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30 Bold, Bougie, Boston Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List

From artisanal sweets and unique experiences to dazzling gems, designer bags, and electric rides, our guide to satisfying your friends and neighbors with these handpicked locally available presents.


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Sneak Peek: Stratus at View Boston Decorates for the Holidays

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Three Art and Design Books for Your Winter 2025 Reading List

Inside Dolce & Gabbana’s handmade collections, the beauty of design with Mark D. Sikes, and Alexander Girard’s impressive oeuvre.

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D16, a ‘Very Moody, Very Sexy’ Cocktail Lounge, Opens in an Old Police Precinct

“We’re really excited about the smoke cage,” teases the general manager of this Back Bay bar from the team behind the Black Rose and Clerys.

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Our Brand-New List of Greater Boston’s Top Lawyers Is Here

Our exclusive list honoring the 1,122 best attorneys in the Massachusetts region—from corporate to family law—as chosen by their peers.

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The Italian Villa Grandeur of Boston’s Best New Restaurant

The décor of La Padrona, located in Raffles Boston, is as enticing as the fine-dining destination’s exquisite cuisine.

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Where to Buy First-Class Luggage in Greater Boston

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News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End

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How a Painter and a Mathematician Revolutionized Carpet Design

JD Staron’s mix of modern aesthetics and artisanal craftsmanship makes for some ultra-distinctive carpets.

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A Look Inside Gretta Luxe’s Chic New Wellesley Location

At her Central Street boutique, stylist Gretta Monahan creates warmth and intimacy while bringing in a little vintage glamour, too.

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Inside a Wellesley Craftsman: How Designer Amanda Reid Blended Family Function with Elegant Style

A 1910 home is redecorated to suit a family of five beautifully.

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Milicent Armstrong’s Artisan Journey from Turkey to Marblehead

Artemis Design Co. marries Turkish textiles with American style.

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