My Favorite Flower

Calla Lilies are by far my favorite type of flower.  I love their elegant, sculptural quality, and as such, I often use them in photographs of my projects.  They look great in an arrangement as well as in individual bud vases. I was at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston yesterday evening and just flipped over the extraordinary Calla Lily display in the lobby as well as another beautiful one in the Bristol Restaurant.  Created by Winston Flowers, these arrangements are works of art.  I just couldn’t walk by them without snapping a couple of photos.

Fashionistas Take Note

When it comes to fashion, Boston has never had the reputation for being up with the trends.  However, just like Boston’s design renaissance that I wrote about in an earlier post (see Design Boston), the fashion scene in the Hub is also heating up.  As a result, sources have been popping up to keep us all informed about what’s new and exciting. The popular blog, New Brahmin, is one place to go to seek out fashion, style and shopping news in the Boston area.

New Brahmin’s founder, Liana Peterson, feels that Boston has some great fashion stories to tell.  Her mission is to bring the latest in style news, beauty trends and retailer information to Boston trendsetters.  Recent posts featured a private sale at Cynthia Rowley, a profile of Reiss’s General Manager Kimberly Rajotte and a fall fashion forecast for men.  Daily postings keep content fresh and ever changing.

So, for interior design advice, stick with me!  For fashion and beauty advice, check out New Brahmin!

The Bristol Lounge

One of my favorite restaurants in Boston is The Bristol at the Four Seasons Hotel.   It’s extremely versatile – it’s a perfect place to hold a business lunch, and it’s just as wonderful to have an intimate dinner.   Although not trendy or hip, the atmosphere cannot be beat.  The food is always solid; the menu is quite varied and appealing.  The tables are set far apart, so it’s always a quiet, relaxing experience.   The service is superb, always at the top level of the impeccable standard for the Four Seasons.  There’s an over the top dessert buffet on Saturday evenings; a piano player performs on many evenings.  The best tables are the ones on the windows overlooking the Public Garden.  See you there sometime . . .