Jaci Conry

Octagonal sunglasses with thick black frames around blue gradient lenses and beige arms.
Life & Style

Six Summer Friday Essentials to Buy in Boston

Ease out of your inbox and into the weekend like a pro.

By Jaci Conry
A female tennis player wearing an orange dress and white sneakers is hitting a tennis ball with a racket on a blue tennis court. The image captures her mid-action near a white boundary line.
Wellness

Welcome to a Gentler, Friendlier, More Inclusive World of Tennis

A new breed of the sport comes to Boston—no experience, preppy nonsense, or pleated skirts required.

By Jaci Conry
Decorative hanging ornaments featuring circular designs, including a large ring filled with small blue and green beads, a gold ring with a smooth reflective surface, and a smaller circular piece adorned with purple, white, and black beads arranged in a radial pattern. The ornaments are suspended by strings of gold and black beads against a wooden background.
Life & Style

The Experiential Retail Strategy of Newbury Street Jewelers

These luxury Back Bay boutiques aren’t just selling anymore. They’re curating immersive moments—and hoping you’ll hang around.

By Jaci Conry
A wooden cabinet featuring intricate geometric patterns in black, white, and brown tones. The design includes star-like shapes and angular motifs, with a textured border framing the panels. The cabinet has a curved top edge and visible keyholes on the doors.
Arts & Entertainment

The MFA Reimagines a First-Floor Wing for America’s Big Birthday

The world-class institution marks America’s 250th anniversary with a reinstallation that places makers, materials, and meaning at the center of the story.

By Jaci Conry
Modern kitchen and dining area featuring a large marble island with a built-in sink and two pendant lights above. The dining area has a round table with six upholstered chairs, a crystal chandelier, and a sideboard with decorative items. The space has white walls, wooden flooring, and a wooden door at the back. Two rectangular mirrors hang on the wall near the island.
Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Milton Craftsman vs. a Beacon Hill Condo

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a spacious suburban home with history and a sparkling new Boston flat.

By Jaci Conry
Home & Property

What Happens When Two Swedes Design a Nantucket Beach House

When Nordic interior designer Charlotte Save first met the owner of this home, the connection was immediate. Together, they designed an island haven to age beautifully.

By Jaci Conry
A warmly lit lounge area with an arched entrance framed by soft glowing lights. Inside, there is a U-shaped red velvet sofa along the back wall, accompanied by small round tables and patterned stools. The walls feature abstract, warm-toned artwork and two wall sconces. The seating area in the foreground includes plush armchairs and chairs with leaf-patterned upholstery, each paired with small tables topped with decorative lamps. The overall ambiance is cozy and inviting with rich red and orange hues.
Home & Property

Escape to 1950s Havana at This Downtown Boston Lounge

My Girl channels the glamour, rhythm, and indulgence of prerevolution Cuba.

By Jaci Conry
A garden party with a group of people socializing on a well-maintained lawn. The scene is framed by leafy branches and features a mix of men and women dressed in summer attire. There are tables covered with blue tablecloths and a wooden serving station where two men in striped shirts and aprons are attending to guests. Purple hydrangea flowers and lush green bushes add color and vibrancy to the setting. A large brick house with white trim is visible in the background.
Home & Property

Nantucket by Design Celebrates Ten Years in July

The Nantucket Historical Association’s premiere design event marks its decennial with a thoughtful exploration of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy.

By Jaci Conry
A Sisley Paris storefront with large glass windows displaying a bright, modern interior. Inside, there are makeup stations with chairs, mirrors, and shelves filled with beauty products. The exterior features a black awning with the Sisley Paris logo in white, set against a red brick building. The sidewalk in front is made of red bricks.
Life & Style

Four New Shops in Greater Boston

A gym brand, a golf label, a skin-care house, and a whole lot of pink.

By Jaci Conry
A person wearing teal workout clothes is sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat, holding a small curly-haired brown dog in their lap.
Arts & Entertainment

I Tried It: I Did Puppy Yoga

Seven doggies, one yoga mat, and the most effective stress-relief class in Boston. Our lifestyle editor went to investigate.

By Jaci Conry
A vibrant floral headpiece featuring a large, multi-layered flower in shades of orange and yellow at the center. Surrounding the flower are delicate, translucent pink mesh loops and various colorful, thin, curly and zigzagged decorative elements in pink, yellow, blue, and white. The headpiece is displayed on a round, pink stand against a solid pink background.
Life & Style

Fancy Hats Can Be Cool

Ellie Ayati-Jian and Jaine Davies, two Greater Boston milliners, are raising the brim—and the bar.

By Jaci Conry
A pair of white sneakers with beige soles are being hand-painted with intricate black floral designs. One sneaker is placed on a wooden surface, while the other is held in hands with a fine paintbrush applying details. The sneakers feature glittery silver accents and a black star logo. Nearby, there are containers with small gold and silver decorative pieces and two paint markers on the table.
Life & Style

Five Boston Shops Where the Experience is the Real Purchase

From custom perfume to fused-on bracelets, these retailers are redefining what it means to shop IRL.

By Jaci Conry
A stylized illustration of a German Shepherd dog standing outdoors. The dog has a black and brown coat with a collar and is depicted with its mouth open and tongue out. The background features a mix of urban and suburban elements, including buildings, houses, a tree, and a car. The color palette includes shades of green, blue, brown, and beige.
City Life

Retired Police Dogs Could Get a Pension, If This State House Bill Passes

Dakota, a K-9 who helped track Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, came home broken and was almost euthanized. Dakota’s Law, a State House bill, aims to make sure dogs like him aren’t left behind.

By Jaci Conry
A man and a woman sit inside a wooden sauna. The man, wearing black shorts, is seated on the left side with his hands clasped and looking toward the woman. The woman, wearing a black bikini, is seated on the right side with one knee bent and her arms wrapped around it, looking toward the man. The sauna has wooden slatted walls and bench seating.
Life & Style

Wellness Hangouts Are the New Happy Hours

So long, cocktails; hello, electrolyte drinks. Are group wellness events becoming the city’s preferred way to gather after dark?

By Jaci Conry
A split image showing two houses. The left side features a large brick and wood house with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained green lawn and trees in the background. The right side shows a blue, two-story house with white trim, a chimney, and a small front garden bordered by a stone wall, with a tall evergreen tree and utility poles in front.
Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Secluded Lincoln Colonial vs. a South Shore Landmark

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a sprawling brick residence in Lincoln with an antique Hingham home.

By Jaci Conry