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25 Most Stylish Bostonians of '13
Artists, entrepreneurs, an activist, and an actress all made the Globe's eighth annual list of tastemakers.
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- Interviews with the Most Stylish Bostonians and more
- Pictures The 25 Most Stylish Bostonians of 2012
Boston Globe's photos of the year
Go behind the lens to discover the inspiration for the most memorable images of 2012.
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Spotted in Boston
Capturing the faces and places that make up Boston's vibrant nightlife scene.
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Dinner With Cupid
Want to enjoy a meal and maybe meet the man or woman of your dreams? Let the Globe Magazine play matchmaker. Hey, we'll even pick up the tab.
Blogs
Fresh brewed iced coffee from 1369, delivered by bike to your door
Tired? Lazy? Need your iced coffee but too tired or late to go get it? One of the best coffee shops around, in Inman Square,...
Today's column
... is online here. A sample (from my advice to an LW with a small but very human problem): Because you've hit it, J.S. You've...
Dinner With Cupid: Creative license
He works at a motorcycle shop, went to school for business, and plays a lot of different instruments. She's a vegetarian who loves to paint, and she studied painting and art history in Italy. Will they make a perfect composition?
Review: Two White Birch Brewing summer beers
White Birch Brewing founder Bill Herlicka started making his own beer in 1994. He spent 15 years brewing for himself before going commercial, honing...
Back from Sicily with Globe subscribers (up 5 lb I think)
This is one course of an exquisite lunch at Hauner Winery, on the Aeolian island of Salina off the Northern coast of Sicily. We had just...
Getting back to the pre-baby me
Happy Monday, kids! Well, I had quite the weekend: Running dates with new friends, gabbing over coffee, gorgeous weather -- it was lovely. When I...
How to be friends
Q: I met a woman a little over two years ago online. We started talking. I was separated from my wife at the time...
Instagram style star: Katherine Tabinowski
This week’s Instagram fashion star is adorable style blogger and merchandising intern Katherine Tabinowski. The 23-year-old Delaware native is new to Massachusetts, but isn’t...
Custom orders, in-stock items on sale at Artefact Home/Garden
Artefact Home/Garden is offering 20 percent off custom orders including sofas, chairs, ottomans, tables, lamps, mirrors, and more. Select items in the shop are marked...
Flowers from animal parts
A rose by another name may smell as sweet, but what about a rose made out of the dismembered sex organs of a clam? That,...
Refreshing & dimensional, these vinhos verdes shine
Vinho verde is wine we only thought we knew. Fruity and refreshing with a hint of fizz, most of these budget-friendly, low-alcohol wines from northwest...
How to explain mom's long-absent mother?
Hi Barbara, I have a 4 year old daughter who is fairly smart, doesn't miss...
"A Fairy Garden Celebration," Amherst, June 8
Join a host of authors and artists for a day of enchantment at the 2013 Children's Book Festival at the Eric Carle Museum of...
Tonsil surgery reduces behavioral problems in kids with snoring condition, study finds
Having surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids significantly reduces sleepiness and behavioral problems in kids who snore, but it does no ...
Pottery that brings Vermont charm to home and garden
Farmhouse Pottery founder Zoe Zilian at good boutique in Boston with her line of Hutch+Pantry gift sets. By Loren Savini There is nothing quite as...
The root of Boston's tree planting problems
By Doug Struck Globe Correspondent Boston will become cool and green by planting 100,000 trees before 2020, Mayor Thomas M. Menino promised in April 2007....
what to do in the garden
By Carol Stocker...I will be on line live this Friday from 1-2 p.m. to answer you gardening questions.Memorial Day Weekend is the traditional weekend for...
A look at Studio Empower in Newton Center, which practices the Lagree method that combines cardio, pilates, and strength training.
Eats and sweets for shower season
Whether you're planning to celebrate a bride-to-be or the latest member of the family, here are some of our favorite shower recipes and menu ideas.
Would you use GPS to find your next date?
With a slew of GPS-addled apps designed to assist users in finding dating prospects on-the-go on the rise, we wonder: is location-based courtship for you?
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- Dinner with Cupid Want to go on a blind date? We'll pick up the tab
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Relationships/Weddings
Can you afford to go to all the weddings you were invited to?
American Express released a survey stating that wedding guests can expect to spend an average of $539 for each wedding they attend in 2013, a hefty increase of $200 from last year.
- Expertly Engaged Survey says couples spent big on weddings in 2012
My in-law is bringing an (uninvited) date
What are the etiquette guidelines for a divorced parent who wants to bring a new date to the wedding? Becca and Casey weigh in.
More young couples say 'mortgage first, marriage later'
A recent survey revealed 1 in 4 married millennials purchased their homes before getting engaged. For some young couples, buying a home together has become "the new engagement ring."
Fashion/Style
5 minute DIY: Upcycled T-shirt necklaces
Using thrift store tees from the Goodwill Outlet and Garment District's Buck-a-Pound, we created this little 3-minute video tutorial showing how to make a unique, personalized, and totally eco-friendly necklace in exactly as much time.
John Galliano won't teach at Parsons after all
The New School canceled a four-day workshop by the controversial fashion designer because the two sides can't reach consensus on the conditions of the workshop.
Our fave hair and beauty tutorials for prom
With prom spending on the rise, we recommend considering doing your hair and makeup a la DIY. Save your cash by layering on the glitter and gloss at home. Here are eight of our fave tutorials to create photo-worthy looks without the help of a pro.
House & Home
How to build a backyard fish pond without going belly up
The takeaway is, like indoor aquariums, fish ponds are not for the faint of heart. They can be time consuming, budget draining and, at times, heartbreaking. But as with most difficult things in life, the payoff is worth it.
Houzz
10 ways to get your room lighting right
Learn how to layer table lamps, floor lamps and overhead fixtures to get the lighting you need and the mood you want.
10 beautifully blossoming spring centerpieces
You don't need to be a professional florist to make something beautiful and you can bring a little of the exuberance of spring inside with a seasonal bouquet.
Apartment hunting tips for renters
There may not be a way out of doing the legwork, but these 11 tips can help you get organized, set your priorities, search smart and stay focused every step of the way.
Health & Wellness
Trying to shake off a bad mood? Try a happy song
Music can affect how you feel, and now a new study finds that listening to a happy song to boost your mood can help you do just that.
Weekly challenge: sanitize your handbag
File it high on the list of yuck factors: Purses -- especially their handles -- have up 10 times the level of germs than the average toilet seat. What to do.
Food/Restaurants
Recipes
Sunny day sweets
As the weather warms up, try one of these sweet, fruity recipes for desserts.
- Recipes Greens and grains for dinner
- Recipes Spring cocktails
Warm weather entrees
As the days heat up, we rounded up some of our favorite quick recipes for main dishes with a little something for everyone -- from land, from sea, and even a selection of protein-packed vegetarian.
Your pets photobombing
Has your pet ever photobombed a picture on you? We want to see it!
Jon from Brookline, writes "Rondo gets in on a last second photobomb of Henry's computer pic."
Should NH dogs be allowed in outdoor restaurant areas?
kargiver writes, "I enjoy bringing Gracie to patio dining, and I've found people to be not only receptive, but they fawn over her.."