Boston Common Magazine

From dresses to pawfect nuptials, weddings in Boston are one-of-a-kind. A dress from Akmaral Bridal’s latest collection. Originally from Kyrgyzstan, Akmaral Noecker of Akmaral Bridal (akmaralbridal.com) draws much of her inspiration from the spirit and natural beauty of her mountainous home country to create bespoke, high-quality bridal and special occasion pieces.

Gaetano Morello melds his love of history with his passion for design in his latest venture, High Street Development. The living room at 94 Mount Vernon St. As a kid, you’d likely find Gaetano Morello behind the lens of a camera, filming his vision into life. These days, he’s still turning the ideas in his head into realities through real estate as the founder of High Street Development (highstreetdevelopment.com), which brings sophisticated, of-the-moment design to historic brownstones.

Bask in the summer sun while enjoying Boston’s upcoming events, from concerts to art walks and festivals. Paul Simon is sure to delight fans with an unforgettable show. JUNE 6/1 THE BEACON HILL ART WALK Looking to grow your art collection? Explore Beacon Hill’s annual art walk with over 75 local artists. Visitors can discover new mediums while listening to live music in the gardens.

From flaky croissants to golden loaves, these 10 local bakeries serve sweet and savory delights. The calamansi lime tart from Verveine Cafe & Bakery is the perfect sweet treat. BOVA’S BAKERY A North End staple since 1926, Bova’s is open 24/7 and always stocked with housemade Italian bread, lobster tails and classic cannolis. It’s old-school charm with a sweet tooth.

Kerry Condon shines as a force to be reckoned with in the new, high-octane F1 blockbuster.

New luxury ski-in-ski-out townhomes debut at South Peak alongside Loon Mountain.The new ski-in-ski-out Residences at Fireside at South Peak alongside New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain Although it seems you just hung up your skis, it’s time to start planning next season. As part of the ongoing development of South Peak alongside New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain, new high-end, slopeside, preconstruction townhomes have hit the market.

From private islands and five-star cruises to posh wellness retreats and world-class culinary destinations, the Modern Luxury editorial team curates the ultimate list for luxury travel around the globe.Kayakers explore the waters off Storo Island, Greenland, on a Ponant cruise.

Whether they’re sitting front row or gracing our feeds, these style stars and their inspiring looks reign supreme.

The Vermilion Club serves up splurge-worthy dishes and cocktails.The bar beneath the stunning Dale Chihuly sculpture “Vermilion Fiori,” for which the restaurant is named. Walking through the glass doors of the large modern building in the center of Boston’s financial district, through the industrial lobby and up the stairs to the well-heeled Vermilion Club reminded me of a time in my early twenties when I visited Manhattan.

Celebrating the game changers in Boston who have shaped the city from 2005 until today. Chris Jamison The Topsield native and CEO of COJE Management Group opened Lolita on Dartmouth St. in 2010 with the help of his family members and close friends for less than a million dollars. The success of the hard-to-deine, rock ‘n’ roll tequila bar/Mexican restaurant with club vibes paved the way for COJE’s portfolio of equally transportive eateries that changed Boston’s nightlife landscape.