A New Museum Exhibition Sheds Light on an Old Sect
Photographs, archival footage, documents, furniture and handmade goods showcase the Shakers, who created their unique communities more than two centuries ago.
Artwork and Design
In Touch with Wood
New Hampshire Furniture Master Ted Blachly takes cues from individual pieces of wood for his graceful designs.
Working Magic with Clay
Sheilagh Flynn’s richly textured and colorful ceramic wall art symbolizes her view of the world: a unified whole of many pieces.
The Perfect Blend
Interior designer Emily Shakra combined old and new with mid-century pieces to reflect her clients’ style.
Carving a New Niche
Accomplished furniture maker David Lamb was commissioned to make a frieze from local wood.
Perfection in Porcelain
Hideaki Miyamura creates elegant forms with unique, iridescent glazes.
Bouquets in Glass
Melissa Ayotte makes fine-art paperweights based on themes from nature in her New Boston studio.
New Dividends for an Old Bank
Glass artist Shandra McLane repurposed a historic building as a studio to create and display her artwork.
Art Rooted in History
Lisa Curry Mair’s paintings are influenced by folk-art traditions, but have her own special touch.
Creating Art with Artists
The works of fine-art printmaker Peter Pettengill are part of many prominent collections, including those at the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
A Celebration of Architectural Design
Architects show off their best residential work.
A Fresh Take on Traditional Style
Earlier this year, New Hampshire Furniture Master Jeffrey S. Roberts received the Society of American Period Furniture Makers’ Cartouche Award, which brought national recognition to his work.
The Decorative Value of Tile
There is always room for more beautiful design with ornamental tile, and the possibilities are virtually endless.
Forging Ahead
Inspired by the natural world, blacksmith David H. Little creates exquisite furnishings and decorative items from his shop in Meredith.
Double-Duty Design: The Library and Guest Room
These 6 book-lined guest rooms offer the best of both worlds
