In from the snow

With trail views and an organic aesthetic, this slopeside home in Maine is the perfect place to retreat after a day of skiing. The snowy abode is a natural fit for a family of six, writes contributing editor Marni Elyse Katz. 

Drenched in history

The owners of a Jamaica Plain Victorian find contentment in hues that speak to the past but still feel fresh. 

Welcome home

Inherited artwork and antiques were the foundation for turning this Milton Colonial into a soothing haven.

PLUS: Homeowners are embracing comfort and craftsmanship in 2026

PERSPECTIVE

He kept forgetting names. Here’s how he fought back. 

At a 50th birthday party for a close friend, Globe editor Jason Margolis and some other partygoers were grumbling about inexplicable muscle pulls, reading glasses, and other fun parts of middle age. When he mentioned his difficulty recalling names, he was shocked by what he heard next.

CONNECTIONS

Valentine’s Day was crunch time at my family’s Penn Station flower shop

“At rush hour on the busiest days, my family resembled a finely tuned machine — my dad, mom, sister, spouses, cousins, and oldest friends, each with a specific job,” writes David Abel, who would return to work in his family shop every February 14th.

THE BIG DAY

From high school sweethearts to husband and wife

The children of immigrants, Karen and Saúl have been each other’s home all the way through law and medical school.

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LOVE LETTERS

Clean Break 
After a casual sleepover, can he at least make the bed? Meredith gives her insight on the etiquette of the morning after.  

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DINNER WITH CUPID

“He made me laugh with some funny and well-told stories, and that was attractive.” Will this acting student dazzle her dinner date?

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