Style Scene Notebook

As we spring ahead to longer days and warmer temperatures (don’t forget to set your clocks ahead on March 13!), let’s take a closer look at New England design news.

Gary McBournie, one of Boston’s most legendary interior designers, celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of his eponymous firm this year. McBournie is well-known for his color-forward homes that serve as joyful retreats for their occupants. McBournie is a published author, New England Design Hall of Fame inductee, and he recently launched a new fabric and wallpaper line that celebrates his love of coastal homes. Cheers to thirty more years!

Congratulations are also in order to Larissa Cook, who was recently named president of FBN Construction. She joined the company sixteen years ago as an administrative assistant, then rose to executive vice president and, as of this past January, president. Former leader Bob Ernst continues his involvement with the firm as managing partner, working with Cook, Chris Magliozzi, Bob Murray, and the rest of the executive team in an advisory role that leaves him with more hours in the day for hitting the links or enjoying time with family.

In other headlines, Doyle, the venerable auction house, opened a pop-up gallery on Boston’s Newbury Street in January, allowing New Englanders to view pieces from online auctions in real life. The outpost launched with three auction previews featuring fine jewelry and luxury handbags, a selection of silver from the Alice Kwartler collection, and majolica from the Joan Stacke Graham collection. Let’s hope Doyle decides to put down roots here post pop-up.

Do you have news to share with New England Home? Email Lynda Simonton at lsimonton@nehomemag.com

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Utopia Seaport

MARCH 2–5

Reconnect with nature and plan for spring at this inaugural event dedicated to horticulture and food at Flynn Cruiseport. Enjoy demonstrations, tastings, shopping, and more. Boston utopiaseaport.com

‹‹  Hot Corners

THROUGH MARCH 31

Amy Yoes’s site-specific installation, Hot Corners, transforms MASS MoCA’s Building 6 into a multiroom, immersive complex with thematic forms and functions.

North Adams, Mass. massmoca.org

American Perspectives

THROUGH MAY 7

Featuring seventy-plus significant works from the American Folk Art Museum’s collection, this exhibit at Portland Museum of Art offers insight into folk art in the U.S. from the eighteenth century to the present day.

Portland, Maine portlandmuseum.org

From Our House to Yours: A MembersOnly Virtual Tour of Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum

MARCH 9

Historic New England members can enjoy a virtual tour of author Sarah Orne Jewett’s South Berwick, Maine, home. historicnewengland.org

‹‹  Plants and Placemaking: Matthew Cunningham

MARCH 10

Landscape architect Matthew Cunningham shares his expertise with gardeners at Garden in the Woods.

Framingham, Mass. nativeplanttrust.org

Boston Design Week

APRIL 25–MAY 7

Attend panel discussions, workshops, and demonstrations at this annual event focusing on different aspects of design, from urban planning to bespoke residential. bostondesignweek.com

APRIL 29

Head to The Clark Art Institute and enjoy The Met’s simulcast of Champion featuring the work of composer Terence Blanchard.

Williamstown, Mass. clarkart.edu

Garden Design: It’s in the Layers

APRIL 15

This Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens seminar helps you discover the palette and plant choices that coordinate with the structure and movement of your garden. Boothbay, Maine mainegardens.org

‹‹  Art in Bloom

APRIL 28–30

See interpretive floral arrangements inspired by fortyfive artworks from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston’s collection and designed by professionals and garden clubs. Boston mfa.org

May 22-24, 2023

Chatham Bars Inn | Chatham, MA

Announcing our 2023 Keynote Speakers!

Thomas A. Kligerman, Architect, Founding Partner, Author—Thomas’s years abroad sparked an interest in the rich history of domestic architecture, landscapes, and gardens. He’s the founder of New York- based Kligerman Architecture & Design.

Nina Campbell, Interior Designer, Principal, Author—Nina is Britain’s most respected interior designer with an unparalleled list of clients and incomparable design expertise.

Jay Acunzo, Author, Show Host, Brand Consultant—Jay is one of the world’s most sought-after business storytellers. He’s worked in marketing roles at billion-dollar brands and is the host of an award-winning podcast.

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Resources

A GUIDE TO THE PROFESSIONALS IN THIS ISSUE’S FEATURED HOMES

Come Fly With Me

PAGES 35–44

Architecture: Elliott Architects, Blue Hill, Maine, 207-374-2566, elliottarchitects.me

Interior design: Tracy Davis, Tina DiGiampietro, Urban Dwellings, Portland, Maine, 207-780-6136, urban-dwell.com

Builder: Warren Construction Group, Topsham, Maine, 207-865-3522, warrenconstructiongroup.com

Lighting design: Peter Knuppel Lighting Design, Sullivan, Maine

Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti, Portland, Maine, 207-245-6060, thorntontomasetti.com

Civil engineer: Gartley & Dorsky, Camden, Damariscotta, Maine, 207-236-4365, gartleydorsky.com

Mechanical engineer: Integrated Energy Systems, Falmouth, Maine, 207-781-4263, integratedenergysystems.us

Landscape design: Michael Boucher Landscape Architect, Freeport, Maine, 207-865-1080, boucherlandscape.com

Secret Gardens

PAGES 48–56

Architecture: Guy Grassi, Grassi Design Group, Boston, 617-956-9992, grassides.com

Builder: Richard Kenney, Metric Corporation, Boston, 617-787-1158, metriccorp.com

Landscape design: Dan Gordon, Patrick Taylor, Dan Gordon Landscape Architects, Wellesley, Edgartown, Mass., 781-237-5751, dangordon.com

Landscape contractor: Mike Coffin, Michael S. Coffin, Hopkinton, Mass., 508-293-4244, michaelscoffin.com

Lattice: Don Owen, Walpole Outdoors, Foxborough, Mass., 781-349-4911, walpoleoutdoors.com

Custom planters: Sam Kapacinskas, ORE, Woods Cross, Utah, 801-936-0499, ore.design

Water fountain: Ray Ciemny, Artisan Iron, Groton, Mass., 978-448-0028, artisaniron.com

WIT & WHIMSY

PAGES 124–135

Architecture: John B. Tittmann, Craig D. Gibson, Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Boston, 617-451-5740, artarchitects.com

Interior design: Barbara Elza Hirsch, Elza B. Design, Concord, Mass., 781-859-7817, elzabdesign.com

Builder: Leah Connor, Mark Piersma, Thoughtforms, Acton, Mass., 978-263-6019, thoughtforms-corp.com

Interior millwork: Herrick & White, Cumberland, R.I., 401-658-0440, herrick-white.com

Select upholstery: Lawless Upholstery, Concord, Mass., 978-369-6179, lawlessupholstery.com

Window coverings: Makkas Drapery Workroom, Framingham, Mass., 508-877-4647, makkasdrapery.com

Landscape design: Elizabeth Hanna Morss, Concord, Mass., 978-807-5812, elizabethmorss.com; Alden Landscape Design, Lincoln, Mass., 781-259-1689, aldenlandscape.com

A Perfect Fit

PAGES 136–147

Architecture: Rolf Kielman, Josh Chafe, TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design, Burlington, Vt., 802-658-2775, truexcullins.com

Interior design: Sonia Carlson, Sonia Carlson Designs, Bend, Ore., soniacarlsondesigns.com

Builder: Ric Santa Maria, Roundtree Construction, Vergennes, Vt., 802-4534044, roundtreeconstruction.com

Landscape design: Keith Wagner, Cynthia Silvey, Wagner Hodgson Landscape Architecture, Burlington, Vt., 802-864-0010, Hudson, N.Y., 518-567-1791, wagnerhodgson.com

Colorful Classic

PAGES 148–159

Architecture: Christopher Dallmus, Design Associates, Cambridge, Mass., 617-661-9082, design-associates.com

Interior design: Kristin Paton Interiors, Boston, 617-491-9000, kristinpatoninteriors.com

Builder: Marc Calheta, Kistler & Knapp Builders, Acton, Mass., 978-635-9700, kistlerandknapp.com

Kitchen cabinetry: Kochman Reidt + Haigh Cabinetmakers, Stoughton, Mass., 781-573-1500, cabinetmakers.com

Interior millwork: Herrick & White, Cumberland, R.I., 401-658-0440, herrick-white.com

Window coverings: Finelines Custom Drapery, Peabody, Mass., 978-977-7357, finelines.com

Landscape design: Gregory Lombardi Design, North Billerica, Mass.,

Resources

617-492-2808, Chatham, Mass., 508-593-3175, lombardidesign.com

Landscape installation: Parterre Garden Services, North Billerica, Mass., 617-492-2230, parterregarden.com

AN ELEMENT OF SURPRISE

PAGES 160–171

Architecture, kitchen design, lighting design: Patrick Ahearn, Patrick Ahearn Architect, Boston, 617-266-1710, Edgartown, Mass., 508-939-9312, patrickahearn.com

Interior design: Charles Spada, Charles Spada Interiors, Boston, 617-204-9270, charlesspada.com

Builder: Bryan Sweeney, Sweeney Custom Homes & Renovations, Holliston, Mass., 508-429-0071, sweeneycustomhomes.com

Cabinetry: Walton Woodworking, Marion, Mass., 774-263-3323, waltonwoodworking.com

Decorative painting: James Herbst, Cambridge, Mass.

Landscape design: Keith LeBlanc, John Haven, LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects, Boston, 617-426-6475, leblancjones.com

Garden installation: Chris Bailey, C|S Bailey Landscape, Sudbury, Mass., 339-368-2442, csbaileylandscape.com

Stonework/hardscaping: Jim Blanchard, JB’s Stonework and Landscape Design, Franklin, Mass., 508-733-8788

TAKE THE PLUNGE

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Architecture: Patrick Ahearn, Patrick Ahearn Architect, Boston, 617-266-1710, Edgartown, Mass., 508-939-9312, patrickahearn.com

Builder: Douglas Whitla, Whitla Brothers Builders, Medfield, Mass., 508-359-4292, whitlabrothers.com

Landscape design: Dana Schock, Dana Schock & Associates, Westwood, Mass., 978-443-9035, danaschockandassociates.com

Landscape contractor: A. Bonadio & Sons, Waltham, Mass., 781-893-7912, abstoday.com

Swimming pool: Soake Pools, Pembroke, N.H., 603-749-0665, soakepools.com

Stonework/hardscaping: Justin Peterson, Stone Curators, Newburyport, Mass., 978-307-0988, stonecurators.com