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Woodworker Peter Superti's Craftsmanship Leads The Design

By Jamie Larson Craftsmanship and design, form and function, vision and execution: the successful balance of these convergent concepts is what makes the furniture of local woodworker Peter Superti so alluring. His master trick? He does it all by hand. No shortcuts. “I have a certain philosophy,” said Superti, who

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The Art Of Giving: RI's Annual Holiday Gift Guide

Where we live, you don’t have to travel very far to find unique gifts that are sure to please and impress. Whether you're looking for a memorable "thank you" for a holiday party host, or something local to send to a friend or family member

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East Camp Goods: Alchemy And Art By Husband And Wife

By Jamie Larson NASA announced recently that its scientists had observed, for the first time, the collision of two neutron stars. One of the many fascinating discoveries made was that the event ejected 200 Earth masses worth of gold into the universe. It’s speculated that these fantastic events are

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Kea Carpets and Kilims: A Woven Mix Of Art And History

By Jamie Larson Upon entering the humble Hudson shop of Kea Carpets and Kilims, you may not know a thing about the history or plight of the Middle Eastern or Asian tribes that crafted the textiles on display, but the language of form and shape woven therein is universal, and

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Tea and Textiles: Casana Fuels Hillsdale Renaissance

By Nichole Dupont The Hillsdale renaissance has a new patron. Like Kevin Draves and Ken Davis, who gave the town center a beautiful boost when they opened the Passiflora "lifestyle boutique" and the Village Scoop ice cream shop, Carrie Chen delivers a double shot of retail and victuals.

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Flourish Market: Old, New, Restored Decor, Delightfully Priced

By Lisa Green “You shouldn’t have to mortgage your house to buy fun things,” says Jennifer Knopf, who opened Flourish Market in West Stockbridge, Mass. in December of 2015. The store, which offers a mixture of vintage, antique and new furniture and décor, is one of those shops where

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Get What You Want At The Keith and Patti Richards Auction

An amazing auction filled with high-style, Victorian antiques.

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It's Annie Selke's World. And You Can Live In It.

By Lisa Green When we last caught up with Annie Selke, just a few months ago, the founder and creative force behind the Annie Selke Company was busy putting the final touches on her first consumer catalog. Like everything she envisions, that venture has been a great success; now proven,

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At Kasuri, Avant-Garde Fashion Has Moved Upstate

By Jamie Larson Compared to other luxury clothing stores, walking into Kasuri, in Hudson, New York, feels different. It's as if you're witnessing a living, breathing extension of the art form that is Fashion. Owner Layla Kalin stocks her salon exclusively from personal trips to the

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Bring Home A Piece of The Famous Twin Oaks

By Lisa Green Once upon a time, in Sharon, Conn., the Twin Oaks Preserve was home to a pair of iconic white oak trees that stood in the field for over 250 years. Wisely, in 1998, with the help of the residents and the Salisbury Land Trust, the town decided

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Louisa Ellis: Shopping From Head To Toe

By Nichole Dupont Two days before my 40th birthday I walk into Louisa Ellis (its new home is a larger space at 294 Main Street in Great Barrington) thinking I was going to have a brief sit-down interview with the store’s owner/innovator/maven Melissa Bigarel. I'm

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Susan Schneider Perfects The Art Of The Lampshade (And More)

Susan Schneider creates lamps and shades out of just about anything you want.

By Lisa Green