Funny how life works. If it weren’t for a bed and breakfast that Ray Boas, a book dealer, and his wife, Cathy, stayed at while looking to relocate to Walpole, they might not have been inspired to have a Rufus Porter-style mural in their dining room. And if Dutchie Perron, a muralist, hadn’t been looking for a book about Rufus…
Parties come in all styles and sizes, and the best are memorable for guests while still enjoyable for hosts. As the holidays arrive many of us want to pull off the perfect gathering despite the hustle and bustle of the season. Rather than serving intricate meals and hiring live musicians, a simple get-together with snazzy cocktails, savory appetizers and a…
I am a big fan of good bread, often overindulging at restaurants when my nose promises my tastebuds a worthy experience. But Lynda Shortt, of Mont Vernon, is obsessed with bread. It all started with a book on artisan bread, a week at the baking school at King Arthur Flour in Vermont and a few orders from friends and neighbors…
You cannot see the difference from the mainland, or from the railing of your tour boat as it circles the nine, flat, stony islands split between New Hampshire and Maine. But like other long-time Shoalers, I can feel the movement. These tiny islands are drifting, not through space, but through time. Very slowly, like a distant rolling fog, they are…
Summer heat is like a signal to music lovers to seek out some dark spots with cool sounds. Great music venues, large and small, have been opening up all over the state to accommodate the local demand – and to showcase the local talent. In fact, the scene has become so rich, there’s no way to do justice to it…
Ranch homes are ubiquitous on the suburban landscape but they need a little love and a lot of updating to create contemporary spaces.
We asked the dentists of the state who they would recommend to someone seeking a top dental specialist. Here’s who they named in seven specialty areas. The top five dentists in each category are listed. The dentist with the most votes appears first. The remainder are listed alphabetically. GENERAL DENTISTRY General Dentistry is the field responsible for the diagnosis, prevention…
About the Author He’s popped the question. You’ve chosen a date. And now, you’re swimming in a sea of euphoria with no horizons. Good thing, too, because there are literally a thousand things to arrange before the big day. You do the research, buckle under and dive in. But you find your fiancé’s ardor for the event itself seems to…
About the Author Does it seem like the phrases “ecology” and “wedding” could hardly have less in common? With the average wedding costing well over $20,000 today, one would think so. And yet, the “green” or ecologically-friendly wedding is gaining momentum. In terms of appearance, a green wedding can be hauntingly romantic, with its outdoor setting, its focus on living…
Dear Ann, We have set our date for our wedding for 9/10/05 and I have a question. Is it necessary (or just a good idea) to send “save the date” cards or should we just send them for people coming from out of the state? Is it OK to do by e-mail? Ann: Yes, do it immediately (yesterday!), for everyone,…
