52 Trend Report
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MICHAEL PHILLIPS This spring heralds a new era at the Innovation and Design Building. The muchanticipated, ground floor repositioning project nears completion—ushering in a new way of shopping at the Boston Design Center. Establishing the Boston Design Center as the definitive destination for shopping and sourcing the very best that design has to offer has been our goal from day one. Along with reimagining the promenade, we’ve worked tirelessly to identify culinary partners that fit our vision. The containers continue to thrive and have gone a long way in providing casual, on-the-go gourmet food options. However, we have always planned to include a more formal option. We are pleased welcome Chickadee, the first restaurant from Chef John daSilva and Ted Kilpatrick. Named after the state bird of Massachusetts, Chickadee will serve a seasonal menu highlighting ingredients from New England farms, markets, and producers. Chickadee will be open for lunch and dinner and will boast a full bar and beverage program comprised of a thoughtfully curated wine list, a carefully sourced beer selection, and a strong cocktail program that will draw inspiration from the kitchen. Two new food-favorite containers have been added for more casual options: Munch Mobile and Fare Well. We hope you will come out and enjoy lunch or dinner while the shopping the promenade and visiting our showrooms at the Boston Design Center. We’re also pleased to have hosted the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s 2017 National Design Awards. Cooper Hewitt Director Caroline Baumann introduced a lively conversation with Matilda McQuaid, Deputy Curatorial Director and Head of Textiles, and this year’s award winners. Join us in congratulating: •
Craig L. Wilkins, architect, academic, and author (Design Mind Award)
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DEAR READERS Spring marks a happy time at the Boston Design Center. In our continued commitment to support New England charities like HEADING HOME TO DINNER and the Junior League of Boston Show House, we are introducing something unexpected: The BOW WOW BLITZ, a dog extravaganza like no other, will benefit Second Chance, a no-kill animal shelter (www.secondchanceanimals.org), and will take place on May 9th as part of our Spring Showcase. The day will kick off with a keynote at 11:00 a.m. by legendary event designer and author of David Monn: The Art of Celebrating, who will share how he spins magic and creates some of the most memorable events of our generation. That afternoon we welcome back BDC favorites Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes for a behind-the-scenes look at their new book, At Home with Dogs and Their Designers: Sharing a Stylish Life. They will showcase how A-list designers like Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Hutton Wilkinson, Jonathan Adler, and Bunny Williams embrace and celebrate their beloved dogs. The day will culminate with our BOW WOW BLITZ, complete with cocktails, canapĂŠs, canine treats, and a silent auction featuring dog beds and accessories that leading designers have created using fabrics and trimmings with partner showrooms. We hope you will all come out in celebration and join us in giving back to our canine friends. Did we mention that Second Chance will be bringing their adoption van?! Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets (bostondesign.com).
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AT HOME WITH DOGS AND THEIR DESIGNERS By Susanna Salk Foreword by Robert Couturier Principal Photography by Stacey Bewkes Susanna Salk has teamed up with her partner-in-crime, Stacey Bewkes, for her new book, At Home with Dogs and Their Designers: Sharing a Stylish Life. Twenty-two A-list interior designers share how their furry roommates have affected and inspired their approach to design—and, in turn, reveal the glamorous lives of their lucky dogs. Teddy, Alex Papachristidis’s Yorkie, uses a miniature vintage chair to hop from the floor to the bed instead of doggie steps, while Brooke Giannetti created a custom doggie gate from antique wooden doors to keep Bebe, Sera, Frasier, and Sophie from getting into trouble while she is out working on projects. Charlotte Moss’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Daisy and Buddy, lounge in a cabana in the Hamptons on summer weekends. At Home with Dogs and Their Designers includes a resource guide for both decorating and doggy needs (including information on adoption and rescue organizations), just in case you’ve been inspired to design a custom project to show your love for your four-legged family member. Don’t miss Susanna and Stacey’s keynote during the Spring Showcase on May 9th at 4:00 p.m. and be sure to purchase your tickets to the BOW WOW BLITZ benefitting the Second Chance Animal Services (www. secondchanceanimals.org) that evening. Published by Rizzoli, 2017 www.rizzoliusa.com
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FABULOUS!: THE DAZZLING INTERIORS OF TOM BRITT By Mitchell Owens The title of Mitchell Owens’s new book Fabulous!: The Dazzling Interiors of Tom Britt is the first preview of the exuberant style that can be found within. Flipping through the pages, readers enter Britt’s crazy, fabulous world where style, gossip, and recklessness meet his signature whimsical-chic aesthetic. There is no shortage of bright colors, bold patterns, or unique and fascinating objects. Owens’s writing takes Britt’s exclamationmark projects and contextualizes his career in terms of American design history, making the case for his influence on some of the top names in the field today. In her afterword, legendary editor Paige Rense Noland recounts the 60plus times she featured Britt during her stewardship at Architectural Digest. At the end of the day, Britt himself sums up his own work best in the book’s preface, where he writes: “Pretty rooms are pretty boring.” Published by Rizzoli, 2017 www.rizzoliusa.com
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TIMELESS: CLASSIC AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE FOR CONTEMPORARY LIVING By Patrick Ahearn GPP
To leaf through Patrick Ahearn’s recently published book, Timeless: Classic American Architecture for Contemporary Living, is to visually experience the narrative arc of a true New England architect. Raised in New York, Ahearn began his career with adaptive-reuse public projects. For the past four decades, he has lived in Boston, focusing primarily on historically motivated, site-sensitive private residences in the New England area. Today, Ahearn is celebrated as one of America’s top classical architects, overseeing a firm of 12 designers in Boston’s Back Bay and in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. He has designed over 500 private residences, including HGTV’s 2015 Dream Home. When approaching a project, he uses a practice he calls “narrative-driven architecture,” creating a storyline for each home he restores, renovates, or builds from the ground up. Each building is cleverly scaled and smartly styled, with each detail revealing the eye of a seasoned architect. Ahearn, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects with degrees in Architecture and Urban Design from Syracuse, constructs the negative space in his projects just as thoughtfully as the structure itself. In his introduction, Ahearn writes: “Of all the charming little towns I visited, it was Marblehead, Massachusetts, that most opened my eyes to the romance and ingenuity of the region’s architecture.” The regional expertise he has since cultivated, his passion for history, and his love of the classical tradition have made him a standout in his field, and are showcased in the 18 projects highlighted in this book. From carefully restored, centuries-old landmarked townhouses in Boston’s Back Bay, to new homes that freshly reimagine the traditional local vernacular of Martha’s Vineyard, this book illustrates Ahearn’s role in some of America’s most affluent and renowned neighborhoods. For anyone who has ever dreamed of creating a home with a true sense of place, this book is the ultimate inspiration. The key to Ahearn’s sustained career is his take on classical architecture: he highlights the romance of traditionalism but accentuates the ideals of modernism. By balancing innovation with the sense of historic preservation that is essential to the storied homes he works on, his projects immediately become timeless. Published by ORO Editions, 2018 www.oroeditions.com
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CHRIS-CRAFT BOATS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC By Nick Voulgaris III In the introduction to Nick Voulgaris III’s new book Chris-Craft Boats: An American Classic, Ralph Lauren, an American icon of sports and leisure in his own right, reminisces about an advertising campaign emblematic of his work. A beautiful woman and her young son stand at the wheel of a gleaming mahogany vessel, creating a sparkling wake of whitecaps behind them—the boat is, of course, a Chris-Craft. Any one of the stunning images in An American Classic seems as if it could have been plucked straight from one of Lauren’s own ad campaigns. Voulgaris traces the history of Chris-Craft from its founding in 1874 to its iconic status today, accentuated by the visual narrative of lush photographs that range from the varnished mahogany runabouts like the one Lauren referenced, to their modern sister ships of today. The book features gorgeous color photos—including never-before-published archival images—of over 200 boats. Antique and new boats alike all share the same design ethos, gorgeous lines, and style that reveal what have made them an enduring “classic”: their quality. For those whom the name “Chris-Craft” summons images of classic wooden boats, waving flags, and treasured memories made on the waves, An American Classic will not disappoint. HINCKLEY YACHTS: AN AMERICAN ICON By Nick Voulgaris III “I have salt water coursing through my veins—literally. In my 50 plus years of sailing, I think I’ve drunk half the ocean… and I’ve always come back for more… I can stare at the sea and be content, talk about it and smile, but to be truly happy, I must be on the water… and I know I’m not alone in those feelings.” — Charles Townsend As author Nick Voulgaris III narrates the history of the storied company in his book Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon, he proves that Charles Townsend is certainly not alone, as he works in the essays of passionate sailing enthusiasts such as David Rockefeller and Martha Stewart. Voulgaris follows Hinckley from the development of the humble Ruthyeolyn, a 36-foot-long fishing boat that inspired the company to mass-produce models in succession, to the new Hinckley T34 and the company’s status as one of the premiere yacht manufacturers in the world. An American Icon chronicles the company’s history in the sailing community from its founding in 1928; its origins are in Southwest Harbor, Maine, where Benjamin B. Hinckley ran the company out of a boatyard, eventually passing the company along to his son, Henry. Hinckley saw success from its early days, with business dramatically changing as the company embraced its patriotic duties during World War II, playing a key role in advancing science and engineering. During this period of innovation, Hinckley developed its understanding of sleek and efficient design that is now instantly recognizable. While artistically beautiful, any true seafarer knows that a Hinckley’s distinctiveness goes beyond looks; the design is what gives a Hinckley its trademark speed and grace on the water, ensuring the company’s status as a lasting icon, synonymous with American sports, leisure, and the accompanying lifestyle. Published by Rizzoli, 2018 & 2014 www.rizzoliusa.com
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My current focus is on American minimalists. Ellsworth Kelly is one of those artists whose work happened to inspire my creative thoughts while designing my new collection for Baker.
My favorite objects are my personal collection of Line Vautrin boxes. I have been collecting them for the past 10 years.
My favorite destination is, without a doubt, Paris. For the past 17 years I have enjoyed a second home on the Left Bank. Paris continues to be both a retreat from the demands of my studio and a constant source of inspiration. Among my favorite spots are the Picasso Museum, Rodin Museum, Luxembourg Gardens, Palais Galliera, Palais de Tokyo. I could go on and on.
Regarded as the master of the “neutral palette,” Washington, D.C.-based Thomas Pheasant is recognized internationally for both his interior design and his furniture collections. Since opening his own firm at the age of 24, Pheasant has honed his signature style designing for some of America’s most powerful people; his projects include Blair House (the President’s Guest House on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the White House), a luxury hotel in Singapore, the redesign of a Rosewood boutique hotel in Dallas, creative direction for a spa/resort in Middleburg, Virginia, and numerous private residences in New York, Paris, Moscow, and Los Angeles. Recently, he has partnered with Baker to bring to life his own signature pieces. The Thomas Pheasant Collection for Baker Furniture (Suite 300) has the same look of understated luxury as his interiors; he points to Ellsworth Kelly and other American minimalists as sources of inspiration for the new line. By focusing on bringing a contemporary dimension to classic design principles, Pheasant has created pieces that are simultaneously modern and traditional, elegant and far from boring. Pieces like the “Paris Chaise Lounge” and “St. Honoré Chest,” amongst others, pay homage to an eternal source of inspiration for the designer: the city of Paris, which he has called his second home for the past 17 years. 1
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Dana Gibson descends from a long line of artists and designers. Her mother is a painter and her grandmother was a sculptor. Her great grandfather, Charles Dana Gibson, was a renowned painter and illustrator at the turn of the last century. Today, he’s probably best remembered for creating the Gibson Girl of the 1890s, closely modeled after his wife, legendary beauty Irene Langhorne. Her great aunt, Nancy Astor, was the first woman to be elected to the House of Commons and another aunt, Nancy Lancaster, was an owner of the esteemed firm Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. Gibson’s collection for Stroheim, which is available through The Martin Group (Suite 515), includes a sophisticated line of fabrics and wallcoverings that embodies the essence of her joyous design aesthetic.
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Mirror upholstered in Lester Lanin in Turquoise by Dana Gibson for Stroheim
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For inspiration, I’m drawn to cultures rich in history. America is such a young country. Asian motifs and Izbek flair inform my work. Life itself is inspiration so I am always looking for the next great idea, a quirky bird pattern or rich exotic jars in jewel tones.
My favorite spot these days is a small cottage on the Rappahannock River. Food tastes better there and the housekeeping is simple and light. I’ve decorated the white-washed rooms in greens, greys, and brown; very earthy with equestrian paintings on the walls for contrast.
I’m a native of Virginia and some of my best childhood memories are of a family house in rural Albemarle County. The sky at night was pitch black, boxwoods a pungent green, and the brick paths were so old they looked as though they were melting. I have a background in writing but visual communication comes much easier. My patterns and designs tell stories and hopefully elicit strong uplifting feelings.
I started my career as a ceramicist and have evolved into a designer of many home products: fabric, wallcovering, art décor, and furniture. It’s exactly where I want to be. I’m not curing cancer but making the home a peaceful, joyful place is my contribution.
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TIFFANY LEBLANC words by chesie breen · photography by michael j lee portrait by margaret lampert Since founding her boutique interior design firm LeBlanc Design in 2005, Tiffany LeBlanc has specialized in transitional design that is warm and comfortable, with beautiful furnishings and finishes. Raised in an artistic family with a lifetime of extended international travel to exotic locales, LeBlanc received her training at the Residential Interiors Program at Boston Architectural College, where her focus was on space planning, materials, and finish selections. Her color palette reflects materials found in nature, and is known for being calm and refined, like the pale blues, lavenders, and warm creams and taupes that grace the walls in this project. A soothing palette is one of LeBlanc’s signatures, as her projects prioritize simplicity and beauty above the overtly trendy. For LeBlanc, the true joy in design lies in affecting how clients live in their homes, and the role she gets to play in transforming the place where a client makes family memories and builds a life. LeBlanc keeps her designs interesting and livable by paying close attention to details like texture and finishes, resulting in a space that is simultaneously elegant and fun. The dining room is a standout, with the Phillip Jeffries paper on the ceiling playing off the Galbraith & Paul paper on the walls in a mix of patterns that complement the surrounding painted rooms. The unique Oly Studio chandelier above the kitchen table is a subtler example of how she introduces texture into the well-lit room’s soft palette. The study demonstrates the great personal importance LeBlanc places on objects of interest, value, and meaning, and how these values govern her design. The focal point of the room is a vintage wooden desk, and the surrounding shelves are lined with a Phillip Jeffries paper that show off her keen eye for the interplay between colors and textures. Suddenly, each object on display on those shelves becomes an object worthy of displaying. Tiffany LeBlanc confesses to be inspired by a multitude of sources, from a walk on a farm to a visit to a museum—but ultimately, making a house into a beautiful home is her greatest joy.
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RESOURCE GUIDE DINING ROOM Sisal Carpet – Stark Carpet Wallpaper – Galbraith & Paul on walls and Phillip Jeffries on the ceiling Dining Table and Chairs – Hickory Chair with Peter Fasano and Kravet on the chairs Chandeliers – Visual Comfort Custom window seat in a Henry Calvin fabric Credenza – Emerson Bentley KITCHEN Round area rug – Julie Dasher Dining Chair – JANUS et Cie Dining Table – Hickory Chair Chandelier – Oly Studio Counter Stools – Palecek Pendants – Rejuvenation MASTER BEDROOM Tête-à-tête – A. Rudin
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Benches at foot of bed – Wesley Hall with Kelly Wearstler Fabric Wallpaper – Holland & Sherry Window treatments – Conrad Shades Chandelier – Oly Studio
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Bedding – Legacy Home Bedside table lights – Barbara Cosgrove Chest with Fluting Detail – Emerson Bentley Area Rug – Capel Rugs LIVING ROOM Linen-wrapped coffee table – Schumacher Sisal Carpet – Stark Carpet Window Treatments – Christopher Farr Cloth Sofa – Lee Industries Side Table – Oly Studio Chairs – Emerson Bentley Art – Daleno Art OFFICE Area Rug – Stark Carpet Chair and Ottoman – A. Rudin with Holland & Sherry Fabric Wallpaper lining the bookcase – Phillip Jeffries Antique desk
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ELKUS MANFREDI DESIGNS INK BLOCK IN BOSTON’S SOUTH END
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In designing Ink Block, the brand new vibrant residential and retail hub in Boston’s South End, Elkus Manfredi Architects faced a unique set of design challenges: revitalizing what was otherwise a straightforward industrial block into a dynamic, upscale residential environment; and re-envisioning the project to reflect the future of the rapidly developing neighborhood while still paying homage to the history of the site—most recently as the home of the Boston Herald, and before that, of Boston’s very first urban renewal project. With a richly diverse portfolio of international projects, Elkus Manfredi has a wealth of experience considering connectivity, location, and sustainability in their work. Their expertise is evident in their design solution of the Ink Block buildings; each evokes its own distinct design vernacular. “We designed a community of unique buildings—places that offer people a diverse variety of personalities to choose from in the 300+ apartment units, ranging from the socially extroverted feel of a SoHo gallery/loft to a quieter, more club-like atmosphere,” says Elizabeth Lowrey, a principal at Elkus Manfredi Architects. “We blended the lines between design vernaculars, bringing in elements from hospitality to residential to even retail design, while always referencing the rich history of the site as the home
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Previous: 1 3 Ink’s lobby space is a welcoming living room with plentiful comfortable seating suitable for entertaining, plus a long harvest table for meetings or other gatherings. 2 Ink Block’s rental component comprises 463,000 square feet in 315 residential units in three apartment buildings, 1 Ink, 2 Ink, 3 Ink, which range in size from five to eight stories. Above: 1 The shared lobby of 1 and 2 Ink features a reception desk backed by a mailroom created from two re-purposed shipping containers. 2 The design challenge of Ink Block was to re-envision and revitalize an urban industrial Boston block into a dynamic and desirable upscale residential mixed-use environment that links to nearby South End neighborhoods, while honoring the history and relevance of the site’s roots.
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3 Ink, ties the project together with a transitional, industrial design that features warmer colors with wood integrated throughout, giving it the inviting, refined look of an urban retreat. These three buildings, along with Sepia and Siena, two luxury condominium buildings with 83 units and 79 units respectively, fit into Ink Block’s mission of envisioning a sustainable neighborhood development. Beyond being aesthetically interesting, the site has been entirely transformed in order to conserve water, and to be energy efficient and environmentally sensitive. In addition to its 315 residential units, Ink Block features exciting new restaurants and shopping, anchored by a flagship 50,000-square-foot Whole Foods, with a wine shop, gelato bar, and outdoor sidewalk café seating on Harrison Avenue. “We also got to design a mix of residential, hospitality, and retail experiences,” Lowrey adds. “Our ability to understand how all those different parts work together was important in knitting together industrial South Boston with the residential South End. We’ve created a magnet that expands, overlaps, and transforms both areas.” Harrison Avenue itself is receiving a makeover, breathing fresh life into the neighborhood with new landscaping, lighting, and improved sidewalks to complement Elkus Manfredi’s innovative design. Ink Block gives a new, cuttingedge look to the public spaces and amenities of an upscale residential area, helping return this piece of Boston’s South End to the lively, dynamic community it was over a century ago.
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The business center in 1 and 2 Ink’s firstfloor amenity space offers residents a refined, light-filled, flexible spot for meetings with clients and business partners.
The wide wood floor planking and floor-toceiling glass overlooking the 1 and 2 Ink amenity space gives the leasing office for Ink Block the welcoming, sophisticated feel of a spacious hospitality venue.
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When designing this home, Andrew Kotchen, principal at Workshop/APD, was tasked with creating a residence that could host multiple families at once. The two families with young children spend their summers together, so it was promptly decided that the home needed two master bedroom suites on the first and second floors—each with an adjacent guest suite. The result is perfect for two or even three families at any given time. Due to its location in a rural cul-de-sac in Siasconset, a quiet neighborhood of Nantucket, this residence is thoughtfully very site specific. The team highlighted the unique corner condition offered, and oriented the main living spaces towards the undeveloped land of the bank meadow and ocean, providing a spectacular untamed view. All living spaces open to the backyard, which features a large pool, outdoor fireplace, and bocce court.
Activities are possible all over the property, yet there are ample pockets of space for peace and quiet. The interior design was meant to reflect a modern reinterpretation of the classic Nantucket beach cottage, as highlighted by the hand-crafted detailing and durable furnishings. With a consistent palette throughout, the home has a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere, and is ready to withstand the inevitable years of entertaining to come. The clever contrasts within the design scheme help guide the eye around the home, and make for a very livable, modern summer residence. Textured wood beams articulate the varied ceilings that help define all of the main living spaces, and decorative plaster finishes create unique backdrops at the entry stair and living room.
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ABOUT THE FIRM Workshop/APD is a full-service design firm specializing in luxury home design, hospitality, and highend commercial development. Their current projects include apartment renovations in New York City, homes in the Bahamas, Miami Beach, the Hamptons, upstate New York, Bear Mountain, Greenwich, and Nantucket. Additionally, the firm is working on a 45,000-square-foot residential tower and townhouses in the West Village, numerous restaurants, new hotels in Salt Lake City and Washington Heights, and a 17home community in Hawthorne Park on Nantucket. CONTRIBUTORS Design Team Andrew Kotchen; Matt Berman; James Krapp; Dan Burns; Samantha Anderson; Wesley Parietti, Kaitlin McQuaide Interior Design Workshop/APD General Contractor Hanley Development MEP Richard Lemansky, RHL Engineering Architect of Record James Krapp RA NCARB Structural Engineer Nathaniel Stanton, CRAFT Engineering Landscape Architect Mirka Ahern Design Photographer Donna Dotan Photography
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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOSTON SHOW HOUSE SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON THE BEST IN NEW ENGLAND DESIGN
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William Flagg Homer, the uncle of revered American artist Winslow Homer, purchased the estate in 1836 for $5,000. The property and its surroundings provided inspiration to Winslow Homer and was featured in some of his bestknown paintings, including the “Croquet” series and Boys in a Pasture. How fitting that Boston’s brightest talents in design were able to present their work in such a memorable setting and help the Junior League continue their commitment to the Wellness of Girls, a community service project focused on developing tomorrow’s healthy and confident women leaders.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY SABRINA COLE-QUINN (1–2, 7), ELAINE FREDRICK PHOTOGRAPHY (3–5), AND MICHAEL J LEE (6)
The Junior League of Boston was pleased to host its 2017 Show House at the 1853 William Flagg Homer House, which is the permanent home of the Belmont Women’s Club in Belmont, Massachusetts.
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HEADING HOME TO DINNER TOPS THE TABLE Under the stewardship of designers Elizabeth Benedict, Kristen Rivoli, and Mally Skok, HEADING HOME TO DINNER débuted a celebration of tables and bar carts created by Boston’s design community to raise awareness and help end homelessness in the greater Boston area, with over $100,000 in funds raised. Congratulations! Follow them on Instagram: @headinghometodinner.
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SUZANNE KASLER FOR AILANTHUS
Who doesn’t love Paris? When we asked Ailanthus showroom owner Tonia Galeno what she liked most about Suzanne Kasler’s Paris Apartment Collection for Hickory Chair, she began with, “Well, I would rather be in Paris.” On May 22, the Boston Design Center and Ailanthus will host the well-respected, AD100 list designer Suzanne Kasler and preview her muchanticipated new collection inspired by her love of Paris. The new collection is a sophisticated blend of intricately detailed, hand-crafted wood products, as well as tailored upholstered pieces. Throughout the elegant offerings, architectural elements are highlighted with modern details and clean lines for a timeless look. Her début line of lighting and accessories features boxes, trays, sculptures and lamps, which are the perfect complements to the new collection. Galeno continues, “Ailanthus is looking forward to offering the Suzanne Kasler Paris Apartment Collection for Hickory Chair. We fully embrace her design aesthetic and believe it will have a broad application for many of our clients. Suzanne’s collection provides design solutions that fit today’s lifestyle and environments. Hickory Chair has consistently executed the Suzanne Kasler vision in the reproduction of both upholstery and case goods with heirloom quality and comfort.”
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“It is an exciting time for us to be introducing a new collection for Hickory Chair. The Paris Apartment is a composition of pieces continually inspired by my travels in Paris, and all of the beautiful antiques and found objects discovered along the way. Each piece works beautifully with those in my existing collection, can be layered into a room, or displayed as a distinctive piece. With a focus on special details and a mix of texture and finishes, the collection has a modern sensibility that is complemented by our signature sophisticated style." Suzanne Kasler
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Boston Design Center | Suites 434 & 442 | 617.482.5605 | ailanthusltd.com
Ailanthus and The Boston Design Center will be hosting the well-respected AD100 list designer Suzanne Kasler, and preview her much anticipated new “Paris Apartment Collection” for Hickory Chair.
The event will be held on May 22nd at 11AM in the Seminar Room on the BDC’s 5th floor, followed by a luncheon and book signing at the Ailanthus showroom in Suite 434. To register, please contact the showroom at 617.482.5605 or info@ailanthusltd.com
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JANUS et Cie is celebrating 40 years of craftsmanship and superior design in outdoor furniture. The Hatch Collection, designed by Michael Vanderbyl, blends marine craft technique with modern sensibility— the pieces would be right at home on any superyacht or snazzy poolside environment. The Janice Feldmandesigned Konos Collection also caught our eye for its commitment to sustainability.
Linara by Romo is best described as a journey of color. A beautiful medium of inspiration, the palette includes over 360 shades of their iconic brushed cotton linen. That’s practically one for every day of the year, ranging from bold primaries and soft pastels to timeless neutrals. Linara stands out as a go-to fabric that offers style and versatility along with practicality and durability. And it’s washable!
Schumacher has launched the Vogue Living collection through a licensing partnership with Condé Nast. Together the brands will release a collection of approximately 50 products, both fabrics and wallcoverings, that bring the world of fashion into the home.
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“In collaborating with Dara Caponigro and her team on this exciting project, we looked both to evocative prints and textiles in Schumacher’s remarkable historic archive, and to the work of some of the great Jazz Age Vogue illustrators, elements of which we have worked into innovative new designs, treatments, and color stories,” said Hamish Bowles, Vogue’s International Editor at Large. “In doing so, we created a collection that pays homage to some of the great tastemakers whose instincts for fashion, style, and interiors has shaped the look of Vogue through the decades.”
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Thom Filicia’s latest collection for Kravet takes a fresh approach to design, creating fabrics and furniture for how we live today. The collection has a relaxed yet refined point of view, inspired by a sense of light and optimism.
Fresh and utterly distinctive, Ferrick Mason textiles have been coveted by worldrenowned designers and their clients since they first débuted in 2008. Trained at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, Alex Mason created each of Ferrick Mason’s popular patterns and colorways by drawing straight from her work in the painting studio, and incorporating the instinct for color and love of naturally-inspired, organic forms that informs her canvases. The result is a handrendered fabric that is both delicate and bold, youthful and classic, with graphic, abstract repeats.
Classic, coordinate woven fabrics, designed with ease and purpose, are featured in Brunschwig & Fils’s new and exclusive Durance Collection. The collection is inspired by its namesake river valley in Provence, which was an important trade route through the Southeastern region and into the Rhone. Casual yet sophisticated ticking stripes, plaids, and small-scale woven fabrics complete this essential assortment reflective of the bucolic countryside that inspired it.
The fabric collection, ALTITUDE, features printed linens, geometric velvets, and fresh embroideries, all in keeping with Filicia’s signature aesthetic. The collection blends classic forms with unique textures, patterns, and colors to create Filicia’s distinct perspective: chic design that’s both accessible and exceptional. ALTITUDE builds on Filicia’s past collections, expanding color lines and introducing an exciting new range of styles. “This collection is a response to a need I saw in the market for furniture and fabrics that are sophisticated yet subtle, clean yet classic, and elegant yet earthy,” Filicia said.
ERIC HAYDEL/CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER Suite 427 Eric Haydel is the exclusive dealer for Christopher Spitzmiller Lamps in New England. Haydel’s showroom works with designers to customize any of Spitzmiller’s lamps, or designers can purchase directly from the everchanging stock on the showroom floor. “The Christopher Spitzmiller Lamp line is unlike anything in the market—his attention to the craftsmanship, the selection of colors, the leafing details are just the perfect match for any design project. With a pair of these lamps, lighting a room becomes a central piece of art,” says Haydel.
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Merida has been awarded the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Grant, which will advance innovation and craft apprenticeships at Merida’s Fall River workshop. Merida will use the $25,200 grant to educate its production team on lean manufacturing and textile technology, and to expand Merida’s apprenticeship program.
One of the most trusted sources in custom wood flooring is expanding into custom carpet and rugs. The company will use only the finest natural and sustainable Just Shorn wool fiber from the woodlands of New Zealand, and the most reliable tufting techniques and technologies. Three exclusive lines can be installed as wallto-wall carpeting or as an area rug bound to specification.
“A key concept in lean manufacturing is eliminating wasted time and materials,” said Zairo Cheibub, Director of Research and Development at Merida. “With this grant, we’ll focus on improving our workflow, maximizing communication and visual signaling skills, and increasing our productivity. From apprentice to master, our craftspeople are involved in every step of rug production, allowing them to innovate and solve problems as a team. Expanding our formal training program enhances job satisfaction and product quality, and enables us to create and hand-finish beautiful, original rugs in our Fall River workshop.”
STUDIO 534 Suite 534 Sutherland Furniture, preeminent provider of luxury outdoor furniture, has introduced several new collections through Studio 534. The Spin Dining Arm Chair and Mita Rectangular Dining Table from the Christophe Delcourt Collection caught our eye. The mixed-material styles create contrast and depth, yielding sensual looks with European élan.
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AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN A Look Inside America’s Test Kitchen’s New Headquarters at The Innovation and Design Building
America’s Test Kitchen is a rapidly expanding media company that has earned the respect of the publishing industry, the culinary world, and most importantly, millions of home cooks. Their television shows are the most watched cooking shows on public television and each is filmed on-site at the Innovation and Design Building headquarters in Boston’s Seaport. This dynamic brand also produces the most trusted cooking magazines in the country: Cooks Illustrated, Cook’s Country, and Slow Cooker. The ATK team painstakingly and repeatedly tests recipes, and through their website they offer thousands of recipes, how-to videos, ratings, and more. Every year they publish ten new cookbooks with over 10 million sold to date. Still not satisfied? The ATK Cooking School offers more than 200 online courses for novice to advanced cooks. Still hungry? Check out their state-of-the-art food truck, custom painted by graffiti artist Kenji Chai.
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CASTLE HILL INN The famed Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, recently completed two stunning renovations to The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, adding a beautiful relaxation area for guests outside of the Mansion’s two luxurious treatment rooms. Newly-renovated oceanfront beach houses with charming, light-filled rooms and private beachfronts are ideal for families or guests seeking an expanded cottage experience. The crown jewel, however, is the Mansion’s Turret Suite. After extensive renovation, a stay in the gorgeous wood-paneled suite now includes access to the stunning bath area in the room’s turret, which provides guests with breathtaking 270-degree views of Narragansett Bay and the Long Island Sound.
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For over 250 years, Toile de Jouy has stood for excellence in craftsmanship, innovation in design, and socially responsible entrepreneurship. Toile de Jouy (literally, “printed cotton cloth from the French town of Jouy-en-Josas”) was invented in the 18th century by a penniless immigrant, Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, who became one of France’s greatest industrialists. Like the leading designers of today, Oberkampf understood the importance of combining manual craftsmanship with efficient production techniques, making great design accessible to all. This spring, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will exhibit Visitors to Versailles, with support from the Toile de Jouy International Foundation headed by Sylvia Brown—a descendent of Oberkampf—and Jill Lasersohn, one of the country’s leading experts in antique textiles and the owner of one of the largest privately-held collections.
According to Schumacher, we are seeing a resurgence in the popularity of Toile among designers who appreciate the excellence and craftsmanship that has existed since Oberkampf opened his textile factory in 1760 in Jouy-en-Josas. He went on to trademark 30,000 designs in his lifetime. Benjamin Franklin brought some Toile de Jouy back to his wife in Philadelphia, and soon after, toile-on-toile became a sensation in the United States. Schumacher’s popular Eisenhower Toile was printed for the Eisenhower administration and worn with flair by the First Lady to celebrate the president’s career. The pièce de résistance for proving Toile’s renewed popularity, however, came last year when Gucci showed daring men’s suits printed all over in Toile on the runway. Tous les avenues menant a Toile!
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Mark your calendar for a week of dazzling design events on Nantucket Join us for the NHA’s major summer fundraiser. August 1
Welcome Cocktail Party An exclusive welcome event
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Finale celebration at the
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Whaling Museum
Design Luncheon
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Design Panel
Night at the Museum
All Star Design Private Dinners Inimate candlelit dinners featuring design luminaries
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His & Hers
Ailanthus Previews Suzanne Kasler’s New Collection for Hickory Chair
page five A Message from Jamestown President Michael Phillips Portrait by Garrett Rowland Photography page seven Dear Readers Portrait by Caitlin Cunningham Photography Photos courtesy of each designer
Page 16 portrait by Max KimBee with photos by Diana Parrish Design and Photography Page 17 portrait by Kim Brundage Photography with photos by Josh Gibson
Photos courtesy of Hickory Chair with selects by Emily Followill (page 44 #2) and Brian Bieder (page 46 #1)
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Tiffany LeBlanc Portrait by Margaret Lampert Photos by Michael J Lee
Photos courtesy of each showroom with selects by Michael J Lee (page 50 left)
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Elkus Manfredi
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Photos by Andrew Bordwin with selects by Gustav Hoiland (pages 26 #2, 28 #2, and 29)
Photos courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen
Covers courtesy of Rizzoli and ORO Editions Page 9 photos by Stacey Bewkes Page 10 photos by Max Kim-Bee Pages 12–13 portrait by Randi Baird with photos by Michael J Lee, Greg Premru Photography, and Michael Partenio Pages 14–15 Chris-Craft photos (top to bottom) courtesy of the Mariners’ Museum, Clint Clemens, and Forest Johnson Page 15 Hinckley photos (top to bottom) by Rig Reese, Nick Voulgaris III, and The Hinckley Company
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