New England Dream House has something for every homeowner and prospective buyer. Come see how you can turn your home into your very own dream house. From backyard to basement, let us inspire you with tours of real dream homes throughout New England, before and after projects full of ideas, professional designer tips and trends, gardening advice, and easy do-it-yourself projects.
Our new feature Dream House to the Rescue is helping homeowners solve their difficult home improvement issues. If you've got a one-day home project that has you stumped, email us at dreamhouse@necn.com
If you've ever wanted to ask a question to the experts at the Boston Design Center, now is your chance. Email it to dreamhouse@necn.com. If we pick your question to talk about on the air you'll win a Boston Design Center Plush Membership.
 Happy Hollow House
(12/29/07 6:58 p.m.) This remarkable house is full of luxury from top to bottom. It includes innovations we've never seen before. The phone number for Oak Hill Architects is 781-899-1530 and the web site is www.oakhillarchitects.com. To find out more about the interior design, contact The Art of Design by phone at 978-423-6896 or by email at theartofdesign@comcast.net.
White Family Home
(12/29/07 7:15 p.m.) Three generations of an artistic family have enjoyed this Connecticut home. It's beautiful both inside and out. To contact Gail Barley Interior Design call 212-343-9460 or check out the web site www.gbid.net
Big Dig House
(12/29/07 7:18 p.m.) This house is the ultimate in recycling. It's made from trash generated in the multi billion dollar Big Dig project. To contact the architecture firm Single Speed Design call 617-576-9300 or go to their web site
www.singlespeeddesign.com
The Dreamies: No Place Special
(12/22/07 7:18 p.m.) This is one of the most moving and inspired stories we have ever done. It features Richie and Sue Furlani who work incredibly hard to keep their critically ill daughters at home. If you would like to help them this holiday season, please visit their web site www.noplacespecial.org.
Katie's Barn
(12/22/07 7:20 p.m.) This is the only Dream House that started as a horrible fire. Katie Paine rebuilt her family's home and made it even better than it was before. It's a story of perserverance and creativity you won't soon forget.
Dream House:Mark Twain Holiday House
(12/15/07 7:34 p.m.) This week's dream house used to belong to one of America's best known authors. The Mark Twain House has been decorated for the holidays. The Mark Twain House and Museum is located at 351 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, CT. The phone number is 860-247-0998 and the web site is www.marktwainhouse.org.
Out the Backdoor: Wreaths
(12/15/07 7:39 p.m.) In this week's Out the Backdoor segment we will tell you everything you need to know to get a beautiful wreath for your home. The address of Russell's Garden Center is 397 Boston Post Road Wayland, MA. The phone number is 508-358-2283 and the web site is www.russellsgardencenter.com.
HomeGoods Gift Ideas
(12/15/07 7:43 p.m.) Whether you buy them early or late, a great holiday gift can be hard to find. In this interview, Robyn Arvedon of HomeGoods shows us what to get for everyone from a world traveler to a fragrance fanatic. To find a HomeGoods store near you go to their web site www.homegoods.com .
A Real Find: Reclaimed Wool
(12/15/07 7:47 p.m.) We met a Massachusetts artist who makes beautiful ornaments out of recycled sweaters. The phone number for her company Reclaimed Wool is 617-945-0841 and the web site is www.reclaimedwool.com.
Heywood Carriage House
(12/2/07 6:59 p.m.) This week's Dream House helped a Newton, Massachusetts family through a very difficult time. It's a 900 square foot carriage house Stephen Heywood renovated while living with ALS. If you'd like to find out more about the foundation Stephen and Jamie Heywood founded go to The ALS Therapy Development Institute's web site www.als.net . Jamie has put more pictures of the carriage house on his web site www.heywood.net. And if you'd like to learn about West City Films' amazing documentary "So Much So Fast" go to the web site www.somuchsofast.com.
SMFA Boston Art Sale Interview
(12/2/07 7:08 p.m.) Joanna Soltan, curator of The School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston has a preview of the school's annual December Sale. It's the biggest art sale in New England and runs from December 5-9, 2007. For more information call 617-369-3204 or go to the web site www.smfa.edu/decembersale.
Style Watch: Holiday Decorating
(11/29/07 1:02 p.m.) In this month's BDC Style Watch, Interior Designer Petra Hausberger shows us some interesting alternative ways to decorate your table or mantel for the holidays. The phone number for Petra's company Somerton Park Interiors is
617-739-0440 and her email address is: petrahausberger@yahoo.com. To see more home design products visit the BDC in person or online at: www.bostondesign.com/stylewatch. Call Gary Riegel at 617-449-5506 for more information.
Woodstock, Vermont Dream House
(11/17/07 6:50 p.m.) This week's dream house captures the beauty of Vermont in the fall. It's a Woodstock vacation lodge that also includes an amazing barn that is home to Arabian Horses and a herd of Alpacas. To contact Morehouse MacDonald & Associates, Inc. call 781-861-9500 or check out their web site www.morehousemacdonald.com.
Out the Backdoor: Porter Garden Telescope
(11/17/07 7:12 p.m.) A team of uniquely qualified experts has teamed up to reproduce the historic Porter Garden telescope. This piece will take you through the process of creating this bronze masterpiece from patterning to pouring to machining. The finished telescope costs $59,000. If you'd like to learn more about the Porter Garden Telescope, call Telescopes of Vermont
617-292-5155 or look at their web site www.gardentelescopes.com
Interview: Referral Service
(11/17/07 7:02 p.m.) In this interview Deirdre Kurland talks about her free referral service The Homeowners Solution. Deirdre started the service when her husband was stationed overseas in Iraq. The phone number is 603-661-9034 and the web site is www.nhhomesolution.com
A Real Find: Restoration Resources
(11/17/07 7:07 p.m.) You may find the missing piece to your renovation project at this week's Real Find Restoration Resources. They sell found treasures from fireplace mantels to door knobs. The address of Restoration Resources, Inc. 31 Thayer Street in Boston and the phone number is 617-542-3033.
Ornament Interview
(11/10/07 6:02 p.m.)
We've got some great ideas for people who want to treat themselves to a new ornament. Liz Porcari of The Artful Hand Gallery in Boston shows us ornaments made of everything from blown glass to recycled wool. There's even one with Fenway Park on it. The Artful Hand is located at Copley Place in Boston. Their phone number is 617-262-9601and their web site is www.artfulhandgallery.com.
Poinsettia Plants
(11/10/07 6:07 p.m.)
A Massachusetts grower fills us in on the popular holiday plant called poinsettia. To call Western Growers, Inc.
the phone number is 888-215-9151 and their web site is www.westerngrowers.com.
Candle Making
(11/10/07 6:10 p.m.)
A Cape Cod couple is keeping the ancient art of candlemaking alive. In this piece you'll see how they make bayberry candles for the holidays. Honey Candle Company is located at 37 Main Street in Orleans, MA. The phone number is 508-255-7031 and the web site is www.honeycandle.com.
Menorah Interview
(11/10/07 6:18 p.m.) Hannukah is less than a month away. In this interview, Lev Friedman of Kolbo Fine Judaica in Brookline, MA shows us a wide variety of menorahs. Kolbo Fine Judaica is located at 437 Harvard Street in Brookline, MA. The phone number is
800-238-8743 and the web site is www.kolbo.com.
Marimekko
(11/10/07 6:46 p.m.) If you need some color to jump start your holidays, you may want to check out Marimekko in Cambridge, MA. The store is located at 350 Huron Avenue in Cambridge, MA. The phone number is 617-354-2800 and the web site is www.marimekkocambridge.com.
Marblehead, Mass. Dream House
(11/1/07 11:13 a.m.) Owning a furniture store has its advantages. The owners of this week's Dream House in Marblehead Massachusetts combined pieces from their store M-Geough with some family favorites to create a gorgeous interior. The designer who made it happen is Eliza Tan. The phone number of her company Eliza Tan Interiors is 978-369-4855 and her web site is: www.elizatan.com. M-Geough is at the Boston Design Center. The store phone number is 617-451-1412 and the web site is and the Web site is: www.mgeough.com.
BDC Style Watch: Modern Traditional Furniture
(11/1/07 11:18 a.m.) Modern Traditional furniture is one of the trends of 2008. BDC General Manager Alexis Contant shows us several beautiful examples. To see more home design products visit the BDC in person or online. Contact information for all of the products and showrooms is available on the Boston Design Center Web site: www.bostondesign.com/stylewatch or call Gary Riegel at 617-449-5506 for more information.
BDC Style Watch: Stylish Technology
(11/1/07 11:21 a.m.) High tech gets a chic makeover for 2008. In this piece you'll see BDC products that combine modern function with sleek style.
New England Home Magazine Interview
(11/1/07 1:09 p.m.) Kristy Lee and New England Home Magazine Homes Editor Stacy Kunstel discuss this week's Dream House. You can see more of the house in the November edition of New England Home Magazine. The issue is available on line on their web site: www.nehomemag.com.
Before and After: Kitchen renovation
(10/31/07 3:06 p.m.) There's often a to-do list when you move into a new home. "Reinvent the Kitchen" was at the top of the list for the owners of this week's before and after project. The phone number for Charles Fletcher Designs is (617) 236-0400. The Web site is: www.charlesfletcherdesigns.com. You can reach Arclinea Boston by calling (617) 357-9777 or check out their Web site: www.arclineaboston.com.
Dream House to the Rescue:Hope in Bloom
(9/27/07 9:26 a.m.) Hope in Bloom is an organization dedicated to providing free outdoor and indoor gardens to breast cancer patients. In this week's story you will see how they helped improve the garden of a wonderful and resilient Boston woman. The phone number for Hope in Bloom, Inc is 617-467-3214 and their web site is www.hopeinbloom.org. There are many companies who helped with this project. The phone number for Weston Nurseries is 508-435-3414 and their web site is www.westonnurseries.com. You can reach A to Z Landscaping and Design at 781-762-0413. The phone number for Kelly Wingo Garden Design is 781-706-0327. The phone number for Walpole Woodworkers is 800-343-6948 and their web site is www.walpolewoodworkers.com. The phone number for Absolute General Contracting, Inc. is 617-359-5599. Hultman Landscaping's phone number is 781-762-6528.
Project Place
(10/20/07 6:52 p.m.) Fourteen of the biggest names in Boston home design decorated units in Project Place's new building. The agency helps homeless people turn their lives around. For more information about this remarkable program call 617-262-3740 or visit their web site www.projectplace.org
Flooring Rescue
(10/20/07 6:55 p.m.)
Dream House to the Rescue helped out a family with a rug that was not only ugly, it was a health hazard to one of their sons. John Fantasia of Home Helpers, Inc removed the rug and replaced it with a hardwood floor. The phone number for Home Helpers, Inc is 781-646-4900 and their web site is www.homehelpersinc.com
Before and After: Exterior Home Makeover
(7/5/07 10:01 p.m.) It doesn't get much more dramatic than the results of this week's Before and After project. A yard that was full of rubble and dirt has become a place the owners can relax and enjoy. The phone number for Go Curb Appeal is
508-844-1146 and their web site is: www.gocurbappeal.com.
Dream House to the Rescue: PMC Playroom
(7/28/07 6:42 p.m.) In this piece you will meet the winners of our HomeGoods Room Makeover Contest. Their son is a 14 year old cancer survivor. Since his recovery, his parents have participated in the Pan Mass Challenge, a two day bike event that raises money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute ( www.pmc.org). The room they made over is their playroom. If you'd like to contact our designer Mitch Bobkin, the phone number for his company MFB Designs is 508-653-0675 and his web site is www.mfb-designs.com. To find a HomeGoods store near you, visit their web site www.homegoods.com.
Wrentham Log Cabin
(10/13/07 6:45 p.m.) The owners of this week's Dream House in Wrentham, Massachusetts built it from a kit that cost just under ten thousand dollars. It's a beautiful log cabin with gorgeous grounds that even include a Christmas tree farm.
Out the Backdoor:Planting Shrubs
(10/13/07 6:57 p.m.) Fall and Spring are the best times of years to plant shrubs. A horticulturist from the New England Wild Flower Society at Garden in the Woods shows us how to pick and plant native shrubs you'll enjoy for years to come. Be sure to check out NEWFS's Art Goes Wild exhibit from now until October 31. For more information check out the web site www.newfs.org
New England Design Hall of Fame
(10/13/07 7:03 p.m.)
Ten local legends of the design world were recently named the first members of the New England Design Hall of Fame. In this interview, New England Home Magazine's Stacy Kunstel talks about the recipients. If you'd like to buy tickets for the New England Design Hall of Fame Gala November 7 go to the magazine's web site www.nehomemag.com
A Real Find:Harlow Carpenter
(10/13/07 7:07 p.m.) In this piece you will meet New Hampshire artist Harlow Carpenter who has been making beautiful metal sculptures for more than fifty years. If you'd like to learn more about his work, call 603-778-1772. He donates all his proceeds to Odyssey House in NH, which helps young people at risk. Their web site is www.odysseyhousenh.org/
Durham NH Barn Dream House
(9/29/07 7:21 p.m.) The story of this week's Dream House in Durham New Hampshire starts where some houses end. The owner rebuilt it after the house she inherited from her parents burned to the ground. Katie Paine has also overcome personal obstacles including breast cancer and financial difficulty to keep her house dream alive. She's one of the organizers of Concert For A Cure which raises money to fight breast cancer. The group's web site is www.concertforacure.com. We'd like to thank WMUR-TV for their terrific footage of the fire.
Out the Backdoor: Villa in Summer
(9/29/07 7:28 p.m.) We recently revisted a garden we showed you in late winter of 2007. It's designed to be an Italian garden complete with fountains, statues and lots of beautiful greenery. The owner is a member of the board of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Their web site is www.masshort.org .
RI Colonial Dream House
(9/23/07 6:29 p.m.) This week's Dream House is a restored farm house with a history that dates back to the 18th Century.
It was in the same family for more than 200 years before the current owner bought it and restored it.
If you'd like to reach Nancy Taylor of Taylor Interior Design, the phone number is 401-274-1232.
New England Home Magazine Interview
(9/23/07 6:36 p.m.) This week's Dream House is also featured in the latest edition of New England Home Magazine.
Kyle Hoepner shows us some of the pictures from the magazine article. To see an on line version
of the magazine go to www.www.nehomemag.com.
Out the Backdoor: Dahlias and Sunflowers
(9/23/07 6:40 p.m.) The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of beautiful flowers. Grower Patrick Porter
shows us how to grow fantastic Dahlias and Sunflowers. To reach Porter and Porter, call
617-594-0902.
A Real Find: Mark DelGuidice
(9/23/07 6:44 p.m.) Artist Mark DelGuidice uses morse code and other symbols to enhance the beauty of
his hand made furniture. The phone number for his company Mark DelGuidice Custom
Studio furniture is 781-769-6333 and his web site is www.www.markdelguidice.com.
Japanese Style Dream House
(9/15/07 8:26 p.m.) The owner of this week's house has taken her passion for Asian art and culture to a new level. The home is in the suburbs of Boston but has a very Japanese feel. Feinmann, Inc did the beautiful addition. Their phone number is 781-643-6269 and their web site is www.feinmann.com.
HomeGoods Bedding
(9/15/07 7:38 p.m.) Having a luxurious bed doesn't have to cost a fortune. In this interview, Robyn Arvedon of HomeGoods shows us how. To find a HomeGoods near you go to their web site www.homegoods.com/index.asp. Don't forget to enter our New England Dream House Makeover Contest brought to you by HomeGoods. You can win a thousand dollar HomeGoods Gift Certificate and a Designer to help you spend it.
Out the Backdoor:Mums
(9/15/07 7:43 p.m.) If your garden needs a boost consider Mums. In this piece the owner of Rainbow Mums tells us why the colorful blossoms are such a fall staple. Rainbow Mums is located at 305 East Street in Carlisle, MA. The phone number is 800-677-MUMS and the web site is www.rainbowmums.com.
Dream House:Big Dig House
(8/25/07 7:10 p.m.) This week's Dream House is truly one of a kind. It's made using Big Dig leftovers. The phone number for the architecture firm Single Speed Design is 617-576-9300 and their web site is
www.singlespeeddesign.com
BDC Style Watch: Green Flooring
(8/25/07 7:30 p.m.) There are an unbelievable array of options in environmentally friendly flooring. In this piece designer Eliza Tan shows us the latest looks from the Boston Design Center. If you'd like to reach Eliza Tan Interiors, call (978) 369-4855 or check out her web site: www.elizatan.com. To see more home renovation products visit the BDC in person or online at: www.bostondesign.com/stylewatch. Call Gary Riegel at (617) 449-5506 for more information.
Start Small, Save Big Interview: Energy Star Home
(8/25/07 7:20 p.m.) In this interview builder Dan Green of The Green Company tells us what it takes to build an Energy Star home. This interview is part of NECN's Start Small, Save Big campaign. To find out more about The Green Company call 508-209-5000 or go to their web site www.greencos.com. Full information about the Start Small, Save Big Campaign is available at www.myenergystar.com.
A Real Find:GreenSource Supply and Design
(8/25/07 7:26 p.m.) GreenSource Supply and Design is a good place to start for people who want to build green. They sell a wide variety of environmentally friendly products from solar energy systems to soy candles. GreenSource Supply and Design is located at 530 West Street in Braintree, MA. The phone number is 781-843-6530 and the web site is www.greensourcesupply.com.
Interview:Yankee Candle
(8/11/07 7:38 p.m.) Doreen Smith of Yankee Candle showed us how they come up with new scents and why it's important to have candles in your home. To find a Yankee Candle store near you check out their web site www.yankeecandle.com.
Out the Backdoor:Lavender Farm
(8/11/07 7:33 p.m.) We were lucky enough to visit Cape Cod Lavender Farm during harvest week. You'll find out how to grow, harvest and enjoy lavender in this week's Out the Backdoor segment. Cape Cod Lavender Farm is located on Island Pond Trail in Harwich, MA. The phone number is 508-432-8397 and the web site is www.capecodlavenderfarm.com.
New Hampshire Lake Dream House
(8/11/07 7:27 p.m.) This week's Dream House is on a beautiful lake in New Hampshire. An Architect and Landscape Designer and his former Antique Store Owner wife teamed up with their Architect and Designer daughter to turn a run down farmhouse into a beautiful home. The phone number for R Wells Design is 603-927-4969 and his web site is www.rwellsdesign.com. The phone number for the Boston office of Heather G Wells Ltd Architectural Interiors is 617-437-7077 and the web site is www.hgwltd.com.
Cape Cod Dream House
(7/28/07 6:41 p.m.) This week's Dream House is a seaside haven for its owners. It was designed on a site that was as challenging as it is beautiful. The phone number for Osterville Massachusetts based Nicholaeff Architecture and Design is 508-420-5298. The web site is www.dorevenicholaeff.com.
Back to School Organization
(7/28/07 6:43 p.m.) Beth Shelburne interviewed Joyce Dorny, the editor in chief of Organize Magazine, about the best ways to organize your kids school supplies this fall. The phone number for
Organize Magazine is 888-912-1010 and the web site is www.organizemag.com
Out the Backdoor:The Rose Man
(7/28/07 6:45 p.m.) The beauty of roses has changed the life of a Cape Cod surgeon who now calls himself The Rose Man. In this piece you'll see his remarkable story, his gorgeous roses and his tips for growing them yourself. The Rose Man Nursery is located at 3780 Main Street in Barnstable, Massachusetts. The phone number is 508-362-9296 and the web site is www.therosemannursery.com
Dream House: Dragonfly
(7/14/07 6:50 p.m.) This week's Dream House on the North Shore of Massachusetts is unlike any we've shown you before. The owner Sebastian Carpenter was also the home's architect and interior designer. He even designed and made some of the furniture. The web site for Sebastian Carpenter Design is www.sebastiancarpenter.com
Out the Backdoor: Small vs Big Garden
(7/14/07 6:51 p.m.) Whether your garden is small or big, proper care and planning can make it beautiful. In this piece we'll explore two gardens. Garden author CL Fornari has a small garden with plenty of places to explore. Nancy Walsh has a large yard with several cozy intimate spaces. You can see both gardens in CL's book, A Garden Lover's Cape Cod . She's also got a web site www.gardenlady.com
Hope in Bloom Interview
(7/14/07 6:53 p.m.) Hope in Bloom, Inc. is an organization that donates free gardens to breast cancer patients. If you'd like to contact them call 617-467-3214 or check out their web site www.hopeinbloom.org
Style Watch: Outdoor Furniture
(7/14/07 6:52 p.m.) Outdoor furniture is more fabulous and functional than ever. In this piece designer Elissa Fenster shows us the latest looks in outdoor furniture from the Boston Design Center. If you'd like to reach Elissa Fenster Interiors, call 617-965-8013. To see more home renovation products visit the BDC in person or online at www.bostondesign.com/stylewatch. Call Gary Riegel at 617-449-5506 for more information.
Out the Backdoor: Tropical Irish Garden
(7/5/07 10:06 p.m.) In this piece we'll tour a beautiful garden. The owner has combined his loves of tropical plants, Ireland and gardening to create a one of a kind landscape experience. You have to see it to believe it.
Connecticut House Interview
(7/5/07 9:58 p.m.) This house is also profiled in the latest edition of New England Home Magazine. In this segment, Homes Editor Stacy Kunstel and New England Dream House host Beth Shelburne talk about this amazing home. You can see the New England Home Magazine story on their web site: www.nehomemag.com.
Dream House: Waterford CT Family Estate
(7/5/07 9:56 p.m.) This week's dream house is steeped in history and family love. The owner's grandfather built the home on the Connecticut shore in 1913. It was recently restored to bring it into the 21st Century. If you'd like to reach Gail Barley Interior Design call 212-343-9460 or go to her web site: www.gbid.net.
Cape Cod Dream House
(6/23/07 5:57 p.m.) Chef Stephanie Sokolove of the restaurant "Stephanie's on Newbury" shows us her fabulous vacation home which includes an infinity pool, a full outdoor cooking area and a sunroom with an open back wall. If you'd like to reach her designer's company Nancy McLaughlin Interiors call 617-699-5847
New England Home Magazine Interview
(6/23/07 5:53 p.m.) New England Home Magazine's Homes Editor Stacy Kunstel talks to Beth about this home, which is featured in their New England Home's Cape and Islands Summer 2007 issue. To see it go to their web site www.nehomemag.com
A Real Find: Thom Filicia
(6/23/07 5:52 p.m.) The designer from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Thom Filicia was recently in town. He told Beth how her wardrobe reflects her decorating style. To find out more about what Thom is up to go to his web site www.thomfilicia.com
Renovated Dream House
(6/16/07 7:21 p.m.) This week's Dream House is a lovingly restored home that will be going on the market later this year. The owners are Real Estate developers who made their five story brownstone period perfect and family friendly. If you'd like to find out more about their company Trizad Properties LLC, call 617-236-0003 or go to their web site www.trizad.net
Before and After: Real Estate Staging
(6/16/07 7:22 p.m.) A Massachusetts couple hired a designer to stage their home for resale. You won't believe the dramatic results. The phone number for DaVinci Designer Gallery is 617-319-2837 and the phone number is www.ddg-re.com
BDC Style Watch: Renovation Tips
(6/16/07 7:22 p.m.) Boston Design Center General Manager and Vice President Alexis Contant offers tips on the best way to renovate your kitchen and bathroom. To see more home renovation products visit the BDC in person or online at www.bostondesign.com. Call Gary Riegel at 617-449-5506 for more information.
A Real Find: Weaver
(6/16/07 7:23 p.m.) Claudia Mills Studio creates beautiful hand made rugs and bags using techniques that are centuries old. If you'd like to find out more go to the web site www.claudiamills.com.
BDC Dream Home Interview
(5/26/07 7:45 p.m.) This week's show gives you everything you need to know about the Boston Design Center's Dream Home. Each of the nine rooms was decorated by a different top design firm. In this piece BDC Vice President and General Manager Alexis Contant talks about what it took to get the Dream Home off the ground. The BDC Dream Home is open until July 31 Monday - Friday from 9 to 5 and Thursday evenings until 8.
BDC Dream Home Tour Part 1
(5/26/07 7:53 p.m.) In this piece you will tour five spectacular rooms of the Boston Design Center Dream Home. The Foyer was designed by David Nault and Paul White of Weena & Spook. The phone number is 508-428-7713. Michael Barnum of Barnum & Co. did the Lounge. His phone number is 617-451-2125. The Living Room was designed by Mollie Johnson of Mollie Johnson Interiors. Her number is 781-431-2289. Jean Verbridge of Siemasko & Verbridge did the Music Gallery. Her phone number is 978-927-3745. The last room in this piece is Michael Carter of Carter & Co's Library. His phone number is 617-227-5343.
BDC Dream Home Part 2
(5/26/07 7:52 p.m.) In the second part of our tour of the BDC Dream Home you'll see the Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom and Bath. The Kitchen was done by Paul J Noel of Paul J Noel Designs. His phone number is 617-216-9886 and his email address is pauljnoel@yahoo.com. The Dining Room was done by Susan Orpin of The Orpin Group. Her number is 508-230-0328 and her web site is www.theorpingroup.com . The Bedroom is the work of Meryl Santopietro of Meryl Santopietro Interiors. Her phone number is 401-245-5375 and her email address is meryls929@aol.com. The Bath is by David Hacin of Hacin + Associates, Inc. His phone number is 617-426-0077 and his web site is www.hacin.com
Manchester by the Sea Dream House
(5/12/07 7:36 p.m.) This week's dream house has beautiful views both inside and out. If you'd like to reach designer Gina Freeman, the number for her company GSD Interiors is 617-242-4844 and her email address is gsdinterior@aol.com
Before and After: Radical Kitchen Makeover
(5/12/07 7:40 p.m.) This week's before and after totally transformed a kitchen that used to be dominated by an ugly brick eyesore. The project cost about $90,000. The phone number for SKI Design is 508-429-0936 and Suzy Kennedy's email address is skidesign@verizon.net
Family Heirloom Interview
(5/12/07 7:59 p.m.) Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst of Skinner Inc talks about the difference between value family heirlooms and ones that just hold sentimental value. The phone number for Skinner Inc is 978-779-6241and their web site is http://www.skinnerinc.com
A Real Find: Family Painting
(5/12/07 8:00 p.m.) Cross Your Toes created an original painting using personal details from the owners' lives. The painting cost $3,000 and the owners love it. If you'd like to reach Cross Your Toes, their number is 508-740-6520 and their website is http://www.crossyourtoes.com
Brookline Dream House
(5/5/07 7:34 p.m.) This week's Dream House has a new brain and an old soul. The Brookline, Massachusetts home was built in 1901, but was updated from top to bottom. It's beautifully decorated and full of fun features such as an automated secret door and hidden china closet. The phone number for Oak Hill Architects is 781-899-1530. Designer Keith Frederick's company The Art of Design can be reached at 978-423-6896 or at theartofdesign@comcast.net.
New England Home Magazine Interview
(5/5/07 7:20 p.m.) This week's Dream House was also featured on the pages of New England Home Magazine. Homes Editor Stacy Kunstel and Beth Shelburne discuss some of their favorite spaces. If you'd like to see their article go to www.nehomemag.com.
Out the Backdoor: Yard Cleanup
(5/5/07 7:19 p.m.) There's some dirty work to do to get your garden ready for summer. Landscape Designer Amy VanDoren of Mahoney's Garden Center shows you how to make it quick and easy. If you'd like to find a Mahoney's Garden Center near you go to their web site at www.mahoneysgarden.com
A Real Find: Marimekko
(5/5/07 7:18 p.m.) If you're a fan of color, there's a store in Cambridge Massachusetts you'll enjoy. The Finnish company Marimekko has opened their first concept store in the United States. The address is 350 Huron Avenue in Cambridge Massachusetts. The phone number is 617-354-2800 and their web address is www.marimekkocambridge.com.
Garden Colors
(4/28/07 8:13 p.m.) People have strong opinions when it comes to color in the garden. In this week's Out the Backdoor segment a landscape designer from Pettengill Farm shows us some color schemes that could work for your garden. Pettengill Farm is located at 45 Ferry Road in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The phone number is 978-462-3675 and they have a web site www.pettengillfarm.com
Boston Brownstone Dream House
(4/14/07 7:46 p.m.) This weeks dream house in Boston is six stories of luxury and style. It's the perfect example of East meets West. The building was renovated from top to bottom by Holland Development. The phone number is 781-335-4275 and the web site is www.hollanddevelopmentllc.com
Before and After: Lexington Teardown
(4/14/07 7:47 p.m.) In this story you will get to see the demolition of a fifty year old home to make way for a new home three times its size. It's an extraordinary process to watch. If you'd like to contact the builder, the phone number for Robert M. Whalen Custom Built Homes is 781-828-7508 and web site is www.rmwcustomhomes.com
Natural Decorating
(4/14/07 7:48 p.m.) Since we're not quite seeing green outside, in this interview with Robyn Arvedon of HomeGoods we'll show you how to use green colors and natural woods to bring the outdoors into your home design. If you'd like to find a HomeGoods store near you, check out their web site www.homegoods.com
A Real Find: Light Power
(4/14/07 7:49 p.m.) This week's real find is a great place to find antique lights made between 1840 and 1940. Light Power is located at 59a Wareham Street in Boston. The phone number is 617-423-9790 and their web site is www.genuineantiquelighting.com
No Place Special
(3/31/07 2:41 p.m.) This week's dream house is a true labor of love. In this story you will meet the resilient Furlani family. The parents have recently enlarged their home to meet the needs of their daughters who have a rare genetic disorder called Sanfilippo Syndrome. If you want to help out this unforgettable family, check out their web site. The music in the piece was provided by Larry Zarella. Part of the proceeds from the sale of his No Place Special CD go to the Furlani family.
Room to Dream Interview
(3/31/07 2:38 p.m.) Room to Dream Foundation fixes up the rooms of chronically ill children and their siblings. Beth Shelburne interviewed the President of the foundation Stefan Nathanson about how it works. If you'd like to learn more call 617-332-3066 or take a look at their web site www.roomtodreamfoundation.org
Project Place
(3/31/07 2:37 p.m.) Fourteen of the biggest names in Boston home design decorated units in Project Place's new building. The agency helps homeless people turn their lives around. For more information about this remarkable program call 617-262-3740 or visit their web site www.projectplace.org
Paul Miskovsky Interview
(3/17/07 3:47 p.m.) In this segment, Beth Shelburne interviews the man behind the main exhibit Paul Miskovsky. He points out the highlights of the exhibit, which was also the dramatic setting of this year's Opening Night Party.
Plant Forcing
(3/17/07 3:42 p.m.) If you've ever wondered how the garden experts get the flowers and trees to bloom in time for the show, Mass Hort Gardens Curator Peter Hinrichs shows us some of his secrets.
Seaside Garden Exhibit Preview
(3/17/07 3:38 p.m.) We'll take you behind the scenes to show you what it took to create this year's central exhibit. The giant seaside garden was designed by Paul Miskovsky and David Haskell. The phone number for Miskovsky Landscaping Inc is 508-540-6800 and the web site is: www.miskovskylandscaping.com. The phone number for Haskell Nurseries is 508-993-9047.
Needham Villa
(3/17/07 3:35 p.m.) The organizer of this year's New England Spring Flower Show Opening Night Party lives in a beautiful home in Needham Massachusetts. It's been restored to look like an Italian Villa.
New England Spring Flower Show Information
(3/17/07 3:31 p.m.) This week's show focuses on the New England Spring Flower Show. In this interview, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Thomas Herrera-Mishler tells Beth Shelburne about what makes this year's show special. The show runs from March 17-March 15 at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston. You can order tickets on line at: www.masshort.org.
A Real Find: Roseberry-Winn Pottery and Tile
(3/17/07 1:57 p.m.) We discovered a terrific pottery store in Tiverton Rhode Island. The owners of Roseberry-Winn Pottery and Tile showed us their work and how it is made. Roseberry-Winn Pottery and Tile is located at 3842 Main Road Tiverton, RI. The phone number is 401-816-0010 and the web site is www.roseberrywinn.com.
Before and After: Kitchen Transformation
(3/17/07 1:56 p.m.) A dated and crowded kitchen gets a badly needed makeover in this week's before and after project. Designer Debbi Carducci's company is called DesignBlenders. The phone number is 508-799-4148 www.designblenders.com.
New England Home Magazine Interview
(3/17/07 1:55 p.m.) You can also see this week's Dream House in the latest edition of New England Home Magazine. In this interview Homes Editor Stacy Kunstel talks with Beth Shelburne about the home. The web site for New England Home Magazine is www.nehomemag.com.
Sherborn Dream House
(3/17/07 1:54 p.m.) This week's Dream House is an antique farmhouse filled with elegant and comfortable furnishings. To reach interior designer Nancy Serafini's company Homeworks Interior Design call 781-237-7666 or check out their web site www.homeworksinteriordesign.com.
Art Advice
(2/24/07 7:05 p.m.) If you'd like to start your own art collection, we've got advice from an expert. Barbara Lee is an Art Consultant for School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Barbara showed us some examples from her own remarkable collection. The web site for the School of the Museum of Fine Arts is www.smfa.edu.
www.smfa.edu.
Dorm Room Rescue
(2/24/07 7:06 p.m.) A college dorm is most people's first home away from home. We thought it would be fun to see what a professional decorator could do with a room at Northeastern University. To contact decorator Mitch Bobkin's company MFB Designs call 508-653-0675 or check out the web site at:
www.mfb-designs.com.
We'd also like to thank HomeGoods for their help with this project. Their web site is
www.homegoods.com.
Harvard Family Home
(2/10/07 6:59 p.m.) This week's dream house in Harvard, Massachusetts was truly a labor of love. The home was recently expanded to include an in law apartment. To reach Paul Lukez Architecture call 617-928-9160 or check out the web site www.lukez.com. The phone number of the Harvard based builder Pachyderm Contracting is 978-772-6005.
Before and After: Plaster Project
(2/10/07 7:07 p.m.) In this piece you'll see the many different textures and feels you can get with Venetian Plaster. If you'd like to learn more about Jim Felice's company Fine Interior Finishes, call 617-623-4721 or check out his web site www.jamesfelice.com
Wall Finishings Interview
(2/10/07 7:08 p.m.) Interior Designer Marta Fabbrucci shows us some of the latest trends in wall coverings from bamboo to metal to leather. She'll also show us some elegant wallpaper. The phone number for Marta Fabbrucci Interiors is 603-362-9711. You can also find out more about her on the Boston Design Center web site www.bostondesign.com.
A Real Find: Photo Tile Mural
(2/10/07 7:15 p.m.) Your favorite photo or image can be turned into a tile mural for your home. In this piece you'll see how Michael Perry of High Country Graphics created a beautiful Tuscan Vineyard mural for a family's brand new kitchen. The phone number for High Country Graphics is 888-348-5885 and the web site is www.highcountrygraphics.com. The web site of the kitchen contractor Custance Brothers Woodworking, LLC is www.custancebrothers.com.
Before: The Murphy Family
(2/3/07 4:12 p.m.) This week's show features some of our best Dream House to the Rescue packages. This one is about the courageous Murphy family. They have two beautiful daughters. One of them is a stroke survivor. In this piece you will meet the family and the decorator we brought in to help them.
After: The Murphy Family
(2/3/07 4:14 p.m.) In this piece you'll see how the Murphy family's home was transformed. They did some of the work themselves and got a lot of help from some very generous companies. To reach Dale Holman Interior Designs Inc call 617-566-7065. To find a HomeGoods store near you, go to their web site: www.homegoods.com. For more information about Fabric Place, check out their web site: www.fabricplace.com. The phone number for Dial A Mattress is 1-800-MATTRESS and their web site is: www.mattress.com.
Troubled backyard turns into promised land
(2/3/07 4:16 p.m.) This project is an inspiration to anyone who hates their backyard. We took a weed filled hill and turned it into a flat grass covered landscape complete with patio. Many companies contributed to the project. The phone number for The Turf Company is 978-774-1528 and their web site is: www.theturfco.com. Pavers by Ideal donated all of the pavers for the retaining wall and patio. Their number is 800-444-7287 and their web site is: www.idealconcreteblock.com. Eric's Flower & Plant Emporium donated loam and a beautiful tree to the project. Their number is 781-944-0547 and their web site is: www.ericsfloweremporium.com.
Organizing your basement
(2/3/07 4:18 p.m.) Our next project helps a mother who runs an in home daycare center. She had a problem any parent can relate to - toy storage. You won't believe the dramatic results. We got a lot of help from professional organizer Linda Reisert of Sort Order, a Boston-Based Organizing Service. Her phone number is 617-723-7765 and her email address is: linda@sortorder.com. The Container Store was also a big help. To find a Container store near you check out their web site: www.containerstore.com.
Designer Dream House
(1/27/07 5:43 p.m.) The owner of this week's dream house is an interior designer with an eye for bargains. In his home he has flawlessly blended classic pieces with items found at HomeGoods, Target and Ikea. If you'd like to contact his company MFB Designs, the phone number is 508-653-0675 and the web site is:
www.mfb-designs.com.
Dream House to the Rescue:Tween Room
(1/27/07 5:46 p.m.) Dream House to the Rescue:Tween Room
Kids rooms need to grow up along with them. In this piece Dream House to the Rescue helps give a ten year old's room a whole new look. You can reach designer Debbi Carducci's company DesignBlenders at
508-799-4148 or try her web site www.designblenders.com. To contact Ladrie Painting and Decorating
call 508-853-3417. We'd also like to thank HomeGoods for donating all the items in this project. You can find a
HomeGoods store near you by going to the web site www.homegoods.com.
Real Find: Admac Salvage
(1/27/07 5:48 p.m.) This week's Real Find is a company that can help you find just about anything you need to restore or renovate your home. Admac Salvage is located at 111 Saranac Street in Littleton, NH . The phone number is 603-444-1200 and the web site is
www.admacsalvage.com.
Boston Loft
(1/13/07 6:59 p.m.) This week's dream house is the ultimate bachelor pad. We'll meet the owner and decorator who turned this industrial loft into a home. The phone number for Nicole Hogarty Interior Design is 401-831-7878 and the web site is www.nicolehogarty.com.
New England Home Magazine Interview
(1/13/07 7:00 p.m.) The loft was another collaboration with New England Home Magazine. In this interview Beth and New England Home Magazine Homes Editor Stacy Kunstel talk more about it. You can see their story on the New England Home Magazine web site www.nehomemag.com.
Before and After: Exterior Facelift
(1/13/07 7:01 p.m.) The owners of this week's before and after project bought their home despite the exterior appearance, not because of it. They decided to do something about it and in this piece you'll see what a difference new trim, paint and windows have made to the look of their home. If you'd like more information about Christian Builders call 800-898-6313 or check out their web site www.christianbuildersinc.com.
A Real Find: Decorative Painter
(1/13/07 7:04 p.m.) In this piece, we'll introduce you to a painter who uses giant canvases to transform the rooms of her clients. The results are nothing short of spectacular. The phone number for Susan Harter handpainted wallcoverings is 617-501-1320 and her web site is www.susanharter.com.
Best Vacation Spot
(12/30/06 8:05 p.m.) This dream house is a 26,000 square foot dream come true on Lake Winnepesaukee. The owners, architect, designer and builder collaborated to create a special place where every detail was carefully thought out. The phone number for TMS Architects is 603-436-4274 and their web site is: www.tmsarchitects.com. . You can reach Cebula Design Inc. at 978-462-6984 or check out their web site: www.cebuladesign.com. The phone number for the builder Jonathan R Lovering and Sons is 603-569-4690.
Best Collection
(12/30/06 8:14 p.m.) This next dream house in Newton, Massachusetts is perfect for anyone who enjoys art and books. If you'd like to reach designer Susan Orpin's company The Orpin Group, the phone number is 508-230-0328 and the web site is: www.theorpingroup.com.
Best Grounds
(12/30/06 8:15 p.m.) Our final home is the house that jam built. The owners are the founders of the successful Maine food company Stonewall Kitchen. The house has breathtaking gardens that are a year round labor of love. If you want to know more about Stonewall Kitchen call 1-800-207-JAMS. The owners got gardening help from Landscape Designer Jacqueline Nooney. Her phone number is 207-439-6067.
Best Use of Color
(12/23/06 7:26 p.m.) The first home in our list of the year's best offers the best use of color. It's a home in Westport, Connecticut that has to be seen to be believed.
Best Kitchen
(12/23/06 7:28 p.m.) The owner of the popular restaurant " Stephanie's on Newbury" invited us in for a tour of her spectacular home. Her restaurant is located at 190 Newbury Street Boston MA. The phone number is 617-236-0990 and the web site is:
www.stephaniesonnewbury.com.
The architect on this project was John MacDonald of Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc. Their phone number is 781-861-9500 and their web site is: www.morehousemacdonald.com. The interior designer was Nancy McLaughlin of McLaughlin Interiors. You can find out more about the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation at their web site : www.starlight.org
Best City Living
(12/23/06 7:31 p.m.) Our next dream house is the best city home we saw all year. It includes an amazing roof deck. The owner is well known interior designer Fotene Demoulas. Her company is called Fotene Design Inc. The number is 617-437-0029 and her web site is: www.fotenedesign.com. The architecture firm that helped in her renovation is Graf Design Associates. Their number is 978-499-9442 and their web site is: www.grafarch.com
Holiday Dream House
(12/16/06 8:00 p.m.) This week's dream house was part of the Holiday House Tour in Salem, Massachusetts. The owners did a beautiful job restoring the home with the help of Maureen Reddy of DaVinci Designer Gallery. The phone number for her company is 617-319-2837 and the web site is: www.ddg-re.com.
Dave Eng Flowers provided all the holiday greens you see in the piece. Their address is 136 1/2 Derby St Salem, MA and their phone number is 978-745-0035.
Festival of Wreaths
(12/16/06 7:57 p.m.) Several Boston area designers recently decorated nine rooms of the Van Millwork Design Center in different holiday styles. The Festival of Wreaths raised money for the Room to Dream Foundation. The organization's phone number is 617-332-3066 and their web address is:
www.roomtodreamfoundation.org.
Van Millwork Design Center is located at
65 Crawford Street Needham, MA. The phone number is 781-444-8744 and the web site is www.vanmillwork.com.
Holiday Tables Interview
(12/16/06 8:01 p.m.) HomeGoods Robyn Arvedon shows us three very different looks you can have for your holiday table. To find the HomeGoods store nearest to you, go to their web site www.homegoods.com.
Candle Making
(12/16/06 8:01 p.m.) We recently visited Honey Candle Company at 37 Main Street in Orleans, Massachusetts. They showed us how they make their bayberry candles for the holidays. The Cape Cod company's phone number is 508-255-7031and their web site is www.honeycandle.com.
Newburyport Dream House
(12/9/06 8:51 a.m.) The owner lovingly restored every inch of this week's Dream House in Newburyport, MA. The phone number for her home décor store Le Bourdon Home & Garden is 978-463-6869 and the web site is www.wendytroupe.com. The phone number for the company that helped her with the restoration Chris Flinchbaugh Carpentry is 978-363-1620.
Before and After Kitchen Renovation
(12/9/06 8:53 a.m.) A dated, claustrophobic kitchen is given new life in this week's Before and After Project.To reach the interior designer Susan Shulman, call her company Susan Shulman Interiors at 617-527-3433 or check out her web site www.shulmaninteriors.com
What's it worth: Dishes
(12/9/06 8:56 a.m.) In this interview, appraiser Stuart Whitehurst of Skinner, Inc talks about what makes one dish more valuable than another. The phone number for Skinner, Inc is 978-779-6241 and their web site is www.skinnerinc.com
A Real Find: Longleaf Lumber
(12/9/06 8:57 a.m.) This week's Real Find is a company that takes wood from old buildings and turns them into beautiful flooring. The phone number for Longleaf Lumber is 866-OLD-FLOOR and the web site is www.longleaflumber.com
Glass Blower
(12/4/06 10:44 a.m.) Glass blower Peter Ridabock shows us the amazing process of creating a vase. His work is inspired by the ocean and if you'd like to learn more about Ridabock Glass Studio & Gallery call 978-465-7784 or surf the web site www.ridabockglass.com.
Holiday Table Setting Real Find
(10/21/06 6:16 p.m.) The owners of Lavender Home & Table showed us some of the latest looks in table setting for this holiday season. It can give you some ideas you can use in your home. The address of Lavender Home & Table, Inc. is 173 Newbury Street in Boston. Their phone number is 617-437-1102 and their web site is
www.lavenderhomeandtable.com.
A Real Find: Ten Thousand Villages
(9/9/06 8:26 p.m.) This week's real find Ten Thousand Villages sells home goods with an international flair that directly benefit the foreign artists who create them. The best way to find a Ten Thousand Villages near you is to check out their web site www.tenthousandvillages.com
Lake Champlain Dream House
(11/18/06 5:55 p.m.) This week's dream house is in one of the beautiful places that makes New England so special. It's a cottage on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont. The owner is Vermont author Joanne Palmisano who wrote The Vermont Wedding Resource Guide, Camps, Cottages and Cabins and Kidding Around Burlington. If you want more information about her, go to her web site www.loveyourcottage.com
Dream House to the Rescue: Backyard
(11/20/06 10:41 a.m.) This week's dream house to the rescue project is an inspiration to anyone who hates their backyard. We took a weed filled hill and turned it into a flat grass covered landscape complete with patio. Many companies contributed to the project. The phone number for The Turf Company is 978-774-1528 and their web site is www.theturfco.com . Pavers by Ideal donated all of the pavers for the retaining wall and patio. Their number is 800-444-7287 and their web site is www.idealconcreteblock.com . Eric's Flower & Plant Emporium donated loam and a beautiful tree to the project. Their number is 781-944-0547 and their web site is www.ericsfloweremporium.com . We'd also like to thank Cam's Demolition for transportation of clean fill, crushed stone and loam. Their phone number is 978-694-8911. Bobcat of Boston, Inc also made a major contribution. Their phone number is 978-664-3727.
Holiday Decorating with HomeGoods
(11/18/06 6:06 p.m.) It's not too early to start your holiday decorating. HomeGoods Robyn Arvedon shows us some of the latest trends from black and white to whimsical. If you'd like to find a HomeGoods store near you check out their web site www.homegoods.com
Real Find Restoration Project
(11/18/06 6:09 p.m.) A historic set of furniture from 1903 is restored to its former glory. It took 250 man hours of painstaking labor to do it. The project cost $8,000. The phone number for Judd Refinishing is 781-251-6628 and the web site is www.juddrefurnishing.com
From Work Bench to Table
(11/11/06 6:55 p.m.) A family heirloom gets the royal treatment as it goes from being a beat up work bench to a glorious dining room table. The company that did the work Staples Cabinet Makers is located at 23 West Bacon Street in Plainville, MA. The phone number is 508-695-1155 and the web address is www.staplescabinetmakers.com
Giant Polaroid Portraits
(11/11/06 7:10 p.m.) In this piece famed Massachusetts photographer Elsa Dorfman shows us how she creates her one of a kind Polaroid photographs. Elsa's phone number is 617-876-6416 and the web address is
www.elsa.photo.net
Murphy Family Rescue - Before
(11/4/06 7:40 p.m.) Dream House to the Rescue reached out to help the family of a young stroke survivor create walls of fame for their family pictures and improve the overall appearance of their home. In this piece you will hear the Murphy family's remarkable story. They are a true example of grace under fire.
Murphy Family Rescue - After
(11/4/06 8:00 p.m.) The conclusion of our Dream House to the Rescue project shows what a difference small changes can make to the overall look and feel of a home. There are many companies who contributed to this special project. The phone number for designer Dale Holman's company, Dale Holman Interior Designs Inc. is 617-566-7065. To find a HomeGoods store near you, check out their web site www.homegoods.com . Fabric Place also has a useful web site. The address is www.fabricplace.com. There are two ways to find Dial-A-Mattress, the phone number 1-800-MATTRESS and the web site
www.mattress.com.
Elisa Murphy Interview
(11/4/06 8:06 p.m.) In this interview, Elisa Murphy talks about what this project has meant to her family. She also got a big surprise from New England Patriots star and fellow stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi. To find out more about his organization "Tedy's Team" which benefits the American Stroke Foundation go to the web site www.tedysteam.org.
Fotene Demoulas Dream House
(11/4/06 7:36 p.m.) Designer Fotene Demoulas lives in a beautiful Boston brownstone she decorated herself. From the first floor kitchen to the spectacular roof deck this is a house you don't want to miss. You can also see it in New England Home Magazine. Their web site is www.nehomemag.com. Fotene's company is called Fotene Design Inc. The number is
617-437-0029 and the web site is www.fotenedesign.com. If you'd like to reach the architect Graf Design Associates
their number is 978-499-9442 and the web site is www.grafarch.com
Converted Barn Dream House
(10/21/06 6:06 p.m.) This week's dream house in Concord, Massachusetts used to be a barn complete with horse stalls and a tack room. Now it's a gorgeous home which is on the market for $2.9 million. The phone number for Gerald Pomeroy Design
is 617-482-4006. If you'd like to reach broker Terrence Maitland of LandVest, Inc.call 617-357-8949. You can also see the listing on line
www.landvest.com/property.detail.php?property_record_id=6408&page=1
We'd like to thank Winston Flowers for the beautiful arrangements they provided for this shoot. Their web site is
www.winstonflowers.com
Domain Owner's Kitchen Before and After
(10/21/06 6:10 p.m.) Judy George is the CEO of the home furnishings chain Domain. She recently completed a nearly $100,000 renovation of her kitchen and sunroom. The results are as dynamic as she is. If you'd like to find a Domain store near you the web site is www.domain-home.com
You can reach kitchen designer Claudette Andrew's company Westborough Design Center, Inc. by calling 800-439-7926 or checking out their web site
www.westboroughdesigncenter.com.
The phone number for interior designer Mitch Bobkin's company MFB Designs is 508-653-0675 or email him at:
mfbobkin@aol.com.
Kitchen Renovation Interview
(10/21/06 6:14 p.m.) If you'd like to renovate your kitchen, but you don't know where to start, this interview can help. Charlotte Bogardus is the Vice President of Communications for the Northern New England Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The NKBA web site is
www.nkba.org.
She's also President of Lexington Massachusetts based Horizon Kitchens, Inc. The company's phone number is 781-538-5062 and the
web site is
www.horizonkitchens.net
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Holiday Table Setting Real Find
(10/21/06 6:16 p.m.) The owners of Lavender Home & Table showed us some of the latest looks in table setting for this holiday season. It can give you some ideas you can use in your home. The address of Lavender Home & Table, Inc. is 173 Newbury Street in Boston. Their phone number is 617-437-1102 and their web site is
www.lavenderhomeandtable.com.
Wellesley Dream House
(10/14/06 8:47 p.m.) This week's dream house is the result of an amazing renovation. A ranch house has been turned into an elegant English country style home with a view of the Charles River. If you'd like to reach architect Patrick Ahearn's firm Ahearn Schopfer Associates, the phone number is 617-266-1710. The web site is www.ahearnschopfer.com . To reach the builder Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations, Inc. call 781-237-0505 or check out their web site www.falloncustomhomes.com
Demolition Before and After
(10/14/06 9:21 p.m.) Anyone who has dreamed of tearing down their home will want to see this week's before and after. We'll tell you about a family that tore down their old home to make way for a new one that is bigger and better. If you'd like to reach Sean Ford Custom Building and Remodeling, Inc. the number is 781-659-2210 or you can email Sean. His address is seanfordbuilds@comcast.net
Interview: Conversation Pieces
(10/14/06 9:32 p.m.) What you put in your room can lead to wonderful conversation. Etiquette expert Margaret Shepherd tells us about conversation pieces that can really work in your home. To find out more about Margaret and her new book "The Art of Civilized Conversation", check out her web site www.margaretshepherd.com.
Out the Backdoor: Wilkerson Garden
(10/14/06 9:32 p.m.) Robin Wilkerson has built her garden from the ground up. She has valuable tips ranging from how prayer flags can scare off deer to how chickens can be a gardener's best friend. If you'd like to learn more about native plants, Robin suggests checking out the web site of New England Wildflower Society at Garden in the Woods. It's www.newfs.org.
Stonewall Kitchen House
(9/30/06 7:15 p.m.) This week's dream house is the house that jam built. It's the residence of the owners of the successful culinary company Stonewall Kitchen. The house is located in Cape Neddick, Maine and is a warm inviting space. If you'd like to know more about Stonewall Kitchen, call 1-800-207-JAMS or check the web site www.stonewallkitchen.com.
Out the Backdoor: Stonewall Kitchen Garden
(9/30/06 7:28 p.m.) Stonewall Kitchen was born out of the love of gardening the owners have. The grounds of their home are full of wonderful ideas you could use in your garden. They got help from landscape designer Jacqueline Nooney. The number for Jacqueline Nooney Landscape is 207-439-6067.
A Real Find:Cranberry Hill Lighting & Antiques
(9/30/06 7:40 p.m.) It takes imagination and experience to take an antique and turn it into a lamp. We visited a Maine couple who makes and sells wonderful lamps and lighting fixtures. The owners of Stonewall Kitchen swears by them. Cranberry Hill Lighting & Antiques is located at 1280 Route 1 in Cape Neddick, ME. The phone number is 207-363-5178 and the web site is www.cranberryhilllighting.com
Out the Backdoor:Maine Coastal Garden
(9/16/06 9:36 p.m.) This week's out the backdoor is a spectacular property on the Maine coast. The owner has devoted countless hours to making it grow and change each year. She is a master gardener who is involved in two great organizations. The web site for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is
www.mainegardens.com and the site for New England Wildflower Society is www.newsf.org
Westport Connecticut Dream House
(9/16/06 9:36 p.m.) This week's dream house is a confection of color. The contemporary home has an ocean view and details you have to see to believe. The owners love every inch of it. If your house is your dream house, we'd like to hear about it. Mail it to:
dreamhouse@necn.com
Interview with Angie
(9/16/06 9:39 p.m.) Angie's list is helping millions of home owners find the right person for their project. Company founder Angie Hicks talked to Beth Shelburne about trends in home improvement. If you'd like to check out their web site, the address is
www.angieslist.com
Before and After Tennis Court
(9/16/06 9:42 p.m.) In this week's project, we follow the construction of a tennis court from start to finish. The project cost $55,000 and if you'd like to reach the company that did the work Boston Tennis Court Construction Co Inc, their phone number is
781-826-2303 and their web site is www.bostontennis.com
Lake Winnepesaukee Dream House
(9/9/06 8:48 p.m.) This week's dream house is a 22,000 square foot dream come true on Lake Winnepesaukee. The owners, architect, designer and builder collaborated to create a special place where every detail was carefully thought out. The phone number for TMS Architects is 603-436-4274 and their web site is www.tmsarchitects.com. You can reach Cebula Design Inc. at 978-462-6984 or check out their web site www.cebuladesign.com. The phone number for the builder Jonathan R Lovering and Sons is 603-569-4690.
New England Home Magazine Interview
(9/9/06 8:50 p.m.) We teamed up with New England Home Magazine to present this week's dream house. In this segment Beth Shelburne talks with New England Home Magazine Home Editor Stacy Kunstel about the house. You can see her article and some beautiful photographs on their web site www.nehomemag.com.
Before and After Bathroom Project
(9/9/06 8:52 p.m.) This week's home owner hated his bathroom and never used the storage room lurking behind it. He changed the room completely, creating one beautiful and stylish bathroom in the process. If you'd like to reach his contractor Pyramid Construction call 617-953-6552 or go to their web site www.pyramid-construction.com.
A Real Find: Ten Thousand Villages
(9/9/06 8:26 p.m.) This week's real find Ten Thousand Villages sells home goods with an international flair that directly benefit the foreign artists who create them. The best way to find a Ten Thousand Villages near you is to check out their web site www.tenthousandvillages.com
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