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Style Watch
Home design ideas: A traditional dining room with an infusion of flare
Grand floral wallpaper in peacock blue lightens the mood and sets a chic but comfortable tone.
THE BERKSHIRES
Didn’t make it to Tanglewood this summer? A fall stroll sounds just as good.
The BSO may be back in Boston now, but the grounds of Tanglewood remain open to the public. So pack a picnic and stream some classical music as you wander the manicured lawns and woodsy paths of the campus.
PARENTING UNFILTERED
Here’s what bothers parents about kids’ fashion
Bras that masquerade as shirts. Crop tops. Shorts all year long. Please, make it stop.
THE BERKSHIRES
We’re going to Lenox this fall. (Again.) Here’s why you should, too.
For the ultimate mix of fun and beauty, one New England town draws us back, again and again: Lenox. It has basically everything you need for a grownup getaway.
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Two Berkshires motor inns have been reinvented as chic hotels, but are they worth the chic price?
Only one of these recently refreshed hotels delivered. The other, sadly, didn’t live up to the hype or even promised services.
Relationships
Eight tips for getting along with your live-in partner
Pros with expertise in different parts of domestic life weigh in with advice for cohabitating couples
QUICK BITE
Pigs in a blanket and other nostalgia on the menu at Sloane’s
Former "Chopped" champion Sarah Wade offers comfort food every which way at her new Allston spot.
Boston Public Library joins ‘Books Unbanned’ initiative, opening digital collection to teens, young adults across US
The program, first established by the Brooklyn Public Library last year, allows anyone from ages 13 to 26 who lives in the United States to obtain a Boston Public Library e-card to check out e-books and digital audiobooks.
FOOD
First-ever permanent Central Perk is opening soon in Boston. (Sorry, New York.)
“Friends” coffeehouse is set to open on Newbury Street.
TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER
This Vacasa rental is disgusting. Can I get my money back?
The vacation rental Carol Wilson booked for her group through Vacasa was infested with rats and insects. Vacasa offered to refund one night, but can they get all of their money back?
TRAVEL
Festival celebrates Idaho’s sheep migrations and helps preserve age-old traditions
One of the country’s top festivals originated from friction between cyclists and sheepherders that boiled down to this: No more poop on the bike path.
THE VIP LOUNGE
‘Don’t be afraid’ and other travel advice from Larry Fish
We caught up with the former chairman and chief executive officer of Citizens Bank to talk about all things travel.
TABLES
Rosebud in Davis Square to close for a rebrand
Davis Square’s landmark Rosebud has changed hands and will soon change up its menu. Plus, ZaZiBar plans to open in the Seaport, and Boston Public Market gets a sweet hug.
NH BUSINESS
Networking, conservationism, and enjoying the outdoors at the Graniteer Festival
“We’re looking to be the bridge that connects local economies to a way of life that revolves around outdoor recreation,” said Tyler Ray, the founder of Granite Outdoor Alliance.