Gazette

Utopian Cities

It’s the end of 2017 and I’m reflecting on highlights of the past year. Of particular interest, and worthwhile of sharing here on this blog, is an African artist named...

Culture and Wellness in the (Small) Workplace

This piece was written by Felice Silverman, for the Design Museum Foundation Blog. Design Museum is a nomadic museum of all things design, whose mission is to educate the world on the...

Ar[t]-chitecture

Even before becoming a designer, I have always been intrigued by the nuances between art and architecture. As I learned more about the two, I understood how one could exist...

Cars and Gardens

In addition to gardening, one of my other loves is classic cars.  On a recent visit to the Heritage museum I got a good dose of both. The heritage museum, in...

Seeing Through Monet’s Eyes: What He (and We) Saw, and What He Painted

On a recent trip to Paris, we took a side trip to Giverny, Claude Monet’s home and gardens, and his sources of inspiration of many of his works that we...

Forest Pruning

Recently, I helped my parents maintain their property in Beverly, MA. My dad has, in the last few years changed careers from Cabinet Maker to Landscaper, and my mom, while...

The top 8 list of how to get that interview

STA is currently hiring! I've been reviewing resumes and portfolios and I thought these tips might be helpful for people looking to work in a design firm. As a result...

Las Pozas: Concrete Surrealism

Have you ever heard of Las Pozas [The Pools, in Spanish]? I have just added it to my list of dream trips. And, I am afraid that by the end...

Gardening and a Time to Recharge….

Many people close to me know my love for gardening and most likely many others do not know that I spend my weekends on the cape working in my garden...

STA 1 Year Check-Up

It’s been just over a year since we moved into our new offices at 125 Broad Street – (have you not visited us yet, what are you waiting for?!). Now...