In rocks we trust
Our boat cut through the dark water in search of light. Salt-sprayed, wind-whipped and guided by shadows, we finally found it: in the lagoon of Kudu Island, a screen had been erected and projector installed. Gently bobbing before it was a floating lounge, a deconstructible auditorium for the castaways who imbibed cinema, hoping (or dreaming) [...]
‘Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde’ in S.F.
In “The other Victorians,” his groundbreaking 1966 book on sexuality and pornography in 19th century England, Steven Marcus blew the lid off the received wisdom about a uniform and uniformly repressive English society. “In the work of the great late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century artists,” wrote Marcus, “the entire fabric of modern society came in [...]
Stonington, CT Real Estate: Living in the Lap of Luxury Old Mystic Estates
March 09, 2012|By Tony Bacewicz If you’re in the market for a luxurious lifestyle that includes convenient access to recreation, fine dining, shopping and cultural activities, then plan a visit to old Mystic Estates in Stonington. the development’s first model home is currently being constructed and the community will ultimately include 46 single-family luxury homes. [...]
Open Contemporary on North 22nd Street
2-story features updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances: 1745 N. 22nd St., Melrose Park, $359,900 Constructed in 2005, this two-story Contemporary comes with a kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, built-in cabinetry, granite countertops and a center island. the living room shares a fireplace with kitchen and has hardwood floors and trim accents. Carpeted floors line the master bedroom, which has [...]
Hot Ideas For A Fireplace Set In Modern Interiors
Setting up a fireplace is a great idea to render a new dimension to your home. a fireplace is high not only on the utility factor but it has also been a symbol of a vintage setting, now finding way into more modern architecture and interiors. the most formal-looking or sophisticated place can be made [...]
Mcginnis: Readiness makes the difference
Battery backup allowed me to count down the minutes until the power came back on Tuesday morning. Promised a 15-minute outage that took a bit longer, it was still enough to remind anyone of how reliant we all are on the power grid. Even if you have a gas furnace, the blowers are electric. Microwaves, [...]
Adding style with an electric fireplace
Adding style with an electric fireplace A new modern fireplace is a wonderful addition to any room. Whether you are looking to add a majestic fireplace to a socializing room or a cozy location where you can relax and warm up next to a fire, an electric fireplace may be the ideal solution for you. [...]
Plan a stunning fireplace using contemporary decor
Fireplace toolsThere is nothing like a fireplace to provide both heat and atmosphere to the home, in addition to a decorative focal point. The appropriate fireplace tools are a crucial part of maintaining a clean fireplace and making sure it is in good working order. To safely move hot coals and logs around while the [...]
Boston's Best
(credit: fourseasons.com) The Bristol Lounge 200 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02116(617) 338-4400fourseasons.com/ Elegance, royalty, and class are the three words that come to mind. Dubbed “Boston’s living room,” this is where the rich go to relax. The comfy couches and chairs overlook the Boston Public Garden, creating the perfect setting for afternoon tea and scones. The [...]
Small appliances and other accessories for the kitchen
Popping popcorn in a popcorn popperIf you are old enough, you may recall the old-school method of making popcorn on a stove top by oiling the bottom of a pot, pouring in the popcorn kernels, then holding a lid over the pot while sliding it steadily back and forth across the top of the stove [...]