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Exciting news from the EDITOR’S NOTE: These events were compiled during the evolving COVID-19 crisis and showroom scene: Fòssięl, which are subject to postponement or cancellation. We encourage you to call or visit the websites to offers home decor, furnishings, confirm event details. and even landscaping items ‹‹ Behind Closed Doors crafted from twenty-million- to Tour of Castle Tucker JULY 3, 17, 31 280-million-year-old petrified Enjoy a comprehensive tour wood, opened in May. The of one of the most complete showroom is located at 1 and original Victorian mansions in the United Columbus Avenue in the Boston States. Park Plaza. We can’t wait to see Wiscasset, this rare material incorporated historicnewengland.org into upcoming design projects.

Another successful Boston ‹‹ ›› Garden Conservancy Brimfield Flea Market Design Week wrapped up with Open Days: Windham and JULY 13–18 Windsor Counties, VT an annual awards ceremony. Get ready to enjoy the thrill This year’s virtual event honored JULY 10 of the hunt: New England’s Four private gardens in beloved antique and flea market Miguel Gómez-Ibáñez, master Vermont are open to the public. returns this summer. furniture maker and president Advanced registration is Brimfield, Mass. emeritus of North Bennet Street required. brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com gardenconservancy.org School, with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. Photogra- ‹‹ pher Michael J. Lee, a frequent Virtual The Nantucket Virtual Nantucket Event Event New England Home contributor, Art & Artisan Show by Design received the Mentor of the Year JULY 15–18 AUGUST 5–7 This online show features Design luminaries from across Award. Well done, gentlemen. artisans from across the the country share their insights Spring is always a busy time country. Proceeds benefit into decorating with style. The event launches with a at the Boston Design Center, Small Friends on Nantucket. nantucketartandartisan keynote address by Nate Berkus. and this year was no exception. show.org nha.org Ferrell Mittman settled into its new showroom on the third floor Annual Craftsmen's Fair ›› Nantucket adjacent to Pierre Frey. Holly Virtual Event AUGUST 7–15 Preservation Trust Hunt expanded its offerings to Annual August Fete The League of NH Craftsmen’s include Armani/Casa wallcoverings annual fair celebrates the art AUGUST 12 along with furniture and art from of handmade at Mount Sunapee This year’s virtual event Toronto-based Moss & Lam. Resort. features pre-recorded tours Newbury, N.H. of historic homes and a Scavolini launched Formalia nhcrafts.org preservation panel discussion kitchens in partnership with with their owners. nantucketpreservation.org Italian designer Vittore Niolu, adding another luxurious ›› The 64th Annual New Soul Flower Series contemporary cabinetry option to Hampshire Antiques Show AUGUST 26 its portfolio. AUGUST 12–14 Treat yourself to an evening Clarke, known for its state-of- More than sixty professional of live music, cocktails, and the-art showrooms and world-class antiques dealers exhibit at this instructor-led floral arranging at well-respected annual show, Blithewold Mansion. staff chefs, just celebrated thirty taking place at DoubleTree by Bristol, R.I. years of bringing the best of luxury Hilton Manchester Downtown. blithewold.org Manchester, N.H. appliances to New England. Tom nhada.org Clarke founded the company, and

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the customer service tradition he established continues with his son Sean, who is now president of the company. Cheers to another thirty years. Fouad Mahfuz, owner of PRG Rugs in Nashua, , was inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua Hall of Fame. Mahfuz sat on the club’s board of directors for more than twelve years, served as the organization’s chief volunteer officer, and has employed club members at PRG Rugs. Congrats, Fouad, and thank you for serving your community. Congratulations are also due to Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, winners of a 2021 Palladio Award for its Pond Farm project. The charming lakeside compound adopts a rural vernacular style. Traditional Building magazine presented the award. Annie Selke and textile artist Victoria van der Laan have collaborated on a new collection that is bold, mod, and colorful. The line includes bedding, decorative pillows, and art that honors the craft of quilting and the women who pioneered it. Artaic is on the move, opening a new Boston showroom in Charles- town’s Biscuit Building on the iconic Schrafft’s City Center Campus. The new space will host the Artaic design studio, manufacturing operations, and warehouse. The large facility will have plenty of room to showcase Artaic’s custom mosaic-tile installations, too. Speaking of moving, Wolfers Lighting moved out of its Waltham, , showroom at the end of June and will relocate to a new boutique showroom in Wellesley, Massachusetts, this fall. If you need to shop this summer, don’t worry, you can still make purchases at wolfers.com.

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