August 2008

August 2008

Easterly
Features: Easterly
Designed with attention to detail, an eye to the water, and nautical-inspired craftsmanship, this classic shingle-style home is a timeless ocean-side escape
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Natural Tranquility
Features: Natural Tranquility
A Boston couple restore a classic shingled cottage and its lush grounds to create a sophisticated summer retreat deep in the woods of southern Maine
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Farmhouse Resurrection
Features: Farmhouse Resurrection
Over the years, George and Julie Patten have restored the buildings and grounds and preserved a surrounding natural habitat
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Investigating History
Features: Investigating History
Strawbery Banke Museum Celebrates 50 Years with New Exhibits that Engage the Senses
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Bringing the Past to Life
Talent: Bringing the Past to Life
Two Restorers Combine Hard Work and Artistry to Preserve History
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Gardening's Dirty Secret
Seasonal Influences: Gardening's Dirty Secret
The “inconvenient truth” of packaging plants that enhance nature in containers that damage it
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Climbing Vines
Seasonal Influences: Climbing Vines
The Height of Romance in the Garden
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Lobster
Seasonal Influences: Lobster
Cooking lobster right, plus two mouth-watering recipes
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Treasure Hunting
Inspiration: Treasure Hunting
Discovering Your Local Antiques Shops
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Opening Bid
Inspiration: Opening Bid
Discover New England’s Antiques Auction Houses
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Designing with Antiques
Inspiration: Designing with Antiques
Local Antiques and Design Experts Tricia Mitchell, Michael Cebula, and Jane Derby Show How Antiques Can Add Life to Any Décor
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Book Review: Eco-nomics
New Hampshire’s own Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm shows how sustainability can mean profitability
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