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Real Estate

The Modern Bathroom

A limestone soaking tub takes center stage in the the master bathroom of this Sheffield modern loft-like home. Designed by an architect with careful attention to detail, each room in the house is uniquely structured with eye-catching details. The living room has a wall of glass doors overlooking

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Real Estate

Tranquility Awaits

Contemporary details abound at this residence which features a sleek, modern and spa-like bathroom with a big tub that calls for a relaxing soak. A close walk to downtown Great Barrington, the house has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms total, a three-story stone fireplace, double staircase

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Real Estate

Classic Bathroom

No matter what home trend is popular at the time, a pristine white bathroom never goes out of style. This Alford contemporary features a gleaming bathroom with white tiles, fixtures and tub with a view. Sited on 15 acres with south-facing views, the house has four bedrooms, gourmet chef&

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"As Featured In..."

This Salisbury home's great design was recognized and featured in Architectural Digest. Fine craftsmanship is on display in every room, from the top to bottom, from the entrance all the way to the bathrooms (there are four-and-a-half). The house has four bedrooms, and the master

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Community

In Memoriam: John Harney of Harney & Sons Tea

John Harney, who founded a small tea company some thirty years ago in Salisbury, CT, which is now a prestigious and revered international brand with its headquarters in Millerton, NY, passed away suddenly at age 83 on June 17. Harney, whom many considered the unofficial mayor of northwestern Connecticut, was

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Arts

Tanglewood Adds To Its Lineup And Music Is Only Part Of It

By Lisa Green And the countdown begins: the first official event on the Tanglewood grounds under BSO auspices happens in just a week, marking the definitive start of the season, and bringing with it this year a host of new options, musical and otherwise. The 2014 season offers more events

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Style

Touch It And Take It Home: Treasures From The Museum Gift Shop

By Amy Krzanik When you think of gift-giving, don't overlook your local museum. Not only will you be purchasing a possibly rare or even one-of-a-kind item, but you'll be “buying local" and supporting a cultural institution in the process. A souvenir

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Wellness

Fitness From The Field: A Barre Accessible To All

The Rural Intelligence region offers a plethora of fitness and healing modalities, but it can be hard to know which is the one that fits your needs, your body type and your schedule. Enter Paula Boyajian, a yoga instructor certified in Interdisciplinary Yoga and Yoga for the Special Child, who

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Parties

Party In The Hamlet For Wassaic Project

Rachel Louchen reports from Wassaic. A trip to the bucolic hamlet of Wassaic is always worth it when the Wassaic Project is having a party. On Saturday, June 14, the Project celebrated the start of its upcoming summer-long programming, which features exhibits by resident artists, along with programs and

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Arts

Review: "Kiss Me, Kate" at Barrington Stage Company

By Dan Shaw Over the past few years, Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has set a high bar for its season-opening musical with indelible productions of Carousel, Sweeney Todd, Guys & Dolls and Fiddler on the Roof. Last year’s incendiary staging of On the Town — which New York Times

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Food

Recipe: Roasted Strawberry Puff

Twice a month, Berkshire native Alana Chernila, mother of two, and author of the cookbook, The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying & Start Making (Clarkson Potter), contributes a thoughtful and heartfelt essay/recipe created exclusively for Rural Intelligence readers. Her first cookbook has achieved top-seller status,

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Parties

Close Encounters With Father's Day Dvořák

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. It was a memorable afternoon for many reasons on Sunday, June 15, as Close Encounters with Music (CEWM) held a very special all-Dvořák concert at Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall. The Father's Day event was dedicated to the memory of Jack Fontaine,

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