A bistro-style kitchen in Andover
Tile floors and Corian countertops in an antique home’s kitchen in Andover help create a simple, practical space for cooking, entertaining, and getting cozy.By Jaci Conry
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Tile floors and Corian countertops in an antique home’s kitchen in Andover help create a simple, practical space for cooking, entertaining, and getting cozy.By Jaci Conry
A physician/woodworker uses extra drawers and shelves designed to minimize clutter. By Christie Matheson
An unusual window in this Swampscott home’s master bath plays hide-and-seek with the ocean view. By Jaci Conry
How will independents factor into the Brown-Warren Senate race?
Who and what will decide the race — or at least who and what the campaigns are betting on. By Scott Helman
Soundtrack
The bell tolls at Cambridge City Hall
A sound that says ‘home’ to neighbors. By Scott Helman
Connections
Social networking for seniors
Can a 66-year-old get the hang of Facebook? By Gary A. Kaplan
First Person
Winslow Homer’s Maine view
Marc Simpson, associate director of Williams College’s art history grad program, talks about the restored Homer studio on Prouts Neck that opens Tuesday.
Style Watch
Standout pants
Three stylish locals wear brightly colored trousers with panache. By Tina Sutton
A Restaurant’s Take
Tomato soup at Garden at the Cellar
In Cambridge, a grown-up version of the classic--with grilled cheese.
On the Block
For sale: Homes with farmer’s porches
The entrances on these properties--in Brockton, East Bridgewater, and Natick--are conversation pieces.
Out and About
As seen around town
It’s back-to-school time. Check out the UMass Minuteman, Boston College fans, and a very happy third-grader.
Your Week Ahead
Five things to do this week
BeanTown Jazz Festival, Boston Fashion Week, Topsfield Fair, and more
One-Liners
The Stoneham-bred funnyman, who is performing at the Calderwood Pavilion on Saturday, makes a joke on Twitter.