Raquel Kaplan

Contributing Digital Editor

Raquel Kaplan is a graduate of Northeastern University. She is an instructor in the First Year Writing Program at Emerson College and a student in the Writing & Publishing MA Program. In her free time, you can find her sipping Earl Grey, marveling at flowers, volunteering with 826 Boston, and practicing Vinyasa yoga in the North End. She has a penchant for pasta and mussels and holds court on her blog, North End Explorer.

Home & Property

These Accessories Make for an Elegant Picnic

Plein-air dining has never been so fun.

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These Pillows Are Made from Recycled Water Bottles

How Alexandra Ferguson makes her sassy pillows.

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10 Questions with Amy Van Doren

Why the key to a low-maintenance garden is understanding your environment.

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Lekker Home Now Carries UP by Ethnicraft

The sustainably made products come to town.

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10 Baskets for Perfect Picnics

From rustic to retro, we’ve got a picnic basket for every style.

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Ligne Roset Is a Family Affair

The furniture giants talk about their family business.

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Coming Up Roses

Hillary Hedges ­Rayport’s Nantucket oasis marries her love of freeform Italian gardens with her husband’s preference for symmetrical design.

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Eight Blankets for Your Next Picnic

Make your next outing perfect with this roundup of colorful and practical picnic blankets.

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Sur La Table Offers Cooking Classes for $4.96

It’s time to up your game in the most important room in your home.

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10 Questions with Nancy Vargas

The landscape designer chats the intersection between architecture and floral design.

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Rugs by Bunny Williams Are Now at Hudson

The South End retailer is the only place in Boston to find the complete collection.

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Stemless Wine Glasses for Every Occasion

Our favorites for the season, with a couple of tumblers thrown in for good measure.

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Five Steps for DIY Flower Arrangements

Follow these pro tips for your best arrangement yet.

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Ready, Set, Plant!

14 pots and planters for every space and budget.

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Q&A: Jonathan Adler

We caught up with the white jean-wearing, pottery-throwing guru.